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World War 2 German medals, awards and badges are some of the most detailed and ornate of any in military history. The level of detail, consistency and quality demanded of WW2 Nazi Germany was unmatched for the time. Some of the most popular and well known German medals include the Iron Cross First Class, Iron Cross Second Class (aka. EKI, or EKII), War Merit Badge, Wound Badge, and the General Assault and Infantry Assault Badges. For decades after the war, Nazi Medals were some of the most collectible of WWII relics. For that reason, there were a great deal of fakes produced, making collecting authentic medals very challenging. If you would like help determining whether or not your WW2 medal is authentic, simply submit hi-res digital photos of the front and back of each medal via our Free Appraisal form.
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German Medals & Awards
Knight’s Cross of the War Merit Cross with Case by Deschler
SOLD!Here’s a real beautiful (and extremely rare) find, a Deschler Knight’s Cross of the War Merit Cross with the original issue case and ribbon. The condition of this example is absolutely stunning! These crosses simply don’t come around often, and when they do they’re rarely in this nice a condition. The silvering throughout this cross is about 95%…
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Anti-Partisan Badges
Gold Anti-Partisan Badge (APB) with 2 Cut-outs (Rare Variant)
$5,250.00This is a very scarce Gold Type-4 Anti-partisan badge by C.E. Juncker with rare cut-outs for this type (typically seen without the oblong cut-outs beneath the snake’s heads), and a previously unknown “thin” version (more on this below).
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Anti-Partisan Badges
Ant-partisan Badge in Silver with Scarce Thin Pin
SOLD!Here we have a very nice example Anti-partisan Badge (silver grade) with the seldom seen thin style pin and round catch. This is a truly exceptional example, with all the right hallmarks. These zinc based badges are notorious for losing their finish over time, but this one still have a small amount of silvering on and around the skull.
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Anti-Partisan Badges
Anti-Partisan Badge in Silver by C.E. Juncker
SOLD!This is a late war type-1 Anti-partisan badge by C.E. Juncker. Made of zinc, the plating is long gone, but the detail and quality of this badge is still very much in tact. Zinc tends to lose its plating over time, which is completely normal and expected.
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Anti-Partisan Badges
Bronze Anti-Partisan Badge (APB) with 2 Cut-outs (Rare Variant)
$3,250.00This is a Bronze Type-4 Anti-partisan badge by C.E. Juncker with rare cut-outs for this type (typically seen without the oblong cut-outs beneath the snake’s heads), and a previously unknown “thin” version (more on this below).
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German Crosses
German Cross in Gold — C. F. Zimmerman 20
SOLD!This one is a real beauty! A German Cross in Gold by maker C. F. Zimmerman (“20”), with correct flaws and well preserved in every detail. On the front, the deep charcoal colored 8-point “sunburst” overlay shows hints of the original gold wash to the most prominent rays…
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German Medals & Awards
1870 Iron Cross First Class
SOLD!Here’s a rare one, a vaulted 1870 Iron Cross first class with a couple of very nice, unique features that set it apart from the standard versions (possibly a private purchase example), including a brass or even copper core and a custom pin style. On the front we see some flaking to the black paint, which reveals an underlying copper/darkened brass tone.
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German Medals & Awards
Panzer Assault (Tank) Badge in Silver for 25 Engagements
$1,950.00These are some of the most attractive of all the German WW2 medals in our opinion. The Silver Grade Panzer Assault Badge (also referred to as a “Tank Badge”) for 25 engagements. Typically these are found with most (if not all) of the silver wash gone to time. Not in this case!
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Campaign Shields
Scarce 1942 Cholm Shield with Wool Backing & Original Paper
SOLD!Here we have a salty Cholm shield (the large “M” version) with a nice SS-cloth wool backing and backing paper. A little rust doesn’t dismiss the fact that this example has a ton of potential. One of the more rare version, the large “M” design doesn’t seem to come around very often…
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Campaign Shields
Rare Cholm 1942 Campaign Shield
SOLD!Here’s a real nice 100% original Cholm 1942 Shield with a very rare 2-pin configuration on the reverse. This is the short “M” version, which refers to the depth of the “V” portion of the letter “M” in the word “CHOLM”. There were two manufacturers of this award, each with a few unique design variations, the most notable being to the letter “M”.
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German Medals & Awards
1st Class 1939 Clamshell Screwback Spange – by Deumer
SOLD!Here is a very nice Screwback type 1st Class Spange. These do not come up often, and when they do they typically command a premium. Our Spange is priced right considering overall condition and rarity. On the front we see excellent detail eagle’s wings, breast and head, with very little wear at all except the beautiful natural patina from age…
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German Medals & Awards
Luftwaffe Bomber Clasp in Gold
SOLD!A very nice condition Luftwaffe Bombers Clasp in Gold, awarded for 110 operational flights. The winged bomb device at the center of the piece is separately applied, and retains approximately 50% of the original black finish. The detail of the oak leaves is superb, with only some minor dirt spots to note; no notable skuffs, scratches or other wear can be seen.
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German Crosses
German Cross in Gold — Cloth for Heer (Army)
SOLD!A nice Cloth Heer German Cross in Gold. This is perhaps one of the most collectible of all the German awards. An elegant 8-point sunburst with interweaving blue-gray cotton and silver/aluminum wire threads, terminating into a field-grey wool backing. The gold wreath is nicely detailed, with no signs of damage…
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German Medals & Awards
Cased Iron Cross First Class – Funcke & Brüninghaus (L/56)
SOLD!Iron Cross 1st class, EKI (Eisernes Kreuz I Klasse mit Etui) by Funcke & Brüninghaus (L/56). A very nice, minty example with a shiny frame that has only slightly colored. The magnetic black core retains 100% of its finish, with absolutely no discoloration or signs of rust. The reverse shows splotches of discoloration, but only adds to the beauty of this piece. There is a solid metal hinge and a “C” shaped flat metal catch to go along with a coke bottle shaped pin that functions smoothly. It is stamped in relief on the outside with the LDO code of the manufacturer, Funcke & Brüninghaus (L/56). Examples just don’t get better than this one.
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German Medals & Awards
Cased Iron Cross First Class by Zimmermann (“20”)
SOLD!Here’s one right out of the woodwork. Completely uncleaned and untouched, this Cased Iron Cross 1st Class award still has dust on the surface from the years of storage! The cross is in beautiful condition, with much of the original silver wash remaining on front and back sides. The black paint over the magnetic core is 100%, with no visible chips.
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German Medals & Awards
Gold Wound Badge (30 – Hauptmunzamt of Vienna) with Case
$385.00Here’s a nice Gold Grade Wound Badge in zinc. As with many zinc based badges, this one no longer shows any of the original gold wash, with the exception of the pin on the reverse. Since the pin is not zinc, the gold wash remains.
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German Medals & Awards
Life Saving Table Medal (”Für Rettung Aus Gefahr”)
$350.00Here’s a really rare find, a civilian Life Saving Honour Medal, which was awarded for rescuing individuals at the risk of one’s own life while outside of any employment capacity.
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German Medals & Awards
Vaulted Imperial 1914 Iron Cross 1st Class with Clamshell Screw Back
SOLD!This is one of the nicer Imperial 1st Class Iron Crosses we’ve come across in a long time in terms of condition and type. We typically see these in the flat pin-back type, so it is a real treat to have one of these with a nice rounded vault and in the clamshell “sunburst” screwback version…
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German Medals & Awards
Iron Cross First Class – Wilhelm Deumer (L/11)
SOLD!Iron Cross 1st class, EKI (Eisernes Kreuz I Klasse mit Etui) by Wilhelm Deumer (L/11 maker mark). A fine cross indeed, retaining about 97% of its black finish, with only a very small chip to note, and only modest tarnishing. On the reverse, the coke bottle pin is standard for this maker, and the clasp is strong and firm, with the Wilhelm Deumer L/11 mark stamped clearly beneath it.
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German Medals & Awards
Iron Cross First Class – Klein & Quenzer (65)
SOLD!Iron Cross 1st class, EKI (Eisernes Kreuz I Klasse mit Etui) by Klein & Quenzer (65). Though unmarked, this German WW2 EKI bears all of the hallmarks of the K&Q maker, and is a stunning example retaining 90% of its black finish, with a nice patina around the edges and absolutely no rust or corrosion. The reverse shows average age patina, with hinge, pin and clasp functioning perfectly.
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German Medals & Awards
1939 Iron Cross First Class by C.F. Zimmermann “L/52, 20”
SOLD!A very nice Zimmermann Iron Cross First Class, with standard Zimmermann pin and double proof marks, “L/52” and “20”. What is unique about this example is the double stamping of the “L/52” (see photos). The front of this 1st Class Iron Cross is typical for the maker with the correct “1939” font and other quality features we expect to see from Zimmermann…
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German Medals & Awards
Naval Iron Cross First Class 1939 with Brass Core
SOLD!Here’s a great example of a non-magnetic brass core vaulted Iron Cross 1st Class. These brass core Iron Crosses were typically issued to the Kriegsmarine (navy) because they weren’t susceptible to rusting. On the front we see what is typical with these brass core crosses, which is wear to the raised areas (swastika and 1939 date). Otherwise the black paint coverage is about 90% overall.
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German Medals & Awards
Silver Infantry Assault Badge by BSW
SOLD!This is a late war, rare version of the Silver Infantry Assault Badge by maker BSW. Solid zinc construction with silver plating. The silver plating has diminished some over time, but is still about 50%, with a good deal of plating still remaining on the back side as well…
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German Medals & Awards
1939 2nd Class Spange (”Prinzen size”)
SOLD!This is a nice, clean “prinzen” (small) size Iron Cross 2nd Class Spange with correct smaller ribbon. The surface detail on the Spange is near 100%, with only very modest use wear. This is truly a nice example! Only under magnification can you see that there is some wear to the expected high areas such as the eagle’s talons and parts of the wreath…
