German militaria

Original German 1936 Olympic Commemorative Medal with its named award certificate to student Ernst Fischer, dated Berlin, 1 July 1937. Certificate bears the period facsimile signature of Adolf Hitler.

Four original German POW documents relating to Günther Weber, including a 1948 Marbury Hall Camp testimonial, Allied discharge certificate, thumbprint, Münsterlager stamps and British categorisation paper.

Original Imperial German Militärpass issued to Emil Ernst Ludwig Opitz, with handwritten military service entries beginning in 1897 and later WWI-related annotations, including Füsilier-Regiment von Steinmetz Nr. 37.

Original WWII German Kriegsmarine-marked Wehrpass with owner photograph, personal details, Wehrbezirkskommando Minden stamp dated 21 July 1943 and handwritten wartime entries extending into 1944.

Group of German badges and medallions of the 1930s and war years: portrait pieces dated 1935 and inscribed “Der Führer dankt”, a Turn- und Sportfest badge, a Tag der Arbeit piece, a bronze-coloured “Wir fahren gegen England” medallion and a cased handshake medal, with a second, empty case.

Five German badges and pins of the 1930s: a 1 Mai 1938 Tag der Arbeit badge marked Ferd. Wagner, Pforzheim; a gilt-coloured Hitler portrait badge inscribed “Ein Volk, Ein Reich, Ein Führer”; a 1938 referendum-type badge; a geometric radial badge; and an oak-leaf stickpin. Untouched age and wear.

Original German historical grouping of badges, tinnies, cloth insignia and a miniature wartime donation booklet, including an Ost-Hannover 1925–1934 NSDAP anniversary badge, 1935 Seefahrt ist Not maritime tinnie, Saar 1935 badge, 1937 DJH youth-hostel badge and WWII signals sleeve insignia.

Lot of German badges of the 1930s and wartime period: a large Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Wasserrettungsdienst (water rescue) badge, a fire brigade emblem, a badge dated 12–14.1.1933, a silver-coloured badge apparently inscribed “Thüringisch” and a small enamelled flag badge. Civil, rescue and organisational insignia in one group.

Original WWII German War Merit Cross 2nd Class Without Swords, dated 1939. Period German decoration featuring the central swastika on the obverse and 1939 date on the reverse. Well-preserved textured surfaces with visible age, patina and wear, offered exactly as photographed.

War Merit Cross 2nd Class without Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1939 2. Klasse ohne Schwerter) with bronze-toned finish, clear 1939 reverse and a good length of red, white and black ribbon fitted with a pin.

War Merit Cross 2nd Class without Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse ohne Schwerter), dated 1939, with its red, white and black ribbon. Distinctive dark grey-brown patina with strong surviving detail; untouched.

War Merit Cross 2nd Class without Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse ohne Schwerter), dated 1939, with a good length of its red, white and black ribbon. Bronze-toned finish with attractive natural patina and clear details.