Medals & Militaria

WWII German War Merit Cross 2nd Class Without Swords with original-style suspension ribbon, central swastika and 1939 reverse. A characteristic German WWII decoration known as the Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse ohne Schwerter, preserved with visible age, patina and wear.

Mixed original-period WWII German Militaria Insignia Lot including RLB and DAF stickpins, German ribbon bars with miniature award devices, association and veterans’ insignia, buttonhole ribbon pieces and a miniature WHW Das Deutsche Lied song booklet. An unusually varied collector grouping showing several forms of German civilian, organizational and award insignia from the Third Reich period.

Original WWII German Eastern Front Medal 1941/42, officially known as the Medaille “Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42” or Ostmedaille. Period zinc medal with characteristic red, white and black ribbon, dark age patina, Wehrmacht eagle design and clearly preserved reverse inscription.

Original WWII German 25 Year Faithful Service Medal (Treudienst-Ehrenzeichen für 25 Jahre) in silver, complete with blue ribbon, suspension pin and red presentation case. The interior of the case retains its C.F. Zimmermann, Pforzheim maker label, making this a particularly attractive complete set for collectors of German WWII decorations.

Original WWII German Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939, or Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse 1939, complete with its black, white and red suspension ribbon. A classic German WWII military decoration featuring the black iron core, silver-coloured frame, central period emblem and 1939 date. The ribbon shows considerable age-related wear and fraying, adding strong untouched character to the piece.

Original WWII German War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords, the 1939 Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern, complete with its red, white and black suspension ribbon. Attractive bronze-toned period decoration with crossed swords, textured arms and natural age-related patina.

Original WWII German War Merit Cross 2nd Class Without Swords, the 1939 Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse ohne Schwerter, complete with its distinctive red, white and black ribbon. A classic German WWII non-combat service decoration showing attractive period age and patina.

Original WWII-era German 25 Year Faithful Service Cross, or Treudienst-Ehrenzeichen für 25 Jahre, complete with dark blue ribbon and red presentation case marked “25”. The interior bears a C.F. Zimmermann, Pforzheim label. An attractive complete example of this German civil long-service decoration.

WWII German Wound Badge in Black collector set comprising the full-size Verwundetenabzeichen, a matching miniature stickpin and a period paper packet marked “Verwundeten-Abzeichen Schwarz.” A particularly attractive grouping displaying the award in both full-size and miniature form together with its associated packaging.

Original Third Reich German badge lot dating primarily from 1936, comprising six period German tinnies, pins and commemorative badges. Visible pieces include a 1. Mai 1936 badge, Rhön 1936 badge, “Freiheit und Brot – 29. März 1936” badge, Hitler portrait pin and two additional period insignia. Front and reverse views show original pin fittings, maker markings and age-related wear.

Mixed German 1930s badge lot with five period-style pins, including a 1935 Seefahrt ist Not badge, HJ 21 Juni 1934 porcelain badge and Evangelische Frauenhilfe enamel pin.

Mixed collection of German WWII Third Reich badges, commemorative medallions and political-era insignia, including pieces with Adolf Hitler portraits, eagle and swastika motifs, Tag der Arbeit imagery, sporting-event symbolism and other period German designs. Offered together as the photographed collector group, with fronts and reverses shown for examination.