Medals & Militaria

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.

Original German militaria and civil service badge lot from the Third Reich era, including a large Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Wasserrettungsdienst badge, fire brigade insignia, dated 1933 badge and additional period German pins. An interesting mixed group for collectors of WWII German badges, DRK memorabilia and historical insignia.

Original Third Reich German Badge Lot comprising five period German metal badges and pins from the 1930s, including an Adolf Hitler portrait badge, a 1 Mai 1938 Tag der Arbeit tinnie, a 1938 referendum-style badge and two additional period pins. Original age, patina and wear preserved.

Original WWII German Third Reich badge lot comprising seven period German badges, tinnies and commemorative pieces from the 1930s, including political and organizational designs, dated examples and Third Reich-era iconography. An unusual mixed group for collectors of German WWII militaria and historical badges.

Collector lot of six German period badges and insignia featuring a 1934 “Deutsch ist die Saar” badge, Reichsparteitag 1936 tinnie, 1 Mai 1938 Labour Day badge, embroidered Heer farrier trade insignia and two additional period-style metal insignia. An interesting mixed group representing political events, commemorative culture and specialist insignia from 1930s Germany.