Germany (Federal Republic): Close Combat Badge (Nahkampfspange) 1942-1945. Silver Grade. De-Nazified 1957 'Bundswehr' version

This an approved 1957 version, for wear by Second World War veterans without the offending 'Nazi' emblem, i.e., the Swastika symbol used by the Third Reich

Dimension: 9.8cm (L) x 2.6cm (H)

Weight: 42g

The badge with crossed 'Grenade & Bayonet' weapons in centre, on top of a black panel

The Close Combat Clasp (German: Nahkampfspange) wa...  read more

Code: 24177

Germany (Federal Republic): Infantry Assault Badge (Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen) 1939-1945. Silver Grade. De-Nazified 1957 'Bundswehr' version

This an approved 1957 version, for wear by Second World War veterans without the offending 'Nazi' emblem, i.e., the Swastika symbol used by the Third Reich

Dimensions: 56mm (H) x 46 mm (W)

Weight: 32g

A solid struck badge. Complete with original long vertical pin and clasp fittings on reverse

The Infantry Assault Badge (German: Infante...  read more

Code: 24176

Germany (Third Reich): War Merit Cross (Kriegsverdienstkreuz). First Class. With swords. With maker marks

Metal: Silvered tombac

Dimension: 48mm (w)

Weight: 20g

Complete with original reverse fittings, comprising a hinged broad centred tapering vertical pin & clasp as issued. The top side of the pin maker-marked with the indented 'Prasidialkanzlei' number '4', for maker, 'Steinhauer und Luck', Ludenscheid, Germany

The decoration of equally...  read more

Code: 23861

Germany (Third Reich): Wound Badge (Verwundetenabzeichen) . 'Silver' 2nd class award. With makers marks

Awarded for being wounded-in-action on three or four occasions

Dimensions: Approx 43mm (H) / 35mm (W)

Weight: 21g

A solid die-struck badge with flat-back

The reverse of the award complete with original vertical long hinged pin & clasp fittings as issued

The round base of the 'C' clasp with makers marks in relief, being t...  read more

Code: 23860

Germany (Third Reich): Honour Cross 1914-1918. With 'Swords' for combatants

Reverse of cross with makers marks 'G & S', for Glaser & Sohne Dresden

The medal fitted with a bright length of 'Combatants' medal riband

Often referred - erroneously - as the 'Hindenburg Cross' - the Honour Cross was the first general service medal to be instituted during the short-lived, but ultimately calamatous, era of the 'Third Reich', as an exclusive 'retros...  read more

Code: 23331

Germany (Third Reich): Honour Cross 1914-1918. With 'Swords' for combatants

Reverse of cross with makers marks '0.6', for Orden-Herstellergemeinschaft Pforzheim

The medal fitted with a bright length of 'Combatants' medal riband

Often referred - erroneously - as the 'Hindenburg Cross' - the Honour Cross was the first general service medal to be instituted during the short-lived, but ultimately calamatous, era of the 'Third Reich', as an exc...  read more

Code: 23330

Germany (Third Reich): Honour Cross 1914-1918. With 'Swords' for combatants

Reverse of cross with makers marks 'N. & H.', for Noelle & Hueck GmbH, Lüdenscheid

The medal fitted with a bright length of 'Combatants' medal riband

Often referred - erroneously - as the 'Hindenburg Cross' - the Honour Cross was the first general service medal to be instituted during the short-lived, but ultimately calamatous, era of the 'Third Reich', as an exclu...  read more

Code: 23328

Germany (Weimar Republic): Honour Cross 1914-1918. With 'Swords' for combatants

Reverse of cross with makers marks 'A & S' for F. W. Assmann & Sohne, located in Ludenscheid

The medal fitted with a bright length of 'Combatants' medal riband

Often referred - erroneously - as the 'Hindenburg Cross' - the Honour Cross was the first general service medal to be instituted during the short-lived, but ultimately calamatous, era of the 'Third Reich', a...  read more

Code: 23327

Germany (Federal Republic): Medal of the Order of Merit. Gilt and enamel

Sold together with:

- Companion lapel riband with pin fitting for undress wear
- Original plush hinged case of issue with logo of maker, Steinhauer & Lück, Lüdenscheid

Condition: EF  read more

Code: 23334

Germany (Third Reich): Honour Cross 1914-1918. With 'Swords' for combatants

Reverse of cross with makers marks 'G7'

The medal fitted with a bright length of 'Combatants' medal riband

Often referred - erroneously - as the 'Hindenburg Cross' - the Honour Cross was the first general service medal to be instituted during the short-lived, but ultimately calamatous, era of the 'Third Reich', as an exclusive 'retrospective' general service award,...  read more

Code: 23329