Germany (Federal Republic): Officer's Cross (Verdienstkreuz 1. Klasse); Cross of Merit 1st Class. Gilt and enamel
The order complete with its original vertical hinged pin & clasp fittings on reverse
The Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (German: Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, or Bundesverdienstorden, BVO) is the only federal decoration of Germany. It is awarded for special achievements in political, economic, cultural, intellectual or honorary fields. It was ... read more
85.00 GBP
Germany (Federal Republic): German Cross. 'Gold' 1st Class 1941. 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: 65mm (w)
Weight: 83g
Five piece construction
The reverse with 4 x rivets & retaining its barrel hinged horizontal pin with clasp fittings as issued
An imp... read more
275.00 GBP
Germany (Federal Republic): Iron Cross 1939 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse , or EK1). 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
Metal: The cross of three piece construction. Comprising a finely beaded silver 'frosted' frame with 'magnetic' blackened iron core centre
Dimensions: 44mm
Weight: 15g
Complete with... read more
165.00 GBP
Germany (Federal Republic): War Merit Cross (Kriegsverdienstkreuz) 1939. First Class. With swords. 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: 48mm (w)
Weight: 22g
Complete with original reverse fittings, comprising a barrel hinged vertical pin & clasp
The decoration retaining its bright crisp silver frosted app... read more
70.00 GBP
Germany (Federal Republic): Wound Badge (Verwundetenabzeichen) 1939-45. 'Silver' 2nd class award. 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
Awarded for being wounded-in-action on three or four occasions
Dimensions: Approx 44mm (H) / 36mm (W)
Weight: 31g
A solid die-struck badge with flat-back
The reverse ... read more
50.00 GBP
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
55.00 GBP
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
40.00 GBP
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
225.00 GBP
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
125.00 GBP
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
25.00 GBP










