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

Code: 24175

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

Code: 24183

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

Code: 24182

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

Code: 24180

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

Code: 24179

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