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 (Third Reich): Winter Battle in the East 1941-2 (Ostmedaille). With PZK makers mark '73' stamped on the suspension ring for 'Franz Mohnert', of Gablonz, Germany'

Popularly referred to as the 'Eastern Front Medal

Weight: 23g

Dimension: 36mm (W)

The Eastern Front Medal was awarded to personnel of the Third Reich, for campaign service against the Soviet 'Red Army' & other Soviet services, originally (the qualifying dates were later extended) between, 15 November 1941 to 15 April 1942. It was also awarded posthum...  read more

Code: 24178

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 (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): Mounted 'Ordenspange' of 4 x decorations as awarded to a former Second World War combat veteran 1939-1945. Including De-Nazified 1957 'Bundeswehr' version

- Cross of Merit. Members breast badge (Verdienstkreuz am Bande). Gilt & enamel
- Iron Cross 1939. De-Nazified 1957 version
- War Merit Cross 1939. Germany (Third Reich): War Merit Cross (Kriegsverdienstkreuz). 2nd Class.Bronze with combatant 'Swords'. De-Nazified 1957 version
- Cross of Former Combatants of Europe (Croix du Combattant de l'Europe). Gilt & enamel
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Code: 24174

Germany (Federal Republic): Mounted 'Ordenspange' pair of order and decoration, as worn by a member of the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr)

- Cross of Merit. Members breast badge (Verdienstkreuz am Bande). Gilt & enamel
- Armed Forces Cross of Honour. Gold grade (Ehrenkreuz der Bundeswehr in Gold)

The medals mounted in the 'Ordenspange' traditional German medal mounting style

Sold together with:

- Companion medal riband bar. The riband for the Armed Forces Cross of Honour with gil...  read more

Code: 24173

A 'Sikh Sapper's' medal pair including campaign service in 'East Pakistan' in the 1971 Indo-Pak War: Naik Baldev Singh, Bengal Engineers Group

- India: Poorvi Star 1971 (1441894 Spr Baldev Singh Bengal Engrs Gp.)
- India: Sainya Seva Medal with clasp 'Bengal-Assam' (1441894 Nk. B. Singh. Bengal Engr)

The recipient was a soldier of the Sikh faith latterly holding the rank of Naik (Corporal) while serving with the Bengal Engineers Group of the Indian Army

The Bengal Engineer Group is one of 3 x Comb...  read more

Code: 24172

Italy: Africa Campaign Medal 1887-1898. Bronze issue. No clasp

The medal was first instituted in 1894, and made retrospective to include campaigns dating back to 1884

The geogrpahic scope of this campaign medal covered many areas and campaigns that took place in the Horn of Africa, during the colonial 'Scramble for Africa'. Most notable in this period was the ill-fated Italian expedition to Ethiopia 1895.1896, where at the Battle of Adowa,on...  read more

Code: 24171