Germany (Imperial): Prussia Merit Cross for War Aid (Verdienstkreuz für Kriegshilfe)

This Great War decoration was instituted by Prussia on, 5 December 1916. The decoration was awarded for patriotic war aid service, without regard to status or rank

The award is of non-magnetic metal

The medal retaining a good clean length of silk riband

An attractive solid example

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 24017

Germany (Imperial): Prussia. Cross of the Veterans’ Association of 'Frauenwaldau' dated 1889, suspended from a silvered Deutscher KriegerBund badge

The badge complete with bow riband and reverse hinged pin and clasp fittings, and as-worn by a German military veteran

Reverse of the gilt cross with makers name and Dresden address

Deutscher Kriegerbund (English: German Warrior League) was a war veterans' and reservists' association in Germany established in April 1873 in Weißenfels. The origins of the association...  read more

Code: 24016

Germany (Weimar Republic): Kyffhauser 1914-1918 War Veterans Commemorative Medal

The Medal was instituted in 1922 and, until the issue of the Cross of Honour (a.k.a Hindenburg Cross) that was issued retrospectively to Great War veterans in 1934, was often the only medal worn by German veterans of the Great War

The Kyffhäuserbund der Deutschen Landeskriegerverbände veterans’ organisation had been established some years before World War I and Field Marshal Paul...  read more

Code: 24015

Germany (Imperial): 'Service under the Kaiser' an un-attributed 'Parade Mounted' pair of Great War and Prussian commemorative medals:

- Germany (Imperial): Kaiser Wilhelm Centenary Medal 1797-1897
- Germany (Imperial): Cross of Honour (a.k.a. Hindenburg Cross) 1914-1918. Combatant, with 'Swords' and 'G 11' maker marks on reverse

The medals represent active service by a German soldier who served under 'Kaiser Wilhelm II' between circa 1897-1918, including service during the Great War

The me...  read more

Code: 24011

An Imperial Germany Great War 'Gallantry' medal pair on 'Parade Mount', as worn by a decorated German veteran from 'Hesse State':

- Germany Imperial (Hesse State). Silvered Bravery Medal 1914-18
- Germany (Imperial): Cross of Honour (a.k.a. Hindenburg Cross) 1914-1918. Combatant ('G 10' maker marks on reverse)

- Germany: Iron Cross 1914. Second Class breast Badge ('K.M.')
- Baden: Medal of Merit Silver
- Germany: Hindenburg Cross 1914-1918. Combatant ('G 10')

Hessen Brave...  read more

Code: 24010

An Imperial Germany Great War 'Gallantry' and service medal 'Parade Mounted' group of 4 to a German veteran from 'Saxony'

- Germany (Imperial): Iron Cross 1914. Second Class
- Germany Imperial (Saxony State): Friedrich August Medal. Bronze Medal. Instituted 1905
- Germany (Imperial): Military Long Service Medal for 12 Years Service. Gilt metal
- Germany: Hindenburg Cross 1914-1918. Combatant (Pyramid makers logo with letters 'JK' in centre)

The Iron Cross with magnetic iron core...  read more

Code: 23994

An Imperial Germany Great War service mounted group of 3 including 2 x Wurttemberg State' awards

- Germany: Iron Cross 1914. Second Class
- Germany Imperial (Wurttemberg State): Military Merit Medal. Silver
- Germany Imperial (Wurtemberg State): Third Class 9 Years Service Medal. Instituted 1913

The Iron Cross with magnetic iron core, and in German nickel-silver frame. The Hindenburg Cross with 'G 11' marks on reverse

The 3 x medals mounted on si...  read more

Code: 23999

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 (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