France: War Commemorative Medal 1939-45 (Medaille Commemorative 1939-1945). With clasps 'Italie' & 'Autriche'

The reverse of the medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'BR' (bronze) marks in lower field

Italy (Italie) clasp: This was awarded to personnel of the French Expeditionary Corps who had served in Italy and the island of Elba between 1943-1944

Note the official clasp 'Italie' was made obsolete in 1953, when the clasp was replaced by the institution of the 'Ita...  read more

Code: 24187

France: Medal of Honour of the Department & Communities (Medaille D'Honneur Departmentale et Communale). 2nd type. Third class 'Silver' grade medal

2nd type insignia are 32mm wide

Instituted in 1945, and last awarded in 1987, as a long service award for eligible civil servants and elected council officials working in the Department of Community Service. The medal was awarded in three grades or degrees. Silver or 3rd class awards for 25 years service; Gilt (vermeil) or 2nd class awards with rosette for 35 years service; and '...  read more

Code: 24186

Germany (Imperial): Iron Cross 1914. 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse , or EK1)

A Great War gallantry award

Metal: The flat backed insignia being of three-piece construction comprising a 'German Silver' beaded frame with 'magnetic' blackened metal cross insert

Dimension: Approximately 43mm (w)

Weight: Approximately 16g

Reverse: Retaining its original hinged pin & fittings

The Iron Cross with makers ...  read more

Code: 24185

Germany (Federal Republic): Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939. 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. A silver beaded frame (with indented '800' silver purity mark on base of obverse frame) with magnetic iron core centres

Dimension: 58mm (w) x 78mm (h) including neck...  read more

Code: 24184

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): Iron Cross 1939 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz II. Klasse , or EKII). 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

The cross mounted with riband in the tra...  read more

Code: 24181

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