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Third Reich Awards and Badges
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Gold Close Combat Clasp Nahkampfspange in Gold manufactured by F. & BL – Funcke & Brüninghaus, Lüdenscheid. Among collectors, this variant is classified as 3.1 according to Thomas Durante's reference The German Close Combat Clasp in World War II. The clasp retains approximately 70% of its original gilt finish and is protected by its original Brennlack coating. In a few ...2,250.00€ -
An exceptional Gold Wound Badge 1939. This particular finish and construction are the first of their kind we have encountered throughout our years in the militaria business, and comparable examples are virtually never seen on today's collectors' market. The wreath retains a heavy original gilt finish, while the blackened helmet and crossed swords with a gilt swastika create a s...On hold -
First pattern Westwall Medal (Westwall-Medaille) struck in bronze. The decoration was instituted in 1939 and awarded to military personnel, civilian specialists, and construction workers involved in building and strengthening the Westwall (Siegfried Line), as well as servicemen stationed along Germany's western frontier during its defensive preparations. The obverse features th...50.00€ -
Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 1. Oktober 1938, instituted to commemorate the incorporation of the Sudetenland into Germany following the events of the Munich Agreement. The medal is struck in Buntmetall and remains mounted on its original ribbon. The obverse depicts two symbolic figures representing the union of the Sudetenland with Germany, while the reverse bears the commemo...50.00€ -
Original Wehrmacht-Dienstauszeichnung IV Klasse, awarded for four years of faithful service in the Wehrmacht. This was the entry grade of the Wehrmacht Long Service Awards and was presented to members of the Heer, Luftwaffe, and Kriegsmarine upon completion of four years of exemplary service. The medal is manufactured from silvered steel and retains well-defined details through...65.00€ -
Original Ostmedaille 1941/42 without a maker's mark. This example most likely belongs to the later period of production, when the traditional silver-plated finish was replaced by a polished zinc surface that created a silver-like appearance without the use of precious metal. Over the decades, a natural physico-chemical diffusion process has occurred between the surface finish a...65.00€ -
Original Ostmedaille 1941/42 bearing the PKZ-51 maker's mark of Eduard Görlach & Söhne, Gablonz an der Neisse. This manufacturer is among the rarest producers of the Eastern Front Medal, making marked examples highly desirable to collectors. Originally produced to an exceptionally high standard, the medal featured rich silvering on the outer wreath and deep blackening on th...Sold -
Original Medaille Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42 without a maker's mark. The medal was instituted to commemorate service during the first winter campaign on the Eastern Front and was awarded to personnel who took part in operations during 1941–1942. This example remains in good condition with honest signs of period storage and service wear consistent with its age. The details ...65.00€ -
Original Medaille Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42 bearing the PKZ-13 maker's mark of Gustav Brehmer, Markneukirchen. The medal was instituted to commemorate service during the first winter campaign on the Eastern Front and was awarded to personnel who participated in operations during 1941–1942. This example remains in good condition with well-preserved detail throughout. The s...75.00€ -
Original Kriegsverdienstkreuz II Klasse 1939 ohne Schwerter with the 99. mark on the suspension ring, corresponding to the PKZ code of the Austrian manufacturer Schwertner & Cie., Graz-Eggenberg. This maker is among the scarcer producers of the War Merit Cross, making marked examples particularly desirable to collectors. The cross is struck in tombak and remains in virtuall...90.00€ -
Original Kriegsverdienstkreuz II Klasse 1939 mit Schwertern (War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords), instituted to recognize military personnel for wartime merit not meeting the criteria for the Iron Cross. This example is struck in bronze and remains in excellent condition with virtually no signs of wear. It displays only a light natural age patina acquired over decades of sto...Sold -
Kriegsverdienstkreuz II Klasse 1939 without SwordsKriegsverdienstkreuz II Klasse 1939 without SwordsOriginal Kriegsverdienstkreuz II Klasse 1939 ohne Schwerter (War Merit Cross 2nd Class without Swords). This decoration was instituted to recognize merit not directly connected with combat operations and was awarded to both military personnel and civilians who made significant contributions to Germany's wartime effort. The cross is struck in bronze and remains in outstanding co...Sold -
Original Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse 1939 ohne Schwerter (War Merit Cross 2nd Class without Swords). This decoration was awarded to civilians, as well as military personnel whose contributions supported the German war effort without involving direct combat. Unlike the version with swords, the cross without swords recognized achievements in industry, transport, administration...45.00€ -
Original Medalla de la Campaña (1936–1939), awarded to military personnel and volunteers who served with the Nationalist forces during the Spanish Civil War. The obverse depicts a lion defeating a dragon, symbolizing the victory of Nationalist Spain over its enemies, together with the date 18 Julio 1936, commemorating the National Uprising that marked the beginning of the Spani...110.00€ -
Original Kappenabzeichen of the Austro-Hungarian Infanterieregiment Graf Daun Nr. 56 from the First World War. The badge commemorates the 56th Infantry Regiment "Graf Daun", whose garrison was located in Wadowice. As part of the 12th Krakow Infantry Division, the regiment fought in the Carpathians, Galicia, the Gorlice Offensive, Moravia, the Kielce area, and from 1917 served o...75.00€ -
Funcke & Brüninghaus Kriegsmarine U-Boat War BadgeFuncke & Brüninghaus Kriegsmarine U-Boat War BadgeOriginal U-Boot-Kriegsabzeichen by Funcke & Brüninghaus, Lüdenscheid. The badge was instituted on 13 October 1939 and awarded to Kriegsmarine submarine crews after completing the required number of operational patrols or for distinguished service during combat operations. Manufactured in zinc, this example shows pronounced period wear. The gilt finish is partially worn, ...380.00€ -
Original Deutsches Fahrerabzeichen in Gold manufactured by Steinhauer & Lück, Lüdenscheid. The badge was instituted in May 1930 by the Reich Association for the Breeding and Testing of German Warmblood Horses (Reichsverband für Zucht und Prüfung deutschen Warmbluts) and was awarded in three classes. The Gold Grade was the highest class and could only be earned after qualifi...490.00€ -
Original Gemeinsames Flugzeugführer- und Beobachterabzeichen manufactured by Friedrich Linden, Lüdenscheid (FLL). One of the Luftwaffe's most prestigious qualification badges, awarded to personnel qualified as both pilot and aerial observer. The silver finish of the eagle and the gilt finish of the wreath have largely diffused into the zinc base over time due to the natural ...780.00€ -
Original Segelflugzeugführer-Abzeichen manufactured by C. E. Juncker, Berlin. One of the rarest qualification badges of the Luftwaffe, instituted on 16 December 1940 and awarded to personnel who successfully completed the military glider pilot training course. Due to the limited number of recipients, it remains one of the scarcest Luftwaffe qualification badges and is only rare...2,380.00€ -
Original Deutsches Kreuz in Gold manufactured by Steinhauer & Lück, Lüdenscheid, maker marked PKZ-4 on the pin. This is the desirable heavy construction variant, produced to an exceptionally high standard. The badge remains in Mint condition and shows no signs of wear. The deep black finish of the central star plate is perfectly preserved, together with the rich gilt finish...4,500.00€ -
Original NSDAP Membership Badge maker marked RZM M1/145. Die-struck from magnetic steel with a copper undercoat and a thin silver finish. This example belongs to the post-January 1939 production period, following the introduction of the revised RZM maker numbering system, which also included manufacturers incorporated after the Anschluss of Austria. The manufacturer assigned to...290.00€ -
Original Verwundetenabzeichen 1939 in Gold, first pattern, the so-called Condor Legion type, representing the earliest production period of the award. Die-struck in buntmetall, this badge displays exceptional manufacturing quality. The fire-gilded finish is preserved in outstanding condition with virtually no signs of wear. Its heavy, high-quality gilt coating is typical of ear...Sold -
Original Verwundetenabzeichen 1939 in Gold, second pattern, manufactured by Carl Wild, Hamburg, maker marked PKZ-107. Constructed from zinc with its original gilt finish. The catch pin is missing. Both the obverse and reverse exhibit localized finish blistering caused by the natural ageing of the zinc base metal. The gilt finish on the swastika has partially worn away, exposing...165.00€ -
PKZ-28 Eugen Schmidthäußer 1939 Silver Wound BadgePKZ-28 Eugen Schmidthäußer 1939 Silver Wound BadgeOriginal Verwundetenabzeichen 1939 in Silber, second pattern, manufactured by Eugen Schmidthäußer, Pforzheim, maker marked PKZ-28. Constructed from zinc with a silver finish. The badge shows the effects of age and prolonged exposure to moisture, with areas of oxidation and finish loss typical of wartime zinc awards. The badge retains its original construction without alteration...70.00€ -
Original Verwundetenabzeichen 1939 in Black, second type. Die-struck in steel with its original black lacquer finish. This example is unmarked, which is typical for many wartime-produced badges. It shows only light storage wear and traces of attic dust accumulated over time, without affecting its overall appearance.60.00€ -
Wound Badge. Gold Grade, Manufacturer Glaser & Sohn (L/22) A very rarely encountered Wound Badge in the gold grade, produced by Glaser & Sohn with the marking L/22 on the reverse. The badge is coated with varnish, and some details, such as the edge of the helmet, the rivet, and the swastika, show wear down to the zinc base. Overall, the badge is in excellent conditio...395.00€ -
Tiroler Landesschiessen 193895.00€ -
Panzer Assault Badge in Bronze, Junker, zinc, field repair Combat badge awarded for participation in armored assaults — Panzerkampfabzeichen in Bronze, manufactured by C. E. Juncker, Berlin. Made of zinc with distinctive Junker detailing, including the sharply defined eagle with outstretched wings and well-executed tank tread. This is a later-war zinc variant with characteri...300.00€ -
Mannschaftslauf Hitler-Jugend Nesselwang 1934/35 Commemorative badge issued for the Hitler Youth team ski competition held in Nesselwang (Bavaria) during the winter of 1934/35. Central design features crossed skis, an alpine edelweiss, and a diamond with the HJ swastika emblem, denoting Hitlerjugend affiliation. Circular inscription reads: Mannschaftslauf Hitler-Jugend Nesselw...245.00€ -
Krim Shield Wilhelm Deumer 3.1 Zinc First Variant Original Krimschild awarded for the 1941–1942 Crimea campaign, manufactured by Wilhelm Deumer. Made of zinc with beautifully preserved original bronze finish. The obverse features the map of Crimea, the Wehrmacht eagle with swastika, and the dates 1941–1942. The shield remains in mint condition, never sewn onto a uniform. Onl...350.00€ -
Infanterie Sturmabzeichen by Franke & Co. Hollow. Zinc in silver plating. Excellent condition. A badge with almost completely preserved silvering. No marking and that is normal for same badges from this maker.185.00€ -
HJ / Reichsstudentenführung – Ernteeinsatz in Ostpreußen 1939 Participant badge for the agricultural labor campaign in East Prussia in 1939, jointly organized by the Hitlerjugend and the National Socialist Student Union leadership (Reichsstudentenführung). Held under the slogan “Einsatz im Osten ist Ehrendienst” (“Service in the East is an honor duty”), this event was part of ...180.00€ -
Austria, Standschützenverband Tirol-Vorarlberg, Gauleistungsabzeichen in Gold für Kombinationsschießen 1944, kleine Ausführung Standschützenverband-Tyrolean local militia or home guard80.00€ -
Fallschirmschützenabzeichen Osang Dresden. The eagle is made of Buntmetall coated in white silver, the wreath is made of Kriegsmetal with silver plating. Excellent condition. Maker's mark on reverse on the eagle.900.00€ -
Early version of the Hitler Youth membership badge, made of colored metal without gilding. Clearly marked on the reverse: GES. GESCH.. In mint condition, with superb natural patina that is not fully captured in the photo. Enamel is flawless, overall preservation is outstanding150.00€ -
NSDAP Party Badge Paulmann & Crone Lüdenscheid Original early NSDAP party badge from 1930–1933. The reverse is marked Paulmann & Crone Lüdenscheid along with the standard GES.GESCH. designation. The badge is made of buntmetall with fully preserved silvering and original enamel. The enamel remains in good condition, showing minor signs of use such as small dots and...390.00€ -
Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen Biedermann & Co Crimped hinge, General assault badge. A rare producer in a very nice condition.200.00€ -
6.Kampfspiele Garmisch-Partenkirchen 1941 Rare participant badge from the 6th Winter Combat Games (Winterkampfspiele) organized by the Hitler Youth in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in 1941. The obverse features crossed skis and an enameled HJ diamond, with the date "1941" above and the inscription 6. Winterkampfspiele Garmisch-Partenkirchen around the edge. Delegations from...1,450.00€ -
1939 Iron Cross 1st Class "L/54" (Schauerte & Hochfeld, Lüdenscheid). Magnetic silvered and black lacquered iron core. Good condition. Marked on the bottom under the needle catch. With its original LDO case of an issue is also the same marked. The case has side damage. Case is owner inscribed on the backSold -
Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse in excellent collectible condition. This example represents an unusual variant featuring a non-standard ring marking. Based on all production characteristics, the cross corresponds to the known type associated with Klein & Quenzer, Idar-Oberstein, however the ring bears a different numbering previously unrecorded for this specific variant. An ...330.00€ -
Luftwaffe Observer Badge by F.W. Assmann & Söhne, produced in the rare 2nd Pattern configuration. An unusual variant example. The Assmann maker marking is positioned on the wreath to the left of the pin. The badge is produced from buntmetal. The badge remains in outstanding collectible condition, effectively mint. The eagle fully retains its original black finish without...Sold -
Gold grade Verwundetenabzeichen 1939 with PKZ 30 manufacturer marking – Hauptmünzamt Wien, Vienna. The badge is produced from buntmetal in a characteristic early-war configuration. The reverse is maker marked PKZ 30 beneath the pin. The badge features a broad pin commonly associated with gold grade examples of this type. This style of hardware setup is encountered far more f...Sold -
Awarded Silberner Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe complete with archival research to the recipient Helmut Thiele, born on 15.01.1918 in Sebnitz. The goblet remains in excellent collectible condition. According to the attached archival documents, the recipient served with: Luftflotten-Nachrichten-Schule 1, Ausbildungs-Abteilung, Nordhausen Ergänzungs-Aufklärungs-Staffel (F) Ober...8,300.00€ -
Feuerwehr-Ehrenzeichen 1. Stufe from the Third Reich period. The decoration is produced from gilt bronze with enamel finish and remains attached to its original ribbon. The white enamel background features a red flame cross with a central black enamel swastika medallion. The outer ring bears the inscription “Für Verdienste im Feuerlöschwesen”. The decoration remains in excel...1,480.00€ -
Romanian “Cruciada împotriva Comunismului” medal featuring the portrait of Queen Marie of Romania with the inscription “ROMANIA RECUNOSCATOARE”. The medal retains its original ribbon. The piece remains in good collectible condition with natural traces of age and light patina to the metal surface. Portrait details and lettering remain clearly visible. The medal was institu...65.00€ -
Romanian “Cruciada împotriva Comunismului” medal featuring the portrait of Queen Marie of Romania together with the inscription “ROMANIA RECUNOSCATOARE”. The medal remains mounted on its original ribbon. The award was issued to Romanian military personnel and allied troops who participated in combat operations against the Soviet Union on the Eastern Front. The medal is direc...65.00€ -
Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/1942 medal without maker marking, produced from zinc. The medal shows noticeable traces of wartime use. The silver finish remains relatively strong and evenly preserved, while the black matte coating of the central section displays partial wear from actual service use and handling. Details of the eagle, helmet, grenade and inscriptions remain ...65.00€ -
Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/1942 medal, also known among collectors as the Ostmedaille or “Frozen Meat Medal”. The medal is produced from zinc and remains unmarked. The piece remains in excellent collectible condition. The deep blackened finish of the central section is especially well preserved, giving the medal a very atmospheric and attractive appearanc...Sold -
Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/1942 medal produced by Katz & Deyhle, Pforzheim with PKZ-60 ring marking. The medal is manufactured from zinc. This particular variant is distinguished by its high-quality and sharply detailed strike. Especially notable is the attractive deep black finish of the central section, creating strong contrast with the surrounding surface. The me...Sold -
Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/1942 medal produced by Otto Zappe, Gablonz with PKZ-110 ring marking. The medal remains in mint collectible condition. Only slight silver finish loss is visible on the helmet due to diffusion between the silver coating and zinc base metal, something commonly encountered on wartime zinc awards. The black finish, eagle, grenade and inscription d...Sold -
Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/1942 medal, also known as the Ostmedaille. The medal is produced from zinc and remains unmarked. The piece retains its characteristic wartime appearance with natural traces of age and use. The surface shows age darkening and light patina typical for zinc wartime awards. Details of the eagle, helmet, grenade and inscriptions remain clearly visi...65.00€ -
Early bronze type Westwall Medaille für Arbeit zum Schutze Deutschlands. The obverse bears the inscription “Für Arbeit zum Schutze Deutschlands”. The reverse depicts an eagle, sword and shovel above a Westwall bunker. The medal shows traces of use together with light age patina. The award remains mounted on its original ribbon, something relatively uncommon as many surviv...55.00€ -
Westwall Medaille für Arbeit zum Schutze Deutschlands, known as the West Wall Medal. Early first type, produced in bronze. The medal remains in mint condition. One side bears the inscription “Für Arbeit zum Schutze Deutschlands”. The opposite side shows an eagle, sword and shovel above a Westwall bunker. The medal was awarded for participation in the construction and support...Sold -
War Merit Cross with Swords 2nd Class 1939 without maker marking. This particular variant is known as the Dickes HK (“Thick Swastika”) type from an unknown manufacturer and has never been encountered with maker markings. The cross is produced from zinc in an unusual configuration and is distinguished by its noticeably larger and more pronounced central swastika. This variant...85.00€ -
Kriegsverdienstkreuz mit Schwertern 2nd Class 1939Kriegsverdienstkreuz mit Schwertern 2nd Class 1939War Merit Cross with Swords 2nd Class 1939 without maker marking. The cross is produced from zinc in an unusual variant configuration. This example differs by its nearly flat construction. The central sections of the arms lack the typical raised “pillowed” areas commonly encountered on most standard Kriegsverdienstkreuz variants. The cross remains in excellent collectible...Sold -
Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939 produced by Wächtler & Lange. Most examples of this variant are typically encountered with the “100” ring marking, however this particular cross remains unmarked. This cross type is distinguished by its characteristic frame construction. The frame is noticeably thinner and more delicate, while the spacing between the inner arms is tighter compar...Sold -
EK2 1939 without maker marking. Steel core. The frame shows natural traces of age.160.00€