Third Reich Awards and Badges

Early NSDAP party badge, pre-1936 issue. Reverse marked RZM 72. Manufactured by Fritz Zimmermann, Stuttgart. Pin assembly stamped Ges. gesch. These badges were worn for approximately ten years, which is why enamel damage and impact marks are commonly encountered. This example is preserved in exceptional condition, with excellent silver finish and perfectly smooth enamel. Mint c...

NSDAP Dienstauszeichnung 1. Stufe in Bronze. Heavy zinc construction with applied medallion and bronze finish. Complete with long ribbon and case, case base marked RZM M1/34, manufactured by Karl Wurster, Markneukirchen. The cross is in excellent condition. Unfortunately, the case has dmages and one part of the case is missing.

Membership badge of the Deutsches Frauenwerk. Diameter 31 mm. RZM M1/72 marked. Manufactured by Fritz Zimmermann, Stuttgart. Mint condition.

Flak Battle Badge of the Luftwaffe. Fine zinc construction with thin round magnetic pin. Reverse marked W.H. Manufactured by W. Hobacher. Very good condition.

War Merit Cross 1939 without swords, bronze grade, zinc construction with bronze finish largely diffused into the base metal, detailing remains visible, good condition.

Customs long service cross of the Third Reich in its original case, with original ribbon featuring an embroidered yellow eagle in wreath, obverse with eagle in wreath, reverse with the inscription Für treue Dienste im Zollgrenzschutz, excellent condition.

DRL gold badge by Wernstein Jena, marked DRGM 35289, buntmetal, crisp detailing and even gilding, mint condition.

Wächtler & Lange "100" Iron Cross 1939 Class 2 (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse). Mint condition with shiny cold silver frame and magnetic core in excellent condition.

Romanian medal for the fight against communism: Romania Recunoscatore- cruciada impotriva comunismului 1941. Crusade against communism 1941. Excellent condition

Infanteriesturmabzeichen-Glanzverzinkt. Steinhauer und Lück Lüdenscheid. Mint NB! This is a consignment item. Consignment items are subject to a 14-day inspection period starting from the date of receipt. After this period, all sales are final, and returns will no longer be accepted. Returns of consignment items are not accepted after the inspection period, as the major...

Austrian occupation medal or Austrian Anschluss medal. It's made of brass (tombak) with a mat silver finish.

This medal bar belonged to an Austro-Hungarian officer who saw frontline service during the First World War, was wounded twice, and remained a recognized veteran in Austria, Hungary and later in Germany. The decoration sequence clearly reflects the military path of an experienced career officer. Awards included: Austria – Tapferkeitsmedaille / Verdienstkreuz am Kriegsband ...

The Medaille Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42 (Ostmedaille) is in excellent original condition, with even patina and sharply defined details. The ribbon is well preserved and period-correct. The packet is included, with the front reading Medaille „Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42“ (Ostmedaille). The reverse bears the manufacturer Rudolf Souval, Vienna with the marking 62/VII, ...

Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939, Frank & Reif Stuttgart (Übergröße / Knight’s Cross size) Iron Cross 2nd Class of 1939, manufactured by Frank & Reif, Stuttgart, produced in the Übergröße format, corresponding to the size of a Knight’s Cross. Iron core with deep, even black finish, silvered neusilber frame with natural patina. Suspension ring without maker’s mark, which is typ...

Iron Cross 1st Class, maker-marked L/56 on the pin Silver frame with natural patina, untouched Blackened core in good condition, no chips or losses Functional pin and catch, no repairs Solid original piece from the well-known Lüdenscheid maker

The War Merit Cross 1st Class with Swords (1939), made of buntmetal and marked PKZ-62 for Kerbach & Österhelt, Dresden, is an uncommon example from this manufacturer. This piece shows clean, sharp lines with well-defined polished edges and an even silver finish that has developed only minimal natural patina. The overall appearance remains crisp. The case is period, with lig...

The War Merit Cross 1st Class with Swords (1939) is an unmarked zinc example. The original silver finish is fully preserved, having darkened naturally over time and developed a typical patina. The detail on the swords, wreath and textured arms remains clear, with no signs of restoration. The silver layer is intact across the entire surface, showing only period aging and light ...

The SA Treffen Braunschweig 1931 badge, attributed to Assmann, is made of solid aluminum with the characteristic light tone and natural patina of early aluminum production. The piece shows a clean, well-defined strike with fully legible inscriptions and a stable surface tone. Visible signs of wear indicate actual period use, typical of badges worn by SA or early SS personnel. ...

The U-Boat Crew Badge is attributed to Funcke & Brüninghaus despite lacking a maker’s mark, based on the characteristic die style and known production traits. The piece has been gently bent by the original wearer into a slight spherical shape to fit the uniform more closely, a feature often seen on field-worn examples. The surface shows signs of service use: wear on raised...