FALL PREMIER MILITARY & TRIBAL AUCTION

FALL PREMIER MILITARY & TRIBAL AUCTION

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FALL PREMIER MILITARY & TRIBAL AUCTION

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FALL PREMIER MILITARY & TRIBAL AUCTION



850 PLUS LOTS OF MILITARY ITEMS FROM 18th CENTURY TO GULF WAR.

ANTIQUE SWORDS:
1832 Ames Foot Artillery, 1850 Civil War Foot Officers , 18th Century Silver Mounted side sword, WWI Austrian Pattern 1849, WWI Lions Head Artillery, WWI German Imperial Engraved presentation, Imperial Wurttemberg Officials sword, Silver Hilt Civil War Presentation, ID'ed Confederate Officer Sword, C.Roby 1864, Ames Model 1833 Dragoon Sword.


CIVIL WAR: 1864 Artillery Shako, US Maker Marked Wood Drum Canteen, Civil War Named Medal Grouping, Mammoth Civil War Albumen Photo, Large collection of 8th Wisconsin Regiment items, Nice Old Abe collection, Civil War Stereo View Collection, Collection of Civil War Swords, Nice selection of Confederate Items, Painted Civil War Drum, nice collection of rare bayonets.

Spanish American & WWI Items: 1899 Campaign Hat, two 1898 Naval Medals, Photographs, Assorted Medals, Nice assortment of Spiked Helmets,...
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WWII NAZI GERMAN 1938 NSKK DESK AWARD

Lot # 322 (Sale Order: 401 of 854)      

Nazi NSKK Motorgruppe Niedersachsen Enamelled non-portable awarded to Commemorate the NIEDERSACHSISCHE BURGENFAHRT of 21st August 1938. NSKK Badge attached to front Silver Plate with black/white enamel and mounted on a very dense wood base. The development of the NSKK, "National Sozialistisches Kraftfahr Korps" (National Socialist Motor Corps), can be traced back to 1923 when the SA introduced a "Kraftfahr Abteilung" (Motor Section) to transport personnel as required. In 1928 the SA Motor section was expanded to "Kraftfahrstaffeln" (Motor-squadrons). In an attempt to create a national motor corps, the NSAK, "National Sozialistisches Automobil Korps" (National Socialist Automobile Corps), was formed in April of 1930 as an NSDAP auxiliary organization, subordinate to the SA. In early 1931 Adolf Hühnlein was appointed as Chief of the NSAK and proposed a name change to NSKK, which was officially accepted in April of 1931. Shortly after the purge of the SA in the "Night of the Long Knives," in June of 1934, the NSKK was promoted to an official NSDAP organization, given independent status within the party and absorbed the SA Motor Squadron’s personnel.
Nazi NSKK Motorgruppe Niedersachsen Enamelled non-portable awarded to Commemorate the NIEDERSACHSISCHE BURGENFAHRT of 21st August 1938. NSKK Badge attached to front Silve...morer Plate with black/white enamel and mounted on a very dense wood base. The development of the NSKK, "National Sozialistisches Kraftfahr Korps" (National Socialist Motor Corps), can be traced back to 1923 when the SA introduced a "Kraftfahr Abteilung" (Motor Section) to transport personnel as required. In 1928 the SA Motor section was expanded to "Kraftfahrstaffeln" (Motor-squadrons). In an attempt to create a national motor corps, the NSAK, "National Sozialistisches Automobil Korps" (National Socialist Automobile Corps), was formed in April of 1930 as an NSDAP auxiliary organization, subordinate to the SA. In early 1931 Adolf Hühnlein was appointed as Chief of the NSAK and proposed a name change to NSKK, which was officially accepted in April of 1931. Shortly after the purge of the SA in the "Night of the Long Knives," in June of 1934, the NSKK was promoted to an official NSDAP organization, given independent status within the party and absorbed the SA Motor Squadron’s personnel.

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WWII NAZI GERMAN ADOLF HITLER PLAQUE

Lot # 323 (Sale Order: 402 of 854)      

Attractive WWII desk ornament measuring 6 1/2 X 7 1/2 with a side profile of Adolf Hitler. Metal plaque measures 3 1/2 X 4 3/4 inches in Excellent condition. Adolf Hitler 20 April 1889 – 30 April 1945 was a German politician and leader of the Nazi Party (Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei; NSDAP). He rose to power as Chancellor of Germany in 1933 and later Führer in 1934.[a] During his dictatorship from 1933 to 1945, he initiated World War II in Europe by invading Poland on 1 September 1939. He was closely involved in military operations throughout the war and was central to the perpetration of the Holocaust.
Attractive WWII desk ornament measuring 6 1/2 X 7 1/2 with a side profile of Adolf Hitler. Metal plaque measures 3 1/2 X 4 3/4 inches in Excellent condition. Adolf Hitler...more 20 April 1889 – 30 April 1945 was a German politician and leader of the Nazi Party (Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei; NSDAP). He rose to power as Chancellor of Germany in 1933 and later Führer in 1934.[a] During his dictatorship from 1933 to 1945, he initiated World War II in Europe by invading Poland on 1 September 1939. He was closely involved in military operations throughout the war and was central to the perpetration of the Holocaust.

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WWII NAZI GERMAN ADOLF HITLER REGIMENTAL PLAQUE

Lot # 324 (Sale Order: 403 of 854)      

Attractive WWII wall plaque for II Company of the 278th Infantry Regiment 1939/40. Plaque measures 3 1/2 X 5 1/2 inches and has a side profile of Adolf Hitler. Serving on coastal defense duties and taking part in anti-partisan operations in Istria while continuing its training. In mid-May 1944, the 278th received orders to move to the battle area on the Adriatic for operational assignment to the 10th German Army. Facing Lieutenant General Wladyslaw Anders’ Polish II Corps, Hoppe’s division fought a ferocious defensive battle for the port city of Ancona from mid-June until early July 1944. After halting the Polish attack early in July the 278th Infantry Division faced a renewed attack by General Anders’ corps on July 17. Pushing the Germans beyond the Esino River, Ancona fell to the Poles on the 18th. It was then assigned to LXXVI Panzer Corps defending the Gothic Line. After heavy losses the 278th was formed into a Volksgrenadier Division in early 1945. Later it was transferred to the 1st Parachute Corps defending the Brenner Pass where most of the division was encircled, the remainder later surrendered on the May 2, 1945
Attractive WWII wall plaque for II Company of the 278th Infantry Regiment 1939/40. Plaque measures 3 1/2 X 5 1/2 inches and has a side profile of Adolf Hitler. Serving on...more coastal defense duties and taking part in anti-partisan operations in Istria while continuing its training. In mid-May 1944, the 278th received orders to move to the battle area on the Adriatic for operational assignment to the 10th German Army. Facing Lieutenant General Wladyslaw Anders’ Polish II Corps, Hoppe’s division fought a ferocious defensive battle for the port city of Ancona from mid-June until early July 1944. After halting the Polish attack early in July the 278th Infantry Division faced a renewed attack by General Anders’ corps on July 17. Pushing the Germans beyond the Esino River, Ancona fell to the Poles on the 18th. It was then assigned to LXXVI Panzer Corps defending the Gothic Line. After heavy losses the 278th was formed into a Volksgrenadier Division in early 1945. Later it was transferred to the 1st Parachute Corps defending the Brenner Pass where most of the division was encircled, the remainder later surrendered on the May 2, 1945

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WWII NAZI GERMAN 1934 NON PORTABLE AWARD NURNBERG

Lot # 325 (Sale Order: 404 of 854)      

WWII Nazi Deutsche Kampfspiele 1934 Dem Sieger Nürnberg non portable award in Gold. Approx. 3 1/2" in diameter retaining 100% of the original gilt finish by O. Gloeckler DEM SIEGER at the German Fighting Games in Nuremberg. Imperial Eagle, Column March. / Six coats of arms in the circle of sports emblems.
WWII Nazi Deutsche Kampfspiele 1934 Dem Sieger Nürnberg non portable award in Gold. Approx. 3 1/2" in diameter retaining 100% of the original gilt finish by O. Gloeckler ...moreDEM SIEGER at the German Fighting Games in Nuremberg. Imperial Eagle, Column March. / Six coats of arms in the circle of sports emblems.

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WWII NAZI GERMAN WAR SPORT MEDAL 2ND PLACE CASED

Lot # 325a (Sale Order: 405 of 854)      

Bronze gilt on zinc, obverse illustrating a stylized right-facing eagle, its talons grasping a swastika below, surrounded by an open-ended wreath of laurel leaves and inscribed "1940" above, reverse inscribed "KRIEGSPORTFEST DES INF. RGT. "LIST" 2 SIEGER", the "2" impressed and the remainder of the characters in raised type, the bar below unnamed, 70 mm, extremely fine condition. In its hard shelled case of issue, recessed medal bed, case also extremely fine. Medal has had 2 small holes drilled in near the 12 o'clock position for wear around the neck and part of the lining of the case has separated. Excellent
Bronze gilt on zinc, obverse illustrating a stylized right-facing eagle, its talons grasping a swastika below, surrounded by an open-ended wreath of laurel leaves and ins...morecribed "1940" above, reverse inscribed "KRIEGSPORTFEST DES INF. RGT. "LIST" 2 SIEGER", the "2" impressed and the remainder of the characters in raised type, the bar below unnamed, 70 mm, extremely fine condition. In its hard shelled case of issue, recessed medal bed, case also extremely fine. Medal has had 2 small holes drilled in near the 12 o'clock position for wear around the neck and part of the lining of the case has separated. Excellent

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WWII NAZI GERMAN 1936 OLYMPICS BOOK & PHOTO ALBUM

Lot # 325b (Sale Order: 406 of 854)      

Two WWII German items. 1) 1936 dated book of photo cards and dispersed text, "Olympia 1936" with photos of the Berlin Olmypics, including photos of Jesse Owens. 2) "Des Fuhrers Soldaten" Photo set in original sleeve, marked "PROPAGANDACOMPINE DER ARMEE BUSCH" in Berlin. 15 matted black & white photos of war scenes apparently captured by Wilhelm Schaefer. Excellent.
Two WWII German items. 1) 1936 dated book of photo cards and dispersed text, "Olympia 1936" with photos of the Berlin Olmypics, including photos of Jesse Owens. 2) "Des F...moreuhrers Soldaten" Photo set in original sleeve, marked "PROPAGANDACOMPINE DER ARMEE BUSCH" in Berlin. 15 matted black & white photos of war scenes apparently captured by Wilhelm Schaefer. Excellent.

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WWII NAZI GERMAN M40 DOUBLE DECAL POLIZEI HELMET

Lot # 326 (Sale Order: 407 of 854)      

The stamped sheet steel construction helmet M40 retains about 90% of it’s original age and usage darkened, slightly rough textured field-grey paint. The helmet has the fourth and final pattern police decal insignia, (Circa July 1936-May 1945) with the left side of the helmet featuring a black based silver wreathed police eagle decal with a narrow silver outer border which is retained about 95%. The right side of the helmet has a NSDAP party shield decal with a narrow black outer border a red base field with a central white circle with a canted black swastika. The party shield decal is retained about 75%. All three liner retaining rivets are intact. The interior of the helmet has an M31 tan leather liner with eight fingers and the original tie string intact. The end of one finger has torn off but is still secured to the tie string. The liner shows light age and usage toning and light chafe wear to the bottom edges. The liner is well marked with a faint, black, size inkstamp "56". The interior, reverse, neck guard apron has a faint, stamped, serial number "DN369" and the manufacturer’s code "Q64" indicating manufacture by, F.W. Quist, G.m.b.H. Esslingen, size 64. Of Note: The placement of the manufacturer’s code and size on the interior reverse neck guard apron indicates manufacture after mid-1943. The chinstrap is also present and is Rbn. Very nice, untouched helmet. The first "modern" steel helmets were introduced by the French army in early 1915 and were shortly followed by the British army later that year. The M16 and M18 helmets remained in usage through-out the Weimar Reichswehr, (National Defence Force, Circa 1919-1933), era and on into the early years of the Third Reich until the development of the smaller, lighter M35 style helmet in June 1935. In an effort to reduced construction time and labor costs minor modifications were introduced in March 1940 resulting in the M40 helmet. The M35 had an inserted ventilation bushing positioned on each side of the helmet and a rolled bottom edge while the M40 eliminated the bushings and replaced them by stamping the ventilation eyelets directly into the helmet, although it still retained the rolled bottom edge. Further construction modifications were undertaken in August 1942 resulting in the M42 helmet. The M42 retained the stamped ventilation eyelets as found on the M40 helmets but eliminated the bottom, rolled edge. Beside the basic army style helmets the Germans also produced a wide variety of civic style helmets with no fewer then nine assorted variants of the model M34. These civic style helmets were utilized by assorted civilian and para-military organizations including the police. Shortly after Adolf Hitler’s ascension to power on January 30TH 1933 the independent Prussian state police introduced new helmet insignia in an attempt at creating uniformity in dress. The new helmet insignia consisted of a small, canted, white, swastika positioned on the right side and the Prussia state shield in black and white positioned diagonally on the left side. This insignia was utilized until April 23RD 1934 when new insignia for all of German police agencies was introduced that consisted of a small, canted, white, swastika positioned on the right side and the German national tri-color shield in black, white and red positioned diagonally on the left side. This second pattern insignia was only utilized until July 11TH 1934 when a third pattern insignia was introduced that consisted of a larger, canted, white, swastika positioned on the right side and a slightly modified German national tri-color shield in black, white and red positioned diagonally on the left side. This third pattern was utilized until a fourth and final pattern was introduced on July 28TH 1936. With Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler’s appointment to Chef der Deutschen Polizei im Reichsministerium des Innern, (Chief of the German Police in the National Ministry of the Interior), on June 17TH 1936, he effectively had full control of all the police agencies within Germany. As a result of this appointment and the restructuring of all the separate German state police into a single national police force new regulations were instituted to bring about uniformity in dress for all police through-out the country. The new dress regulations included an attempt to standardize the helmets of the police and on July 28TH 1936 regulations once again altered the insignia on the police helmets with the new wreathed police eagle emblem to be applied to the left side of the helmet and the NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), shield applied to the right side. The July 1936 police helmet insignia was utilized for the duration of the war. Of Note: Although the police did utilize the helmet decals until the end of the war, most helmets produced for the police after November 1943 were issued without decals. Also Of Note: The Police were divided into eight assorted bran
The stamped sheet steel construction helmet M40 retains about 90% of it’s original age and usage darkened, slightly rough textured field-grey paint. The helmet has the fo...moreurth and final pattern police decal insignia, (Circa July 1936-May 1945) with the left side of the helmet featuring a black based silver wreathed police eagle decal with a narrow silver outer border which is retained about 95%. The right side of the helmet has a NSDAP party shield decal with a narrow black outer border a red base field with a central white circle with a canted black swastika. The party shield decal is retained about 75%. All three liner retaining rivets are intact. The interior of the helmet has an M31 tan leather liner with eight fingers and the original tie string intact. The end of one finger has torn off but is still secured to the tie string. The liner shows light age and usage toning and light chafe wear to the bottom edges. The liner is well marked with a faint, black, size inkstamp "56". The interior, reverse, neck guard apron has a faint, stamped, serial number "DN369" and the manufacturer’s code "Q64" indicating manufacture by, F.W. Quist, G.m.b.H. Esslingen, size 64. Of Note: The placement of the manufacturer’s code and size on the interior reverse neck guard apron indicates manufacture after mid-1943. The chinstrap is also present and is Rbn. Very nice, untouched helmet. The first "modern" steel helmets were introduced by the French army in early 1915 and were shortly followed by the British army later that year. The M16 and M18 helmets remained in usage through-out the Weimar Reichswehr, (National Defence Force, Circa 1919-1933), era and on into the early years of the Third Reich until the development of the smaller, lighter M35 style helmet in June 1935. In an effort to reduced construction time and labor costs minor modifications were introduced in March 1940 resulting in the M40 helmet. The M35 had an inserted ventilation bushing positioned on each side of the helmet and a rolled bottom edge while the M40 eliminated the bushings and replaced them by stamping the ventilation eyelets directly into the helmet, although it still retained the rolled bottom edge. Further construction modifications were undertaken in August 1942 resulting in the M42 helmet. The M42 retained the stamped ventilation eyelets as found on the M40 helmets but eliminated the bottom, rolled edge. Beside the basic army style helmets the Germans also produced a wide variety of civic style helmets with no fewer then nine assorted variants of the model M34. These civic style helmets were utilized by assorted civilian and para-military organizations including the police. Shortly after Adolf Hitler’s ascension to power on January 30TH 1933 the independent Prussian state police introduced new helmet insignia in an attempt at creating uniformity in dress. The new helmet insignia consisted of a small, canted, white, swastika positioned on the right side and the Prussia state shield in black and white positioned diagonally on the left side. This insignia was utilized until April 23RD 1934 when new insignia for all of German police agencies was introduced that consisted of a small, canted, white, swastika positioned on the right side and the German national tri-color shield in black, white and red positioned diagonally on the left side. This second pattern insignia was only utilized until July 11TH 1934 when a third pattern insignia was introduced that consisted of a larger, canted, white, swastika positioned on the right side and a slightly modified German national tri-color shield in black, white and red positioned diagonally on the left side. This third pattern was utilized until a fourth and final pattern was introduced on July 28TH 1936. With Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler’s appointment to Chef der Deutschen Polizei im Reichsministerium des Innern, (Chief of the German Police in the National Ministry of the Interior), on June 17TH 1936, he effectively had full control of all the police agencies within Germany. As a result of this appointment and the restructuring of all the separate German state police into a single national police force new regulations were instituted to bring about uniformity in dress for all police through-out the country. The new dress regulations included an attempt to standardize the helmets of the police and on July 28TH 1936 regulations once again altered the insignia on the police helmets with the new wreathed police eagle emblem to be applied to the left side of the helmet and the NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), shield applied to the right side. The July 1936 police helmet insignia was utilized for the duration of the war. Of Note: Although the police did utilize the helmet decals until the end of the war, most helmets produced for the police after November 1943 were issued without decals. Also Of Note: The Police were divided into eight assorted bran

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WWII NAZI GERMAN M35 DOUBLE DECAL POLIZEI HELMET

Lot # 326a (Sale Order: 408 of 854)      

Helmet retains most of it’s original smooth apple green paint. Second pattern, un-bordered Police eagle decal and pointed tip, party shield decal are both retained about 90%. All three liner retaining rivets and both ventilation bushings intact. M31 tan leather liner is fully intact with all fingers. Original liner string is present. Interior neck guard apron is serial/lot number stamped "3506" and left side apron is stamped, "ET62", indicating manufacture by Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz, size 62. Original chinstrap. Nice untouched helmet. The first "modern" steel helmets were introduced by the French army in early 1915 and were shortly followed by the British army later that year. With plans on the drawing board, experimental helmets in the field, ("Gaede" helmet), and some captured French and British helmets the German army began tests for their own steel helmet at the Kummersdorf Proving Grounds in November, and in the field in December 1915. An acceptable pattern was developed and approved and production began at Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, (Iron and Foundry Works), AG Thale/Harz, in the spring of 1916. These first modern M16 helmets evolved into the M18 helmets by the end of WWI. The M16 and M18 helmets remained in usage through-out the Weimar Reichswehr, (National Defence Force, Circa 1919-1933), era and on into the early years of the Third Reich until the development of the smaller, lighter M35 style helmet in June 1935. These civic style helmets were utilized by assorted civilian and para-military organizations including the police. Shortly after Adolf Hitler’s ascension to power on January 30TH 1933 the independent Prussian state police introduced new helmet insignia in an attempt at creating uniformity in dress. The new helmet insignia consisted of a small, canted, white, swastika positioned on the right side and the Prussia state shield in black and white positioned diagonally on the left side. This insignia was utilized until April 23RD 1934 when new insignia for all of German police agencies was introduced that consisted of a small, canted, white, swastika positioned on the right side and the German national tri-color shield in black, white and red positioned diagonally on the left side. This second pattern insignia was only utilized until July 11TH 1934 when a third pattern insignia was introduced that consisted of a larger, canted, white, swastika positioned on the right side and a slightly modified German national tri-color shield in black, white and red positioned diagonally on the left side. This third pattern was utilized until a fourth and final pattern was introduced on July 28TH 1936. With Reichsführer-SS, (National Leader of the SS), Heinrich Himmler’s appointment to Chef der Deutschen Polizei im Reichsministerium des Innern, (Chief of the German Police in the National Ministry of the Interior), on June 17TH 1936, he effectively had full control of all the police agencies within Germany. As a result of this appointment and the restructuring of all the separate German state police into a single national police force new regulations were instituted to bring about uniformity in dress for all police through-out the country. The new dress regulations included an attempt to standardize the helmets of the police and on July 28TH 1936 regulations once again altered the insignia on the police helmets with the new wreathed police eagle emblem to be applied to the left side of the helmet and the NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), shield applied to the right side. The July 1936 police helmet insignia was utilized for the duration of the war. Of Note: Although the police did utilize the helmet decals until the end of the war, most helmets produced for the police after November 1943 were issued without decals. Also Of Note: The Police were divided into eight assorted branches of service consisting of the, Schutzpolizei des Reiches, (National Protection Police), the Gendarmerie, (Rural Police), the Wasserschutzpolizei, (Water Police), the Polizei Medizinal Beamte, (Police Medical Officials), the Polizei Verwaltungs Beamte, (Police Administration Officials), the Polizei Veterinar Beamte, (Police Veterinarian Officials), the Schutzpolizei des Gemeinden (Municipal Protection Police), and the Feuerschutzpolizei, (Fire Protection Police). The colors utilized on the assorted police helmets included light green, field-grey, grey-green, police green and black, with the black helmets most commonly used by the Feuerschutzpolizei, although other police organizations also used the black finished helmets, primarily during the earlier time period.
Helmet retains most of it’s original smooth apple green paint. Second pattern, un-bordered Police eagle decal and pointed tip, party shield decal are both retained about ...more90%. All three liner retaining rivets and both ventilation bushings intact. M31 tan leather liner is fully intact with all fingers. Original liner string is present. Interior neck guard apron is serial/lot number stamped "3506" and left side apron is stamped, "ET62", indicating manufacture by Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz, size 62. Original chinstrap. Nice untouched helmet. The first "modern" steel helmets were introduced by the French army in early 1915 and were shortly followed by the British army later that year. With plans on the drawing board, experimental helmets in the field, ("Gaede" helmet), and some captured French and British helmets the German army began tests for their own steel helmet at the Kummersdorf Proving Grounds in November, and in the field in December 1915. An acceptable pattern was developed and approved and production began at Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, (Iron and Foundry Works), AG Thale/Harz, in the spring of 1916. These first modern M16 helmets evolved into the M18 helmets by the end of WWI. The M16 and M18 helmets remained in usage through-out the Weimar Reichswehr, (National Defence Force, Circa 1919-1933), era and on into the early years of the Third Reich until the development of the smaller, lighter M35 style helmet in June 1935. These civic style helmets were utilized by assorted civilian and para-military organizations including the police. Shortly after Adolf Hitler’s ascension to power on January 30TH 1933 the independent Prussian state police introduced new helmet insignia in an attempt at creating uniformity in dress. The new helmet insignia consisted of a small, canted, white, swastika positioned on the right side and the Prussia state shield in black and white positioned diagonally on the left side. This insignia was utilized until April 23RD 1934 when new insignia for all of German police agencies was introduced that consisted of a small, canted, white, swastika positioned on the right side and the German national tri-color shield in black, white and red positioned diagonally on the left side. This second pattern insignia was only utilized until July 11TH 1934 when a third pattern insignia was introduced that consisted of a larger, canted, white, swastika positioned on the right side and a slightly modified German national tri-color shield in black, white and red positioned diagonally on the left side. This third pattern was utilized until a fourth and final pattern was introduced on July 28TH 1936. With Reichsführer-SS, (National Leader of the SS), Heinrich Himmler’s appointment to Chef der Deutschen Polizei im Reichsministerium des Innern, (Chief of the German Police in the National Ministry of the Interior), on June 17TH 1936, he effectively had full control of all the police agencies within Germany. As a result of this appointment and the restructuring of all the separate German state police into a single national police force new regulations were instituted to bring about uniformity in dress for all police through-out the country. The new dress regulations included an attempt to standardize the helmets of the police and on July 28TH 1936 regulations once again altered the insignia on the police helmets with the new wreathed police eagle emblem to be applied to the left side of the helmet and the NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), shield applied to the right side. The July 1936 police helmet insignia was utilized for the duration of the war. Of Note: Although the police did utilize the helmet decals until the end of the war, most helmets produced for the police after November 1943 were issued without decals. Also Of Note: The Police were divided into eight assorted branches of service consisting of the, Schutzpolizei des Reiches, (National Protection Police), the Gendarmerie, (Rural Police), the Wasserschutzpolizei, (Water Police), the Polizei Medizinal Beamte, (Police Medical Officials), the Polizei Verwaltungs Beamte, (Police Administration Officials), the Polizei Veterinar Beamte, (Police Veterinarian Officials), the Schutzpolizei des Gemeinden (Municipal Protection Police), and the Feuerschutzpolizei, (Fire Protection Police). The colors utilized on the assorted police helmets included light green, field-grey, grey-green, police green and black, with the black helmets most commonly used by the Feuerschutzpolizei, although other police organizations also used the black finished helmets, primarily during the earlier time period.

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WWII NAZI GERMAN M42 SINGLE DECAL ARMY HELMET

Lot # 327 (Sale Order: 409 of 854)      

The stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains about 80% of its factory applied field-grey paint. The left side of the helmet has an Wehrmacht eagle shield decal featuring a eagle with down-swept wings clutching a canted swastika in it’s talons on a black shield shaped base. The decal is retained about 80%. All three liner retaining rivets are all intact. The interior of the helmet has a M31, tan, leather liner with all eight of its original fingers and the original tie string intact. The reverse interior neck guard apron has a stamped serial number, "1576", and the manufacturers code and size, "ET64", indicating manufacture by Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz size 64. The first "modern" steel helmets were introduced by the French army in early 1915 and were shortly followed by the British army later that year. With plans on the drawing board, experimental helmets in the field, ("Gaede" helmet), and some captured French and British helmets the German army began tests for their own steel helmet at the Kummersdorf Proving Grounds in November, and in the field in December 1915. An acceptable pattern was developed and approved and production began at Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz, in the spring of 1916. These first modern M16 helmets evolved into the M18 helmets by the end of WWI. The M16 and M18 helmets remained in usage through-out the Weimar Reichswehr era and on into the early years of the Third Reich until the development of the smaller, lighter M35 style helmet in June 1935. In an effort to reduced construction time and labor costs minor modifications were introduced in March 1940 resulting in the M40 helmet. Further construction modifications were undertaken in August 1942 resulting in the M42 helmet.
The stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains about 80% of its factory applied field-grey paint. The left side of the helmet has an Wehrmacht eagle shield decal fea...moreturing a eagle with down-swept wings clutching a canted swastika in it’s talons on a black shield shaped base. The decal is retained about 80%. All three liner retaining rivets are all intact. The interior of the helmet has a M31, tan, leather liner with all eight of its original fingers and the original tie string intact. The reverse interior neck guard apron has a stamped serial number, "1576", and the manufacturers code and size, "ET64", indicating manufacture by Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz size 64. The first "modern" steel helmets were introduced by the French army in early 1915 and were shortly followed by the British army later that year. With plans on the drawing board, experimental helmets in the field, ("Gaede" helmet), and some captured French and British helmets the German army began tests for their own steel helmet at the Kummersdorf Proving Grounds in November, and in the field in December 1915. An acceptable pattern was developed and approved and production began at Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz, in the spring of 1916. These first modern M16 helmets evolved into the M18 helmets by the end of WWI. The M16 and M18 helmets remained in usage through-out the Weimar Reichswehr era and on into the early years of the Third Reich until the development of the smaller, lighter M35 style helmet in June 1935. In an effort to reduced construction time and labor costs minor modifications were introduced in March 1940 resulting in the M40 helmet. Further construction modifications were undertaken in August 1942 resulting in the M42 helmet.

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WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY ISSUE LONG SLEEVE SHIRT

Lot # 328 (Sale Order: 410 of 854)      

The feldgrau linen construction shirt features a vertical six button front plaquet running from the forward neckline to mid-waist. The shirt has an integral lay down collar with pointed tips. The shirt has dual-ply hemmed cuffs with a small vertical slash to the inside seams with single button closures. The shirt has a long tail skirt with a dual-ply hem and an inverted "V" slash to each side seam. Chest size 44. The first Third Reich era shirt was introduced with the newly developed field blouse on April 1ST 1933. Originally the army issue shirt was a white, collar-less, pattern which was worn as an undergarment with a separate, button on, collar. In 1941 a second pattern, shirt with an integral collar was produced in a reed green fabric and could be worn without the field blouse in warmer climates. The second pattern shirts were original produced without breast pocket but regulations of 1942 introduced breast pockets with button down flaps. On June 23RD 1943 a third and final pattern shirt in a grey/green fabric with an integral collar was introduced for wear. Originally these third pattern shirts were a pull-over design as with the earlier two patterns but later models were produced with a full, button up, front plaquet. The shirts were most commonly worn without insignia although shirts with breast eagles, sleeve rank and shoulder straps/boards are not uncommon. Officers and certain senior NCO ranks were responsible for purchasing their own uniform items and as a result were allotted a clothing allowance through the army’s Kleiderkasse, (Clothing Account), system. The Officers and certain senior NCO’s could choose to purchase their uniform items from the armed forces clothing depots or to privately purchase garments of higher quality. Although enlisted personnel were issued their uniforms from government supplies they were also permitted to purchase privately tailored uniform items although the price may have been restrictive.
The feldgrau linen construction shirt features a vertical six button front plaquet running from the forward neckline to mid-waist. The shirt has an integral lay down coll...morear with pointed tips. The shirt has dual-ply hemmed cuffs with a small vertical slash to the inside seams with single button closures. The shirt has a long tail skirt with a dual-ply hem and an inverted "V" slash to each side seam. Chest size 44. The first Third Reich era shirt was introduced with the newly developed field blouse on April 1ST 1933. Originally the army issue shirt was a white, collar-less, pattern which was worn as an undergarment with a separate, button on, collar. In 1941 a second pattern, shirt with an integral collar was produced in a reed green fabric and could be worn without the field blouse in warmer climates. The second pattern shirts were original produced without breast pocket but regulations of 1942 introduced breast pockets with button down flaps. On June 23RD 1943 a third and final pattern shirt in a grey/green fabric with an integral collar was introduced for wear. Originally these third pattern shirts were a pull-over design as with the earlier two patterns but later models were produced with a full, button up, front plaquet. The shirts were most commonly worn without insignia although shirts with breast eagles, sleeve rank and shoulder straps/boards are not uncommon. Officers and certain senior NCO ranks were responsible for purchasing their own uniform items and as a result were allotted a clothing allowance through the army’s Kleiderkasse, (Clothing Account), system. The Officers and certain senior NCO’s could choose to purchase their uniform items from the armed forces clothing depots or to privately purchase garments of higher quality. Although enlisted personnel were issued their uniforms from government supplies they were also permitted to purchase privately tailored uniform items although the price may have been restrictive.

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WWII NAZI GERMAN NSDAP DR. FRITZ TODT PRIZE

Lot # 329 (Sale Order: 411 of 854)      

Ultra rare, WWII Nazi German numbered and dated Dr. ING. FRITZ TODT PREIS award in silver. This very rare civil award was first instituted in November 1943 in recognition of individuals in industry for their outstanding contributions to the war effort and came with a cash payment of 30,000 RM. The award came in three grades gold, silver and steel. The large breast award features a stylized party eagle above a swastika inside a cogwheel. Badge is 100% correct being the lightweight version with a beautiful silver finish with a base medal of Aluminum which is correct for this 1st issue badge. The silver finish is absolutely stunning and I easily consider this a MINT example. Very few of these badges exist today with most being reproductions
Ultra rare, WWII Nazi German numbered and dated Dr. ING. FRITZ TODT PREIS award in silver. This very rare civil award was first instituted in November 1943 in recognition...more of individuals in industry for their outstanding contributions to the war effort and came with a cash payment of 30,000 RM. The award came in three grades gold, silver and steel. The large breast award features a stylized party eagle above a swastika inside a cogwheel. Badge is 100% correct being the lightweight version with a beautiful silver finish with a base medal of Aluminum which is correct for this 1st issue badge. The silver finish is absolutely stunning and I easily consider this a MINT example. Very few of these badges exist today with most being reproductions

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WWII GERMAN LUFTWAFFE RECONNAISSANCE FLIGHT CLASP

Lot # 330 (Sale Order: 412 of 854)      

Two piece, die struck alloy construction clasp with bronze and dark burnished silver washed finishes. The clasp is in the form of a bronze washed, central, circular, embossed, laurel leaf wreath, with a static swastika superimposed to the bottom center, encompassing a separate, cut-out, burnished silver washed, left profile, stylized eagle’s head. The eagle’s head is secured to the clasp with a single, small, dome headed, rivet which is visible on the reverse. The clasp has three, overlapping, parallel, rows of embossed oak-leaves extending horizontally outward from either side of the central wreath. The clasp shows nice detailing. The solid reverse of the clasp has a small, soldered, barrel type hinge, a broad tapering horizontal pin, and a heavy soldered catch all intact. The clasp has no visible manufacturer’s markings. Excellent example. The Reconnaissance, Air/Sea Rescue and Meteorological Operational Flying Clasp was introduced by Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring on January 30TH 1941, along with two other clasps, in a series of eight that were instituted at different points through-out the war to recognize the increasing number of operational flights achieved by specialized Luftwaffe personnel. All eight of the clasps were awarded in three grades of, Bronze for twenty operational flights, Silver for sixty operational flights, and Gold for one hundred ten operational flights. Besides the original three clasps five more Operational flying clasps were introduced between November 1941 and April 1944, and by mid-1942 many pilots and air crews were surpassing the number of Operational flights required for award of the clasps, so on June 26TH 1942, Reichsmarschall Herman Göring introduced a star burst pendant device to recognize operational flights over one hundred and ten with a prescribed number of operational flights required for award depending on the type of clasp. In the case of the Reconnaissance, Air/Sea Rescue and Meteorological Clasp the star burst pendant device signified three hundred operational flights. On April 29TH 1944 a numbered pendant was introduced as personnel’s operational flight numbers even exceeded the prescribed number required for the star-burst pendant. The numbered pendants began at "200" and went up as high as "2000" in increments of one hundred.
Two piece, die struck alloy construction clasp with bronze and dark burnished silver washed finishes. The clasp is in the form of a bronze washed, central, circular, embo...moressed, laurel leaf wreath, with a static swastika superimposed to the bottom center, encompassing a separate, cut-out, burnished silver washed, left profile, stylized eagle’s head. The eagle’s head is secured to the clasp with a single, small, dome headed, rivet which is visible on the reverse. The clasp has three, overlapping, parallel, rows of embossed oak-leaves extending horizontally outward from either side of the central wreath. The clasp shows nice detailing. The solid reverse of the clasp has a small, soldered, barrel type hinge, a broad tapering horizontal pin, and a heavy soldered catch all intact. The clasp has no visible manufacturer’s markings. Excellent example. The Reconnaissance, Air/Sea Rescue and Meteorological Operational Flying Clasp was introduced by Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring on January 30TH 1941, along with two other clasps, in a series of eight that were instituted at different points through-out the war to recognize the increasing number of operational flights achieved by specialized Luftwaffe personnel. All eight of the clasps were awarded in three grades of, Bronze for twenty operational flights, Silver for sixty operational flights, and Gold for one hundred ten operational flights. Besides the original three clasps five more Operational flying clasps were introduced between November 1941 and April 1944, and by mid-1942 many pilots and air crews were surpassing the number of Operational flights required for award of the clasps, so on June 26TH 1942, Reichsmarschall Herman Göring introduced a star burst pendant device to recognize operational flights over one hundred and ten with a prescribed number of operational flights required for award depending on the type of clasp. In the case of the Reconnaissance, Air/Sea Rescue and Meteorological Clasp the star burst pendant device signified three hundred operational flights. On April 29TH 1944 a numbered pendant was introduced as personnel’s operational flight numbers even exceeded the prescribed number required for the star-burst pendant. The numbered pendants began at "200" and went up as high as "2000" in increments of one hundred.

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WWII GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE BLOCKADE RUNNERS BADGE

Lot # 331 (Sale Order: 413 of 854)      

Heavy, die struck, solid backed tombac badge. The circular badge features the forward profile of a merchant ship with large, stylized national eagle figurehead, encompassed by embossed, stylized chain links. The bow of the ship is breaking the encompassing chain links at the bottom of the badge, symbolizing running the enemy blockade. The badge is nicely detailed including cut-outs to the eagle's wings and recessed "windows" on the ship's bridge deck. The reverse has a solid, soldered hinge, a broad, tapering vertical pin and a soldered all intact. The reverse is well marked with embossed designer's name, "Fec. Otto Placzek Berlin", and manufacturer's name, "Ausf. Schwerin Berlin". The Blockade Runner’s Badge was instituted by Adolf Hitler on April 1ST 1941 for award to Naval personnel and Merchant marines who met specific criteria, the most important being returning a ship to Germany after running an enemy blockade.
Heavy, die struck, solid backed tombac badge. The circular badge features the forward profile of a merchant ship with large, stylized national eagle figurehead, encompass...moreed by embossed, stylized chain links. The bow of the ship is breaking the encompassing chain links at the bottom of the badge, symbolizing running the enemy blockade. The badge is nicely detailed including cut-outs to the eagle's wings and recessed "windows" on the ship's bridge deck. The reverse has a solid, soldered hinge, a broad, tapering vertical pin and a soldered all intact. The reverse is well marked with embossed designer's name, "Fec. Otto Placzek Berlin", and manufacturer's name, "Ausf. Schwerin Berlin". The Blockade Runner’s Badge was instituted by Adolf Hitler on April 1ST 1941 for award to Naval personnel and Merchant marines who met specific criteria, the most important being returning a ship to Germany after running an enemy blockade.

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WWII NAZI GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE S-BOAT WAR BADGE

Lot # 332 (Sale Order: 414 of 854)      

Die struck, French made, zinc alloy, first pattern S-boat badge. The badge is in the form of a vertically oval, oak-leaf wreath with a small national eagle with out-stretched wings superimposed to the top center, encompassing a short length, tall silhouette, S-boat, cutting through the waves. The badge is nicely detailed with the forward torpedo tube, pilots bridge and a flag all clearly visible. The boat and the waves both overlap the oak-leaf wreath. The reverse has a soldered, solid hinge, a horizontal, broad tapering pin, catch and a small vertical retaining hook all intact. Due to restrictions imposed on the German’s as a result of the Treaty of Versailles at the close of WWI, the German Navy was limited to a prescribed number of vessels and were not permitted to construct any further vessels with more then 10,000 tons displacement. The restrictions imposed by the Allies also included the surrender of all German submarines with no further submarines to be constructed. On evaluating the use of torpedoes during WWI the German Navy High Command came to the conclusion that a small, fast, surface vessel equipped with torpedoes would help balance out the deficiencies that the navy was forced to endure in comparison to other potentially enemy navies. This resulted in the construction of a variety of small, fast Schnellboot’s, (Patrol/Torpedo Boats), with torpedo capability. These Schnellboot’s were manufactured at both the Lürssen and Vegesack shipyards and ranged from 23 to 105 tons of displacement, well under the Treaties size/weight restrictions. By the end of the war the Germans had produced two hundred forty-nine S-Boats. On May 30TH 1941, Oberbefehlshaber der Kriegsmarine und Großadmiral, (Commander in Chief of the Navy and Grand Admiral), Erich Raeder introduced the S-Boat War Badge for award to S-Boat personnel who met the required criteria. The main criteria for bestowal of the badge was a minimum of twelve sorties against the enemy. Prior to the introduction of the, S-Boat War Badge, S-Boat personnel were awarded the Destroyers War Badge if they fulfilled the required criteria. Of Note: A second pattern S-Boat War Badge, with minor variations, was introduced in January 1943. The introduction of the second pattern badge resulted in this first pattern badge only being in active circulation for nineteen months although personnel awarded the first pattern badge would have continued to wear it through-out the war. Also Of Note: In popular collector terminology these badges are most often referred to as the E-Boat Badge, utilizing the English WWII designation with the "E" indicating, "Enemy".
Die struck, French made, zinc alloy, first pattern S-boat badge. The badge is in the form of a vertically oval, oak-leaf wreath with a small national eagle with out-stret...moreched wings superimposed to the top center, encompassing a short length, tall silhouette, S-boat, cutting through the waves. The badge is nicely detailed with the forward torpedo tube, pilots bridge and a flag all clearly visible. The boat and the waves both overlap the oak-leaf wreath. The reverse has a soldered, solid hinge, a horizontal, broad tapering pin, catch and a small vertical retaining hook all intact. Due to restrictions imposed on the German’s as a result of the Treaty of Versailles at the close of WWI, the German Navy was limited to a prescribed number of vessels and were not permitted to construct any further vessels with more then 10,000 tons displacement. The restrictions imposed by the Allies also included the surrender of all German submarines with no further submarines to be constructed. On evaluating the use of torpedoes during WWI the German Navy High Command came to the conclusion that a small, fast, surface vessel equipped with torpedoes would help balance out the deficiencies that the navy was forced to endure in comparison to other potentially enemy navies. This resulted in the construction of a variety of small, fast Schnellboot’s, (Patrol/Torpedo Boats), with torpedo capability. These Schnellboot’s were manufactured at both the Lürssen and Vegesack shipyards and ranged from 23 to 105 tons of displacement, well under the Treaties size/weight restrictions. By the end of the war the Germans had produced two hundred forty-nine S-Boats. On May 30TH 1941, Oberbefehlshaber der Kriegsmarine und Großadmiral, (Commander in Chief of the Navy and Grand Admiral), Erich Raeder introduced the S-Boat War Badge for award to S-Boat personnel who met the required criteria. The main criteria for bestowal of the badge was a minimum of twelve sorties against the enemy. Prior to the introduction of the, S-Boat War Badge, S-Boat personnel were awarded the Destroyers War Badge if they fulfilled the required criteria. Of Note: A second pattern S-Boat War Badge, with minor variations, was introduced in January 1943. The introduction of the second pattern badge resulted in this first pattern badge only being in active circulation for nineteen months although personnel awarded the first pattern badge would have continued to wear it through-out the war. Also Of Note: In popular collector terminology these badges are most often referred to as the E-Boat Badge, utilizing the English WWII designation with the "E" indicating, "Enemy".

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WWII NAZI GERMAN INFANTRY ASSAULT BADGE

Lot # 333 (Sale Order: 415 of 854)      

Vertically oval, die struck alloy construction badge with a nickle silver plate. The nicely detailed badge features an embossed, vertically oval, oak-leaf wreath with a Wehrmacht style eagle with down-swept wings, clutching a canted swastika in it’s talons, superimposed to the top center, encompassing a diagonally angled, cut-out, rifle with fixed bayonet and sling. Complete with original hinge, pin and catch assembly. The Infantry Assault Badge in silver was introduced on December 20TH 1939 by Generaloberst Walther von Brauchitsch, for award to all ranks of non-motorized, Infantry and Mountain Infantry units who participated in three different assaults on three different days. The institution order indicated the criteria for award of the badge was to be effective as of January 1ST 1940. Bestowal of the Infantry Assault badge in silver was not extended to motorized infantry personnel so on June 1ST 1940 von Brauchitsch introduced the Infantry Assault Badge in bronze for award to all ranks of Motorized Infantry units with the same criteria for award as the silver badge. Of Note: Generaloberst Walther von Brauchitsch also instituted other assault badges with the Panzer Assault Badge in silver on December 20TH 1939, followed by the Panzer Assault Badge in bronze and the General Assault Badge in silver on June 1ST 1940. By June 1943 it was realized that the Panzer Assault Badges and the General Assault Badges didn’t sufficiently recognize the number of assaults that personnel participated in, which resulted in the introduction of four, numbered, special grades of the Panzer Assault Badge in silver and bronze and the General Assault Badge, in silver, on June 22ND 1943. The numbered, special grade badges were awarded with the numerals, 25, 50, 75 and 100 to reflect the increasingly large amounts of assaults participated in but somewhat surprisingly a numbered Infantry Assault Badge was never instituted.
Vertically oval, die struck alloy construction badge with a nickle silver plate. The nicely detailed badge features an embossed, vertically oval, oak-leaf wreath with a W...moreehrmacht style eagle with down-swept wings, clutching a canted swastika in it’s talons, superimposed to the top center, encompassing a diagonally angled, cut-out, rifle with fixed bayonet and sling. Complete with original hinge, pin and catch assembly. The Infantry Assault Badge in silver was introduced on December 20TH 1939 by Generaloberst Walther von Brauchitsch, for award to all ranks of non-motorized, Infantry and Mountain Infantry units who participated in three different assaults on three different days. The institution order indicated the criteria for award of the badge was to be effective as of January 1ST 1940. Bestowal of the Infantry Assault badge in silver was not extended to motorized infantry personnel so on June 1ST 1940 von Brauchitsch introduced the Infantry Assault Badge in bronze for award to all ranks of Motorized Infantry units with the same criteria for award as the silver badge. Of Note: Generaloberst Walther von Brauchitsch also instituted other assault badges with the Panzer Assault Badge in silver on December 20TH 1939, followed by the Panzer Assault Badge in bronze and the General Assault Badge in silver on June 1ST 1940. By June 1943 it was realized that the Panzer Assault Badges and the General Assault Badges didn’t sufficiently recognize the number of assaults that personnel participated in, which resulted in the introduction of four, numbered, special grades of the Panzer Assault Badge in silver and bronze and the General Assault Badge, in silver, on June 22ND 1943. The numbered, special grade badges were awarded with the numerals, 25, 50, 75 and 100 to reflect the increasingly large amounts of assaults participated in but somewhat surprisingly a numbered Infantry Assault Badge was never instituted.

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WWII NAZI GERMAN PANZER ASSAULT BADGE IN SILVER

Lot # 334 (Sale Order: 416 of 854)      

Die struck alloy construction, solid backed, badge with a silver washed finish features a vertically oval, oak-leaf wreath with a Wehrmacht style eagle with down-swept wings, clutching a canted swastika in its talons, superimpose to the top center, encompassing the forward, cut-out, profile of a tank. Obverse has a beautiful toned silver finish. Reverse still retains quite a bit of the original bright silver finish as well. The reverse has a crimped hinge inset into a rectangle shaped recess, a thin round vertical pin and a soldered catch. The reverse is well marked with the embossed designer’s manufacturer’s initials "KW.", encompassed by a circular border indicating manufacture by Karl Wurster of Markneukirchen. The Panzer Assault Badge in silver was instituted by Generaloberst Walther von Brauchitsch on December 20TH 1939 for award to all ranks of tank personnel who served as a tank commander, driver, gunner or radio operator and had been involved in three different armored assaults on three different days. The institution order indicated the criteria for award of the badge was to be effective as of January 1ST 1940. Of Note: On June 1ST 1940 a Bronze version of the Panzer Assault Badge was introduced for award to Panzer-Grenadier, medical, and armored car personnel who participated in three different armored assaults on three different days. Also Of Note: By June 1943 it was realized that the Panzer Assault Badge didn’t sufficiently recognize the number of assaults participated in by armored personnel, which resulted in the introduction of the numbered Special Grade of the Panzer Assault Badge in both silver and bronze versions on June 22ND 1943. The numbered Special Grade of the Panzer Assault Badge were awarded with the numerals, 25, 50, 75 and 100. The numbered badges followed the basic design of their un-numbered predecessors but were larger and had the addition of an inset rectangular plate with a numeral to the bottom of the wreath
Die struck alloy construction, solid backed, badge with a silver washed finish features a vertically oval, oak-leaf wreath with a Wehrmacht style eagle with down-swept wi...morengs, clutching a canted swastika in its talons, superimpose to the top center, encompassing the forward, cut-out, profile of a tank. Obverse has a beautiful toned silver finish. Reverse still retains quite a bit of the original bright silver finish as well. The reverse has a crimped hinge inset into a rectangle shaped recess, a thin round vertical pin and a soldered catch. The reverse is well marked with the embossed designer’s manufacturer’s initials "KW.", encompassed by a circular border indicating manufacture by Karl Wurster of Markneukirchen. The Panzer Assault Badge in silver was instituted by Generaloberst Walther von Brauchitsch on December 20TH 1939 for award to all ranks of tank personnel who served as a tank commander, driver, gunner or radio operator and had been involved in three different armored assaults on three different days. The institution order indicated the criteria for award of the badge was to be effective as of January 1ST 1940. Of Note: On June 1ST 1940 a Bronze version of the Panzer Assault Badge was introduced for award to Panzer-Grenadier, medical, and armored car personnel who participated in three different armored assaults on three different days. Also Of Note: By June 1943 it was realized that the Panzer Assault Badge didn’t sufficiently recognize the number of assaults participated in by armored personnel, which resulted in the introduction of the numbered Special Grade of the Panzer Assault Badge in both silver and bronze versions on June 22ND 1943. The numbered Special Grade of the Panzer Assault Badge were awarded with the numerals, 25, 50, 75 and 100. The numbered badges followed the basic design of their un-numbered predecessors but were larger and had the addition of an inset rectangular plate with a numeral to the bottom of the wreath

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WWII NAZI GERMAN HIGH SEAS FLEET WAR BADGE

Lot # 335 (Sale Order: 417 of 854)      

Die struck, solid backed, nicely convexed, alloy construction badge with gilt and burnished silver finishes. The badge features a vertically oval oak-leaf wreath with a national eagle with out-stretched wings superimposed to the top center, encompassing a nicely detailed, cut-out, "face on", likeness of the battleship Bismarck cutting through waves. The solid reverse of the badge is slightly concaved. The reverse has a solid, soldered hinge, a broad vertical pin and a heavy soldered catch all intact. The reverse is well marked with the embossed designer and manufacturers names, "Fec. Adolf Bock", and "Ausf. Schwerin-Berlin", respectively. The High Seas Fleet War Badge was instituted by Oberbefehlshaber der Kriegsmarine und Großadmiral, (Commander in Chief of the Navy and Grand Admiral), Erich Raeder on April 30TH 1941 to recognize the actions of personnel serving on German battleships and cruisers in the battle against England. Bestowal criteria varied with the main qualification being twelve weeks of active service on a battleship or cruiser.
Die struck, solid backed, nicely convexed, alloy construction badge with gilt and burnished silver finishes. The badge features a vertically oval oak-leaf wreath with a n...moreational eagle with out-stretched wings superimposed to the top center, encompassing a nicely detailed, cut-out, "face on", likeness of the battleship Bismarck cutting through waves. The solid reverse of the badge is slightly concaved. The reverse has a solid, soldered hinge, a broad vertical pin and a heavy soldered catch all intact. The reverse is well marked with the embossed designer and manufacturers names, "Fec. Adolf Bock", and "Ausf. Schwerin-Berlin", respectively. The High Seas Fleet War Badge was instituted by Oberbefehlshaber der Kriegsmarine und Großadmiral, (Commander in Chief of the Navy and Grand Admiral), Erich Raeder on April 30TH 1941 to recognize the actions of personnel serving on German battleships and cruisers in the battle against England. Bestowal criteria varied with the main qualification being twelve weeks of active service on a battleship or cruiser.

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WWII ORDER OF THE GERMAN EAGLE MERIT MEDAL SWORDS

Lot # 336 (Sale Order: 418 of 854)      

(Deutsche Verdienstmedaille des Deutsche Adlers mit Schwertern). A round silver medal, the obverse depicting the outline of the Order of the German Eagle. The reverse inscribed "Deutsche Verdienstmedaille” in block letters with crossed swords fastened to the top of the medal. On a loop for suspension from its period original ribbon featuring a horizontal pinback. Maker marked "Hauptmünzamt Wien”, with a Vienna city assay mark, and "835” for silver content. Measuring 38.15 mm in diameter and weighing 23.1 grams. In overall extremely fine condition. The Series of the Order of the German Eagle was originally instituted by Hitler on May 1ST 1937, in varying degrees for award to foreign political dignitaries. The award was modified and other "degrees" were added in 1939, and again in 1943. The last version of these awards were designated "class" instead of "degree". Also in 1939 crossed swords were added to the award when it was to be issued to personnel who had displayed distinguished military merit.
(Deutsche Verdienstmedaille des Deutsche Adlers mit Schwertern). A round silver medal, the obverse depicting the outline of the Order of the German Eagle. The reverse ins...morecribed "Deutsche Verdienstmedaille” in block letters with crossed swords fastened to the top of the medal. On a loop for suspension from its period original ribbon featuring a horizontal pinback. Maker marked "Hauptmünzamt Wien”, with a Vienna city assay mark, and "835” for silver content. Measuring 38.15 mm in diameter and weighing 23.1 grams. In overall extremely fine condition. The Series of the Order of the German Eagle was originally instituted by Hitler on May 1ST 1937, in varying degrees for award to foreign political dignitaries. The award was modified and other "degrees" were added in 1939, and again in 1943. The last version of these awards were designated "class" instead of "degree". Also in 1939 crossed swords were added to the award when it was to be issued to personnel who had displayed distinguished military merit.

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WWII NAZI GERMAN 1st CLASS EAGLE ORDER BY GODET

Lot # 337 (Sale Order: 419 of 854)      

Meritorious Order of the German Eagle 1st Class. Hitler realized the importance of establishing awards for foreign dignitaries statesmen etc. and established the Meritorious Order of the German Eagle award line for just this purpose. A few German nationals were awarded these but for the most part they were awarded to foreigners. The list of award recipients include Henry Ford, Charles Lindberg and Benito Mussolini among others. This is an example of a 1939 vintage (the initial awards came out in 1937, with minor revisions in 1939 and lastly in 1943) 1st class award without swords. It is a beautiful award produced in silver with a rich, gold finish that remains fully intact throughout. It is in the form of a white enamel Maltese cross with fanned tips with a German national eagle in between each arm of the cross. Each eagle is clutching a wreath with a swastika over white enamel. There is no visible wear to the badge, and the enamel remains bright and crisp with no visible cracking etc. There is a gold suspension ring which has a correct loop. The suspension ring is stamped "900” for the silver content and "21” for the maker, Gebruder Godet of Berlin. There is a full length neck ribbon which is correct for this 1st class award. A great example of this scarce award. The Order of the German Eagle was a diplomatic and honorary award given to prominent foreigners, particularly diplomats, who were considered sympathetic to Nazism. In addition to awards to non-Germans, the Reich Foreign Minister and the Reich Protector of Bohemia and Moravia received a 'Special Degree' (Sonderstufe), with identical insignia to the Grand Cross of the Order. Accordingly, Foreign Minister Constantin von Neurath, received the Special Degree of the Order, with a further award to Joachim von Ribbentrop on his appointment as Foreign Minister in 1938. In 1943 Dr. Wilhelm Frick received the Special Degree after becoming Reich Protector of Bohemia and Moravia. Excellent.
Meritorious Order of the German Eagle 1st Class. Hitler realized the importance of establishing awards for foreign dignitaries statesmen etc. and established the Meritori...moreous Order of the German Eagle award line for just this purpose. A few German nationals were awarded these but for the most part they were awarded to foreigners. The list of award recipients include Henry Ford, Charles Lindberg and Benito Mussolini among others. This is an example of a 1939 vintage (the initial awards came out in 1937, with minor revisions in 1939 and lastly in 1943) 1st class award without swords. It is a beautiful award produced in silver with a rich, gold finish that remains fully intact throughout. It is in the form of a white enamel Maltese cross with fanned tips with a German national eagle in between each arm of the cross. Each eagle is clutching a wreath with a swastika over white enamel. There is no visible wear to the badge, and the enamel remains bright and crisp with no visible cracking etc. There is a gold suspension ring which has a correct loop. The suspension ring is stamped "900” for the silver content and "21” for the maker, Gebruder Godet of Berlin. There is a full length neck ribbon which is correct for this 1st class award. A great example of this scarce award. The Order of the German Eagle was a diplomatic and honorary award given to prominent foreigners, particularly diplomats, who were considered sympathetic to Nazism. In addition to awards to non-Germans, the Reich Foreign Minister and the Reich Protector of Bohemia and Moravia received a 'Special Degree' (Sonderstufe), with identical insignia to the Grand Cross of the Order. Accordingly, Foreign Minister Constantin von Neurath, received the Special Degree of the Order, with a further award to Joachim von Ribbentrop on his appointment as Foreign Minister in 1938. In 1943 Dr. Wilhelm Frick received the Special Degree after becoming Reich Protector of Bohemia and Moravia. Excellent.

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NAZI EARLY ORDER OF THE GERMAN EAGLE 2nd CLASS

Lot # 338 (Sale Order: 420 of 854)      

Die struck, silver, 2th class award, with white enamel work and fire gilted finish. Award in the form of a 50mm square, Maltese style cross with white enamel arms. National eagles with down swept wings, clutching wreathed swastikas are seated between each of the crosses arms. Background of wreathed swastika is also in white enamel. Enamel all fully intact and still quite bright and clean. Reverse is complete with original pin and catch. Marked "Silber 900". Deschler & Sohn of München production example. Nice example & Scarce! Originally instituted in May 1937, in varying degrees for award to foreign political dignitaries. The award was modified and other degrees were added in 1939, and again in 1943. The last version of these awards were designated class instead of degree. Also in 1939 crossed swords were added to the award when it was to be issued to personnel who had displayed distinguished military merit.
Die struck, silver, 2th class award, with white enamel work and fire gilted finish. Award in the form of a 50mm square, Maltese style cross with white enamel arms. Nation...moreal eagles with down swept wings, clutching wreathed swastikas are seated between each of the crosses arms. Background of wreathed swastika is also in white enamel. Enamel all fully intact and still quite bright and clean. Reverse is complete with original pin and catch. Marked "Silber 900". Deschler & Sohn of München production example. Nice example & Scarce! Originally instituted in May 1937, in varying degrees for award to foreign political dignitaries. The award was modified and other degrees were added in 1939, and again in 1943. The last version of these awards were designated class instead of degree. Also in 1939 crossed swords were added to the award when it was to be issued to personnel who had displayed distinguished military merit.

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WWII NAZI GERMAN NARVIK CAMPAIGN SHIELD

Lot # 338a (Sale Order: 421 of 854)      

Die stamped, zinc construction with a gilt wash, shield featuring an embossed, stylized, national eagle with down-swept wings, clutching a wreathed, static swastika in its talons, to the top center, positioned above the embossed script, "Narvik 1940", an edelweiss flower and a crossed propeller and anchor. The edelweiss, propeller and anchor represent the Heer Gebirgsjäger, (Army Mountain troops), the Kriegsmarine and the Luftwaffe respectively, that participated in the victory at Narvik. All original prongs and backing material are intact. The Narvik Campaign shield was the first of a series of campaign shields to be introduced and was established by Adolf Hitler on August 19TH 1940 for award to all Wehrmacht, (Armed Forces), personnel who participated in the battle of Narvik Norway between April 9TH and June 9TH 1940. Of Note: Although the shield was officially introduced on August 19TH 1940 it wasn’t until September 12TH 1940 that the OKM, Oberkommando des Marine, (Navy High Command), published the issuing order, followed by the Luftwaffe, (Air-Force), the next day. The Kriegsmarine version of the shield was gilt washed while those awarded to Heer, (Army), and Luftwaffe personnel were silver washed. The shields were bestowed by Generalleutnant Eduard Dietl the commander of Army Group Narvik and it is alleged that a total of only 8,577 shields were awarded to all branches of service personnel. The shields were to be worn on the upper left sleeve of the uniform. The color of the backing material was to match that of the uniform it was to be worn on.
Die stamped, zinc construction with a gilt wash, shield featuring an embossed, stylized, national eagle with down-swept wings, clutching a wreathed, static swastika in it...mores talons, to the top center, positioned above the embossed script, "Narvik 1940", an edelweiss flower and a crossed propeller and anchor. The edelweiss, propeller and anchor represent the Heer Gebirgsjäger, (Army Mountain troops), the Kriegsmarine and the Luftwaffe respectively, that participated in the victory at Narvik. All original prongs and backing material are intact. The Narvik Campaign shield was the first of a series of campaign shields to be introduced and was established by Adolf Hitler on August 19TH 1940 for award to all Wehrmacht, (Armed Forces), personnel who participated in the battle of Narvik Norway between April 9TH and June 9TH 1940. Of Note: Although the shield was officially introduced on August 19TH 1940 it wasn’t until September 12TH 1940 that the OKM, Oberkommando des Marine, (Navy High Command), published the issuing order, followed by the Luftwaffe, (Air-Force), the next day. The Kriegsmarine version of the shield was gilt washed while those awarded to Heer, (Army), and Luftwaffe personnel were silver washed. The shields were bestowed by Generalleutnant Eduard Dietl the commander of Army Group Narvik and it is alleged that a total of only 8,577 shields were awarded to all branches of service personnel. The shields were to be worn on the upper left sleeve of the uniform. The color of the backing material was to match that of the uniform it was to be worn on.

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WWII NAZI ANTI PARTISAN GUERRILA WARFARE BADGE

Lot # 339 (Sale Order: 422 of 854)      

Anti-partisan Badge in Gold Grade. An oval silvered solid backed badge; the obverse consisting of an oak wreath with a skull at the base, with a vertically positioned downward-pointing sword in the center, surrounded by five snakes to represent Hydra; the reverse plain; vertical semi wide style pinback;; in overall near extremely fine condition.
Anti-partisan Badge in Gold Grade. An oval silvered solid backed badge; the obverse consisting of an oak wreath with a skull at the base, with a vertically positioned dow...morenward-pointing sword in the center, surrounded by five snakes to represent Hydra; the reverse plain; vertical semi wide style pinback;; in overall near extremely fine condition.

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WWII NAZI GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE DESTROYER WAR BADGE

Lot # 340 (Sale Order: 423 of 854)      

Nice quality die struck alloy solid back construction badge with gilt washed and silver finishes. The badge is in the form of a vertically oval oak-leaf wreath with a small national eagle with down-swept wings superimposed to the top center encompassing the forward profile view of a destroyer and waves. The reverse of the badge has a heavy barrel hinge a broad tapering horizontal pin a heavy soldered catch and a soldered retaining hook to the top all intact. Nice worn and used badge. The Destroyer War Badge was instituted on June 4TH 1940 by Oberbefehlshaber der Kriegsmarine und Großadmiral, (Commander in Chief of the Navy and Grand Admiral), Erich Raeder, for award to destroyer crew members who had participated in the naval battle for Narvik, Norway, under the command of Kommodore Friedrich Bonte. Regulations of October 1940 extended bestowal of the Destroyer War Badge to include other destroyer, torpedo, and E-boat personnel involved in other naval battles who met a preset criteria. Of Note: Torpedo and E-boat personnel were no longer eligible for the Destroyer War Badge after the introduction of the E-boat Badge on May 30TH 1941.
Nice quality die struck alloy solid back construction badge with gilt washed and silver finishes. The badge is in the form of a vertically oval oak-leaf wreath with a sma...morell national eagle with down-swept wings superimposed to the top center encompassing the forward profile view of a destroyer and waves. The reverse of the badge has a heavy barrel hinge a broad tapering horizontal pin a heavy soldered catch and a soldered retaining hook to the top all intact. Nice worn and used badge. The Destroyer War Badge was instituted on June 4TH 1940 by Oberbefehlshaber der Kriegsmarine und Großadmiral, (Commander in Chief of the Navy and Grand Admiral), Erich Raeder, for award to destroyer crew members who had participated in the naval battle for Narvik, Norway, under the command of Kommodore Friedrich Bonte. Regulations of October 1940 extended bestowal of the Destroyer War Badge to include other destroyer, torpedo, and E-boat personnel involved in other naval battles who met a preset criteria. Of Note: Torpedo and E-boat personnel were no longer eligible for the Destroyer War Badge after the introduction of the E-boat Badge on May 30TH 1941.

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WWII NAZI GERMAN LOT of 3 MOTHER'S CROSSES

Lot # 340a (Sale Order: 424 of 854)      

Lot of three class of mothers crosses. 1)First class award, rendered for bearing eight or more children. Second pattern, two piece, die struck tombac award with a fire gilt finish and blue and white enamel work. Award in the form of a Christian cross with outward fluted arms in semi-translucent blue enamel with a white enamel border. Cross has a raised sunburst pattern emanating between its arms. Separate central circular field with white enamel base and black static swastika, encompassed by embossed Latin script, "Der Deutschen Mutter", (The German Mother). Reverse with stamped, simulated handwritten script, "16 Dezember 1938", and facsimile Hitler signature. Complete with section of original ribbed rayon ribbon. 2) A second pattern, two piece, die stamped tombak award with silver wash finish and blue and white enamel work. The award is in the form of a Christian cross in blue enamel with a white enamel border, both outlined in silver. Between each arm of the cross are five-ray projections in silver. The central circular field has a white enamel base upon which is a black static swastika, outlined in silver, and encompassed by a silver surround with the embossed Latin script, "Der Deutschen Mutter" (The German Mother). The reverse has the stamped simulated handwritten script, "16 Dezember 1938," and a facsimile of Hitler’s signature. It comes with it original ribbed rayon blue and white striped ribbon. 3) Second pattern, two piece, stamped tombac award with a bronze wash and blue and white enamel work. Award in the form of a Christian cross with outward fluted arms in semi-translucent blue enamel with white enamel border. Cross has a raised sunburst pattern emanating between its arms. Separate central circular field with white enamel base and black static swastika, encompassed by a circular border with embossed Latin script, "Der Deutschen Mutter", (The German Mother). Reverse has impressed simulated handwritten script, "16 Dezember 1938", and facsimile Hitler signature. Nice long section of original ribbon is also included. The Mother’s Cross was introduced by Adolf Hitler on December 16TH 1938 as part of a large propaganda campaign aimed at increasing the birth rate. The award was officially designated, Honor Cross of the German Mother, and was instituted in three grades to recognize and reward child bearing German females. The three grades consisted of the bronze cross for bearing four or five children, the silver cross for bearing six or seven children and the gold cross for bearing eight or more children. Criteria for the award included that the parents be of pure German blood, and that the mother was worthy of such an honor. On its introduction the cross had the impressed inscription to reverse, "Das kind adelt die Mutter", (The child ennobles the mother), but this was inexplicably changed sometime in 1939. Bestowal of the cross was accompanied by an award certificate, a cash incentive for each child born and a miniature cross for everyday wear, with the actual cross being reserved for formal or ceremonial occasions. Of Note: Members of all youth organizations were required to salute wearers of the Mother’s Cross.
Lot of three class of mothers crosses. 1)First class award, rendered for bearing eight or more children. Second pattern, two piece, die struck tombac award with a fire gi...morelt finish and blue and white enamel work. Award in the form of a Christian cross with outward fluted arms in semi-translucent blue enamel with a white enamel border. Cross has a raised sunburst pattern emanating between its arms. Separate central circular field with white enamel base and black static swastika, encompassed by embossed Latin script, "Der Deutschen Mutter", (The German Mother). Reverse with stamped, simulated handwritten script, "16 Dezember 1938", and facsimile Hitler signature. Complete with section of original ribbed rayon ribbon. 2) A second pattern, two piece, die stamped tombak award with silver wash finish and blue and white enamel work. The award is in the form of a Christian cross in blue enamel with a white enamel border, both outlined in silver. Between each arm of the cross are five-ray projections in silver. The central circular field has a white enamel base upon which is a black static swastika, outlined in silver, and encompassed by a silver surround with the embossed Latin script, "Der Deutschen Mutter" (The German Mother). The reverse has the stamped simulated handwritten script, "16 Dezember 1938," and a facsimile of Hitler’s signature. It comes with it original ribbed rayon blue and white striped ribbon. 3) Second pattern, two piece, stamped tombac award with a bronze wash and blue and white enamel work. Award in the form of a Christian cross with outward fluted arms in semi-translucent blue enamel with white enamel border. Cross has a raised sunburst pattern emanating between its arms. Separate central circular field with white enamel base and black static swastika, encompassed by a circular border with embossed Latin script, "Der Deutschen Mutter", (The German Mother). Reverse has impressed simulated handwritten script, "16 Dezember 1938", and facsimile Hitler signature. Nice long section of original ribbon is also included. The Mother’s Cross was introduced by Adolf Hitler on December 16TH 1938 as part of a large propaganda campaign aimed at increasing the birth rate. The award was officially designated, Honor Cross of the German Mother, and was instituted in three grades to recognize and reward child bearing German females. The three grades consisted of the bronze cross for bearing four or five children, the silver cross for bearing six or seven children and the gold cross for bearing eight or more children. Criteria for the award included that the parents be of pure German blood, and that the mother was worthy of such an honor. On its introduction the cross had the impressed inscription to reverse, "Das kind adelt die Mutter", (The child ennobles the mother), but this was inexplicably changed sometime in 1939. Bestowal of the cross was accompanied by an award certificate, a cash incentive for each child born and a miniature cross for everyday wear, with the actual cross being reserved for formal or ceremonial occasions. Of Note: Members of all youth organizations were required to salute wearers of the Mother’s Cross.

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WWII NAZI 1ST PATTERN SPANISH BLACK WOUND BADGE

Lot # 341 (Sale Order: 425 of 854)      

Die stamped, hollow backed, steel (magnetic) construction badge. The badge is in the form of a vertical oval, which is more circular then the 1939 pattern badge, with an embossed profile of a M16 pattern helmet with a canted swastika to the center superimposed over crossed swords on a pebbled base all encompassed by an oval laurel leaf wreath. The reverse of the badge is a mirror image of the obverse. The reverse has a crimped, soldered hinge, a thin round vertical pin and a soldered catch all intact. The wound badge was originally established on March 3RD 1918 by King Wilhelm II to recognize the sacrifice of those wounded during WWI. The badge was instituted in three classes with the class bestowed reflecting the number or severity of the wounds received. On May 22ND 1939 Hitler re-instituted award of the black and silver WWI pattern wound badges, with the addition of the swastika, for bestowal to German volunteers, (Condor Legion), who had participated in the Spanish Civil war. Of Note: Only one hundred eighty-two black and one silver badge were awarded to Condor Legion veterans. Also Of Note: All three classes of the wound badge were re-instituted, with a slightly modified design, replacing the WWI style helmet with the new M35 style helmet, on September 1ST 1939.
Die stamped, hollow backed, steel (magnetic) construction badge. The badge is in the form of a vertical oval, which is more circular then the 1939 pattern badge, with an ...moreembossed profile of a M16 pattern helmet with a canted swastika to the center superimposed over crossed swords on a pebbled base all encompassed by an oval laurel leaf wreath. The reverse of the badge is a mirror image of the obverse. The reverse has a crimped, soldered hinge, a thin round vertical pin and a soldered catch all intact. The wound badge was originally established on March 3RD 1918 by King Wilhelm II to recognize the sacrifice of those wounded during WWI. The badge was instituted in three classes with the class bestowed reflecting the number or severity of the wounds received. On May 22ND 1939 Hitler re-instituted award of the black and silver WWI pattern wound badges, with the addition of the swastika, for bestowal to German volunteers, (Condor Legion), who had participated in the Spanish Civil war. Of Note: Only one hundred eighty-two black and one silver badge were awarded to Condor Legion veterans. Also Of Note: All three classes of the wound badge were re-instituted, with a slightly modified design, replacing the WWI style helmet with the new M35 style helmet, on September 1ST 1939.

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