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Wound Badges
01-496
CUTOUT GOLD ARMY WOUND BADGE.
This is a
very handsome example of the 1st Class Wound Badge in Gold. It is
a custom, privately-purchased badge that shows a subdued-gold finish.
$175.00
01-113 GOLD ARMY WOUND
BADGE. This is a most interesting
example of the Army Wound Badge in gold. The pin on the
reverse has been removed and two small holes have been
drilled at the top and bottom of the badge. This would have
allowed the wearer to sew the badge to his tunic as opposed
to pinning it on. The badge is a darker bronze color from age
but is a most interesting variation of a badge that has been
modified to suit the taste of the owner.$125.00
This is a mint, unissued Black Army Wound
Badge. It comes wrapped in the original manufacturer’s tissue paper. If you
are looking for a wound badge in excellent condition, this is for you!
We have a small supply available.
$50.00
01-446 BLACK ARMY WOUND
BADGE. This is a very fine example
of an issue-type Army Black Wound Badge. It is heavier in
weight than many of the privately purchased examples that we
see. The obverse has lost some paint. It remains an excellent
piece with a lot of character and toning from age. The
reverse sports a sturdy pin. $45.00
This is a
privately-purchased, cutout Black Army Wound Badge. We see these far less
frequently than we do the non cutout, issued examples. These were favored by
officers. It would make a fine addition to a tunic or a Wound Badge
collection. The paint on this example rates at about 90%. Paint is missing on
the helmet, which is the badge’s high point.
$85.00
01-160 MINIATURE OF BLACK
ARMY WOUND BADGE. This is a
miniature of the Army Black Wound Badge. It is about the size
of a U.S. Dime and has a fine black finish. It has a jump
ring mounted at the top and could then be mounted on a mini
medal bar chain, charm bracelet, etc. Very nice condition.
$20.00
01-488 CENTENNIAL BADGE FOR GARDE-SCHUTZEN-BATTALION.This is a centennial badge for the founding of the Garde-Schutzen-Battalion.
This unit was an elite infantry unit of crack riflemen who were expert
marksmen. Aside from their Garde status, this was the ONLY Schutzen
Battalion ever formed. Later Jäger Battalions were formed who did
some of the same kind of work, acting as skirmishers in a line of battle. This
unit was established in 1814, at the height of the Napoleonic Wars. The
badge measures 3 7/8" x 2." It displays a brilliant frosted finish. The
obverse of the badge depicts a stag (actually his skull and antlers) as the
central theme. Over that we have a Hohenzollern Crown and the dates
1814-1914. The reverse shows a large pin. It also has two period repairs
(soldering at the top of the pin, and the catch at the bottom.) This is a very
rare pin for an elite unit.$495.00
01-508 COLONIAL
"ELEPHANT" BADGE. Two different types of
badges were awarded to troops who served in the German colonies. The two
badges were the "Elephant" and the "Lion." Today we are offering an
"Elephant" Badge, which was first issued in 1921, which makes this badge a
Commemorative variety. The obverse features an elephant and mentions the
colonies in Africa and China. It has the markings that designate the maker
of the badge. $325.00
01-453 ONE HUNDRED YEAR
JUBILEE PIN AND POSTCARDS FOR KAISER
ALEXANDER GARDE-GRENADIER-REGIMENT Nr 1.Kaiser Alexander Garde-Grenadier-Regiment
Nr 1 was the second-best-known of all of
the Prussian infantry regiments. With 1
Garde-Regiment zu Füss, it was the
only other regiment in the German Army to wear the miter
on high-dress occasions. This made these two regiments quite
distinctive regarding their headdress. They used visor caps
and mutzes for
everyday wear, pickelhauben for dress occasions and the miter
for very special occasions. This regiment was raised in 1814
and garrisoned in Berlin. It was assigned to the Garde-Korps
at the beginning of WW I. In 1914 it observed its 100 year
anniversary. This ensemble consists of seven post cards,
which show regimental uniform changes from the unit’s
inception to later years. Also included in the grouping is
the Jubilee Badge, which displays the dates of the
anniversary and Alexander’s cypher. This is a very
important set. $550.00. . .
01-460 FRANCO-PRUSSIAN
WAR PATRIOTIC PIN FOR A VETERAN WHO MOVED TO THE USA.
Veteran pieces from the Franco-Prussian War of 1870/1871 are
much more difficult to find than those from WW I. The number
of men who served during the earlier conflict was much
smaller. To add to the exclusivity, this is a veteran’s
badge for a man who had served in 1870/71, and then moved to
the USA! This badge has a bar at the top that says "Souvenir."
Below that is a tricolored ribbon in Germany’s national
colors (black, white, and red). The ribbon reads, "15.
Sundes Kriegerfest Akron, O. August 18-23 1900."
That tells us the badge celebrates the 15th
annual Akron, Ohio meeting of veterans, who began meeting in
1885. Below that, attached to the ribbon, is a circular
device containing an 1870 Iron Cross. Inside the button we
see the badge was manufactured by a firm in Newark, NJ.
During this time period, similar badges were very popular
with USA Civil War veterans. Many groups from the North and
South were still having reunions. The Franco-Prussian War
happened only five years after our Civil War(indeed, the
Prussians had observers here during the war)! I was delighted
to locate this item. $175.00. . .
The Hamburg Field
Badge was a post WW I award to soldiers who were native sons of Hamburg, or
from elsewhere in the former German Empire. The badge’s central image shows a
German soldier carrying all of his equipment (except for his Mauser)
and marching back home. The badge consists of the soldier in the center and a
white enameled cross with swords extending through it. One small chip appears
on one of its four arms. The badge is hallmarked on the reverse.
$115.00
01-410 BRAUNSCHWEIG
VETERAN'S ASSOCIATION BADGE. This is
one of the ever-popular veteran’s association badges
from Braunschweig. Men who had served in Husaren
Regiment Nr 17, Infantrie-Regiment Nr 92,
Feldartilleree-Regiment Nr 46 (Battalion Nr 2),
and members of the Braunschweig Landwehr would have been able
to join this association. This badge is quite large and
circular, measuring 1 5/8" in diameter. In the center is
the horse that served as the emblem of Braunschweig and
Hannover. The badge is topped by a handsome crown.
Braunschweig’s state colors, blue and yellow, appear on
twin ribbons extending down from the badge. These ribbons are
trimmed in red, black, and white, Germany’s national
colors. A fine sturdy pin is on the reverse. This badge is in
excellent condition. $75.00. .
01-406 VETERAN'S BADGE
FROM THE GRAND DUCHY OF HESSE. This
is a well-made example of a veteran’s badge for the War
Veteran’s Association from Hesse. It features that
state’s crowned rampant lion. The badge is hallmarked on
the reverse for the manufacturer, which was located in
Darmstadt. $60.00GK
01-355 VETERANS BADGE.
This is a most unusual veteran’s badge. It has a
gathered circular ribbon that is red, black, and white. The
red has faded a bit due to the badge’s age. Over the
ribbon are four bandeaus
that mention a veteran’s group from Kiel. On one of the bandeaus
is the date "1906."
Superimposed over the bandeaus
is a gilt crown atop a wreath. In the center is the number
"84," which may be for Infantry
Regiment Nr 84. We do not see as many
pre WW I veteran’s badges these days. This one is very
high-quality. It has a pin on the reverse to attach it to a
garment. $75.00 . .
01-542
VETERAN’S BADGE - MECKLENBURG-SCHWERIN. This is
a veteran’s badge from Mecklenburg-Schwerin. It is from a veteran’s group
commemorating the War of 1877, in which Mecklenburg-Schwerin participated. The
central piece is similar to the Mecklenburg-Schwerin War Service Cross. The
badge sports a blue and yellow ribbon. It is very well made.
$60.00GK
01-484 VETERAN’S BADGE for the 50th
ANNIVERSARY OF INFANTRIE-REGIMENT Nr 65.
This is a 50th anniversary badge for 5. Rheinisches
Infantrie-Regiment Nr 65. This regiment was created in 1860 and
garrisoned at Köln (Cologne). This badge is circular and gilt toned. It has
information on the regiment (as described above). It displays a crown at the
top and commemorates the fifty years since the creation of the regiment
(1860 to 1910). Two black and white ribbons extend down from the badge. It
is attractively made, and in very good condition, overall. $65.00
01-483 VETERAN’S MEDAL FROM THE PERIOD OF LUDWIG II.
This is a silver-toned veteran’s medal from the time of King Ludwig II of
Bavaria. The obverse exhibits his profile. The reverse has information on
the group. $25.00
01-436 PATRIOTIC BADGE
FOR 45 YEARS LONG SERVICE IN A MUSICAL ASSOCIATION.This badge is for long service in a
musical association. It marks 45 years service. It is very
well made and in excellent condition.$50.00. . .
01-515 VETERAN’S BADGE - BAVARIA.
This is a veteran’s badge from a group in Bavaria, which was founded in 1874
after the Franco-Prussian War. The metal badge portion features a wonderful
lion. One of its two ribbons bears the name of the city or area where this
chapter was located (Langenzenn). The reverse mentions that the badge
was made by Deschler & Sohn in Munich. This firm was well-known for its
badges and decorations.
$50.00
01-502 UNIDENTIFIED
VETERAN’S BADGE/LONG-SERVICE AWARD IN PACKET. This is an
interesting, but unidentified, veterans’ badge, or possibly a long-service
medal. I have not seen one of these in the past. [If some of my "Eagle-Eyed
Experts" viewing this can help with an ID, I would appreciate it]! On the
obverse is an image of Germania, the protector of Germany. Around the edges
is the famous quote from the time of Bismarck, "We Germans fear God and no
one else in the world." The reverse shows a Roman numeral "IX" in the
center, along with the dates 1866-1918. A well-used red, black and
white ribbon is attached to the medal, with a safety pin on the reverse. The
medal comes in a well-worn paper packet.
$50.00
01-405 PATRIOTIC BADGE -
BAVARIA. This is one of the
ever-popular Bavarian veteran’s badges. The central
theme is a Bavarian Crown over a shield with the blue and
white Bavarian checkerboard. A sword is extended through the
shield. Blue, white, red, and black ribbons are attached to
the badge. $50.00. . . .
01-295 VETERAN’S
BADGE. This is a well-made and
complete two-piece, veteran’s badge. It is from the
German War Veterans’ Association. The top piece is a
metal badge with a Hohenzollern Crown and the name of the
association on it. Below that is an Iron Cross with the
legend "Mitt Gott Für Fürst und
Vaterland." This indicates it was
from a member in a smaller state (Grand Duchy, Duchy, or
Principality). The badge is attached to a crossed red, black,
and white ribbon. A pinback device is on the reverse. $75.00GK
01-480 VETERAN’S PLAQUE FOR INFANTRIE-REGIMENT Nr 54.
This is a small plaque that measures 2 1/8" x 2 7/8." It was a part of some
gift that was most likely given to an NCO or a junior officer. It commemorates
service from the comrades of Infantrie-Regiment von der Goltz (7.
Pommersches) Nr 54, 5th Kompagnie. It is dated from
August 1903.
$75.00
01-546 GOLD FOR IRON MEDAL. This is an
1813-1913 Commemorative medal, with special emphasis on "Gold for Iron." The
medal is circular, measuring 1 1/2" in diameter. The obverse features the reverse
of an 1813 Iron Cross 2nd Class, plus mention of the "Gold for
Iron" Program. The reverse mentions the 100th anniversary of the
war against Napoleon. Secured to the medal is a bow in red, black, and white,
which has a safety pin.
$45.00
01-547 CENTENNIAL MEDAL - NAPOLEONIC WAR 1813-1913.
This medal mentions the 100th anniversary of the Napoleonic War,
and has a date. The medal measures 1" in diameter. A likeness of the 1813 Iron
Cross 2nd Class is on the opposite side. A very short bit of ribbon
comes with it.
$45.00
This is a most interesting badge from a Garde-Regiment. The badge is
stamped. It measures 3 1/4" wide, and is 2 1/8" in height. In the badge’s
center is a red shoulder strap with a Garde Star. Hanging down from that is a
dangler with another Garde Star. No pin appears on the badge’s reverse. (It is
not that the pin is missing. It never had one). We have two of these
available.
The price is
$60.00 each,
or
the pair for
$100.00
01-541
BAVARIAN VETERAN’S BADGE - INFANTRIE-REGIMENT Nr 14.
This is a veteran’s badge for Infantrie-Regiment Nr 14 from Bavaria.
The badge is oval-shaped and measures 1 1/2" x 1 1/4." The badge’s obverse
shows the regiment’s Inhaber, and is dated 1914. The reverse
shows the Inhaber’s Cypher, and the dates 1814-1914. It is
commemorating the regiment’s 100th anniversary. The blue and white
ribbon features a Bavarian crown, with a blue and white shield. It is a very
handsome regimental badge.
$75.00
01-491 KAISER WILHELM II SILVER ANNIVERSARY MEDAL CONVERTED TO A
PATRIOTIC PIN.
A special medal was produced and awarded to
appropriate people commemorating the 25th wedding anniversary of
Kaiser Wilhelm II and his wife Victoria, the Kaiserin. As a medal, it
originally appeared with a jump ring attached to its top. Furthermore, a
ribbon was attached to the circular medal at that jump ring. This example
has been converted from a medal to a patriotic pin. The obverse shows a
profile of the royal couple. The reverse mentions the dates of the 25th
Anniversary, 27 February 1881-1906. Thus, this medal was released one
hundred years ago. A pin assembly has been attached to the reverse whereby
the medal/pin could be attached to a garment. It is very neatly done and in
very fine condition.
$185.00
01-361 MINIATURE
"PEOPLES WAR" PATRIOTIC MEDAL.
This miniature patriotic medal is about the size of a U.S.
dime. On one side it has profile of Kaiser Wilhelm II. The
other side has an Iron Cross and the legend "Volkerkrieg
1914." This miniature has a silver
finish. It features a red, black, and white ribbon to which a
very small safety pin is attached. This also is a very dainty
option. $45.00. .
01-281 VETERANS MEDAL FOR
A BAVARIAN REGIMENT. This is an
oval-shaped veteran’s medal that celebrates the 100th
anniversary of Bavarian Infantry Regiment
Nr 14 Hartmann. It was raised in 1814 in
Nürnberg. The obverse of the medal shows a likeness of the
person for whom the regiment was named. The reverse has his
cypher with a crown over it, along with the dates 1814-1914.
A small piece of ribbon with a safety pin is included. $75.00
01-413 VETERAN'S
ASSOCIATION BADGE FOR THE LEIB-GRENADIER-REGIMENT - BADEN.
The most elite infantry regiment in the Grand Duchy of
Baden’s army was 1. Badisches
Leib-Grenadier-Regiment Nr 109. The
regiment was raised in 1803, during the Napoleonic wars. As
it held "Leib"(Life) status, it was in many ways a Garde
unit. Officers, NCO’s and enlisted men of this regiment
were honored by having a special wappen for their
pickelhauben. It was totally different from that of any other
Baden infantry regiment. This veteran’s badge also was
intended solely for
men who had served in Regiment Nr 109.
In the badge’s center is the same device that appeared
in the center of all the men’s wappens. (Officers’
wappens featured enameled centers of this cross, while the
lower ranks had silvered centers). The veteran’s emblem
is centered on a frosted silver ribbon, which states it is
for the Baden Leib-Grenadier Verein
(Association). The cross in the center
is highlighted by bright red enamel, as is the silver crown
topping the badge. Extending below the badge is a pair of red
and yellow ribbons adorned with coiled silver tassels. $125.00
This is a veteran’s badge from the Grand Duchy of Hesse-Darmstadt. The badge
sports a handsome rampant Lion of Hesse holding a sword and wearing a crown.
An even larger crown appears atop the badge. Twin red, black, and white
ribbons extend down from the badge. Metal extensions that have been made to
look like tassels hang from the bottom of each ribbon. The badge is
manufacturer hallmarked on its reverse to a firm in Stuttgart.$60.00GK
01-417 TWENTY-FIVE YEAR
VETERANS ASSOCIATION MEDAL - HESSE-DARMSTADT.
This is a 25-year veterans medal from the Hesse War Veterans
Association. The badge portion features the rampant Lion from
Hesse within an encircling belt upon which the War Veterans
Association’s names is displayed. A crown sits at the
top of this belt. The crown, belt and lion are all gilt.
Attached to the ribbon under the badge is a 25-year device
which features a wreath around the number "25." The badge
is manufacturer-marked on the reverse to a manufacturer in Darmstadt. The
piece is in excellent condition. $125.00
01-432 WAR VETERANS
ASSOCIATION BADGE. This is a
well-made, two-piece War Veteran’s Association Badge.
The top piece is silvered and depicts a Hohenzollern Crown
with crossed swords. Hanging from that is a gilt-toned cross
emblazoned with the group's name, the year 1872,
and depictions of an eagle, crown and flags in its center.
The silvered crown and swords are mounted on crossed red,
black, and white ribbons, which are rather tattered. $50.00. .
This is a fine veterans badge for the German
Reich Veterans Association. It measures 2" x 1/2" and is in very fine
condition with two clips on the reverse.
$30.00
01-571 CENTENNIAL MEDAL (1812-1912) - INFANTRIE-REGIMENT
Nr 30 - PRUSSIA.This is a large Centennial
Medal for Infantrie-Regiment Graf Werder (4. Rheinisches) Nr 30. The
regiment was founded in 1812. It was based at Saarlouis, where it was attached
to the XVI. ArmeeKorps. The regiment was also known as the
"Russian-German Legion" for its service in the East against Napoleon. The
medal is bronze-toned, and measures 1 1/2" in diameter. No ribbon is present.
$30.00
This is a circular, gilt-toned medal, measuring 1" in diameter. It represents
the 90th birthday of Kaiser Wilhelm I in 1887. He lived another
year, then died in 1888. It is in good condition, with no ribbon.
$35.00
01-279 SAXON VETERANS
MEDAL. This is a simple
veteran’s medal for a soldier observing his 25th
anniversary of service in the Saxon army. The coat of arms of
the Kingdom of Saxony is in the middle of the medal. There is
no ribbon or jump ring. $40.00.
01-255 HOHENZOLLERN
VETERANS PIN. Hohenzollern was a
small principality within Germany as well as a royal house of
the Kingdom of Prussia and the family from which Wilhelm II
came. Interestingly, a line of decorations from both Prussia
and Hohenzollern had some very similar visual features. The
state of Hohenzollern was very small. Its military
contributions were limited in numbers. What we offer today is
a veteran’s badge from Hohenzollern. While I have seen
veteran’s material from virtually every other state in
Imperial Germany, this is the very first that I have seen
from Hohenzollern. It consists of a gilt cross with a
three-color enamel center. The center of the device has the
simple coat of arms of Hohenzollern, which is essentially a
black and white quartered shield. Extending around the shield
in a circular fashion is "Hohenzollern
Scher Kriegerbund." Suspended from
a loop at the top of the cross is a small triangular shaped
piece of ribbon. Within that a safety pin is mounted to
attach the badge to a garment. It is very handsome and in
excellent condition. If you enjoy collecting veteran’s
badges, this is one that will not come around every day. $175.00
01-272 VETERANS MEDAL.
This circular veteran’s medal is about the size of a
U.S. silver dollar. It has a gilt finish. Made for Bavarian
Infantry Regiment Nr 13, it celebrates
the 100 year anniversary of the regiment (1806-1906). The
different wars that this proud regiment served in are
chronicled around the edge of the reverse. These years are:
1806-7, 1809, 1812-13, 1815, 1848-50, 1866, 1870-71. There is
no ribbon or jump ring present. $45.00 .
01-477 VETERAN’S MEDAL FROM THE PERIOD OF KING LUDWIG OF
BAVARIA.
This is a veteran’s group medal
(Kgl. Bayer Vet u Kreigerbund - Royal Bavarian Veterans and War Association).
It features a metal shield with crossed swords over the Bavarian flag. The
shield is surmounted by a Bavarian Crown. The ribbons mention that this is for
the Munich Chapter of the association.
$50.00
01-513 BAVARIAN VETERAN ASSOCIATION BADGE. This is a
Bavarian Veterans Association Badge. The upper portion of the badge shows a
Bavarian flag with crossed swords. It mentions the Bavarian Veterans
Association (bund). Two pieces of blue, white and black ribbon further
mention that it is for a military association. The other ribbon has the name
of the city or a region within Bavaria, Altenthann u. Umg. Each of the
two ribbons are trimmed at the bottom to make them look like they are a
tassel. This badge was made by the firm of Deschler & Sohn of Munich.
In addition to badges, they also made many of the lower and mid level Bavarian
decorations.
$50.00
This is a two-piece patriotic badge that salutes King Ludwig II of Bavaria.
The top half depicts an eagle. Attached to that is a circular badge displaying
"Mad Ludwig’s" profile.
$50.00
This veteran’s badge is for the 4th regiment of one of the
different states and not for Regiment Nr 4 overall. As you will remember
regiments were given two designations in most cases. This consisted of a
Reich and a State designation. I cannot say which state this is
from, but it could be from Saxony, Bavaria. Württemberg. Hesse, Baden, etc.
$50.00
01-485 VETERAN’S BADGE FOR WAR VETERANS FROM OLDENBURG.
This is a pinback badge for the Oldenburg War Veteran’s Association. This was
for all Oldenburgers who had served in the military. It depicts crossed
swords, a crown, and the Cypher of the Grand Duke of Oldenburg. $50.00
01-514 BADGE - HUSAREN-REGIMENT Nr 16. This is a metal badge for Husaren-Regiment Kaiser Franz Josef von
Österreich, König von Ungarn (Schleswig-Holsteinsches) Nr 16. The regiment
was garrisoned in Schleswig and founded in 1866. It was assigned to the IX.
Armeekorps. The badge measures 2 1/2" x 1
1/2." It sports a gilt-toned crown. The regiment’s gilt
cypher is framed in black. $50.00
01-510
100th ANNIVERSARY MEDAL - INFANTRIE-REGIMENT Nr 92 -
BRAUNSCHWEIG. This is a circular veteran’s
medal that measures 1 3/4" in diameter. It
commemorates the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Duchy
of Braunschweig’s Infantrie-Regiment Nr 92. The regiment was created
in 1809, and fought bravely in the Napoleonic Wars. The central motif of
this medal is the Totenkopf, which this regiment (and their sister
regiment Husaren-Regiment Nr 17) wore on their headdress. No
ribbon for this medal exists, but the jump ring is present.
$140.00
01-509 VETERAN’S MEDAL - ULANEN-REGIMENT Nr 11. This is a 50th anniversary veteran’s medal for
Ulanen-Regiment Graf von Haeseler (2. Brandenburgisches Nr 11). The
obverse of the medal shows Kaiser Wilhelm I and Kaiser Wilhelm II in profile.
On the reverse of the medal is mention of the 50th anniversary of
the establishment of the regiment (1860-1910). The gilt-toned decoration
measures 1 1/2" in diameter. No ribbon accompanies the medal.
$40.00
01-258 VATERLANDISCHER
HILFSDIENST. This is an oversized
circular veteran’s pin. The pin measures 2 3/16" in
diameter. The obverse of the pin says "Vaterlandischer
Hilfsdienst." The reverse has a
serial number. It is also hallmarked as having been
manufactured by the well-known flight badge manufacturer, C.
E. Juncker.
$150.00 .
This is a small
veteran’s medal from the city of Hamburg. It measures 1" x 1." Its
red enameled
obverse sports an image of Hamburg’s Rathaus (City Hall), as does the
Hamburg Hanseatic Cross. The latter also were awarded during WW I. A ring is
on the reverse with a cotter pin through it. Perhaps this was secured to a
suit jacket’s buttonhole.
$25.00
This is a
circular veteran’s badge, dated 1890, from a military veteran’s
group. It measures 1" in diameter. It features crossed swords through its
center. It mentions some of the towns in which the group was established.
$25.00
01-563 XES
COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL - KAISER FRIEDRICH III - PRUSSIA.
This is a
consignment item. It is a commemorative medal for Friedrich III (1831-1888)
of Prussia. Friedrich III was Germany’s second Kaiser. He succeeded his
father, Kaiser Wilhelm I (1797-1888). Friedrich III survived his father by
little more than one hundred days. Upon his death, his son, Kaiser
Wilhelm II, ascended to the throne. He became Germany’s third and final
Kaiser.
The bronze-toned decoration is 1 1/2" in diameter. A black and white bow,
similar to an Iron Cross’s ribbon, is attached to a fixed loop at the
medal’s top. The obverse sports a profile of Kaiser Friedrich III. The
reverse displays his birth and death dates, along with the following quote, "Lerne leiden ohne zu klagen (Learn to suffer without complaint)."
Below Friedrich ‘s quote is a facsimile of his signature. $60.00
I have
not encountered this medal before. It is a combination of a religious and a
patriotic medal. It is a cross, measuring 1 1/8" x 1 1/8." The obverse
features the dates 1914-15 in its center, making it a very early war
item. The reverse displays five hymn titles. It is well made. It once had a
ribbon, which is no longer present. A jump ring is attached at the top.
$40.00
01-467 PATRIOTIC BADGE
FROM THE ERA OF KAISER WILHELM I.
This square patriotic badge measures 1" x 1." The
obverse has a profile of Wilhelm I, along with the legend "Wilhelm
I German Kaiser and Prussian King."
The reverse mentions a jubilee and celebration of eight years
from 1807 to 1887. Wilhelm I was born in 1797 and died in
1888. No jump ring or ribbon exists for this piece. $25.00. .
01-287 WÜRTTEMBERG
VETERANS’ MEDAL. This is a
veterans’ association badge from the Württemberg War
Association. It has a bronze-toned Württemberg Coat-of-Arms
on a silver badge that features the group’s name, along
with patriotic motifs. The badge is completed by twin black,
red, and white ribbons. The latter declare from what part of
Württemberg this chapter originated. $50.00
01-469 WÜRTTEMBERG
VETERANS ASSOCIATION BADGE. This is
a veterans association badge from the Württemberg War
Association. It has a bronze-toned Württemberg Coat-of-Arms
on a bronze-toned badge that features the group’s name,
along with patriotic motifs. The badge is completed by twin
black, red, and white ribbons. The latter declare from what
part of Württemberg this chapter originated. $50.00
01-408 SQUARE PATRIOTIC
MEDAL OBSERVING THE 31st
BIRTHDAY OF KAISER WILHELM II. This
is an unusual square and gilt-toned patriotic medal. The
obverse shows a profile of Kaiser Wilhelm II. Wilhelm II is
framed inside a wreath with a Hohenzollern Crown at the top
and a Hohenzollern Eagle at the bottom. On the reverse we see
mention of his 31st
birthday, which was 27 January 1889.
At that time he had been Kaiser less than one year, having
seen both his grandfather and father die in 1888, then having
assumed the throne after their deaths.
$50.00.
01-409 PATRIOTIC MEDAL
FOR KAISER WILHELM I. This is a
square-shaped patriotic medal for Kaiser Wilhelm I. It bears
a profile view of him on the obverse. It celebrates his 90th
birthday on 22 March 1887.
This first Kaiser of Germany would be dead a year later. $50.00.
01-404 PATRIOTIC PIN FOR
A CAP. This pin most likely would
have been attached to a cap or a garment. It is gilt-colored
and sports a pair of crossed swords as its central theme. A
pair of prongs on the reverse would allow the device to be
affixed to a cap or a garment. $40.00. .
01-414 WÜRTTEMBERG
VETERAN'S ASSOCIATION BADGE. This is
a handsome, large badge for the Württemberg
War Association (Kriegerbund). It is
silver and gilt. It recreates the wappen on
Württemberg’s headdress. Black and white ribbons extend
down from the badge. $60.00. .
01-461 BAVARIAN VETERANS
ASSOCIATION BADGE. This is a finely
made Veterans Association Badge for a group from Bavaria.
This badge has a large shield with the blue and white
checkerboard Bavarian national flag design (still used today
for the state). In the center are a pair of crossed swords,
and mention of the Royal Bavarian War Veterans’
Association. A handsome rendition of the Wittelsbach Crown
sits atop the shield. Below are ribbons that cite an
association for the city or district of Vöhringen. The badge
is produced by the well-known Munich badge and decoration
manufacturer, Deschler & Sohn.
$50.00. . .
01-415 WW I VETERAN'S
ASSOCIATION MEDAL. This is a
circular, gilt-toned veteran’s medal. The obverse show a
figure(I believe it is Germania) crowning a German soldier
with a victor’s laurel leaf wreath. The reverse depicts
a 1914 Iron Cross, along with the legend "Fürg
Vaterland." $35.00. .
01-276 PATRIOTIC
COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL FOR THE FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR OF 1870-71.
This medal is quite large, about the size of an old-fashioned
U. S. silver dollar. On one side it has a statue of Germania,
the guardian of Germany, overlooking the Rhine. She is
holding a Hohenzollern Crown in one hand, and a sword in the
other. Around the edges of the medal is a legend speaking of
25 years of honor since the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71.
The other side has a likeness of Kaiser Wilhelm I. There are
also nine likenesses of the other important rulers of his era
who surround him. $50.00
01-438 KAISER WILHELM II
GILT-TONED CIRCULAR DISC FROM A VETERAN'S ASSOCIATION MEDAL.
This circular patriotic piece was a part of a veteran’s
badge or stickpin. It measures 13/16". It has a likeness
of the Kaiser in profile. On the reverse is "Andenken
An Meine Rekrutirung(In Remembrance of my Recruitment)."
It is similar to the circular disc on item #28-36
above. It is in very good condition. $20.00. . .
01-441 PATRIOTIC MEDAL
FOR THE CITY OF MUNICH. The obverse
of this medal shows the Rathaus
(City Hall). [This was rebuilt after massive bombing in WW
II. It stands today for all to enjoy in Munich]. The reverse
displays a robed monk with one hand on the shield of Bavaria
and a bible in the other. The word München
(which is derived from the word "monk," thus the
figure on the reverse) appears at the bottom. It has no
ribbon or jump ring. $30.00
01-442 KAISER WILHELM I
CENTENNIAL PATRIOTIC MEDAL. This was
a privately produced patriotic medal. A likeness of Kaiser
Wilhelm I is on the obverse and a monument is on the reverse.
The medal measures 1" in diameter. It comes with a
green, white and red ribbon. $40.00. . .
01-422 VETERANS BADGE FOR
A MINENWERFER DETACHMENT. This is a
square veteran’s badge measuring 1 3/4" x 1
5/8." It is extremely large for this sort of badge. The
obverse features a crew complete with stahlhelms serving a
mortar. Below that is the caption, "MINE!"
This is the first time that I have ever seen a piece like
this. $125.00.
01-423 VETERANS BADGE FOR
INFANTRY-REGIMENT Nr 136.
This is a unique badge for a veteran who served in 4.
Lothringisches Infantry-Regiment Nr 136.
This regiment was raised in 1887. It was garrisoned at
Straßburg. The badge has a green wreath inside of which is a
likeness of a veteran’s canteen with a recreation of a
shoulder strap for the regiment. This entire affair is
surmounted by a multicolored regimental mutze. The badge is
stamped and quite large. It measures 2 1/8" x 2." $110.00. .
01-558 VETERAN’S MEDAL - INFANTRIE-REGIMENT Nr 91 - OLDENBURG.
The Grand Duchy of Oldenburg was relatively small. It fielded one regiment
of infantry, one regiment of cavalry, and two batteries of artillery. The
single infantry regiment was Oldenburgisches Infantrie-Regiment Nr 91.
The regiment was founded in 1813. It was garrisoned at Oldenburg, where it
was attached to the X. ArmeeKorps. The obverse of this veteran’s
piece displays a lion and the dates, 1914-1918. The medal’s reverse
shows the regiment’s royal and Oldenburg’s cyphers, along with the dates
1813-1919 (the last when the regiment was disbanded). 1921 is also
mentioned. This medal comes with a small red and blue ribbon (the colors of
Oldenburg) and a safety pin to attach it to a garment.
$50.00
01-425 VETERANS BADGE FOR
INFANTRY-REGIMENT Nr 160. This
veteran’s badge is for a man who served in 9.
Rheinisches Infantry-Regiment Nr 160.
The regiment was raised in 1897 and garrisoned in Bonn. This
badge is stamped and zinc-colored with a pin on the reverse.
It is specifically for Battalion Nr 1
of the regiment, and commemorates a meeting in 1930. It shows
a German and a French soldier shaking hands. $80.00. .
01-433 SHX VETERANS BADGE.
This veteran’s badge is a consignment piece. It is for a
veteran’s group that was based in Coblenz. These were
men who had served in 6. Rheinisches
Infantry-Regiment Nr 68. This badge is
actually in two pieces. It has the shoulder board for Infantry-Regiment
Nr 68 in the center. Atop that is the
designation for Coblenz. No pin appears on the reverse. $45.00. .
01-465 PARTICIPANT’S
PLAQUETTE FOR A YOUNG PERSON’S REGATTA.
This is a plaquette for a participant in a regatta
for young people. The plaquette measures 2 5/8" x 1
5/8." It has a black frame with a silvered metal center.
At the top of the plaquette is the event’s date, 12
September 1915. In the silvered area we
see a 1914 Iron Cross and "Riemen-Zweier."
Below that in the black area are the words "JungdeutschlandKriegsregatta."
It is heartening to see that the young people kept up their
sporting activities, AND
managed to show their patriotism at the same time! $95.00. .
01-466 PARTICIPANT’S
PLAQUETTE FOR A YOUNG PERSON’S REGATTA.
This is a plaquette for a participant in a regatta
for young people. The plaquette measures 2 5/8" x 1
5/8." It has a black frame with a silvered metal center.
It also features an enameled Hohenzollern Eagle at the
bottom. At the top of the plaquette is "Jugendruderverband."
In the silvered area we see a 1914 Iron Cross and "Doppel-Zweier
m. St." Below that in the black
area again is
"II.Kriegsruderregatta." Also,
the date appears, which was 10 September
1916. So, this is the second year of the
same regatta! It is heartening to see that the young people
kept up their sporting activities, AND
managed to show their patriotism at the same time! $95.00. .
01-527 BADGE - EAGLE. This badge is shaped into an
eagle. It measures 1 1/4" x 3/4." It has two prongs on its reverse. It almost looks
like a badge that was attached to a visor cap.
$20.00
01-518 XRB O. A. K. PIN 1909-1934.
This is an unknown pin, bearing the letters O. A. K. and the dates
1909-1934. If any of our readers can help with a further identification of
this item, we would be very grateful. $50.00
01-532 UNIDENTIFIED
CIVILIAN BADGE. This is a civilian badge that
I cannot identify. It is an owl with outspread wings and a clock in the
center of its chest. It is gilt-toned and measures 1 3/4" x 1 1/8." If a
sharp-eyed reader can help me, I would appreciate it!
$5.00
This is a civilian badge that
I cannot identify. It is gilt-toned and measures 1 3/4" x 1 1/2." It shows a
man and a woman in 18th Century garb. He is either kissing her
hand or they are dancing. If a sharp-eyed reader can help me, I would
appreciate it!
$10.00
This is an unidentified
civilian badge. It measures 2" x 1 1/4." It is silver-toned. A leaf has
grapes hanging from it. If a sharp-eyed reader can help me, I would
appreciate it! $10.00
01-535 UNIDENTIFIED
CIVILIAN BADGE. This is an unidentified
civilian badge. It has an eagle with the number 34 on it. If a sharp-eyed
reader can help me, I would greatly appreciate it!
$10.00
This is a membership pin for the Schlaraffia® Fraternal Organization
from Germany. [Schlaraffenland means the "Land of Milk and Honey" in
German. Presumably the group’s founders coined its name to emphasize the fun
and pleasure-loving aspects]. Schlaraffia® was founded in Prague,
Czechoslovakia during the year 1859 by a group of musicians, singers,
composers, playwrights, literati and art lovers. The original 23 members
dedicated themselves to the "Cultivation of Art, Humor and Friendship."
Their motto was "In Arte Voluptas." The organization still exists
today. It now has more than 10,000 members in 20 countries and on five
continents. It is divided into 264 Schlaraffenreyches and colonies, (as
labeled by the organization). All meetings are conducted in German, no matter
where the members are located. Their mascot is the eagle owl. This gold-toned circular pin features a red-enameled rose in its center. It is
for the Ante Portas Mundi branch from Rellingen and Pinneberg, Germany.
$2.00
01-552 SCHLARAFFIA® MEMBERSHIP PIN - MILWAUKEE.
This is a membership pin for the Schlaraffia® Fraternal Organization
from Germany. [Schlaraffenland means the "Land of Milk and Honey" in
German. Presumably the group’s founders coined its name to emphasize the fun
and pleasure-loving aspects]. Schlaraffia® was founded in Prague,
Czechoslovakia during the year 1859 by a group of musicians, singers,
composers, playwrights, literati and art lovers. The original 23 members
dedicated themselves to the "Cultivation of Art, Humor and Friendship."
Their motto was "In Arte Voluptas." The organization still exists
today. It now has more than 10,000 members in 20 countries and on five
continents. It is divided into 264 Schlaraffenreyches and colonies, (as
labeled by the organization). All meetings are conducted in German, no matter
where the members are located. Their mascot is the eagle owl.
This circular, silver-toned pin shows an owl sitting on the back of a boar. It
is from the "Milwaukia" branch from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
$2.00
01-548
UNIDENTIFIED VETERAN’S MEDAL. This is a medal from a veteran’s
organization. The circular, gold-toned medal features a Prussian-style eagle
on its obverse. Its reverse states (approx. translation) "the Land of Tirol
was against the Fatherland’s Enemies, 1914-1918." The medal measures 1
5/8" in diameter. It has a short, triangularly-folded ribbon with it. A helpful reader has identified
this as a veterans medal given by the Austrians for men who participated in
battles in the Tirol against the Italians. Thank you to VJ!
$25.00
This is a membership pin for
the Schlaraffia® Fraternal Organization from Germany. [Schlaraffenland
means the "Land of Milk and Honey" in German. Presumably the group’s founders
coined its name to emphasize the fun and pleasure-loving aspects].
Schlaraffia® was founded in Prague, Czechoslovakia during the year 1859 by
a group of musicians, singers, composers, playwrights, literati and art
lovers. The original 23 members dedicated themselves to the "Cultivation of
Art, Humor and Friendship." Their motto was "In Arte Voluptas." The
organization still exists today. It now has more than 10,000 members in 20
countries and on five continents. It is divided into 264 Schlaraffenreyches
and colonies, (as labeled by the organization). All meetings are conducted in
German, no matter where the members are located. Their mascot is the eagle
owl.
This particular gold-toned pin, measuring 1 1/2" in diameter, features an owl
sitting on a castle rampart. It hails from the Porta Arduennae
Schlaraffenreych in Düren, Germany. The words "Willekumm" and "Porta
Arduennae" are located around the edge of the pin.
$5.00
This is a membership pin for the Schlaraffia® Fraternal Organization
from Germany. [Schlaraffenland means the "Land of Milk and Honey" in
German. Presumably the group’s founders coined its name to emphasize the fun
and pleasure-loving aspects]. Schlaraffia® was founded in Prague,
Czechoslovakia during the year 1859 by a group of musicians, singers,
composers, playwrights, literati and art lovers. The original 23 members
dedicated themselves to the "Cultivation of Art, Humor and Friendship."
Their motto was "In Arte Voluptas." The organization still exists
today. It now has more than 10,000 members in 20 countries and on five
continents. It is divided into 264 Schlaraffenreyches and colonies,
((as labeled by the organization). All meetings are conducted in German, no
matter where the members are located. Their mascot is the eagle owl.
This shield-shaped pin measures 1 ½’ x 1 ½." It celebrates the 200th
(1770-1970) year of some group or place in Germany. Again, we see our owl.
$1.00
01-573 VETERAN BADGE - BADEN WAR VETERAN ASSOCIATION.
This is a very handsome badge for the Baden War Veterans Association. It
displays Baden Grand Duke Friedrich II’s cypher on a gold badge. Extending
from the badge are two ribbons in red and gold. The ribbon proclaims "Badischer
Kriegerbund." At the bottom of the ribbons are gold tassels.
$55.00GK
01-575 VETERAN BADGE - REGENSBURG WAR VETERAN
ASSOCIATION - BAVARIA.
This badge is for a Bavarian Veteran Association based in
Regensburg. It features a large, multicolored central badge that notes it is
for the War Veteran’s Association. The blue and white ribbons confirm it is
for the group based in Regensburg. Simulated golden tassels decorate the
bottom. The badge is hallmarked for the firm of Deschler & Sohn in
Munich.
$50.00GK
01-577 VETERAN BADGE - KERSBACH WAR VETERAN
ASSOCIATION - BAVARIA.
This badge is for a
Bavarian Veteran Association based in Kersbach. It features a large,
multicolored central badge that notes it is for the War Veteran’s
Association. The blue and white ribbons confirm it is for the group based in
Kersbach. Simulated golden tassels decorate the bottom.
$50.00
01-578 VETERAN BADGE - WÜRTTEMBERG WAR VETERAN
ASSOCIATION. This badge is for a Württemberg
Veteran Association. It features a large, multicolored central badge that
notes it is for the War Veteran’s Association. The red, black, and white
ribbons confirm it is for the group from Württemberg. Simulated golden
tassels decorate the bottom. The badge is hallmarked for a firm in
Stuttgart.
$50.00
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little items from a 01-496 CUTOUT GOLD ARMY WOUND BADGE.
01-113 GOLD ARMY WOUND BADGE. This is a most interesting example of the Army Wound Badge in gold. The pin on the reverse has been removed and two small holes have been drilled at the top and bottom of the badge. This would have allowed the wearer to sew the badge to his tunic as opposed to pinning it on. The badge is a darker bronze color from age but is a most interesting variation of a badge that has been modified to suit the taste of the owner. $125.00
01-568
UNISSUED BLACK ARMY WOUND BADGE.01-446 BLACK ARMY WOUND BADGE. This is a very fine example of an issue-type Army Black Wound Badge. It is heavier in weight than many of the privately purchased examples that we see. The obverse has lost some paint. It remains an excellent piece with a lot of character and toning from age. The reverse sports a sturdy pin. $45.00
01-569 CUTOUT BLACK ARMY WOUND BADGE.01-160 MINIATURE OF BLACK ARMY WOUND BADGE. This is a miniature of the Army Black Wound Badge. It is about the size of a U.S. Dime and has a fine black finish. It has a jump ring mounted at the top and could then be mounted on a mini medal bar chain, charm bracelet, etc. Very nice condition. $20.00
01-488 CENTENNIAL BADGE FOR GARDE-SCHUTZEN-BATTALION. This is a centennial badge for the founding of the Garde-Schutzen-Battalion. This unit was an elite infantry unit of crack riflemen who were expert marksmen. Aside from their Garde status, this was the ONLY Schutzen Battalion ever formed. Later Jäger Battalions were formed who did some of the same kind of work, acting as skirmishers in a line of battle. This unit was established in 1814, at the height of the Napoleonic Wars. The badge measures 3 7/8" x 2." It displays a brilliant frosted finish. The obverse of the badge depicts a stag (actually his skull and antlers) as the central theme. Over that we have a Hohenzollern Crown and the dates 1814-1914. The reverse shows a large pin. It also has two period repairs (soldering at the top of the pin, and the catch at the bottom.) This is a very rare pin for an elite unit. $495.00
01-508 COLONIAL "ELEPHANT" BADGE. Two different types of badges were awarded to troops who served in the German colonies. The two badges were the "Elephant" and the "Lion." Today we are offering an "Elephant" Badge, which was first issued in 1921, which makes this badge a Commemorative variety. The obverse features an elephant and mentions the colonies in Africa and China. It has the markings that designate the maker of the badge. $325.00
01-453 ONE HUNDRED YEAR JUBILEE PIN AND POSTCARDS FOR KAISER ALEXANDER GARDE-GRENADIER-REGIMENT Nr 1. Kaiser Alexander Garde-Grenadier-Regiment Nr 1 was the second-best-known of all of the Prussian infantry regiments. With 1 Garde-Regiment zu Füss, it was the only other regiment in the German Army to wear the miter on high-dress occasions. This made these two regiments quite distinctive regarding their headdress. They used visor caps and mutzes for everyday wear, pickelhauben for dress occasions and the miter for very special occasions. This regiment was raised in 1814 and garrisoned in Berlin. It was assigned to the Garde-Korps at the beginning of WW I. In 1914 it observed its 100 year anniversary. This ensemble consists of seven post cards, which show regimental uniform changes from the unit’s inception to later years. Also included in the grouping is the Jubilee Badge, which displays the dates of the anniversary and Alexander’s cypher. This is a very important set. $550.00. . .
01-460 FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR PATRIOTIC PIN FOR A VETERAN WHO MOVED TO THE USA. Veteran pieces from the Franco-Prussian War of 1870/1871 are much more difficult to find than those from WW I. The number of men who served during the earlier conflict was much smaller. To add to the exclusivity, this is a veteran’s badge for a man who had served in 1870/71, and then moved to the USA! This badge has a bar at the top that says "Souvenir." Below that is a tricolored ribbon in Germany’s national colors (black, white, and red). The ribbon reads, "15. Sundes Kriegerfest Akron, O. August 18-23 1900." That tells us the badge celebrates the 15th annual Akron, Ohio meeting of veterans, who began meeting in 1885. Below that, attached to the ribbon, is a circular device containing an 1870 Iron Cross. Inside the button we see the badge was manufactured by a firm in Newark, NJ. During this time period, similar badges were very popular with USA Civil War veterans. Many groups from the North and South were still having reunions. The Franco-Prussian War happened only five years after our Civil War(indeed, the Prussians had observers here during the war)! I was delighted to locate this item. $175.00 . . .
01-545 HAMBURG FIELD BADGE.
01-410 BRAUNSCHWEIG VETERAN'S ASSOCIATION BADGE. This is one of the ever-popular veteran’s association badges from Braunschweig. Men who had served in Husaren Regiment Nr 17, Infantrie-Regiment Nr 92, Feldartilleree-Regiment Nr 46 (Battalion Nr 2), and members of the Braunschweig Landwehr would have been able to join this association. This badge is quite large and circular, measuring 1 5/8" in diameter. In the center is the horse that served as the emblem of Braunschweig and Hannover. The badge is topped by a handsome crown. Braunschweig’s state colors, blue and yellow, appear on twin ribbons extending down from the badge. These ribbons are trimmed in red, black, and white, Germany’s national colors. A fine sturdy pin is on the reverse. This badge is in excellent condition. $75.00 . .
01-406 VETERAN'S BADGE FROM THE GRAND DUCHY OF HESSE. This is a well-made example of a veteran’s badge for the War Veteran’s Association from Hesse. It features that state’s crowned rampant lion. The badge is hallmarked on the reverse for the manufacturer, which was located in Darmstadt. $60.00
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01-355 VETERANS BADGE. This is a most unusual veteran’s badge. It has a gathered circular ribbon that is red, black, and white. The red has faded a bit due to the badge’s age. Over the ribbon are four bandeaus that mention a veteran’s group from Kiel. On one of the bandeaus is the date "1906." Superimposed over the bandeaus is a gilt crown atop a wreath. In the center is the number "84," which may be for Infantry Regiment Nr 84. We do not see as many pre WW I veteran’s badges these days. This one is very high-quality. It has a pin on the reverse to attach it to a garment. $75.00 . .
01-542 VETERAN’S BADGE - MECKLENBURG-SCHWERIN. This is a veteran’s badge from Mecklenburg-Schwerin. It is from a veteran’s group commemorating the War of 1877, in which Mecklenburg-Schwerin participated. The central piece is similar to the Mecklenburg-Schwerin War Service Cross. The badge sports a blue and yellow ribbon. It is very well made. $60.00
01-484 VETERAN’S BADGE for the 50th ANNIVERSARY OF INFANTRIE-REGIMENT Nr 65.
01-483 VETERAN’S MEDAL FROM THE PERIOD OF LUDWIG II.
01-436 PATRIOTIC BADGE FOR 45 YEARS LONG SERVICE IN A MUSICAL ASSOCIATION. This badge is for long service in a musical association. It marks 45 years service. It is very well made and in excellent condition. $50.00. . .
01-515 VETERAN’S BADGE - BAVARIA. This is a veteran’s badge from a group in Bavaria, which was founded in 1874 after the Franco-Prussian War. The metal badge portion features a wonderful lion. One of its two ribbons bears the name of the city or area where this chapter was located (Langenzenn). The reverse mentions that the badge was made by Deschler & Sohn in Munich. This firm was well-known for its badges and decorations. $50.00
01-502 UNIDENTIFIED VETERAN’S BADGE/LONG-SERVICE AWARD IN PACKET. This is an interesting, but unidentified, veterans’ badge, or possibly a long-service medal. I have not seen one of these in the past. [If some of my "Eagle-Eyed Experts" viewing this can help with an ID, I would appreciate it]! On the obverse is an image of Germania, the protector of Germany. Around the edges is the famous quote from the time of Bismarck, "We Germans fear God and no one else in the world." The reverse shows a Roman numeral "IX" in the center, along with the dates 1866-1918. A well-used red, black and white ribbon is attached to the medal, with a safety pin on the reverse. The medal comes in a well-worn paper packet. $50.00
01-405 PATRIOTIC BADGE - BAVARIA. This is one of the ever-popular Bavarian veteran’s badges. The central theme is a Bavarian Crown over a shield with the blue and white Bavarian checkerboard. A sword is extended through the shield. Blue, white, red, and black ribbons are attached to the badge. $50.00. . . .
01-295 VETERAN’S BADGE. This is a well-made and complete two-piece, veteran’s badge. It is from the German War Veterans’ Association. The top piece is a metal badge with a Hohenzollern Crown and the name of the association on it. Below that is an Iron Cross with the legend "Mitt Gott Für Fürst und Vaterland." This indicates it was from a member in a smaller state (Grand Duchy, Duchy, or Principality). The badge is attached to a crossed red, black, and white ribbon. A pinback device is on the reverse. $75.00
01-480 VETERAN’S PLAQUE FOR INFANTRIE-REGIMENT Nr 54.
01-544 EHRENDENKMÜNZE DES WELTKRIEGES MIT DEM KAMPFABZEICHEN DER DEUTSCHEN
EHRENLEGION.
01-540
VETERAN’S BADGE - GARDE-REGIMENT - PRUSSIA.
01-541
BAVARIAN VETERAN’S BADGE - INFANTRIE-REGIMENT Nr 14.
This is a veteran’s badge for Infantrie-Regiment Nr 14 from Bavaria.
The badge is oval-shaped and measures 1 1/2" x 1 1/4." The badge’s obverse
shows the regiment’s Inhaber, and is dated 1914. The reverse
shows the Inhaber’s Cypher, and the dates 1814-1914. It is
commemorating the regiment’s 100th anniversary. The blue and white
ribbon features a Bavarian crown, with a blue and white shield. It is a very
handsome regimental badge.
$75.00
01-491 KAISER WILHELM II SILVER ANNIVERSARY MEDAL CONVERTED TO A PATRIOTIC PIN.
01-361 MINIATURE "PEOPLES WAR" PATRIOTIC MEDAL. This miniature patriotic medal is about the size of a U.S. dime. On one side it has profile of Kaiser Wilhelm II. The other side has an Iron Cross and the legend "Volkerkrieg 1914." This miniature has a silver finish. It features a red, black, and white ribbon to which a very small safety pin is attached. This also is a very dainty option. $45.00 . .
01-281 VETERANS MEDAL FOR A BAVARIAN REGIMENT. This is an oval-shaped veteran’s medal that celebrates the 100th anniversary of Bavarian Infantry Regiment Nr 14 Hartmann. It was raised in 1814 in Nürnberg. The obverse of the medal shows a likeness of the person for whom the regiment was named. The reverse has his cypher with a crown over it, along with the dates 1814-1914. A small piece of ribbon with a safety pin is included. $75.00
01-413 VETERAN'S ASSOCIATION BADGE FOR THE LEIB-GRENADIER-REGIMENT - BADEN. The most elite infantry regiment in the Grand Duchy of Baden’s army was 1. Badisches Leib-Grenadier-Regiment Nr 109. The regiment was raised in 1803, during the Napoleonic wars. As it held "Leib"(Life) status, it was in many ways a Garde unit. Officers, NCO’s and enlisted men of this regiment were honored by having a special wappen for their pickelhauben. It was totally different from that of any other Baden infantry regiment. This veteran’s badge also was intended solely for men who had served in Regiment Nr 109. In the badge’s center is the same device that appeared in the center of all the men’s wappens. (Officers’ wappens featured enameled centers of this cross, while the lower ranks had silvered centers). The veteran’s emblem is centered on a frosted silver ribbon, which states it is for the Baden Leib-Grenadier Verein (Association). The cross in the center is highlighted by bright red enamel, as is the silver crown topping the badge. Extending below the badge is a pair of red and yellow ribbons adorned with coiled silver tassels. $125.00
01-537 HESSEN VETERAN’S BADGE.01-417 TWENTY-FIVE YEAR VETERANS ASSOCIATION MEDAL - HESSE-DARMSTADT. This is a 25-year veterans medal from the Hesse War Veterans Association. The badge portion features the rampant Lion from Hesse within an encircling belt upon which the War Veterans Association’s names is displayed. A crown sits at the top of this belt. The crown, belt and lion are all gilt. Attached to the ribbon under the badge is a 25-year device which features a wreath around the number "25." The badge is manufacturer-marked on the reverse to a manufacturer in Darmstadt. The piece is in excellent condition. $125.00
01-432 WAR VETERANS ASSOCIATION BADGE. This is a well-made, two-piece War Veteran’s Association Badge. The top piece is silvered and depicts a Hohenzollern Crown with crossed swords. Hanging from that is a gilt-toned cross emblazoned with the group's name, the year 1872, and depictions of an eagle, crown and flags in its center. The silvered crown and swords are mounted on crossed red, black, and white ribbons, which are rather tattered. $50.00. .
01-524
VETERAN’S ASSOCIATION BADGE.
01-571 CENTENNIAL MEDAL (1812-1912) - INFANTRIE-REGIMENT
Nr 30 - PRUSSIA.
This is a large Centennial
Medal for Infantrie-Regiment Graf Werder (4. Rheinisches) Nr 30. The
regiment was founded in 1812. It was based at Saarlouis, where it was attached
to the XVI. ArmeeKorps. The regiment was also known as the
"Russian-German Legion" for its service in the East against Napoleon. The
medal is bronze-toned, and measures 1 1/2" in diameter. No ribbon is present.
$30.00
01-522 KAISER WILHELM I - 90th BIRTHDAY MEDAL.01-279 SAXON VETERANS MEDAL. This is a simple veteran’s medal for a soldier observing his 25th anniversary of service in the Saxon army. The coat of arms of the Kingdom of Saxony is in the middle of the medal. There is no ribbon or jump ring. $40.00.
01-255 HOHENZOLLERN VETERANS PIN. Hohenzollern was a small principality within Germany as well as a royal house of the Kingdom of Prussia and the family from which Wilhelm II came. Interestingly, a line of decorations from both Prussia and Hohenzollern had some very similar visual features. The state of Hohenzollern was very small. Its military contributions were limited in numbers. What we offer today is a veteran’s badge from Hohenzollern. While I have seen veteran’s material from virtually every other state in Imperial Germany, this is the very first that I have seen from Hohenzollern. It consists of a gilt cross with a three-color enamel center. The center of the device has the simple coat of arms of Hohenzollern, which is essentially a black and white quartered shield. Extending around the shield in a circular fashion is "Hohenzollern Scher Kriegerbund." Suspended from a loop at the top of the cross is a small triangular shaped piece of ribbon. Within that a safety pin is mounted to attach the badge to a garment. It is very handsome and in excellent condition. If you enjoy collecting veteran’s badges, this is one that will not come around every day. $175.00
01-272 VETERANS MEDAL. This circular veteran’s medal is about the size of a U.S. silver dollar. It has a gilt finish. Made for Bavarian Infantry Regiment Nr 13, it celebrates the 100 year anniversary of the regiment (1806-1906). The different wars that this proud regiment served in are chronicled around the edge of the reverse. These years are: 1806-7, 1809, 1812-13, 1815, 1848-50, 1866, 1870-71. There is no ribbon or jump ring present. $45.00 .
01-477 VETERAN’S MEDAL FROM THE PERIOD OF KING LUDWIG OF BAVARIA.
01-478 25 YEAR VETERAN’S BADGE FOR A WÜRTTEMBERG VETERANS’ ASSOCIATION.
01-513 BAVARIAN VETERAN ASSOCIATION BADGE. This is a
Bavarian Veterans Association Badge. The upper portion of the badge shows a
Bavarian flag with crossed swords. It mentions the Bavarian Veterans
Association (bund). Two pieces of blue, white and black ribbon further
mention that it is for a military association. The other ribbon has the name
of the city or a region within Bavaria, Altenthann u. Umg. Each of the
two ribbons are trimmed at the bottom to make them look like they are a
tassel. This badge was made by the firm of Deschler & Sohn of Munich.
In addition to badges, they also made many of the lower and mid level Bavarian
decorations.
$50.00
01-479 PATRIOTIC BAVARIAN KING LUDWIG II BADGE.
01-487 VETERAN’S BADGE - REGIMENT NR 4.
01-485 VETERAN’S BADGE FOR WAR VETERANS FROM OLDENBURG.
01-514 BADGE - HUSAREN-REGIMENT Nr 16. This is a metal badge for Husaren-Regiment Kaiser Franz Josef von
Österreich, König von Ungarn (Schleswig-Holsteinsches) Nr 16. The regiment
was garrisoned in Schleswig and founded in 1866. It was assigned to the IX.
Armeekorps. The badge measures 2 1/2" x 1
1/2." It sports a gilt-toned crown. The regiment’s gilt
cypher is framed in black.
$50.00
01-510 100th ANNIVERSARY MEDAL - INFANTRIE-REGIMENT Nr 92 - BRAUNSCHWEIG. This is a circular veteran’s medal that measures 1 3/4" in diameter. It commemorates the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Duchy of Braunschweig’s Infantrie-Regiment Nr 92. The regiment was created in 1809, and fought bravely in the Napoleonic Wars. The central motif of this medal is the Totenkopf, which this regiment (and their sister regiment Husaren-Regiment Nr 17) wore on their headdress. No ribbon for this medal exists, but the jump ring is present. $140.00
01-509 VETERAN’S MEDAL - ULANEN-REGIMENT Nr 11. This is a 50th anniversary veteran’s medal for Ulanen-Regiment Graf von Haeseler (2. Brandenburgisches Nr 11). The obverse of the medal shows Kaiser Wilhelm I and Kaiser Wilhelm II in profile. On the reverse of the medal is mention of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the regiment (1860-1910). The gilt-toned decoration measures 1 1/2" in diameter. No ribbon accompanies the medal. $40.00
01-258 VATERLANDISCHER HILFSDIENST. This is an oversized circular veteran’s pin. The pin measures 2 3/16" in diameter. The obverse of the pin says "Vaterlandischer Hilfsdienst." The reverse has a serial number. It is also hallmarked as having been manufactured by the well-known flight badge manufacturer, C. E. Juncker. $150.00 .
01-560 MINIATURE VETERAN’S MEDAL - HAMBURG.
01-561 MILITARY VETERAN’S BADGE - DATED 1890.
01-563 XES COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL - KAISER FRIEDRICH III - PRUSSIA.
01-564 PATRIOTIC/RELIGIOUS MEDAL FROM WW I.
01-467 PATRIOTIC BADGE FROM THE ERA OF KAISER WILHELM I. This square patriotic badge measures 1" x 1." The obverse has a profile of Wilhelm I, along with the legend "Wilhelm I German Kaiser and Prussian King." The reverse mentions a jubilee and celebration of eight years from 1807 to 1887. Wilhelm I was born in 1797 and died in 1888. No jump ring or ribbon exists for this piece. $25.00. .
01-287 WÜRTTEMBERG VETERANS’ MEDAL. This is a veterans’ association badge from the Württemberg War Association. It has a bronze-toned Württemberg Coat-of-Arms on a silver badge that features the group’s name, along with patriotic motifs. The badge is completed by twin black, red, and white ribbons. The latter declare from what part of Württemberg this chapter originated. $50.00
01-469 WÜRTTEMBERG VETERANS ASSOCIATION BADGE. This is a veterans association badge from the Württemberg War Association. It has a bronze-toned Württemberg Coat-of-Arms on a bronze-toned badge that features the group’s name, along with patriotic motifs. The badge is completed by twin black, red, and white ribbons. The latter declare from what part of Württemberg this chapter originated. $50.00
01-408 SQUARE PATRIOTIC MEDAL OBSERVING THE 31st BIRTHDAY OF KAISER WILHELM II. This is an unusual square and gilt-toned patriotic medal. The obverse shows a profile of Kaiser Wilhelm II. Wilhelm II is framed inside a wreath with a Hohenzollern Crown at the top and a Hohenzollern Eagle at the bottom. On the reverse we see mention of his 31st birthday, which was 27 January 1889. At that time he had been Kaiser less than one year, having seen both his grandfather and father die in 1888, then having assumed the throne after their deaths. $50.00.
01-409 PATRIOTIC MEDAL FOR KAISER WILHELM I. This is a square-shaped patriotic medal for Kaiser Wilhelm I. It bears a profile view of him on the obverse. It celebrates his 90th birthday on 22 March 1887. This first Kaiser of Germany would be dead a year later. $50.00.
01-404 PATRIOTIC PIN FOR A CAP. This pin most likely would have been attached to a cap or a garment. It is gilt-colored and sports a pair of crossed swords as its central theme. A pair of prongs on the reverse would allow the device to be affixed to a cap or a garment. $40.00. .
01-414 WÜRTTEMBERG VETERAN'S ASSOCIATION BADGE. This is a handsome, large badge for the Württemberg War Association (Kriegerbund). It is silver and gilt. It recreates the wappen on Württemberg’s headdress. Black and white ribbons extend down from the badge. $60.00. .
01-461 BAVARIAN VETERANS ASSOCIATION BADGE. This is a finely made Veterans Association Badge for a group from Bavaria. This badge has a large shield with the blue and white checkerboard Bavarian national flag design (still used today for the state). In the center are a pair of crossed swords, and mention of the Royal Bavarian War Veterans’ Association. A handsome rendition of the Wittelsbach Crown sits atop the shield. Below are ribbons that cite an association for the city or district of Vöhringen. The badge is produced by the well-known Munich badge and decoration manufacturer, Deschler & Sohn. $50.00 . . .
01-415 WW I VETERAN'S ASSOCIATION MEDAL. This is a circular, gilt-toned veteran’s medal. The obverse show a figure(I believe it is Germania) crowning a German soldier with a victor’s laurel leaf wreath. The reverse depicts a 1914 Iron Cross, along with the legend "Fürg Vaterland." $35.00. .
01-276 PATRIOTIC COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL FOR THE FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR OF 1870-71. This medal is quite large, about the size of an old-fashioned U. S. silver dollar. On one side it has a statue of Germania, the guardian of Germany, overlooking the Rhine. She is holding a Hohenzollern Crown in one hand, and a sword in the other. Around the edges of the medal is a legend speaking of 25 years of honor since the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71. The other side has a likeness of Kaiser Wilhelm I. There are also nine likenesses of the other important rulers of his era who surround him. $50.00
01-438 KAISER WILHELM II GILT-TONED CIRCULAR DISC FROM A VETERAN'S ASSOCIATION MEDAL. This circular patriotic piece was a part of a veteran’s badge or stickpin. It measures 13/16". It has a likeness of the Kaiser in profile. On the reverse is "Andenken An Meine Rekrutirung(In Remembrance of my Recruitment)." It is similar to the circular disc on item #28-36 above. It is in very good condition. $20.00 . . .
01-441 PATRIOTIC MEDAL FOR THE CITY OF MUNICH. The obverse of this medal shows the Rathaus (City Hall). [This was rebuilt after massive bombing in WW II. It stands today for all to enjoy in Munich]. The reverse displays a robed monk with one hand on the shield of Bavaria and a bible in the other. The word München (which is derived from the word "monk," thus the figure on the reverse) appears at the bottom. It has no ribbon or jump ring. $30.00
01-442 KAISER WILHELM I CENTENNIAL PATRIOTIC MEDAL. This was a privately produced patriotic medal. A likeness of Kaiser Wilhelm I is on the obverse and a monument is on the reverse. The medal measures 1" in diameter. It comes with a green, white and red ribbon. $40.00 . . .
01-422 VETERANS BADGE FOR A MINENWERFER DETACHMENT. This is a square veteran’s badge measuring 1 3/4" x 1 5/8." It is extremely large for this sort of badge. The obverse features a crew complete with stahlhelms serving a mortar. Below that is the caption, "MINE!" This is the first time that I have ever seen a piece like this. $125.00.
01-423 VETERANS BADGE FOR INFANTRY-REGIMENT Nr 136. This is a unique badge for a veteran who served in 4. Lothringisches Infantry-Regiment Nr 136. This regiment was raised in 1887. It was garrisoned at Straßburg. The badge has a green wreath inside of which is a likeness of a veteran’s canteen with a recreation of a shoulder strap for the regiment. This entire affair is surmounted by a multicolored regimental mutze. The badge is stamped and quite large. It measures 2 1/8" x 2." $110.00 . .
01-558 VETERAN’S MEDAL - INFANTRIE-REGIMENT Nr 91 - OLDENBURG.
01-425 VETERANS BADGE FOR INFANTRY-REGIMENT Nr 160. This veteran’s badge is for a man who served in 9. Rheinisches Infantry-Regiment Nr 160. The regiment was raised in 1897 and garrisoned in Bonn. This badge is stamped and zinc-colored with a pin on the reverse. It is specifically for Battalion Nr 1 of the regiment, and commemorates a meeting in 1930. It shows a German and a French soldier shaking hands. $80.00 . .
01-433 SHX VETERANS BADGE. This veteran’s badge is a consignment piece. It is for a veteran’s group that was based in Coblenz. These were men who had served in 6. Rheinisches Infantry-Regiment Nr 68. This badge is actually in two pieces. It has the shoulder board for Infantry-Regiment Nr 68 in the center. Atop that is the designation for Coblenz. No pin appears on the reverse. $45.00. .
01-465 PARTICIPANT’S PLAQUETTE FOR A YOUNG PERSON’S REGATTA. This is a plaquette for a participant in a regatta for young people. The plaquette measures 2 5/8" x 1 5/8." It has a black frame with a silvered metal center. At the top of the plaquette is the event’s date, 12 September 1915. In the silvered area we see a 1914 Iron Cross and "Riemen-Zweier." Below that in the black area are the words "Jungdeutschland Kriegsregatta." It is heartening to see that the young people kept up their sporting activities, AND managed to show their patriotism at the same time! $95.00. .
01-466 PARTICIPANT’S PLAQUETTE FOR A YOUNG PERSON’S REGATTA. This is a plaquette for a participant in a regatta for young people. The plaquette measures 2 5/8" x 1 5/8." It has a black frame with a silvered metal center. It also features an enameled Hohenzollern Eagle at the bottom. At the top of the plaquette is "Jugendruderverband." In the silvered area we see a 1914 Iron Cross and "Doppel-Zweier m. St." Below that in the black area again is "II.Kriegsruderregatta." Also, the date appears, which was 10 September 1916. So, this is the second year of the same regatta! It is heartening to see that the young people kept up their sporting activities, AND managed to show their patriotism at the same time! $95.00. .
01-527 BADGE - EAGLE. This badge is shaped into an eagle. It measures 1 1/4" x 3/4." It has two prongs on its reverse. It almost looks like a badge that was attached to a visor cap. $20.00
01-518 XRB O. A. K. PIN 1909-1934.
This is an unknown pin, bearing the letters O. A. K. and the dates
1909-1934. If any of our readers can help with a further identification of
this item, we would be very grateful.
$50.0001-533 UNIDENTIFIED CIVILIAN BADGE.
01-534 UNIDENTIFIED CIVILIAN BADGE.
01-551 SCHLARAFFIA® MEMBERSHIP PIN -RELLINGEN/PINNEBERG.
01-552 SCHLARAFFIA® MEMBERSHIP PIN - MILWAUKEE.
This is a membership pin for the Schlaraffia® Fraternal Organization
from Germany. [Schlaraffenland means the "Land of Milk and Honey" in
German. Presumably the group’s founders coined its name to emphasize the fun
and pleasure-loving aspects]. Schlaraffia® was founded in Prague,
Czechoslovakia during the year 1859 by a group of musicians, singers,
composers, playwrights, literati and art lovers. The original 23 members
dedicated themselves to the "Cultivation of Art, Humor and Friendship."
Their motto was "In Arte Voluptas." The organization still exists
today. It now has more than 10,000 members in 20 countries and on five
continents. It is divided into 264 Schlaraffenreyches and colonies, (as
labeled by the organization). All meetings are conducted in German, no matter
where the members are located. Their mascot is the eagle owl.
This circular, silver-toned pin shows an owl sitting on the back of a boar. It
is from the "Milwaukia" branch from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
$2.00
01-556 SCHLARAFFIA® MEMBERSHIP PIN - DÜREN.
01-549 SCHLARAFFIA® MEMBERSHIP PIN - COMMEMORATIVE PIN - BONN.
01-573 VETERAN BADGE - BADEN WAR VETERAN ASSOCIATION.01-575 VETERAN BADGE - REGENSBURG WAR VETERAN ASSOCIATION - BAVARIA.
01-577 VETERAN BADGE - KERSBACH WAR VETERAN ASSOCIATION - BAVARIA.
01-578 VETERAN BADGE - WÜRTTEMBERG WAR VETERAN ASSOCIATION. This badge is for a Württemberg Veteran Association. It features a large, multicolored central badge that notes it is for the War Veteran’s Association. The red, black, and white ribbons confirm it is for the group from Württemberg. Simulated golden tassels decorate the bottom. The badge is hallmarked for a firm in Stuttgart. $50.00
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