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Wound Badges
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
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01-624 FOUR-PIECE SCREWBACK BLACK ARMY WOUND BADGE.
This is a high-quality four-piece screwback Black Army Wound Badge. The Wound
Badge is in very fine condition, with excellent black paint. The reverse
sports a large backing plate that is larger than the Wound Badge. It measures
2" in diameter. The backing plate features two screws on posts that secure the
wound badge to the backing plate. I have not been able to undo the two screws.
Perhaps a patient, attentive new owner will be able to do so. This is a very
handsome example. Screwback wound badges are NOT commonly seen.
$250.00
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01-568
UNISSUED BLACK ARMY WOUND BADGE.
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
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01-663 BLACK ARMY WOUND BADGE.
This is a
fine example of the Black Army Wound Badge (the 3rd Class
version). The paint is excellent on the obverse. The badge is of the stamped
variety (award quality). It is in fine condition, overall.
$35.00
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01-692
BLACK ARMY WOUND BADGE. This is a Black Army Wound Badge. Wound badges were
authorized in March 1918 for both the army and navy in three classes. Black was
the lowest class. It is a typical issued wartime example. While due to loss of
paint it may appear to be a Silver Wound Badge, it is actually a black one.
$30.00
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01-677 ARMY BLACK WOUND BADGE.
This is the
Black Army Wound Badge (3rd Class). It was the badge one received
after one’s first and second wounds. Wound badges were first authorized in
March 1918. The badge is in very good condition. Its stahlhelm has
lost some paint. It is the badge’s high
spot, where paint loss is usually seen.
$30.00
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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
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Veterans Badges,
Shooting Prizes, etc.
05-1397 SOMME CAMPAIGN DECORATION.
After the end of WW I, Saxony (I believe) issued a series of decorations
commemorating service in WW I’s various major campaigns. These were awarded to
veterans who served at the campaigns. They came with award documents. I have
had these only infrequently over the years, so I am very excited to offer one
to you today. This decoration is for the men who served at the Battle of Somme
during the years 1914 through 1918. The cross measures 1 1/2" x 1 1/2." The cross
sports a red, black, and yellow enamel exterior. The enamel is in fine
condition, with no chipping or cracking. The reverse shows that the decoration
was produced by Hamburg’s well-known badge manufacturer, Fleck & Sohn.
Attached to the cross is a yellow and white ribbon.
$375.00
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01-691 BADGE - AUSTRIAN YOUTH ORGANIZATION.
This small badge in the
form of a boutonniere is for an Austrian youth organization. The badge
consists of a stahlhelm within a wreath. Two crossed swords extend
through the stahlhelm. The badge has a burnished gold finish. The
wreath is made of green enamel. It is quite pleasing. A small safety pin is
on the reverse. It is very handsome. It dates from 1933 through 1938, before
Hitler assumed control of Austria.
$75.00
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01-640 1813 GOLD FOR IRON CROSS - PRINZESSIN MARIANA OF
PRUSSIA. As we all know, WW I saw many efforts
to raise money for the German war effort, and for war relief in general.
Perhaps best known was where German citizens were asked to give "Gold for
Iron." They donated gold jewelry and other items and, in return, received
small gifts of iron. So when women donated their gold rings, pins, chains,
etc., to the war effort, they then proudly displayed iron jewelry that was much cruder in appearance.
The program was very popular in WW I Germany.
Interestingly enough, this practice did not originate
during WW I. The Napoleonic Wars of the early 19th Century were
long and difficult for Prussia. Thus, a program of exchanging gold for iron
was begun under the auspices of Princess Mariana. We are proud to offer a
piece from this earlier war relief effort. The cross measures 1 1/2" x 1
1/4." One
side bears the date "16 October 1813." The other side displays
"RU:"
at the 12 o’clock arm’s top. The phrase "Heil Den"
appears in the
center. This cross is very thin. Its arms are NOT textured. A small loop
appears at the top. It is very delicate and nearly 200-years-old!
$395.00
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01-673 LARGE SHOOTING BADGE - FRANKFURT. This is a large, ornate
shooting badge. It is a multi piece affair. The main piece measures 2 3/4" x
1 1/2."
A crown is at the top. It then shows a man from the 18th or 17th
Century with an old-fashioned flintlock over his shoulder. His left hand
rests on a sign that says "1862-1912." Below that is "XVII
Deutsches Bundes u. Gold. Jubil. Schiessen Frankfurt a. M." Attached to
the central piece is a green silk ribbon. Another metal piece is attached to
the ribbon’s bottom. It is a Prussian Eagle with the date 1912. The main
badge’s reverse shows it was manufactured by a Frankfurt firm. This very
high quality shooting badge is in excellent condition.
$195.00
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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
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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. . .
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01-660 100-YEAR-COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL -
INFANTERIE-REGIMENT Nr 74 -
PRUSSIA. This is a gilt-toned veteran’s medal
that commemorates the one-hundred-year anniversary of 1. Hannoversches
Infanterie-Regiment Nr 74. It was initially a Hanoverian regiment. It
came under Prussian control in 1866 after the Austro-Prussian War when
Hannover was annexed. The regiment was raised in 1813 and proudly fought at
Waterloo as indicated by the bandeaux on their pickelhauben. The
regiment was garrisoned at Hannover and assigned to the X. ArmeeKorps.
The medal is gilt-toned and measures 1" in diameter. The medal’s obverse
shows a high-relief likeness of Kaiser Wilhelm II in profile, wearing a pickelhaube. The medal’s reverse has
information about the regiment, the dates 1813-1913, and a royal cypher that
I do not recognize. No ribbon is available for the medal, but the jump ring
is present. $45.00
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01-662 POLITICAL DECORATION - LEADER -
SOCIAL DEMOCRATIC PARTY (PRE WW I). This political decoration honors August Ferdinand Bebel, a
founder of Germany’s Social Democratic Party. He founded the Sächsische
Volkspartei ("Saxon People's Party") in 1867 together with
Wilhelm Liebknecht, and the SDAP (Sozialdemokratische Arbeiterpartei,
Social Democratic Workers' Party of Germany) in 1869. It merged with the
ADAV (Allgemeiner Deutscher Arbeiterverein, "General German Workers'
Association") in 1875 to form the SAPD (Sozialistische Arbeiterpartei
Deutschlands, "Socialist Workers' Party of Germany"), which renamed
itself SPD in 1890. He was the chairman of the SPD and a
member of the Reichstag later in his life.
The medal is bronze-toned and measures 1 1/2" in diameter. The obverse features
Bebel’s head in profile. The words "Reichstag Abgeordneter (Delegate)
Aug. Bebel" encircle the man’s image. The reverse has the words
"Führer der Sozial Demokratischen Partei (Leader of the Social Democratic
Party)." It sports a short length of rust-colored ribbon.
$50.00
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01-676
UNIDENTIFIED VETERAN’S MEDAL.
This is a cross
with an enamel center. The ribbon is the same as that used on the Hindenburg
Cross. A pair of crossed silver swords appears on the ribbon. A small safety
pin is on the reverse.
$35.00
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22-67 VETERAN’S MEDAL - SERVICE - GERMAN SOUTHWEST AFRICA.
This is a high-quality veterans medal from the German Colonial troops
(Schutztruppen) of German Southwest Africa (Deutsch Süd-West-Afrika).
The medal is silver-toned. It measures 1 1/4" in diameter. It was specifically
for troops involved in combat during the years 1904 through 1906. Special
medals were produced for men who participated in the conflict as combatants
and as non combatants. Across the medal’s top is the legend "zur Erinnerung
an die Kriegsjahre in Deutsch Süd-West-Afrika (In
remembrance of the war year in German Southwest Africa."
Below that is a Hohenzollern Crown, with a wreath enclosing a pair of crossed
rifles and a colonial-style hat sporting an upturned brim. A reich’s
kokarde is pinned onto the upturned brim. The medal’s reverse features the
ever-watchful Germania, along with the words "In Trutziger Wehr Für
Deutschlands Ruhm & Ehr! (In Defiant Defense for Germany’s Glory and Honor!").
A loop appears at the medal’s top, but it has no jump ring or ribbon.
$250.00
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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 . . .
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01-529 LANDWEHR
VETERAN’S BADGE - BRAUNSCHWEIG.
This is a lovely
badge for the Braunschweig Veteran’s (Landwehr) Bund. The badge is
quite large, measuring 5 1/4" x 1 3/4." It sports the Braunschweig/Hannover horse in
profile. It appears centered in a wreath. Inside the wreath and extending
around the horse is the legend "Braunschweiger Landwehr Verband." At
the bottom is a reserve cross. At the badge’s top is Braunschweig’s crown. The
badge’s bottom has a bow and two blue and yellow streamers extending down. The
example is in very fine condition.
$75.00
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01-610 TWENTY-FIVE-YEAR LONG-SERVICE RAILWAY BADGE - PRUSSIA.
This is one of the ever-popular long-service award badges. It was presented to
men who had given 25 years of faithful service to the railway system. The
badge measures 1 3/4" x 2 1/8." It consists of a wreath inside of which is a crowned,
winged train wheel. Below that is a "25" in a rectangular box. The
badge has been stamped on the reverse. Furthermore, it is manufacturer
hallmarked for Joh. Wagner & Sohn in Berlin. The reverse is hallmarked .800 silver. It has the half moon and crown as proclaimed by Kaiser
Wilhelm I in an 1885 Imperial decree.
$95.00
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01-630 VETERAN’S MEDAL - 100th ANNIVERSARY -
INFANTERIE-REGIMENT Nr 92 - BRAUNSCHWEIG.
This is a gold-toned veteran’s medal that commemorates the 100th
anniversary of Infanterie-Regiment Nr 92. It hails from the Duchy of
Braunschweig. It measures 1 1/4" in diameter.
$175.00
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01-631 VETERAN’S BADGE - GARDE-REGIMENT.
This is a veteran’s badge from a Garde-Regiment. The Garde badge
measures 1 1/4" x 1 1/4." The badge is affixed to two pieces of white and black ribbon
that are set up diagonally.
$50.00
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01-653 VETERAN’S BADGE - INFANTERIE-REGIMENT Nr 138 - PRUSSIA.
This is a veteran’s badge for 3. Unter Elsässisches Infanterie-Regiment Nr
138. The badge measures 1 1/4" in diameter. The badge has a gilt finish, along
with portions made in enamel. It has no ribbon.
$40.00
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01-686 VETERAN ASSOCIATION BADGE - BAVARIA.
This is a Bavarian Veteran’s Association Badge. The main badge is shield-shaped.
Its top displays an Iron Cross. Elsewhere, it features the Bavarian Lion and the
date 1874, when the association was founded. The manufacturer’s hallmark
on the reverse credits Munich’s Deschler & Sohn, whose firm produced both
badges and decorations. The reverse also sports a pin with which one attached
the badge to a garment. Two ribbons extend down from the shield. One displays
the veteran association’s name, and while the other lists its members’ location
in Bavaria. Silver-toned attachments on the ribbons’ bottoms resemble tassels.
$40.00
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01-648
VETERAN’S BADGE - PRUSSIA. This is a Prussian War Veteran’s Association
Badge. It features a metal shield with a multicolored Prussian Eagle. It has two
black and white ribbons with tassels at the end. One of the ribbons says “Lrh.
Kr. Vbd. Wacht am Rein (Initials, Watch on the Rhine).” The badge is in
exceptional condition. It is manufacturer hallmarked and dated 17/18 on the
reverse. It is a highly unusual variation of a frequently-seen veteran’s badge.
$50.00
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01-649
VETERAN’S BADGE - BAVARIA. This is a Bavarian War Veteran’s Association
Badge. It features a shield with a rampant lion. It has two blue and white
ribbons with silver tassels at the end. One of the ribbons mentions Groinou,
where the group was based. The badge is in MINT condition. It is the finest
Bavarian badge of this type that I have seen.
$60.00
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01-666 BAVARIAN WAR VETERAN’S ASSOCIATION.
This is a veteran’s badge from the Bavarian War Veteran’s Association. The
brass badge features a Bavarian shield with the motto "In Treue Fest"
emblazoned on it. Twin ribbons hang down from the badge. On one it mentions
Nussdorf, where this particular chapter was based.
$40.00
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01-667 BAVARIAN WAR VETERAN’S ASSOCIATION.
This is a veteran’s badge from the Bavarian War Veteran’s Association. The
brass badge features a Bavarian Lion, and the date when the association was
founded. Twin ribbons hang down from the badge. Substantial rust stains
appear on them.
$10.00
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01-668 PRUSSIAN WAR VETERAN’S ASSOCIATION.
This is a veteran’s badge from the Prussian War Veteran’s Association. The
badge is in the shape of a shield, featuring a multicolored Hohenzollern
Eagle. Twin ribbons flow down from the badge. The right one says "Mit
Gott für König und Vaterland." As these ribbons are made from silk, some
shredding has occurred over the years. They are complete, but shredding is
apparent.
$20.00
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01-658 VETERAN’S BADGE - ARTILLERY GROUP.
This is an artillery group
veteran’s badge. The badge is made of a gilt-toned metal with an enamel
artillery piece in its center. It measures 1" x 1." The extremely detailed
artillery piece is made of black enamel, superimposed on a gold-toned cross.
Encircling the oval-shaped badge are the words
"Für die Witwen u. Waisen des Bezirkes
Mödling. (For the Widows and Orphans Regional ???)."
$30.00
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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
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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. . .
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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
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01-576 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.
$40.00
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01-682 VETERAN’S ASSOCIATION (HAMBURG) BADGE - BOW.
This is a very interesting veteran’s badge. It is a crowned cross (at the
top). In the center is a symbol for the Free State of Hamburg. Initials
appear on three of its four arms. They include "MK," "E," and
"W."
The six o’clock arm has "Von 1883." It sports crossed rifles through
its center, rather than swords. The badge’s top sports a bow-shaped, red,
black, and white ribbon, so it was worn by
a female. $35.00
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01-683 KÖNIGIN LUISE BUND - DONATION BADGE.
This badge was for the Königin Luise Bund. It was a charitable group named
for Luise, the Queen of Prussia, King Friedrich Wilhelm III’s wife. He was
the ruler of Prussia during the Napoleonic Wars. The badge measures 1 3/4" x
1 1/2."
The badge consists of a wreath, with her royal cypher in the center. A
black, red, and white ribbon is fitted behind her cypher. The reverse sports
a pin and its clasp. It is attractively made.
$75.00
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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. . . .
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01-595 LAND WAR VETERAN’S ASSOCIATION HONOR CROSS 2nd
CLASS - STECKKREUZ - PRUSSIA. This is the steckkreuz (pinback cross) of the Honor Cross 2nd Class from
the Prussian Land War Veterans Association (Bund). The cross measures
1 3/4" x 1 3/." It has white enameled arms and a gilt center with "Für Verdienst
im Kriegerveriens Wesen." Among the cross’s arms are the letters P. L.
K. V. (Preußischer Landeskriegerverband). A swollen pin is on the reverse.
The piece is hallmarked to a firm in Berlin.
$295.00
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01-593 25 YEAR ANNIVERSARY - CREATION
GERMAN REICH 1870/71-1895. This is a veteran’s
medal commemorating the German Reich’s 25th anniversary. The medal
is gold-toned. It measures 1 1/2" in diameter. The obverse shows Germania,
Germany’s mythical guardian, who watched over the Rhine to protect Germany
from Western invasion. The reverse shows Kaiser Wilhelm I (1787-1888), and
lists the dates 1870/71-1895. No ribbon is present.
$35.00
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01-645 VETERAN’S MEDAL - 100TH ANNIVERSARY -
INFANTERIE-REGIMENT Nr 91 - OLDENBURG.
This
is a silver-toned veteran’s medal that commemorates the 100th
anniversary of Infanterie-Regiment Nr 91 from the Grand Duchy of
Oldenburg. The medal measures 1 1/8" in diameter.
$60.00
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01-643 FIREMAN’S 40-YEAR LONG-SERVICE AWARD -BAVARIA.
This is a gilt-toned and oval-shaped Fireman’s 40-Year Long-Service Award from
Bavaria. It was issued between 1928 and 1936. The decoration measures 1 1/2" x
1 1/8."
It features a fireman’s helmet in profile on the obverse. The reverse mentions
40 years of long service. It has a jump ring, but no ribbon is present.
$95.00
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01-644 1949 BADGE.
This is a
badge for someone belonging to local German town group following the Second
World War. The group was called the "Community (or Party) of East Defenders"
for the "First District Meeting of Gehrden." Germany has two Gehrdens. One is
near Hanover, the other in Saxony-Anhalt.
$2.00
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01-656 WAR VETERAN’S ASSOCIATION BADGE - PRUSSIA.
This is a War Veterans Association Badge from Prussia. It has a black, white
and gold painted shield featuring a Hohenzollern Eagle. Some paint is
missing on the shield. Twin, tasseled ribbons descend from the shield. One
of the ribbons has the name of the veteran’s group, while the other
proclaims "Mit Gott für König und Vaterland." This is the same motto
that is seen on the wappens of Prussian pickelhauben.
$40.00
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01-658 VETERAN’S BADGE - ARTILLERY GROUP. This is an artillery group
veteran’s badge. The badge is made of a gilt-toned metal with an enamel
artillery piece in its center. It measures 1" x 1." The extremely detailed
artillery piece is made of black enamel, superimposed on a gold-toned cross.
Encircling the oval-shaped badge are the words "Für die Witwen u. Waisen des Bezirkes
Mödling. (For the Widows and Orphans Regional ???)."
$30.00
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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
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17-594 MEDAL - DEUTSCHER PATRIOTENBUND.
This is a medal for the Deutscher Patriotenbund, which was associated
with the Volkerschlacht-Denkmal Bei Leipzig. The latter means
"Monument to the Battle of the Nations." It is a monument in Leipzig,
Germany, to the 1813 Battle of Leipzig, also known as the Battle of
the Nations, which occurred during the Napoleonic Wars. The monument was
completed in 1913, and was completely supported by donations and a lottery.
This medal probably was issued by the Deutscher Patriotenbund to raise
funds for the memorial. It measures 1 1/4" in diameter. It is
bronze-toned. On the front it shows the monument itself. Three eagles are
depicted attacking a larger eagle on the reverse, symbolizing the allied nations
attacking France. The medal has a jump ring.
$50.00
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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 . .
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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
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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
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01-614 100th ANNIVERSARY BADGE - INFANTERIE-REGIMENT Nr 14
- BAVARIA.
This veteran’s medal is silver-toned
and oval-shaped. It measures 1 1/2" x 1." The regiment recognized here is 14.
Infanterie-Regiment Hartmann. This regiment was raised in 1814. It was
garrisoned at Nürnberg, where it was assigned to the Bavarian III.
ArmeeKorps. The badge’s obverse bears a likeness of Herr Hartmann. I know
very little about him. He appears to be wearing a generalfeldmarschall’s
crossed batons. The badge’s reverse displays a crowned cypher and the dates
1814 and 1914. [One should remember that when this regiment was
formed, Bavaria was Napoleon’s Ally. Her throne was held by one of Napoleon’s
brothers]! The badge has a jump ring, but no ribbon is present.
$50.00
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01-625 HIGH-QUALITY TWO-PIECE VETERAN’S BADGE -
INFANTERIE-REGIMENT Nr 1 - BAVARIA.
This is
one of the more ornate veteran’s badges I have encountered. Part of what makes
it so unusual is that it has been produced in TWO pieces. The top piece is a
cutout, gilt-toned Wittelsbach Crown. The badge’s lower half is a detailed,
ornate shield. Mounted on the shield is a rampant Bavarian Lion in
high-relief, holding a smaller shield with the Bavarian Flag’s checkerboard
design. Mounted on that is a gilt "1." Below the shield are two
bandeaux, which refer to Infanterie-Regiment König Nr 1. The
regiment was one of the Bavarian Army’s most elite. The badge’s reverse
reveals that a substantial pin was attached to the crown. A small place
appears below the crown where the pin could be centered. The badge measures an
impressive 1 1/2" x 1 1/4."
$250.00
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01-637 CENTENNIAL MEDAL - INFANTERIE-REGIMENT Nr 14 - BAVARIA.
This is a centennial medal for 14. Infanterie-Regiment Hartmann. It
was a Bavarian regiment that was founded in 1814. The medal is oval-shaped
and measures 1 3/4" x 1 1/2." The obverse of the medal features Hartmann’s
image. The reverse displays his cypher, crown, regimental number, and the
years 1814 and 1914. A small piece of ribbon with a safety pin is included.
$65.00
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01-638 CENTENNIAL MEDAL - GERMAN INDUSTRIALIST ALFRED KRUPP. Alfred
Krupp and his family were an important part of the German arms and munitions
industries during both the 19th and 20th Centuries.
This oval-shaped medal measures 1 1/2" x 2." The obverse has a high profile
of the firm’s founder, Alfred Krupp. It also features his name and 26
April 1812, his birth date. The reverse shows a blacksmith forging a
sword, along with the dates 1812 and 1912. The medal has a red
and yellow ribbon attached.
$75.00
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01-687
ONE-HUNDRED-YEAR JUBILEE BADGE - INFANTERIE-REGIMENT Nr 93 - ANHALT.
This is a one-hundred-year anniversary badge that commemorates Anhaltisches Infanterie-Regiment Nr 93. The regiment was founded in
1807. Battalion Nr 1 and Battalion Nr 3 were garrisoned at
Dessau, while Battalion Nr 2 was garrisoned at Zerbst. The regiment
was attached to the IV. ArmeeKorps. The badge is very well made. It
is gilt-toned and measures 2" x 1 3/4." It features the Duke of Anhalt’s
cypher. The cypher is surrounded by oak leaves and displays a crown at the
top. At the badge’s top is a magenta, green, and white ribbon. It is a
pinback badge, whose sturdy pin runs vertically down the badge.
$175.00
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01-622 WAR VETERAN’S ASSOCIATION BADGE - 1902.
This is a veteran’s badge from a 1902 war veteran’s group. The cross is
gilt-toned. It is the size of an Iron Cross. The front says "Krieger Verein
KL Borstel 1902." The cross is one-sided. It is suspended from a red,
black, and white ribbon.
$45.00
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01-616 PRUSSIAN WAR VETERANS’ ASSOCIATION BADGE.
This is a Prussian War Veterans’ Association Badge. It was
a pre 1918 veteran’s group for Prussian men who had served in the military.
Its cental piece is a black and white shield displaying a gilt Hohenzollern
Eagle. The shield measures 1 1/2" x 1 1/8." Extending down from the shield are two
black and white ribbons. The ribbons end in an alternating black and white
fringe. The first ribbon has the name of the organization. The second ribbon
reads "Mit Gott für König und Vaterland." A pin appears on the reverse, where the badge is marked for a Berlin firm.
$45.00
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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
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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. .
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01-524
VETERAN’S ASSOCIATION BADGE.
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
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01-522 KAISER WILHELM I - 90th BIRTHDAY MEDAL.
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
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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.
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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
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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 .
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01-478 25 YEAR VETERAN’S BADGE FOR A WÜRTTEMBERG VETERANS’
ASSOCIATION.
This is a veteran’s
association badge from Württemberg for 25 years of service in the
organization. $50.00
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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
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01-479 PATRIOTIC BAVARIAN KING LUDWIG II BADGE.
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
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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
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01-510
100th ANNIVERSARY MEDAL - INFANTERIE-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 Infanterie-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
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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 .
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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. .
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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
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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
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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.
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01-685 WAR VETERAN’S BADGE - WÜRTTEMBERG.
This is a veteran’s badge from
a Württemberg veteran’s association. The badge
portion sports a crowned Württemberg Coat-of-Arms, along with "Württemb.
Kriegerbund." Extending down from the badge are two red and black ribbons.
One displays "Det. Kriegerbund" and "Obersirchberg," which is
where the local chapter was located.
$50.00
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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.
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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. .
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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. .
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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 . . .
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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
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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 . . .
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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 . . .
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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.
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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 . .
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01-669 50-YEARS LONG SERVICE AWARD - FIREMAN - HANNOVER/BRAUNSCHWEIG.
This is a long service badge for a man who served for fifty years in either
Hannover or Braunschweig’s fire service. The badge is all gilt. In the
badge’s center is Hannover or Braunschweig’s rampant horse. At the bottom of
the badge we see "Für Verdienste Im Feuerlöschwesen." Over the horse
we see a "50" for the fifty years of service. $95.00
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01-670 40-YEARS LONG SERVICE AWARD - FIREMAN - HANNOVER/BRAUNSCHWEIG.
This is a long service badge for a man who served for forty years in either
Hannover or Braunschweig’s fire service. The badge is all gilt. In the
badge’s center is Hannover or Braunschweig’s rampant horse. At the bottom of
the badge we see "Für Verdienste Im Feuerlöschwesen." Over the horse
we see a "40" for the forty years of service. $65.00
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01-671 40-YEARS LONG SERVICE AWARD - FIREMAN - HANNOVER/BRAUNSCHWEIG.
This is a long service badge for a man who served for forty years in either
Hannover or Braunschweig’s fire service. The badge is all gilt. In the
badge’s center is Hannover or Braunschweig’s rampant horse. At the bottom of
the badge we see "Für Verdienste Im Feuerlöschwesen." Over the horse
we see a "40" for the forty years of service. $65.00
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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. .
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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. .
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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
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01-678 VETERAN’S ASSOCIATION PIN.
This is a
veteran’s association badge. It is bow-shaped, with a crowned Iron Cross in
its center. It measures 1 1/4" x 2" and is dated 1909.
$50.00
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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
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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
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01-533 UNIDENTIFIED
CIVILIAN BADGE. 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
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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
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01-592 VETERAN’S MEDAL - INFANTERIE-REGIMENT
Nr 116 - HESSE-DARMSTADT.
This is a
veteran’s medal commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding
of Infanterie-Regiment Kaiser Wilhelm (2. Grossherzogl. Hess.) Nr 116.
The regiment was founded in 1813. It was garrisoned at Geißen, where it was a
part of the XVIII. ArmeeKorps. The silver-toned medal measures 1 1/2"
in diameter. The obverse has images of Kaiser Wilhelm II and Grand Duke Ernst
Ludwig of Hesse. The reverse displays the dates 1813-1913, and
commemorates the one-hundred-year anniversary of the founding of Infanterie-Regiment
Kaiser Wilhelm (2. Grossherzogl. Hess.) Nr 116. No ribbon for this
veteran’s medal is present.
$55.00
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01-597 VETERAN’S MEDAL - WAR ASSOCIATION - BAVARIA.
This is a veteran’s medal from a Bavarian war association group. It is a gilt
toned badge, with a blue and white shield. The top of the badge is topped with
a Wittelsbach Crown. A sword extends through the shield. Two ribbons extend
down through the metal badge. One lists the organization that it represents,
and the other mentions the area or town of Fürth. The bottom of each ribbon,
which is blue, white, red, and black, is protected by an ornate, gold-toned,
bar attachment. A sturdy pin appears on the reverse so that it can be attached
to a garment. The badge is in good condition.
$50.00
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Medal Bars & Ribbon Bars |
Miniatures & Boutonnieres |
Navy,
(Imperial German): Documents, Swords &
Daggers, Badges, Cap Tallies, Books |
Orders & Decorations Nr 1: Four Major German Kingdoms
& Central Powers, Post War Items |
Orders & Decorations Nr 2:Grand Duchies,
Duchies,Free States, etc. |
Otto & Jürgen's Non-Imperial German Emporium |
Paper and Wood Artifacts:Books,Photos,Albums,
Maps, and Artworks (framed
paintings) |
Patriotic Domesticware Nr
1: Fine Tableware, Steins,
Glassware & Porcelain |
Patriotic
Domesticware Nr 2: Wooden, Metal, Cloth
& Embroidered Household Items |
Patriotic
Jewelry Nr 1: Rings, Bracelets, Pendants, etc. |
Patriotic
Jewelry Nr 2: Pins |
Postcards Nr
38:Imperial German Royalty & Nobility,
Central Powers Royalty & Nobility, and
Allied Powers Royalty & Nobility.
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Postcards Nr 40:
Photo Albums, Original
Photographs, and Cartes Des Viste. |
Postcards Nr 42:Imperial
German Air Service and
All Aviation-Related. |
Postcards Nr 43:Imperial German Armed Service
and All Army-Related. |
Postcards Nr 44:Kaiserliche Marine and
All Navy-Related. |
Ranglistes:
Imperial German Army & Navy
and other Imperial German References on CD |
Royalty
& Nobility (Imperial German):Personality Items,
Swords & Daggers, Portraits, Memorabilia |
Shoulder Boards |
Signed Photos, Documents & Autographs of the
German Military, Nobility and Royalty |
Stickpins |
Swords
& Edged Weapons |
Table
Medals |
Uniforms & Related Accessories |
Vivat Ribbons |
Wooden
Display Products (Helmet & Visor Stands) |
Zeppelin & Balloon Memorabilia |
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