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This is an ultra-rare Gold Honor Stickpin from the Bavarian Veteran Flyers Association. The stickpin’s obverse features a blue enameled center, with the Fliegertruppen’s winged propeller. It is housed in a GOLD frame sporting a GOLD Wittelsbach Crown. The knurled pin also is made of GOLD. The reverse sports hallmarking for a firm in Munich. It also is hallmarked for .575 (14 K) GOLD. This gorgeous stickpin is housed in an ORIGINAL leatherette presentation case, which measures 3 3/4" x 1 1/4." A similar stickpin without a presentation case (but with the document) sold in Hermann Historica’s April 2008 auction for $5,700.00! $3,850.00
14-338 BAVARIAN VETERAN FLYERS’ ASSOCIATION - GOLD HONOR STICKPIN - ORIGINAL PRESENTATION CASE.
28-125 STICKPIN - HUSAREN-REGIMENT Nr 17/INFANTERIE-REGIMENT Nr 92 - BRAUNSCHWEIG. This is a very fine example of a stickpin from the Duchy of Braunschweig’s Husaren-Regiment Nr 17 or Infanterie-Regiment Nr 92. The stickpin’s central theme is the Totenkopf. In this case, it is the Totenkopf used by the two Braunschweig regiments rather than that of the two Prussian Husaren-Regiments. The stickpin is silvered, and in very fine condition. $175.00
28-10 VETERAN GROUP STICKPIN. This is a very high-quality stickpin for a veterans group. It celebrates ten years of participation in the group. The stickpin is quite elaborate, colorful, and well made. It is quite large for a stickpin. $95.00. . . .
28-72 FRIEDRICH CROSS - ANHALT - STICKPIN. This is a beautifully-conditioned stickpin for the Friedrich Cross from Anhalt. This decoration was awarded in the 1st and 2nd Classes, as was the 1914 Iron Cross. $135.00
28-126 STICKPIN - HAMBURG FIELD BADGE. This is a fine Hamburg Field Badge stickpin. The decoration was awarded in the 1930's to Hamburg and other states’ WW I veterans. The miniature on the stickpin exhibits a German soldier who is marching home after the war’s end. The cross’s enameled arms are in fine shape, as is the rest of the stickpin. $95.00
28-75 STICKPIN - HINDENBURG CROSS FOR COMBATANT. This is the stickpin for the Hindenburg Cross for Combatant. It is similar in appearance to the Non Combatants, except for the addition of the swords. The badge on the pin is slightly loose. Other than this small fault, it is in excellent condition. $45.00
This is a three-place stickpin. From left to right we see the 1914 Iron Cross, Hindenburg Cross with Swords for Combatants, and a Long-Service Award. $35.00
28-119 THREE-PLACE STICKPIN.
28-90 THREE-PLACE STICKPIN. This is a three-place stickpin. From left to right, it features the 1914 Iron Cross, the Hanseatic Cross from Hamburg, and the Hindenburg Cross for Combatants with Swords. The first two decorations on the stickpin are made of enamel. $75.00
28-124 STAHLHELM STICK PIN. This is a veteran’s organization stickpin in the shape of a stahlhelm. It is gilt. The helmet’s side says "Kriegs-Jahre 1914-1918." The stickpin is very fine condition. $60.00
21-241 STICKPIN - L.Z. 129 - HINDENBURG. This is a stickpin for the zeppelin Hindenburg (L.Z. 129). The airship, along with the Graf Zeppelin (L.Z. 127), was famous the world over as Germany ambassador. The Hindenburg exploded in flames 6 May 1937 over Lakehurst, NJ. The stickpin is gilt-toned, and has the airship designation number stamped on the hull. The stickpin was also made after 1933, as the Hindenburg’s rudders display swastikas. The stickpin’s overall length is 1 3/4," while the zeppelin’s width is 1 1/2." $110.00
28-85 STICKPIN - JÄGER zu PFERDE. This stickpin is silver-toned. It depicts a Jäger zu Pferde helmet in profile. It is very well made. It features a finely made, knurled pin. $85.00
28-92 PIONIER VETERAN GROUP STICKPIN - ALTOONA. This is a unique stickpin for a Pionier Veteran’s group from Altoona. Altoona is today a Hamburg suburb. $40.00
28-93 STICKPIN - STAHLHELM BUND - HAMBURG 1928. This is an oversized stickpin for the Hamburg Stahlhelm Bund in 1928. $40.00
28-86 ARMY BLACK WOUND BADGE STICKPIN. This is an oversized stickpin for a Black Army Wound Badge. It is far larger than most stickpins of this nature. It has excellent detail, and even has a knurled pin. $50.00
28-120 PATRIOTIC IRON CROSS STICKPIN. This is a patriotic Iron Cross stickpin. It has a circular device attached to the pin, which measures 14/16" in diameter. On the device is printed an Iron Cross that has the dates 1813 and 1914 with "Mit Gott.". $50.00
28-84 STICKPIN - INFANTRIE-REGIMENT Nr 55 - LIPPE-DETMOLD AND PRUSSIA. Here is a stickpin that represents Graf Bülow von Dennewitz Infantrie-Regiment (6. Westfällisches) Nr 55. This regiment was established in 1860. It was a part of the VII. Armeekorps. While this regiment was considered a Prussian Regiment, it was actually split. Battalions Nr 1 and Nr 2 were filled by Prussians, while Battalion Nr 3 was the only infantry unit fielded by Lippe-Detmold. The pin is gilt. It shows the crowned cypher of Graf von Dennewitz. The stickpin also sports an excellent knurled pin. $65.00
This is a stickpin for Reserve-Infanterie-Regiment Nr 75's veterans’ association. It is silver-toned and rather large. It has a circular device that measures 3/4" in diameter and is attached to a long knurled pin. The pin measures 2 1/4" from the circular device’s point of attachment to the tip of the pin. The circular device features an Iron Cross, crossed swords, and a "75." $35.00
28-127 VETERANS’ ASSOCIATION STICKPIN - INFANTERIE-REGIMENT Nr 75.
This is a larger version of the 1914 Black Army Wound Badge. That is, the badge on the knurled stickpin measures 1/2" in diameter. Larger sizes such as this are always a bit more difficult-to-find. $35.00
28-121 STICKPIN - 1914 BLACK ARMY WOUND BADGE.
This is an unusual stickpin from Hesse. It measures 1 1/4" in diameter and is gold-toned. It features a coat-of-arms within a scroll-embellished circle. Laurel leaves fill in the space beneath the coat-of-arms. The coat-of-arms itself features two rampant lions and two hedgehogs. The scroll reads "XII. MÄHR. LANDSCHIESSEN IGLAU 1912. (12th Combined National Hedgehog Shoot 1912)." This is our best guess at the translation! If anyone can provide a better one, we welcome your input. $20.00
28-122 HESSEN STICKPIN.
This is a stickpin for the 1939 Iron Cross 2nd Class and the Black Army Wound Badge. The two miniature decorations are attached to a knurled pin. $40.00
28-123 STICKPIN - 1939 IRON CROSS 2nd CLASS - BLACK ARMY WOUND BADGE.
This is a finely-detailed stickpin featuring a Taube. It was a single-wing airplane used very early in the war. $50.00
29-66 STICKPIN - TAUBE AIRPLANE.
This is one of the biggest stickpins that I have ever encountered. The frame is silver-toned. The interior is black and blue enamel. It is for the Bavarian Reserve Association for the years 1914-1918. The stickpin’s badge measures 1" in diameter. The actual pin is 2 1/2" in length! $50.00
28-113 STICKPIN - BAVARIAN RESERVE ASSOCIATION.
This is a stickpin for a German war memorial. The enameled emblem has four colors and is square with rounded corners. It is value priced for the detail exhibited. The pin is knurled. $25.00
28-97 STICKPIN - WAR MEMORIAL.
This is a stickpin which commemorates a German war memorial. The badge is shield shaped and has four different colors of enamel. A great value. $25.00
28-98 STICKPIN - WAR MEMORIAL.
28-88 THREE-PLACE STICK PIN.
This is a three-place stickpin. From left to right, we see: the 1914 Iron
Cross, the Hanseatic Cross from Hamburg, and the Hindenburg Cross with Swords
for Combatants. Both the Iron Cross and the Hanseatic Cross from Hamburg have
enamel surfaces. The pin is knurled.
$70.00
28-103 MYSTERY COLONIAL STICKPIN.
28-73 THREE-PLACE STICKPIN. This is a three-place stickpin. It features from left to right: the 1914 Iron Cross, the Hanseatic Cross from Hamburg, and the Hindenburg Cross for Combatants. Its overall condition is very fine. $75.00
28-114 UNKNOWN STICKPIN. I do not know the organization to which this stickpin is attributed. A pair of crossed sledge hammers appears over a Red Maltese Cross. $15.00
01-195 KRIEGSFLAGGE STICKPINS. During my last trip to Germany in July, these Kriegsflagge stickpins proved to be very popular. I was able to locate another supply on this trip and decided to buy them while the buying was good. I am able to offer these for $10.00 each or three for $25.00.
01-334 FOUR PLACE STICKPIN. This is a four-place stickpin that includes, from left to right: the 1914 Iron Cross 1st Class, 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class, Hindenburg Cross for Combatants, and the Army Black Wound Badge. The two Iron Crosses are made of enamel on the obverse. All four decorations are in very fine condition. $125.00
01-340 FOUR PLACE STICKPIN. This is a really great combination. It features, from left to right: the 1914 Iron Cross, Hanseatic Cross from Hamburg, the Hindenburg Cross for Combatants, and the Army Black Wound Badge. This is a very high-quality stickpin. All three of the first decorations are enameled. The miniature of the Hanseatic Cross from Hamburg is something that I have not seen before. This is a very pleasing stickpin. $85.00. .
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01-354 THREE PLACE STICKPIN. This is a very well-made, three-place stickpin. From left to right we have: the 1914 Iron Cross 1st Class, the 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class, and the Silver Army Wound Badge. The entire representation is very vibrant and in excellent condition. $75.00. .
01-320 THREE-PLACE STICKPIN. Stickpins having two or three medals at the top are seen occasionally. They were used with or without a medal bar for a veteran while wearing a business suit. This is a handsome example of this type of stickpin. It features, from left to right: the 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class, the Military Merit Cross 3rd Class with Crown and Swords from Bavaria, and the Hindenburg Cross for Combatants. This stickpin has an unusual locking device at the base of the pin. Besides being a security device to keep the stickpin from falling off a garment, the lock gives the stickpin a rather unusual look. This is an attractive example. $95.00
28-77 KRAFTFAHR STICKPIN. This is a stickpin from a Kraftfahr-Regiment. It features a wonderful view of a period automobile. It is in very fine condition. $295.00
28-68 1914 IRON CROSSES 1st & 2nd CLASS STICKPIN. This stickpin has miniature Iron Crosses 1st and 2nd Class mounted to the pin. Both have enamel, are highly-detailed, and in excellent condition. $50.00
28-67 STICKPIN SALUTING GENERALFELDMARSCHALL PAUL von HINDENBURG. This is a wartime stickpin exhibiting an oval photo of Generalfeldmarschall, and later Weimar Republic President, Paul von Hindenburg. Below the small photo is a horizontal, red, black, and white ribbon representing Germany’s national colors. $45.00
21-110 GILT COMMEMORATIVE NAVY AIRSHIP BADGE STICKPIN. This is a very high-quality miniature was mounted onto a pin. This was then used by a veteran. This is gilt on silver. Its superiority and attention to detail are quite striking for such a small item. As is correct for a full-sized Commemorative Navy Airship Badge, it sports a Hohenzollern Crown. This example is quite unusual due to its gilt finish. While all other naval flight badges were gilt-toned, the Navy Commemorative Airship Badge was silver like its Army counterpart. A half moon and crown, along with the silver content (.800) are marked on the reverse. It is a lovely miniature. $325.00
11-395 NAVY LAND PILOT’S BADGE STICKPIN. Navy flight badges were produced in much smaller numbers than their Prussian Army counterparts. The Navy Land Plane Pilot’s Badge was worn by aviators who flew in Navy (Marine) Jastas. This is the stickpin for the Navy Land Plane Pilot’s Badge. It has a fine burnished finish with very good detail. This is a difficult stickpin to obtain. $495.00
11-447 PRUSSIAN ARMY PILOT’S BADGE - STICKPIN. This is an interesting example of the Prussian Army Pilot’s Badge stickpin. The badge is a smaller version than we usually see. The detail is amazingly strong, even with the smaller size. The stickpin’s badge measures a diminutive 1/2" x 1/2." The pin is knurled, as is typical the era’s stickpins. $125.00
This is an oversized version of the Army Silver Wound Badge. It is very well manufactured and has excellent paint. Buy with the example below and get the pair for a special price of $80.00 or $50.00 for this piece alone.
28-60 STICKPIN FOR THE ARMY SILVER WOULD BADGE.
This is a smaller version of the stickpin for the Army Silver Wound Badge. Buy with the example above and get the pair for a special price of $80.00 or $45.00 for this piece alone
28-61 STICKPIN FOR THE ARMY SILVER WOUND BADGE.
This is a stickpin that features a re-creation of an enlisted man’s shoulder strap from Königl. Sächs 11 Infantry-Regiment Nr 139. This regiment was formed in 1887, and based at Böbeln. Before the war began in August 1914, the regiment was assigned to the XIX. Armeekorps. The stickpin shows some age and wear to the obverse. It is still a fine presentation of one of the later-formed Saxon infantry regiments. $55.00
28-56 STICKPIN FOR INFANTRY-REGIMENT Nr 139 - SAXONY.
29-07 TWO-PLACE VETERANS STICKPIN. This is a two-place stickpin for a veteran. It features the Black Army Wound Badge and the Hindenburg Cross for Combatants. It is rather unusual not to have an Iron Cross as a part of this presentation. $50.00 . .
01-369 VETERANS STICKPIN. This is a rather unusual veterans stickpin. It bears the photo of a member of royalty(whom I cannot identify), who was a general. Under his photo is the word "Infantrie" for a man who served in an infantry regiment. Below that is a medallion with a likeness of Kaiser Wilhelm II. The flag on the left shows the colors gold, green and white, which might indicate some relation to Saxony or one of the Saxon duchies. I am not sure of this, however. As always, I welcome any input from my sharp-eyed readers! $55.00 . .
28-04 HINDENBURG CROSS WITH SWORDS FOR COMBATANTS STICKPIN. This stickpin is a miniature of the Hindenburg Cross for Combatants. It has a knurled pin and is in excellent condition. $50.00 . . .
This stickpin commemorates the 100th anniversary of Otto von Bismark, the Iron Chancellor. This stickpin is circular. It depicts a profile of von Bismark and the dates 1815-1915. It is top-quality and in first-rate condition. $50.00
28-63 CENTENNIAL STICKPIN - OTTO von BISMARCK.
This is a veteran’s stickpin for a man from Altmärkisches Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr 40. This was one of the last of the Prussian artillery regiments raised before WW I began. It was still considered one of the "old-line" artillery regiments. Raised in 1899 and garrisoned at Burg, it was assigned to the IV. Armeekorps. The stickpin is gilt. It depicts the flaming bomb that denotes artillery and the number "40." It is in excellent condition, with a fine, knurled pin. $55.00
28-64 STICKPIN - ARTILLERIE-REGIMENT Nr 40.
28-80 1914 IRON CROSS AND BLACK ARMY WOUND BADGE STICKPIN.
This is a two-place stickpin featuring miniatures of the 1914 Iron Cross and
the Black Army Wound Badge. $30.00
28-27 FOUR PLACE STICKPIN. This stickpin is one of the larger varieties. It shows four different awards on it. From left to right, it exhibits: the 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class, the 1914 Braunschweig War Service Cross 2nd Class, the Hindenburg Cross for Combatants, and the Army Wound Badge in Black. The Iron Cross is enameled. The Army Black Wound Badge is missing some paint. $65.00. . .
28-28 THREE PLACE STICKPIN. This stickpin has three places on it. It displays a 1914 Iron Cross 1st and 2nd Class along with a Hindenburg Cross. It makes a very attractive stickpin. $50.00. . .
28-29 TWO PLACE STICKPIN. This stickpin is quite unusual as it displays a very high-quality 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class and an Army Wound Badge in gold. It is extremely well made. $55.00. . .
01-367 PATRIOTIC STICKPIN. This is an unusual stickpin. It sports the national colors of Germany (red, black and white) in horizontal stripes on a button. It is rather charming in its simplicity. $20.00
28-44 FOUR-PLACE STICKPIN. Here we have a four-place stickpin, which features the 1914 Iron Cross, the Hindenburg Cross for Combatants, the 1939 War Merit Cross, and the 1914 Army Black Wound Badge. It is a delightful little piece. $55.00 . .
28-45 THREE-PLACE STICKPIN. This fine three-place stickpin features the 1914 Iron Cross, the Hindenburg Cross for Combatants, and the 1914 Army Black Wound Badge. $50.00 . .
01-341 PATRIOTIC STICKPIN. I have seen some unusual stickpins in my time, but this one would certainly be in the top five, regardless of price. There is a photograph of a royal personage, whom I believe is King Ludwig III of Bavaria. Below that is the word "Frei," which translates to "free." Now, for the unusual part. Attached to the frame, holding the above-described arrangement, is what I can best describe as a mini bayonet portopee. The larger part of it is white, but then we can see some blue and red for trim. I cannot say that I have ever seen this before. $45.00. . .
01-358 BLACK ARMY WOUND BADGE STICKPIN. This is the larger variation of the Black Army Wound Badge on a stickpin. This is about 50% larger than other examples that you see. The detail and condition are quite attractive for a miniature such as this. $50.00 . .
28-15 SILVER WOUND BADGE STICKPIN. This stickpin is for the 2nd Class or Silver grade of the Army Wound Badge. It is on a very long knurled pin. $50.00 . .
01-363 THREE PLACE STICKPIN. This well-made three-place stickpin features enameled 1914 Iron Crosses 1st and 2nd class, along with a non enameled representation of the Hindenburg Cross for Combatants. $65.00
28-20 THREE-PLACE STICKPIN. This is WW II three-place stick pin which bears the 1939 Iron Cross 1st and 2nd Class along with the 1939 Silver Wound Badge. It is in excellent condition. $50.00
28-30 FOUR PLACE STICKPIN. This stickpin has four places. From left to right, we have: the 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class, the Hindenburg Cross for Combatants, and the Austrian and Hungarian WW I Service Medals. The latter were issued in the same manner as the Hindenburg Cross. The EK 2 has an enamel facing that shows some signs of cracking. $45.00.
28-31 THREE PLACE STICKPIN. This is a three-place stickpin. It features, from left to right: the Hindenburg Cross for Combatants, a Third Reich decoration with swastika (which I can not identify) and a Black Army Wound Badge. It is in very fine condition. $45.00. .
28-32 TWO PLACE STICKPIN. This is a two-place stickpin for the 1939 Iron Cross 2nd Class and the 1939 Gold Wound Badge. Attempts have been made to remove the swastikas on both pieces. They still remain, although a little worse for the effort. $40.00. .
28-25 THREE PLACE STICKPIN. This is a three-place stickpin features the 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class, the Hindenburg Cross for Combatants, and the Black Army Wound Badge. The trio of badges is in very fine condition. $50.00 . .
28-26 TWO PLACE STICKPIN. This two-place stickpin features the 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class and the 1939 War Service Cross with Swords. It is in very fine condition. $45.00 . .
28-48 1914 IRON CROSSES 1st AND 2nd CLASS STICKPIN. This is a two-place stickpin for the 1914 Iron Crosses 1st and 2nd Class. Both are in fine condition. $50.00 . . .
28-49 1939 IRON CROSSES 1st AND 2nd CLASS STICKPIN. This is a two-place stickpin for the 1939 Iron Crosses 1st and 2nd Class. They are in fine condition. $40.00 . . .
28-52 TWO PLACE 1914 IRON CROSS 1st AND 2nd CLASS STICKPIN. This stickpin has two places. It shows the 1914 Iron Crosses 1st and 2nd Class. $50.00 . .
28-53 TWO PLACE 1939 IRON CROSS 1st AND 2nd CLASS STICKPIN. This two-place stickpin exhibits the 1939 Iron Crosses 1st and 2nd Class. $50.00 . .
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