Germany (Third Reich): War Merit Cross (Kriegsverdienstkreuz). 1st Class breast badge. With swords. Maker marks for 'Wilhelm Deumer'

The War Merit Cross in 'Zinc' metal, with the makers Präsidialkanzlei code '3', this being the registration number of maker 'Wilhelm Deumer, Ludenscheid, Germany'

Metal: Zinc Alloy

Dimension: Approx 47.17mm (W) / 46.75mm (H)

Weight: 18.5g

The award was instituted in 1939, and originally awarded in three grades (a fourth grade was later...  read more

Code: 25548

Germany (Federal Republic): Armed Forces Cross of Honour. Gold grade (Ehrenkreuz der Bundeswehr in Gold)

The medal riband fitted with a mounting pin

The Cross of Honor: The Bundeswehr Cross of Honor is an expression of outstanding achievements and a national medal of honor approved by the Federal President, which falls under the Law on Titles, Orders and Decorations of July 26, 1957. This means that only the minister can award the Bundeswehr Cross of Honor. This means that a "free-h...  read more

Code: 24588

Germany (Federal Republic): U-Boat Badge (U-Boot-Frontspange). Re-instituted on July 26th, 1957. De-Nazified 1957 version

This an approved 1957 version, for wear by Second World War veterans of the Kriegsmarine without the offending 'Nazi' emblem, i.e., the Swastika symbol used by the Third Reich

Metal: Constructed of bronze

Obverse: Consisting of a central oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a pair of crossed swords, overlaid by a U-Boat situated over a hollow v...  read more

Code: 24456

Germany (Federal Republic): Blockade Runner Badge (Abzeichen für Blockadebrecher). Re-instituted on July 26th, 1957. De-Nazified 1957 version

This an approved 1957 version, for wear by Second World War veterans of the Kriegsmarine without the offending 'Nazi' emblem, i.e., the Swastika symbol used by the Third Reich

Dimension: 48.7mm

Weight: 39.37g

Obverse: The award is constructed of patinated and silvered tombac, the obverse consisting of a circular chain wreath with a central blockade r...  read more

Code: 24455

Germany (Federal Republic): Naval Honour Roll clasp with Ribbon (Ehrenblattspange der Kriegsmarine). Re-instituted on July 26th, 1957. This a De-Nazified 1957 version

This an approved 1957 version, for wear by Second World War Kriegsmarine veterans without the offending 'Nazi' emblem, i.e., the Swastika symbol used by the Third Reich

Insignia Dimension: 26.2mm

Obverse: Constructed of die struck, fire gilded tombac, consisting of a circular oak wreath encompassing a vertical anchor, mounted onto a section of ribbon for an Iron Cr...  read more

Code: 24454

Germany (Federal Republic): A Luftwaffe Bomber Clasp. Bronze Grade. De-Nazified 1957 version

This an approved 1957 version, for wear by Second World War Luftwaffe veterans without the offending 'Nazi' emblem, i.e., the Swastika symbol used by the Third Reich

Metal: Constructed of bronze. The reverse retaining its barrel hinge with horizontal pin and clasp fittings

Dimension: 76.92mm (W) x 25.62mm (H)

Weight: 18.3g

Nazi-era awa...  read more

Code: 24453

Germany (Federal Republic): War Merit Cross 1939 (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1939) 2nd Class. Bronze with combatant 'Swords'. De-Nazified 1957 'Bundswehr' version

This an approved 1957 version, for wear by Second World War veterans without the offending 'Nazi' emblem, i.e., the Swastika symbol used by the Third Reich

Metal: Constructed of bronze. With loop suspension

Dimension: 48.44mm x 48.52mm

Weight: 30.9g

A choice condition example

Condition: EF  read more

Code: 24452

Germany (Federal Republic): Winter Battle in the East 1941-2 (Ostmedaille). De-Nazified 1957 'Bundswehr' version

This an approved 1957 version, for wear by Second World War veterans without the offending 'Nazi' emblem, i.e., the Swastika symbol used by the Third Reich

Metal: Constructed of silvered and patinated bronze, on loop for suspension

Dimension: 35.62mm (w) x 43.95mm (h)

Weight: 31.7g

Popularly referred to as the 'Eastern Front Medal
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Code: 24451

Germany (Federal Republic): A Wehrmacht (Heer) 12-Year Long Service Award. De-Nazified 1957 'Bundswehr' version

This an approved 1957 version, for wear by Second World War veterans without the offending 'Nazi' emblem, i.e., the Swastika symbol used by the Third Reich

Metal: The medal of gilt metal. With loop suspension

Dimensions: 30.08mm

Weight: 15.4g

Condition: About EF  read more

Code: 24450

Germany (Federal Republic): German Cross. 'Gold' 1st Class 1941. De-Nazified 1957 'Bundswehr' version

This an approved 1957 version, for wear by Second World War veterans without the offending 'Nazi' emblem, i.e., the Swastika symbol used by the Third Reich

Dimension: 65mm (w)

Weight: 83g

Five piece construction

The reverse with 4 x rivets & retaining its barrel hinged horizontal pin with clasp fittings as issued

An imp...  read more

Code: 24183