Germany (Federal Republic): Iron Cross 1939 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse , or EK1). 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 cross of three piece construction. Comprising a finely beaded silver 'frosted' frame with 'magnetic' blackened iron core centre

Dimensions: 44mm

Weight: 15g

Complete with...  read more

Code: 24182

Germany (Federal Republic): War Merit Cross (Kriegsverdienstkreuz) 1939. First Class. With 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

Dimension: 48mm (w)

Weight: 22g

Complete with original reverse fittings, comprising a barrel hinged vertical pin & clasp

The decoration retaining its bright crisp silver frosted app...  read more

Code: 24180

Germany (Federal Republic): Wound Badge (Verwundetenabzeichen) 1939-45. 'Silver' 2nd class 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

Awarded for being wounded-in-action on three or four occasions

Dimensions: Approx 44mm (H) / 36mm (W)

Weight: 31g

A solid die-struck badge with flat-back

The reverse ...  read more

Code: 24179

Germany (Federal Republic): Close Combat Badge (Nahkampfspange) 1942-1945. Silver Grade. 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: 9.8cm (L) x 2.6cm (H)

Weight: 42g

The badge with crossed 'Grenade & Bayonet' weapons in centre, on top of a black panel

The Close Combat Clasp (German: Nahkampfspange) wa...  read more

Code: 24177

Germany (Federal Republic): Infantry Assault Badge (Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen) 1939-1945. Silver Grade. 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

Dimensions: 56mm (H) x 46 mm (W)

Weight: 32g

A solid struck badge. Complete with original long vertical pin and clasp fittings on reverse

The Infantry Assault Badge (German: Infante...  read more

Code: 24176

Germany (Federal Republic): Officer's Cross (Verdienstkreuz 1. Klasse); Cross of Merit 1st Class. Gilt and enamel

The order complete with its original vertical hinged pin & clasp fittings on reverse

The Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (German: Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, or Bundesverdienstorden, BVO) is the only federal decoration of Germany. It is awarded for special achievements in political, economic, cultural, intellectual or honorary fields. It was ...  read more

Code: 24175

Germany (Imperial): Prussia House Order of Hohenzollern. 4th Class Members 'Inhaber' Eagle Badge. Silver with obverse centre enamelled shield. Un-marked & un-attributed

Weight: 15g with riband

The award fitted with a good long length of contemporary silk riband, this stitched for wear

Instituted in 1851, in two division, the 'Cross' and the 'Eagle' each of four classes. The silver 'Inhaber' Eagle Badges were the junior-most level of award, i.e. 4th Class awards to 'Members' of this Prussian Royal House Order

During ...  read more

Code: 24033

Germany (Imperial): Prussia Merit Cross for War Aid (Verdienstkreuz für Kriegshilfe)

This Great War decoration was instituted by Prussia on, 5 December 1916. The decoration was awarded for patriotic war aid service, without regard to status or rank

The award is of non-magnetic metal

The medal retaining a good clean length of silk riband

An attractive solid example

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 24017

Germany (Imperial): Prussia. Cross of the Veterans’ Association of 'Frauenwaldau' dated 1889, suspended from a silvered Deutscher KriegerBund badge

The badge complete with bow riband and reverse hinged pin and clasp fittings, and as-worn by a German military veteran

Reverse of the gilt cross with makers name and Dresden address

Deutscher Kriegerbund (English: German Warrior League) was a war veterans' and reservists' association in Germany established in April 1873 in Weißenfels. The origins of the association...  read more

Code: 24016

Germany (Weimar Republic): Kyffhauser 1914-1918 War Veterans Commemorative Medal

The Medal was instituted in 1922 and, until the issue of the Cross of Honour (a.k.a Hindenburg Cross) that was issued retrospectively to Great War veterans in 1934, was often the only medal worn by German veterans of the Great War

The Kyffhäuserbund der Deutschen Landeskriegerverbände veterans’ organisation had been established some years before World War I and Field Marshal Paul...  read more

Code: 24015