Military Collectables

Scarce WW2 German Kriegsmarine Pith Helmet Eagle.

A rare WW2 large gilt metal eagle worn by the German navy on the pith or tropical helmet. This one is in very good used condition, wear to the gilt wash in places and small area of Verdigris between one wing and on tip of beak. The back has some light Verdigris and is missing one of its brass prongs. It measures around 4.25 inches (108mm) wide.  read more

Code: 31683

WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class, Good Maker

A very good example of the EKII, which has a maker’s mark of IW on the suspender ring, for Iohann Wagner & Sohn of Berlin. It is the typical three-part construction with a magnetic core which comes in excellent condition and it is still suspended on its original silk ribbon attached to a Deutcher Kriegerbund organisation member enamelled badge. All in good used condition.  read more

Code: 31682

WW1 German Silver Wound Badge & Pin.

WW1 issue German wound badge in silver or 2nd class awarded for being wounded three or four times, or suffering loss of a hand, foot or eye facial disfigurement or brain damage caused in action with the enemy. It is a mid-war type, pressed metal with silver wash; the wash has worn in places but in very good condition. It comes with its corresponding miniature pin, which is also in very good order.  read more

Code: 31681

WW2 German NSDAP 40 Year Faithfull Service Medal.

NSDAP Civil Service Faithful Service Medal in gold for 40-year service. It was instituted in January 1938 to reward loyal employees in public services. This one is in very good order with no wear to the gold finish or enamel.  read more

Code: 31680

Solid Iron DAF Factory Plaque.

These were made in various materials, this one in solid cast iron. It was displayed in factories, workshops and workplaces who were non-union and members of the German Labour Front or Deutsche Arbeitsfront. It has the motto at the bottom which translates to Honour the work and respect the worker. It is in excellent original condition and measures 6.5 x 9.75 inches and very heavy weighing close ...  read more

Code: 31679

WW2 Winter Campaign Medal 1941/42

The Winter campaign medal or Medaille Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42, also known as the Eastern Front Medal. It was awarded to both German and Axis personnel who served on the German Eastern Front during the winter campaign period of 15 November 1941 to 15 April 1942.
Qualifications for the medal included service of a minimum of 14 days service in active combat; 30 combat sorties for L...  read more

Code: 31678

WW2 German Merit Cross with Swords.

A good WW2 early issue of the German War Merit Cross with swords for combatants. Awarded to soldiers for exceptional service "not in direct connection with combat". Recipients had to win this grade of the award before being awarded the first-class medal.
This one is in very good original condition, and comes on a short length of original ribbon.  read more

Code: 31677

WW2 Era West Wall Medal

a very good early 1st pattern medal instituted on 2nd August 1939 and was given to those who designed and built the fortifications on Germany's western borders, known as the West Wall or, in English, the Siegfried Line. The 1st pattern medal was awarded until 31st January 1941.
This one in very good condition but original ribbon has some staining and some marks on the back where it was m...  read more

Code: 31676

WW1 Era German Pickelhaube Plate.

The field grey painted tin plate for the 22 Reserve Ersatz regiment. It was worn on the grey felt pickelhaube, the plate often survived but the helmet did not. This is in very good used condition.
The 22nd reserve infantry regiment were in the Gleiwitz and Kattowitz area, Upper Silesia, now Poland (from 1921). This was an industrial region and the 22nd Ersatz were mainly used for home gu...  read more

Code: 31675

Scarce WW2 German Certificate of Participation Certificate

This so typically Germanic certificate was awarded to Helmut Ulshofer in Berlin 1939 for his participation ‘in the vocational competition of all working Germans’ mainly aimed at the German youth, this example comes in very good condition and is roughly A5 size.  read more

Code: 31674