Military Collectables

Scarce 1896 Kaiser Wilhelm II Parade Medal.

An interesting white metal medal which was given to all military personnel (white base metal to enlisted men) who took part in the 1896 military parade and manoeuvres, which was watch by the kaiser himself. This one is in good order with some wear to the high points and it measures 1.5 inches in diameter.  read more

Code: 29499

Kaiser Wilhelm II Centenary Medal 1897.

The Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Medal also known as the Centenary Medal was established on March 22, 1897, by Wilhelm II on the occasion of the 100th Birthday of his grandfather, Emperor Wilhelm I. issued to all military officers, non-commissioned officers and enlisted personnel, which were actively serving in army, navy and veterans of previous wars.
This one is in very good original condit...  read more

Code: 29497

WW1 Veterans Honour Cross with Swords. Maker Marked

Probably one of the most overlooked and under rated of all German medals. the Honour cross or Hindenburg Cross was issued in vast numbers but with numerous different variants and makers, it makes it an interesting and low budget collectable. It was instituted in the July 1934 by Paul von Hindenburg himself, and by government order, it replaced every other veteran’s medal issued. This medal is w...  read more

Code: 29496

WW1 Bulgarian Red Cross Medal 1915.

A Scarce WW1 era Bulgarian Red Cross medal awarded for service with the Red Cross during the great war. The 1915 date on the medal is the date when the Bulgaria joined the war on the side of the Central Powers . These were not issued until 1918 for the first world war and again for the second world war in silver and silver with red enamel.
This one is in good condition on original ribbon...  read more

Code: 29495

WW1 Veterans Honour Cross with Swords. Maker Marked

Probably one of the most overlooked and under rated of all German medals. the Honour cross or Hindenburg Cross was issued in vast numbers but with numerous different variants and makers, it makes it an interesting and low budget collectable. It was instituted in the July 1934 by Paul von Hindenburg himself, and by government order, it replaced every other veteran’s medal issued. This medal is w...  read more

Code: 29494

Scarce Prussian 9 year Long Service Miniature Medal

A scarce WW1 era Prussian Silver Long service medal for nine years’ service in miniature. It is in excellent condition and on a piece of original silk ribbon. The medal measures 1.5 cm in diameter.  read more

Code: 29493

WW1 German Veterans Honour Cross with Swords – maker O2.

The Honour or Hindenburg Cross with crossed swords, issued only to combatants who fought during WW1.
The number of makers is unknown, but some estimate well over two hundred, many of which, no record survives.
This one is marked with 0.2 for Ordenshersteller-Gemeinschaft of Pforzheim. This was the forerunner to the LDO, the Administration of German Orders Manufactures. 0 – 16 num...  read more

Code: 29490

WW1 German Veterans Honour Cross with Swords – maker RV 21.

The Honour or Hindenburg Cross with crossed swords, issued only to combatants who fought during WW1.
The number of makers is unknown, but some estimate well over two hundred, many of which, no record survives.
This one is marked with R. V. Pforzheim 21. For the Reichsverband maker number 21. This was the national association of medal makers, they number from 1 to 91 and unfortuna...  read more

Code: 29489

Post WW1 German Workers Medallion 1925.

Post war Germany was almost in chaos, with hyperinflation, unemployment and lack of basic necessities caused various uprisings around the country. I do not know why this white metal medallion was minted but it is pro worker, probably by the communist or another political party at the time; around the obverse is written, roughly, ‘The work is the rock on which the Riech will benefit’. It also li...  read more

Code: 29488

WW2 Era 1942 Dated Four Strap Webbing Gaiters

A great condition pair of WW2 era four strap webbing gaiters, they are clearly dated for 1942 on the inside with the additional numbers So Co 2, they each have four leather straps and leather protective bases, I think they have probably hardly been used and come in very good condition for their age with just some light surface marks.  read more

Code: 29483