2887 FRANCE CROSS FOR MILITARY VALOUR. 1956. Device removed from ribbon. Grade II- $45
2888 FRANCE WW1/2 MEDAL FOR ESCAPED PRISONERS. EF $45
2889 FRANCE WW2 MEDAL OF THE FRENCH RESISTANCE. Grade II- $65
2890 GRANCE KOREA MEDAL 1952. Grade II. $125
2891 FRANCE COMBATANTS CROSS. Grade II- $45
2892 FRANCE WW2. FREE FRENCH FORCES CROSS. Single place ribbon bar. Grade II-. $10
2893 FRANCE WW2 1939-1945 WAR MEDAL. Bronze medal with original length of ribbon. Grade II- $65
2894 FRANCE WW2 MEDAL FOR THE ITALIAN COMPAIGN 1943-44. Grade II- $85
2895 FRANCE 1857 ST. HELENA MEDAL BRONZE. Granted to all soldiers and sailors who had participated in the wars lasting from 1792 to 1815. Obv. depicts a bust of Napoleon 1. Green and red multi-striped ribbon. Grade II- $175*
GERMANY
2897 GERM WW2 WAR MERIT MEDAL. Short length of original ribbon. Grade II- $40
2898 GERM 1897 IMPERIAL KAISER WILHELM I CENTENARY MEDAL WITH ORIGINAL RIBBON. Grade II $90
2899 GERM 1897 KAISER WILHELM I CENTENARY MEDAL. Original, detachable courtmount with pinback. Grade II- $100
2900 GERM WW2 1939 IRON CROSS 2ND CLASS. Light wear to black centre. Grade II- $195
2901 GERM 1912 PRUSSIAN DECORATION OF HONOUR IN BRONZE. New Ribbon. Grade II- $95
2902 GERM WEIMAR PERIOD FIREMAN'S 25 YEAR LONG SERVICE MEDAL. In case of issue. Beautifully made German Silver Medal with superb detailing. Fireman's Logo for the Rhein Province to obv. "Fur 25 Jahre Freiwilligen Feuerwehr Dienstes" surrounded by Laurel and Oakleaf Wreath to rev. Light age patina to Medal. Black leatherette case with gilt "19. Deutsches Bundesschteken Koln 1930" to exterior of lid. White padded cotton lining with maker "Carl Poellath Schrobenhausen" to interior of lid. Aqua-green flocking to fitted base. A nice cased award. Grade II. $350
2903 GERM WW2 WEST WALL MEDAL. Zinc with only small areas of the bronze finish remaining. New length of Ribbon included. Grade II- $30
2904 GERM FREIKORPS PERIOD. FREIKORPS ROSSBACH HONOUR CROSS 1ST CLASS. Brass & En. Good quality copy. Ideal gap filler of a rare award. Grade II- $150
2905 GERM WW1 1914 IRON CROSS MINIATURE LAPEL STICK PIN. Nice detailed cross (Black worn) on a WM pin. Grade II- $85
2906 GERMAN IMPERIAL PRUSSIAN MEDAL GROUP OF THREE. Consisting of the 1870 Iron Cross 2nd Class with 1895 Jubilaumsspange, 1870-71 Franco-Prussian War Combatant's Medal and the 1897 Kaiser Wilhelm I. Centenary Medal. All Court-mounted style with red felt backing and thick brass pin. Nice early group. Grade II- $1500
2907 GERM WW1 1914 IRON CROSS 1ST CLASS. Original black finish to centre, showing some wear. Age tarnish to silver rev. A very nice early example. Grade II- $500
2908 GERM WW1 1914 IRON CROSS 1st CLASS VARIANT. Retains all black finish to centre. Light age patine to silver frame and rev. Late war plate style top hinge to rev. with thin, flat, straight pin and unusual wide "C" catch. Stamped "835 " and "K" in a circle, above "C" catch. Grade II- $650
2909 GERM WW1 1914 IRON CROSS 2ND CLASS stamped 'LW' to suspension ring. Old repaint to centre. Grade II- $120
2910 GER WW1 1914 IRON CROSS RIBBON. Bow in miniature for Lapel Button Hole, with button attached. Grade II- $25
2911 GERM WW1 IRON CROSS 2nd CLASS. Post War Court Mounted style ribbon with Prussian Pork Pie Cap Kokarde to centre. Red felt backing to rev. No Brooch pin present. Dark age toning to rim of Cross. Grade II- $175
2912 GERM WW1 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class. Eylet and suspension ring altered. C/w length of reproduction ribbon. o/w Grade II- $100
2913 GERM WWI 1914 IRON CROSS 2ND CLASS. Dark toning to the outer silver frame. Replaced ribbon. Grade II- $150
2914 GERM WW1 CASED 1914 IRON CROSS 2nd CLASS. Bright silver frame to cross with the suspension ring stamped "LV38". Retains all original black finish to both sides. Comes with plain black leatherette case with grey velvet fitted base. Cream satin lining to interior of lid which is fitted with a diagonal black, white and red ribbon which holds in place a length of original 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class ribbon. An excellent addition for the Iron Cross collector and now2915 hard to find. Grade II. $750
2916 GERM WW2 IMPERIAL 1870-71 FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR MEDAL. Steel. Non Combatants type. $85
2917 GERM WWI Prussian 15 Year Long Service Cross. Some wear to the Bronze finish. Original Length of dark blue ribbon Grade II-. $95
2918 GERM 1870-71 FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR MEDAL FOR NON-COMBATANTS. Steel. On old length of Combatant's ribbon. Grade II- $100
2919 GERM IMPERIAL LEIPZIG MEDAL. Postwar mounted on rectangular section of green ribbon with cardboard backing. No brooch- pin to rev. Large gilt saxon crown to obv. Grade II- $65
2920 GERM IMPERIAL UNOFFICIAL MEDAL FOR THE LUDWIGSBURG OLD PEOPLES 'FESTIVAL'. "11th July 1908". Gilt wash on brass. Post war mounted on a red ribbon. Grade II- $45
2921 GERM WW1 SAXON WAR PLEDGE CORSS. Gilt & En. Large Post-war Court-mounted style red ribbon with two smaller green and white ribbon bar style ribbons, with central Gilt & En. William I Von Saxon Coat of Arms attached. No broochpin to rev. Impressive. Grade II- $150
2922 GERM LUDWIG HEREDITARY GRANDUKE OF HESSE-DARMSTADT COMMERATIVE (Guard Drigoon Regt 23) Medal. Dated "2-9 May 1921". luminiumA silver medal with white ribbon with four longitudinal red stripes. No brooch pin to rev. Grade II- $60
2923 GERM WW2 EASTERN PEOPLES DECORATION 2ND CLASS WITH SWORDS. Silver wash on zinc. Brooch pin missing from ribbon. Grade II- $125
2924 GERM WW1 TO FRIEKORPS PERIOD. COURT MOUNTED PAIR. SCARCE PERIOD MADE BALTIC CROSS 2nd Class retaining a lot of the gilt finish. Lovely detailed Hungarian War commemorative medal 1914-18. Grade II+ $385
2925 GERM WW1 HINDENBURG HONOUR CROSS WITH SWORDS. Marked "W.K" to rev. Postwar courtmounted style ribbon, cardboard backing. No brooch pin present. Grade II- $45
2926 GERM WW1 Hindenburg Honour Cross with swords. Stamped "B.H.L ' to centre of rev. Replaced ribbon. Grade II- $40
2927 GERM WWI HINDENBURG CROSS WITH SWORDS FOR COMBATANT. Original ribbon with light soiling, both cross & ribbon showing age. Grade II- $40
2928 GERM WW1 Stickpin for the Non-Combatants Hindenburg Hounour Cross. Bronze cross with 50mm long knurled stick pin. Grade II- $45
2929 GERM WW1 HINDENBURG HONOUR CROSS 1914-18. For next of kin. Original faded court mounted style pin back ribbon. Cross seperated from suspension eyelet at soldering point, has been glued to ribbon. Still displays well. Grade III+. $30
2930 GERM WW1 1914-18 KYFFHAUSERBUND WAR COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL. Wear to gilt finish with area of verdogris to lower rev. Original ribbon. Grade II- $45
2931 GERM WW2 CASED REPRODUCTION SOCIAL WELFARE DECORATION 1st CLASS NECK CROSS. Gilt & En. Cross with Gilt Oakleaves suspender. Length of neck ribbon. (No ties). Black leather- ette case with gold border to lid. Grey flocking to interior of lid & fitted base. Case shows age with O/A scuffing to exterior. Cross and Ribbon Grade I-. Case Grade II- $250
2932 GERM WW2 Cased Mothers Cross in Gold. Small chip to enamel. Borded on bottom of arm of cross. Blue leatherette case in VGC. Has gilt facsimile of cross to exterior of lid. Maker "C F Zimmermann" to interior of lid. Grade II- $275
2933 GERM WW2 Gold Mother's Cross in case of issue. No enamel damage, original neck ribbon. Small spot of verdegris to R/S of centre. Blue leatherette case with gilt facsimile of cross to exterior of lid. Few scuff marks to case. Maker "R Souval" to interior of lid. Grade II- $275
2934 GERM WW2 CASED GOLD MOTHERS'S CROSS. Nice cross with No. engraved. Damage. Full length of neck ribbon. Dark blue leatherette case with gilt de-nazified cross to exterior of lid. Marker "Ziemer and Sohne Oberstein" To interior of lid. Grade II- $275
2935 GERM WW2 CASED GOLD MOTHER'S CROSS. Gilt & EN. Cross with black Swastika to centre. No EN damage. Full length neck ribbon. Dark blue leatherette case with gilt facimile cross to exterior of lid. Few stain marks to interior lining of lid. Has marker's name "Zimemer & Sohne Oberstein" to interior of lid. Cross Grade II+, Case II- $275
2936 GERM WW2 CROSS OF HONOUR OF THE GERMAN MOTHER 1938. 2nd Class in Silver. Chip to white en. border on bottom left corner of lower arm. Grade II- $100
2937 GERM WW2 BRONZE AND EN. MOTHERS CROSS. 3rd class with original neck ribbon as worn by the recipient. Grade II- $125
2938 GERM WW2 LUFTSCHUTZ MEDAL. Wear to the silver - grey finish, soiling to ribbon. Has a large central Swastika to obv and "1938" to rev. C/W two separate ribbon bars for the same award. Grade III+ $125
2939 GERM WW2 40 YEAR FAITHFULL SERVICE CROSS. Gilt cross with oakleaves to wreath, black en Swastika to centre. Dark blue ribbon. Grade II- $160
2940 GERM WW2 25 YEAR FAITHFUL SERVICE DECORATION. Nice example with pin and catch on ribbon. Grade II- $100
2941 GERM WW2 "ENTRY INTO THE SUDENTENLAND" MEDAL. 1st October, 1938. Short length of ribbon. Grade II- $100
2942 GERM WW2 ENTRY INTO THE SUDENTENLAND MEDAL. Original ribbon sewn together at top. Red centre stripe faded to an orange. Colour. Original example. Grade II. $120
2943 GERM WW2 West Wall Medal with paper packet of issue. Zinc medal retaining the majority of the original bronze finish. Grade II- $50
2944 GERM WW2 RARE OUTER CARDBOARD CARTON FOR THE CASED 1939 IRON CROSS 1st CLASS. Beige carton with black printed "EISERNES KREUZ I. KLASSE 1939 Nur vom Empfanger zu offnen" to front. Maker "Rudolf Wachtler and Lang" to partial top flap. Missing bottom flap. Has cardboard frame inserted inside original carton, for it to keep it's shape. Hard to find. Grade III+ $350
2945 GERM WW2 CASED 1939 IRON CROSS 1st CLASS. Nice convex cross retaining all original black finish to centre. Light age patina to the silver frame. Black leatherette case with facsimile Iron Cross to exterior of lid. White rayon lining to interior of lid with maker "Paul Meybauer, Berlin". Cream flocking to base. Missing press stud release catch. Grade II- $850
2946 GERM WW2 1939 IRON CROSS 2ND CLASS. Comes with original blue EK2 Packet of issue. Silver burnish to frame, blistering to black finish on rev. Original full length of ribbon, maker 'Walter and Henlein, Gablonz', to rev of packet. EK2 Grade III+, Packet Grade II- $350
2947 GERM WW2 1939 Iron Cross 2nd class. Repainted centre. Grade II- $150
2948 GERM WW2 Group of four awards to Obergefreiter Martin Muller 1st Gebirgsjager Division, Regt 99. Killed in Diakowa Russia on the 8/11/1941. Awards include the Iron Cross 2nd Class, Russian Front medal, Close Combat clasp in silver, marked "RS" to reverse, now a dull grey colour with a tapered brass pin. Missing the square black painted central backing plate. Silver Infantry Assault badge, die struck hollow backed type with only traces of the silver finish remaining. C/W period photo of his grave in Russia. Awards and photo have been mounted on a rectangular piece of white porcelein using blue-tack (Easily removed). Wording to top and bottom of porcelein giving further information regardin g the deceased and also mentions the aquisition of the awards from the son in 1991. A nice attributable lot. Grade II- $950
2949 GERM WW2 War Merit Cross With Swords 2nd Class. Long Length of original ribbon. Now faded. Grade II-. $95
2950 GERM WW2 WAR MERIT CROSS WITH SWORDS. Zinc medal with only traces of the bronze finish remaining. Grade II- $65
2951 GERM WW2 1939 WAR MERIT MEDAL. Grade II- $40
2952 GERM WW2 WAR MERIT MEDAL. Original length of faded ribbon. Grade II- $45
2953 GERM WW2 WAR MERIT MEDAL WITH PAPER PACKET OF ISSUE. Nice example with full length of ribbon. Pinkish flecked paper packet with maker "Steinhauer and Luck, Ludenscheid" to rev. Grade II $150
2954 GERM WW2 War Merit Medal. Original medal with short length of ribbon. Grade II- $30
2955 GERM WW2 CASED EASTERN PEOPLES DECORATION 1st class in gold without swords, has about 25% of the gilt wash remaining repair to hinge on reverse (not detracting at all) comes in fine black leather case with some o/a light scuffing, these are now very hard to find, Grade II-. $685
2956 GERM WW2 ARMED FORCES 12 YEAR LONG SERVICE MEDAL. Gold wash worn to bronze look. Replaced ribbon. Grade III+ $85
2957 GERM WW2 Army Court-Mounted 4 Year Long Service Medal with small eagle/swastika device to ribbon. C/w A4 Size award document for this medal, awarded to a "Leutnant Hermann Schleifenbaum, Kavallerie-Regiment 13" in Hamburg on the 15th February 1937. Two punch holes to L/S of document. Grade II-. $350
2958 GERM WW2 36mm SILVER 1933 PATRIOTIC COMMEMORATIVE MEDALLION, has Hindenburg head with laurel wreath on obverse and shaking hands beneath swastika on reverse. GRADE II. $100
2959 GERM WW1 33mm SILVER MEDALLION in honour of General Oberst von Kluck. Obverse has head/shoulders of him . Reverse has sword and wreath with army commander and victorous 1914. Nice strike. GRADE II-. $145
2960 GERM WW1 IMPRESSIVE 34mm SILVER MEDALLION in honour of Gen Oberst von Woyrsch. Head nad shoulders of him with awards on obverse and charging germ soldiers on reverse. Dated 1915. Very impressive strike. GRADE II. $150
2961 GERM WW1 33mm SILVER MEDALLION in honour of Gen. Oberst von Heeringen's campaigns against France, Russia and England, 1914. Has head & shoulder of him on the observe and heroic battle scene on reverse. Outstanding detail. GRADE II. $145
2962 GERM WW1 38mm GILT/BRONZE MEDALLION. Obverse shows a map of Europe with the german inscription "The king called and everyone came 1914/15". With large patriotic speech by Wilhelm on reverse, 22. 8. 1914. GRADE II. $95
2963 GERM WW2 SILVER 36mm MEDALLION. Issued to commemorate the annexation of Austria 13.3.1938. Large detailed Hitler head on obverse. Swastika above bridge on reverse. Nice strike. GRADE II-. $300
2964 GERM WW2 CASED GOLD MOTHER'S CROSS. Bright gilt finish to cross with no enamel damage. Full length neck ribbon. Dark blue leaduerette case with gilt cross to exterior of lid, case showing minor exterior wear. Maker inside lid "CE Juncker, Berlin." Lining over hinge torn cross, Grade II, case grade II- $275
2965 GERM WWI POUR LE MERITE. Dark blue en & gilt silver suspension loop, stamped "800". Length of neck ribbon showing some areas of soiling, no ties. An old and very well made example, possibly a period made jeweller's piece. No en damage. 80% bidding on this item does not apply. Minimum bid $2500. Grade II- $2500*
2966 GERM 1870 IRON CROSS 2nd CLASS WITH THE RARE 1914 BAR. Original black finish to the iron centre with some area of rust bordering the silver beading. (An application of vegtable oil to these areas, will stop any further deterioration). Small area of damage to the reverse of the left arm at it's top side tip section, but is not very noticeable from the front of the cross. The 1914 bar is the slotted type with black en. to the miniature 1914 Iron cross. The rev. is marked "Joh. Wagner & Sohn, Berlin W" and has the crescent moon and "800" silver markings plus the Prussian Crown. Ribbon frayed at the suspension ring area. A rare combination. Grade II- $2000*
2967 GERM WWI GRAND CROSS REPRODUCTION. One piece example, bright chromed beading, outer frame and suspender loop. Ideal gap filler. Grade II $95
2968 GERM WWI 1914 IRON CROSS 2ND CLASS. A Third Reich manufactured example, larger than an Imperial manufactured example. Three piece construction, pin on reverse stamped "VM". (Unknown maker, possibly a jeweller). Grade II- $485
2969 GERM WWI/WW2 STICKPIN. Consists of the 1914 Iron Cross 1st class with the 1939 spange to the 1914 Iron Cross 1st class attached. Knurled stickpin. Very well detailed. Grade II $150
2970 GERM WWI 1914 IRON CROSS 1st CLASS WITH AWARD DOCUMENT. Issued in the field to a "Leutnant der Reserve Robert Sley". Dated 27-12-1916. The Cross has seen service use with a crack to the iron centre on the left arm, one small knock to the beading and the "c" catch on the reverse has been period replaced with a stronger brass catch. Pin stamped "SW". The cross now exhibits a dark patina to the silver rim and reverse. Ideal for a WWI Display. Grade III+ $585*
2971 GERM WWI 1914 IRON CROSS 1ST CLASS. Wear to the black finish on the iron centre, mainly to the "W" and the crown. Nice bright silver frame rev with maker's mark "KO". Grade II- $450*
2972 GERM WW1 RARE SCREWBACK 1914 IRON CROSS 1st CLASS. A nice convex cross showing minor wear with a clam shell screwback which shows wear to it's silver finish exposing the underlying brass. Grade II- $650*
2973 GERM WW1 1914 IRON CROSS 1st CLASS DAMAGE TO THE BEADING ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT ARMS. Marked "KO" to the rev. Grade III+ $350*
2974 GERM WW2 NON-COMBATANT'S 1914 IRON CROSS 2ND CLASS. Cross shows age with wear to the black finish on the centre and patina to the outer frame. "Rattler" centre. Short length of original ribbon. Grade II- $225
2975 GERM WWI CASED 1914 IRON CROSS 2ND CLASS. Black leatherette case with a crocodile skin appearance. Interior has a creamish coloured fitted base with a separate section for the ribbon. Iron Cross still has all of it's black finish to the centre. Very heavy age patina to the outer frame. Grade II- $450
2976 GERM WWI 1914 IRON CROSS 2ND CLASS. A nice cross with age patina to the silver frame, original ribbon. Grade II $150
2977 GERM WWI 1914 IRON CROSS 1ST CLASS. Bright silver beading and outer frame. Blackened centre with minor wear. Stamped 'KO' to the reverse. Grade II- $450
2978 GERM WWI 1914 IRON CROSS 2ND CLASS. Ribbon tied into a bow with a small brass safety pin to the reverse. Cross in CG with '800' silver content mark to the suspension ring. Grade II- $150
2979 GERM WWI 1914 IRON CROSS 2ND CLASS. C/W an original length of ribbon. Grade II- $150
2980 GERM WWI 1914 IRON CROSS 2ND CLASS. A very nice example with light age patina to the silver frame. Suspended from a length of original ribbon with an old style brooch pin device. Surface rust to the pin. Grade II- $150
2981 GERM WW1 IRON CROSS 2nd CLASS. Courtmounted, detachable style. Suspension ring stamped "W&S". Dark patina to the outer silver rim of the cross. Grade II- $250*
2982 GERM WW1 1914 IRON CROSS 2nd CLASS ON A DETACHABLE MOUNT. Black and white striped ribbon, not the normal iron cross ribbon. Both the iron cross and ribbon both showing age, but in O/A G/C. Grade II- $165*
2983 GERM WW1 1914 IRON CROSS 2nd CLASS. A very clean example, bright silver rim and beading, retains all the black finish to both sides of the iron centre. Short length of original ribbon. Grade II $185*
2984 GERM 1849 BADEN CAMPAIGN MEDAL. Original brass medal with a length of old green and white ribbon attached. (incorrect ribbon). Grade II- $50*
2985 GERM WWI HINDENBURG HONOUR CROSS. For combatants with it's official award document to an Albert Kunze, dated 16/4/35. Grade II- $125
2986 GERM WWI 1914-18 HINDENBURG CROSS with swords for combatant. Maker "G & S" to rev. Original ribbon. Grade II- $40
2987 GERM WW1 HINDENBURG HONOUR CROSS WITH SWORDS (COMBATANT'S). Stamped to rev. "Sch & H". Original ribbon. Grade II- $40
2988 GERM WWI HINDENBURG HONOUR CROSS WITHOUT SWORDS. Maker marked "WK" to rev. Original sewn together ribbon. Grade II- $60
2989 GERM WWI HINDENBURG HONOUR CROSS FOR THE NEXT-OF-KIN. blackened steel, maker "PLS" to rev. short length of correct ribbon. Grade II- $95
2990 GERM WWI HONOUR MEDAL OF THE WORLD WAR. Short length of ribbon. Grade II- $75
2991 GERM WWI ANHALT WAR VETERAN ORGANISATION SILVER AND ENAMEL CROSS. Enamel missing from right arm of the cross. Original ribbon. Grade III+ $150
2992 GERM WW2 Nice lot of awards all to a Red Cross Nurse, Gerda Berkermann (1914-2003). Includes the DRA Sports Badge in Bronze. Circa 1933, Social Welfare Medal with pinback Ribbon Bar (Wear to the silver finish on the medal, missing ribbon suspension ring, ribbon attached to medal via ribbon bar). Red Cross Senior Helper's Brooch, Nickel Silver and En. with a swastika border, marked "Ges. Gesch" to Rev. Pinback, small chip to the white En., Gilt and En. Postwar Snr. Helper's Badge (Black En. Eagle standing on a Red En. Cross, Gilt Swastika to chest). Small type badge, marked "Ges.Gesch" and "J.H." to Rev. Pinback. C/W Copy of a period photo of Gerda Berkermann, Chest up photo of her wearing her Nurse's uniform and the Senior Helper's Brooch. O/A Grade II- $525
2993 GERM WW2 MINIATURE SOCIAL WELFARE MEDAL ON WOMEN'S RIBBON BOW. W/M suspender to the centre with oakleaves decorations. Pinback. Shows age and some wear but still an attractive small award. Grade II- $75
2994 GERM WW2 SOCIAL WELFARE MEDAL. An early nickel-silver award with red and white ribbon. Grade II- $185
2995 GERM WW2 GOLD MOTHER'S CROSS. In it's dark blue leatherette case of issue. Maker "Wilh Deumer Ludenscheid" inside the lid. Gilt and enamel cross with neck ribbon. Also included is the award document dated 21/5/1939 with facsimile signature of Hitler and Meissner. Large embossed Eagle/ Swastika within a wreath to the lower left corner. Fold mark to the centre of the document. O/A Grade II- $400
2996 GERM WW2 MOTHER'S CROSS 3RD CLASS IN BRONZE WITH BROWN PAPER PACKET OF ISSUE. Titled "Ehrenkreuz Der Deutschen Mutter, Dritte Stufe" with maker "Steinhauer and Luck, Ludenscheid" to the reverse side of the packet. Nice bronze and enamel cross with full length blue and white neck ribbon, sewn together at the ends. Grade II- $150
2997 GERM WW2 MOTHER'S CROSS. In bronze with brown, flecked packet of issue and award certificate to a "Katharina Schworer," dated 21/5/1939. Facsimile Hitler and Meissner signatures. Large embossed Eagle/Swastika within a wreath to the lower left corner. O/A Grade II- $250