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*Original* WWII German Hitler Youth NSDStB Membership Lapel Pin. (NSDStB-Mitglied Abzeichen). N 117. - N 117
Original WWII German Hitler Youth NSDStB membership lapel pin. The National Socialist German Student League ( NSDStB ; also NSD-Studentenbund ) was a division of the National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP) for students founded in 1926. On behalf of the NSDAP, it was supposed to take over the ideological education of students in the spirit of National Socialist ideology. Like all party divisions, the NSDStB was structured strictly according to the Führer principle , barracked the students in comradeship houses (the majority of which were taken over corporation houses ) and from 1930 onwards equipped them with brown-coloured shirts and swastika flags. The Badge of Honour of the NSD Student Union is one of the anti-constitutional propaganda tools in the Federal Republic of Germany , the production, public wearing or distribution of which is prohibited. A cast alloy lapel pin, in the form of an elongated diamond, 23mm tall and 15mm wide, within which is a mobile swastika. Red, black and white paint work is all complete. A vertical pin-back device is to its reverse. Nice example showing the expected minor age-related marks but in overall good condition. One of the classic desirable collector’s items from the third Reich. The price includes UK delivery. N 117.
£175.00

Original WWII German M1/52 SS Visor Cap Skull by Deschler & Sohn, Munich. N 114. - N 114
The Allgemeine-SS, (General-SS), was originally formed in May 1923 as the Stosstrupp Adolf Hitler (Shock Troops Adolf Hitler), and was redesignated Schutzstaffel, (Protection Squad), in April 1925 with the official acceptance of the name verified on the second anniversary of the failed Munich “Beer-Hall” Putsch on November 9th 1925. On January 6th 1929 Heinrich Himmler was appointed as Reichsführer-SS, (National Leader {of the} SS), and on July 20th 1934 shortly after the, June 30th 1934, purge of the SA, Sturm Abteilung, (Storm Troopers) on the “Night of the Long Knives”, the SS was rewarded by Hitler by being granted the status of an independent organization under direct control of the NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party). In an attempt to distance themselves from the SA, the SS introduced a new pattern cap skull to replace the previously used Imperial Prussian Danziger style skull on October 6th, 1934. The distinctive new pattern SS skull remained in use for the duration of the war. 1934 SS pattern, stamped alloy construction skull with a silver wash. The skull features detailed eye and nose cut-outs, two rows of teeth and bottom jaw, superimposed over crossed bones. The skull also has subtle cranium and bone detailing. The hollow backed reverse of the skull is a mirror image of the obverse. The reverse is well marked with embossed RZM logo with dual circular borders and manufacturers code, “M1/52”, indicating manufacture by Deschler & Sohn, Munich (The company of Deschler & Sohn was an important maker during the Third Reich. Deschler received the first contract for the German Cross among all German makers of the period. They also received the first number in both the LDO and PKZ directory. Deschler was also the company that produced one of the first 1939 Iron Closs 2nd Class prototypes). The two original attachment prongs are still intact to the reverse. The price includes UK delivery. N 114.
£395.00

*Original* Unissued Heer M40 BeVo Breast Eagle. N 113. - N 113
An original unissued example of a Heer (Army) M40 breast eagle as worn by Enlisted Men and Non-Commissioned Officers. Constructed in flat woven BeVo-Weave (From the BeVo-Wuppertal cloth factory), this unissued eagle would be perfect for a uniform restoration, or simply as it is in a display frame. The M40 uniform was the first design change in the standard army uniform. It differed from the M36 only in the substitution of feldgrau for the bottle green collar and shoulder straps, which began to be phased out in 1938/39, though most combat examples show this variation appearing in 1940, hence the unofficial M40 pattern. These pale green coloured eagle examples were issued in 1940, they were intended to be worn above the right breast pocket on M40, M41, M42, M43 and M44 field blouses. This excellent example comes in a glass fronted display frame. The price includes UK delivery. N 113. (Misc Drawer)
£175.00

*Pair* ORIGINAL WWII Afrika Korps Kriegsmarine and Tri-Colour Shield Pith Helmet badges. M 142. - M 142
German soldiers pair of Pith helmet badges. The Afrika Korps formed on 11 January 1941 and one of Adolf Hitler‘s favourite generals, Erwin Rommel, was designated as commander on 11 February. Originally Hans von Funck was to have commanded it, but Hitler loathed von Funck, as he had been a personal staff officer of Werner von Fritsch until von Fritsch was dismissed in 1938. The German Armed Forces High Command (Oberkommando der Wehrmacht, OKW) had decided to send a “blocking force” to Italian Libya to support the Italian army. The Italian 10th Army had been routed by the British Commonwealth Western Desert Force in Operation Compass (9 December 1940 – 9 February 1941) and captured at the Battle of Beda Fomm. The German blocking force, commanded by Rommel, at first consisted of a force based only on Panzer Regiment 5, which was put together from the second regiment of the 3rd Panzer Division. These elements were organized into the 5th Light Division when they arrived in Africa from 10 February – 12 March 1941. In late April and into May, the 5th Light Division was joined by elements of 15th Panzer Division, transferred from Italy. At this time, the Afrika Korps consisted of the two divisions, and was subordinated to the Italian chain of command in Africa. Both shields in good order with a nice, aged patina. One of the prongs to the Kriegsmarine shield is omitted. The price includes UK delivery. M 142.
£175.00

*Original* Pre WWII Nazi Deutsches Jungvolk ‘Young People’ Ges Gesch’ Maker Marked Belt Buckle. 22184:7. - 22184:7
The Deutsches Jungvolk DJV "German Youngsters in the Hitler Youth" or "German Young People") was the separate section for boys aged 10 to 13 of the Hitler Youth organisation in Nazi Germany. Through a programme of outdoor activities, parades and sports, it aimed to indoctrinate its young members in the tenets of Nazi ideology. Membership became fully compulsory for eligible boys in 1939. By the end of World War II, some had become child soldiers. After the end of the war in 1945, both the Deutsches Jungvolk and its parent organization, the Hitler Youth, ceased to exist. The Deutsches Jungvolk was founded in 1928 by Kurt Gruber under the title Jungmannschaften ("Youth Teams"), but it was renamed Knabenschaft in December 1928 and became the Deutsches Jungvolk in der Hitlerjugend in March 1931. Both the Deutsches Jungvolk (DJ or DJV) and Hitler Youth (HJ) modelled parts of their uniforms and programmes on those of the German Scouting associations and of other youth groups, which were banned by the Nazi government during 1933 and 1934. Prior to 1937 the Deutsche Jugend or German Youth wore a buckle which had a single Sieg or ‘S’ rune in brass on a nickel plated field. Maker marked ‘Ges Gesch’ along with an RZM Reichzeugmeisterei, (National Equipment Quartermaster) stamp to the rear. In very nice condition. See chapter 8 of German Belt Buckles 1845-1945 by Peter Nash for reference. The price includes UK delivery. 22184:7.
£375.00

Nazi WWII Bronze Tank Battle Badge by Frank & Reif, Stuttgart. 22103. - 22103
The Panzer Badge (German: Panzerkampfabzeichen) was a World War II military decoration of Nazi Germany awarded to troops in armoured divisions. Introduced on 20 December 1939, the Panzer Badge was authorised for award to tank crews who had actively participated in three armoured assaults on different days. On 1 June 1940 a bronze version was created for panzer grenadier units equipped with armoured vehicles, as well as other infantry, armoured reconnaissance, armoured signals and medical units serving with Panzer divisions. From 31 December 1942 armoured unit repair teams could receive the silver badge for repairing tanks in combat conditions on three different days. In June 1943 additional Tank Badges were instituted in both silver and bronze to reward participation in 25, 50, 75 and 100 armoured actions. The number of engagements required for these higher-level badges could be reduced for those with previous long and continuous frontline service or who had received disabling wounds. Only one badge, the highest level received, could be worn. The authorisation of these badges was usually done at regimental or divisional level. Marked to the rear with the manufacturer: Frank & Reif Stuttgart. See page 167 of Combat medals of the Third Reich by Christopher Ailsby for reference. The pin and clasp are secure. The price includes UK delivery. 22103.
£375.00

SOLD SOLD (01/12) Original WWII Kriegsmarine Destroyers Badge 1st Type by Manufacturer Schwerin Berlin. 22102. - 22102
On June 4th, 1940, this badge was introduced by Grandadmiral Erich Raeder, the Oberbelchlshaber der Kriegsmarine, during the battle of Narvik. It was initially to reward the crews under the command of Commadore Bonte involved in the battle. In an order dated 22 October 1940, awards and authorisations for the wear of the badge were extended to crew members of other vessels that could be described as ‘destroyers’ including torpedo boats and E-boats. In near perfect condition with pin and clasp working as they should. Measuring; 53 x 45mm with the makers mark: Schwerin Berlin (Kriegsabzeichen für Hilfskreuzer) to the rear. See page 137 of ‘Combat Medals of the Third Reich by Christopher Ailsby (N.007) The price includes UK delivery. 22102.
£0.00

*Pair* Derbyshire Regiment (Sherwood Foresters) & Notts & Derby Cap Badges. BA 895. - BA 895
The Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment) was a line infantry regiment of the British Army in existence for just under 90 years, from 1881 to 1970. In 1970, the regiment was amalgamated with the Worcestershire Regiment to form the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment, which in 2007 was amalgamated with the Cheshire Regiment and the Staffordshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's) to form the present Mercian Regiment. The lineage of the Sherwood Foresters is now continued by The Mercian Regiment. Both with pins intact. The price includes UK delivery. BA 895. (Badges/Medals Drawer)
£95.00

*Pair* The Royal Warwickshire Regiment Cap Badges. BA 894. - BA 894
The Royal Warwickshire Regiment, previously titled the 6th Regiment of Foot, was a line infantry regiment of the British Army in continuous existence for 283 years. The regiment saw service in many conflicts and wars, including the Second Boer War and both the First and Second World Wars. On 1 May 1963, the regiment was re-titled, for the final time, as the Royal Warwickshire Fusiliers and became part of the Fusilier Brigade. In 1968, by now reduced to a single Regular battalion, the regiment was amalgamated with the other regiments in the Fusilier Brigade – the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers, the Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) and the Lancashire Fusiliers – into a new large infantry regiment, to be known as the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, becoming the 2nd Battalion of the new regiment. Both badges are in very good condition. The price includes UK delivery. BA 894. (Cap Badges Drawer)
£95.00

*Pair* WWI Era 8th Bn P.W.O. ‘Leeds Rifles’ West Yorkshire Regiment & East Yorkshire Regiment Cap Badges. BA 892. - BA 892
The regimental cap badge of the 8th Bn P.WO. West Yorkshire Regiment is a blackened metal badge in the form of a cross based on that of the Order of the Bath, surmounted by an Imperial crown. In the centre of the cross is the inscription ‘LEEDS RIFLES’ and within this is a bugle with strings surmounted by a crown. The whole badge is surrounded by a laurel-wreath, with a scroll below in inscribed 8 BN. P.W.O WEST YORKSHIRE REGT.’ The cap badge in blackened metal for 8th Territorial Battalion (‘Leeds Rifles’), Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire Regiment) was worn from 1908-1922 when the 8th Battalion was merged with the 7th Battalion to form the 7/8th Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales’s Own). The West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales’s Own) (14th Foot) was an infantry regiment of the British Army. In 1958 it amalgamated with the East Yorkshire Regiment (15th Foot) to form the Prince of Wales’s Own Regiment of Yorkshire which was, on 6 June 2006, amalgamated with the Green Howards and the Duke of Wellington’s Regiment (West Riding) to form the Yorkshire Regiment (14th/15th, 19th and 33rd/76th Foot). The East Yorkshire Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the British Army, first raised in 1685 as Sir William Clifton's Regiment of Foot and later renamed the 15th Regiment of Foot. It saw service for three centuries, before eventually being amalgamated with the West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own) in 1958, to form the Prince of Wales's Own Regiment of Yorkshire. Subsequently, the regiment amalgamated with the Green Howards and the Duke of Wellington's Regiment (West Riding) to form the Yorkshire Regiment (14th/15th, 19th and 33rd/76th Foot) on 6 June 2006. Both items are in very good condition. The price includes UK delivery. BA 892. (Helmet Plates drawer)
£95.00
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