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WWII German Heer Officer’s Breast Eagle. N 194. - N 194
Throughout WWII the Wehrmacht (Heer, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine) wore breast eagles on the right breast above the right pocket on their tunics and combat uniforms. For enlisted men and NCOs these were often machine embroidered or jacquard-woven BeVo, as for the officers these were generally hand-embroidered in white silk or bright aluminium wire or gold bullion for Generals. During the war several variations of the Wehrmacht Breast Eagle (Wehrmachtsadler) existed, when hostilities began in 1939 the eagle changed from silver-white to matte grey to reduce visibility and from 1940 it was produced in field grey. Towards the end of the war in 44, a triangular version was issued as this was cheaper and easier to manufacture. Measuring; 70mm x 32mm with two attaching pins to the rear. Very good condition. The price includes UK delivery. N 194.
£175.00

WWI Memorial Plaque (Dead Mans Penny). BA 437 - BA 437
The Memorial Plaque was issued after the First World War to the next-of-kin of all British Empire service personnel who were killed as a result of the war. The plaques (which could be described as large plaquettes) about 4.72 inches (120 mm) in diameter were cast in bronze and came to be known as the "Dead Man’s Penny" because of the similarity in appearance to the much smaller penny coin which itself had a diameter of only 1.215 inches (30.9 mm). 1,355,000 plaques were issued, which used a total of 450 tons of bronze and continued to be issued into the 1930s to commemorate people who died as a consequence of the war. It was decided that the design of the plaque was to be chosen from submissions made in a public competition. Over 800 designs were submitted and the competition was won by the sculptor and medallist Edward Carter Preston using the pseudonym Pyramus, receiving two first place prizes of £250 for his winning and also an alternative design. They were initially made at the Memorial Plaque Factory, 54/56 Church Road, Acton, W3, London] from 1919. Early Acton-made plaques did not have a number stamped on them but later ones have a number stamped behind the lion's back leg. In December 1920 manufacture was shifted to the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich. Plaques manufactured here can be identified by a circle containing the initials "WA" on the back (the "A" being formed by a bar between the two upward strokes of the "W") and by a number stamped between the tail and leg (in place of the number stamped behind the lion's back leg). The plaques are signed to; (2)Philip Joseph Cronin. (1)William Wiggins. (4)John Hardie. (3)Harry Bradbury. *The price is for 1 plaque only* UK delivery is included in the price. BA 437. (Top of Drawers)
£120.00

WWII German Coastal Artillery War Badge First Type. N 193. - N 193
The Naval Artillery War Badge or War Badge for the Coastal Artillery was a World War II German military decoration awarded to the crews of Kriegsmarine land-based marine artillery and anti-aircraft units. It was presented to personnel of coastal defence units, and anti-aircraft units. The award was instituted on 24 June 1941 by Grand Admiral Erich Raeder to reward the actions of both individuals and crew members. It was also awarded to those killed in action in said units. The medal was designed by Otto Placzek of Berlin. It consists of an outer laurel wreath of oak leaves with the German Eagle at the top, displaying "down-swept" wings while clutching a swastika (both gold in colour). The central area featured a coastal artillery gun with the sea behind (in grey colour). The early war version were made of bronze and later nickel. The medal was worn on the lower part of the left breast pocket of the naval service tunic. The criteria for the award were; A display of leadership relevant to the position that the recipient held in gun crew/ For any single act of ‘meritorious service’ for which no other award could be rendered. If the recipient had been killed in action, contracted illness or was killed by accident in the line of duty. As a member of a gun crew when the crew had amassed eight points. See page 144/145 of Combat medals of the third Reich by Christopher Ailsby No 025 for reference. The pin and clasp are in good order with a makers code showing. The price includes UK delivery. N 193.
£275.00

German WWII Badge Deutschland Erwache (Germany, awake) 1933. N 191. - N 191
Produced to mark the 1933 election victory. The National Socialist German Workers' Party, commonly referred to in English as the Nazi Party, was a far-right political party in Germany that was active between 1920 and 1945 and practised the ideology of Nazism. Its precursor, the German Workers' Party (Deutsche Arbeiterpartei; DAP), existed from 1919 to 1920. Circular, die-cast, metal badge in a silver metal finish. A retaining pin and clasp are attached to the reverse. With RZM logo formally located in Munich, was the first and eventually the primary Zeugmeisterei (quartermaster's office), as well as the national material control office of Nazi Germany. It replaced the SA-Wirtschaftsstelle, the purchasing agency of the Sturmabteilung. and makers number M1/129 (Seller & Co-Geldern) indicating issued after January 1939. The price includes UK delivery. N 191.
£195.00

German WWII Radio Operator & Air Gunner's Badge by JMME & SOHN Berlin . N 189. - N 189
The Radio Operator & Air Gunner's Badge is a commonly accepted title for the (Combined Air Gunner, Radio Operator and Flight Engineer Badge). It was a German military decoration awarded to radio operators, air gunners, and mechanics (flight engineers) who were members of the German Air Force (Luftwaffe). This is given after they completed two months training or had taken part in at least five operational flights. If wounded during an operational flight, the badge could be awarded and worn earlier. Later in June 1942, a separate badge was introduced for air gunners and flight engineers. That badge had the same qualifications. The badge came into existence in 1935. It was to be worn on the lower section of the left breast side of the tunic, below the Iron Cross. The badge is oval in shape and has a silver-plated outside wreath around the rim. The middle of the wreath has a national eagle "flying from left to right in a downwards direction"; clutched in its claws were two crossed arrow-head lightning bolts. The polished eagle was also silver-plated, but made of "oxidized old-silver" giving it a different shade of colour than the polished wreath. The right side of the wreath was composed of laurel leaves and the left side of oak leaves. A Nazi swastika was at the bottom middle of the outside wreath. The badge was originally made of aluminium. However, it was made only of a simple metal alloy during the latter stages of World War II. See page 210 of Combat Medals of the Third Reich by Christopher Ailsby for reference. JMME is clearly stamped to the rear. In very good condition, the clasp and pin are intact. The price includes UK delivery. N 189.
£295.00

Original Russian WWII Medal Bar Including ‘For the Defence of Stalingrad’ Medal, Jubilee Medal for 30 Years of Victory in Great Patriotic War and Jubilee Medal "30 Years of the Soviet Army and Navy" with Officially Stamped Presentation Certificate. N 188. - N 188
The Medal ‘For the Defence of Stalingrad’ was established on December 22, 1942 by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR. The medal's statute was amended on July 18, 1980 by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR T70; 2523-X. The Medal ‘For the Defence of Stalingrad’ was awarded to all participants in the defence of Stalingrad—soldiers of the Red Army, Navy and troops of the NKVD, as well as persons from the civilian population who took part in the defence of Stalingrad during its siege by Axis forces. The Jubilee Medal "Thirty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945" was a state commemorative medal of the Soviet Union established on April 25, 1975, by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR to denote the thirtieth anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. The Jubilee Medal "30 Years of the Soviet Army and Navy" was a state military commemorative medal of the Soviet Union established on February 22, 1948 by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR to denote the thirtieth anniversary of the creation of the Soviet Armed Forces. Its statute was later amended by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of July 18, 1980. The medal bar is in excellent condition, the certificate is officially stamped and dated 1944. The price includes UK delivery. N 188.
£275.00

German Regimental Medal to a Balloon Observation Unit for Russia in 1942. N 172. - N 172
A Regimental Medal to a Balloon Observation Unit for Russia in 1942. The medal is in very good condition of a gold metal, showing to one side, a barrage balloon with a shield showing a flying bat. To the reverse, it has a flying luftwaffe eagle holding a swastika, with the date 1942 and the wording LUFTSPERRABTEILUNG2/101. It is an unusual and interesting item, to a balloon observation unit. The price includes UK delivery. N 172.
£125.00

*Pair* Third Reich era, Kreistag Wetterau 1938 Metal Tinnie & Nazi Party Labour Day (Tag der Arbeit) 1935 . N 169. - N 169
“Tinnies” is a generic collector term for many different types of small pin-on badges that proliferated during the Third Reich. Small pins with various designs were made for members of various Nazi organizations, and were also made to commemorate events of all kinds, from Nazi Party rallies to sports races and trade conventions. Tinnies were also made to commemorate various special dates and anniversaries, holidays, and political days such as elections. Nazi Party Labour Day (Tag der Arbeit) 1935 pin. Labour Day (also known as May Day) takes place on May 1 to celebrate labourers and the working classes. In April 1933, after the Nazi party took control of the German government, May 1 was appropriated as the “Day of National Work,” with all celebrations organized by the government. On May 2, the Nazi party banned all independent trade-unions, bringing them under state control of the German Labour Front. Both pins and clasps are in perfect working condition, the latter being maker marked ; CHR.BAUER WELZHEIM. The price is for the pair (two) and includes UK delivery. N 169.
£145.00

*Pair* NSDAP Wiedersehensfeier der Alten Parteigenossen Hattingen Ruhr 15.-17. Juni 1935 ‘Tinnie’ & German / Third Reich day badge 1936. N 168. - N 168
Tinnie" is the common term for a commemorative medal made from a non-precious metal such as zinc or tin (or even plastic) and with provisions for being attached to a garment and displayed while worn. The Nazi Government issued many different tinnies to commemorate various occasions.Shield shaped tin with a raised relief of a folded-winged eagle perched on a swastika. The tin reads “WIEDERSEHENSFEIER DER ALTEN PARTEIGENOSSEN” above the eagle with “HATTINGEN RUHR 15. 17 JUNI 1935.” There is a riband across the bottom with “GAUWESTFALENSUD.” In English “REUNION GATHERING OF OLD PARTY MEMBERS AT HATTINGEN RUHR 15-17 JUNE 1935” and the riband reads “GAU, SOUTH WESTPHALIA.”. In excellent condition with pin intact. German / Third Reich day badge 1936. Day badges were introduced in 1933, the NSDAP declared May 1st the “Day of National Work” as an official state holiday to celebrate labourers and the working classes. The Nazis sought to gain support of workers by declaring May Day, a day celebrated by organized labour, to be a paid holiday and held celebrations on 1 May 1933 to honour German workers. The Nazis stressed that Germany must honour its workers. Hitler often praised the virtues of labor, declaring in Völkischer Beobachter that "I only acknowledge one nobility—that of labour." It is constructed out of a die struck aluminium-alloy base that has been silver washed. The round shaped obverse depicts an old style plow, riveting hammer and downward pointing broad sword behind a German national eagle and reads “1. Mai 1936”. It is maker marked to the rear ‘PSL’ within a circle. The price is for the pair (two) badges and includes UK delivery. N 168.
£125.00

2. GEBIETSAUFMARSCH NORDSEE (7) BREMEN 1937 - NORDSEE HJ DANKT DERALTENGARDE Tinnie. N 167. - N 167
Translated - HJ - 2nd area deployment North Sea (7) Bremen 1937 (North Sea HJ thanks the Old Guard). The badge has an approximate diameter of 3,7 cms. It comes mounted onto its functional pin- ie. catch set-up. The 'tinnie' is very detailed and retains most of its silver-coloured finish. The 'tinnie' - which is clearly maker- (ie. 'Wilh. Jäger - Frankfurt a. M.'-) marked on its back - depicts two side-portraits of a youngster and 'SA-Mann' and shows so-called 'HJ-Raute'. It shows the text: '2. Gebietsaufmarsch - Nordsee (7) Bremen - 1937' and is sub-titled: 'Nordsee HJ Dankt der alten Garde'. 'HJ'- ('Hitlerjugend') related 'Veranstaltungsabzeichen' was issued to commemorate participation in the: '2. Gebietsaufmarsch - Nordsee (7) Bremen' as held in the year 1937. The price for this scarce piece includes UK delivery. N 167.
£145.00
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