Orders, Medals, Crosses, Badges & Awards of Imperial Germany

BM.59. BAVARIAN OR’s MILITARY SERVICE ORDER 3rd CLASS ( copper bronze ) WITH SWORDS. AND CROWN IN ITS PALE BLUE CASE
Bavarian OR’s War service cross. Silver cross with Swords and Crown’. With a length of ribbon. In its original pale blue hard case which shows some wear. Case aaregistered to ‘’ Weiss &Co Munchen A fine quality cross service crosses are quite common, however this one is in super condition. No damage original and very scarce, Sorry about the very red copper colour there must be something with this new camera. Proper colour is like the crosses ( same cross) in the case. in excellent condition.
£155

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Many of following Imperial German Air Service and Imperial Naval Air Service flight badges were part of a major collection / estate gathered together by a Pan American Airways Pilot. I was fortunate enough to be in a situation where I obtained a considerable group of these badges, some of which are shown below

BM.1 IMPERIAL GERMAN NAVAL AIR SERVICE SEA PILOTS BADGE
Original HEAVY weight single piece, gilded solid BRONZE badge. The badge shows an sea eagle flying over the Sea and the. Helgoland rock. It has a solid crown which was worn most likely by NCO. pilots . Marked on back.with the .Paul Maybauer stamp in the centre of the back .. A Naval Sea pilot badge, correct Maubauer pin, Size etc.. A classic Naval Air service badge of a sea pilot high quality with great patina considerable gilding remaining.
£600.00

BM.3 IMPERIAL GERMAN AIR SERVICE ARMY 900 SILVER OBSERVERS BADGE
Original HOLLOW LIGHTWEIGHT weight two piece, 900 silver marked badge. The badge shows the classic Observers losange and the. classic red white and red enamelled panels with no damage and a good domed shape. It has good quality detailing.. Marked on back.with the the half moon the crown and 900 mark. Has a turned ‘J’ Junker Berlin makers mark stamped in the centre of the back .. A badge, correct Size etc.. A classic Army Observers Air service badge of good quality .
£600

BM.8 IMPERIAL GERMAN NAVAL AIR SERVICE SEA PILOTS BADGE
Original light weight hollow badge, gilded '800' stamped silver badge. The badge shows an sea eagle flying over the sea with the Helgoland rock on the horizon. I a hollow badge it could be attributed to an officer. Marked on back.with the Turned J Juncker stamp and 800 in the centre of the back with the Imperial crown and half moon ..Rare badge unusual but recorded. correct ( recorded) pin, Correct size etc.. A classic Naval Air service badge of a sea pilot. High quality with great patina considerable gilding remaining.
£600.00

GENERAL NOTE : IMPERIAL GERMAN ARMY & NAVAL AIR SERVICE BADGES

I have been asked recently ( on two occasions) why the Imperial Air service badges in this site are lower priced than on many other sites Simply, I am fully retired now and I am selling off my collection. I bought most of these badges in the 1990's at military auctions.... I can’t take them with me and they have to go.

CONSTRUCTION DETAILS & ASSAY MARKS ON IMPERIAL GERMAN ARMY / NAVAL AIR SERVICE BADGES

With the publication of two recent American texts on Imperial German flying badges. Great care must be taken along with a large pinch of salt when attempting to gather in and understand the information in these texts. Their claims regarding markings, depts of troughs for the pins, numbers of berries on the wreaths and types of bow forms are backed up by evidence along the lines of; ''Stuff I've seen, I know this to be true and I've seen collections'' None of this is real evidence. Indeed these texts do not reference the earlier German authors who were actually on the spot . Writers such as K.G.Kleitmann, H.Moller M. Gritzner etc.etc. probably because these earlier writers do not support many these current views. Neither do the new texts cover the vast numbers of Sub contractors involved in the mass production of all WW1 german awards. This subject is covered by the earlier German texts. and as for the vexed subject of 'hall marks' The statement that double silver hall markings of crowns and half moons did not happen is: ''simply tripe" Also the 'fact '' that the turned top of the J in Juncker is a clear sign of a Fake is interesting As the firm itself in its advertising material shows the turned J ( See Kleitmann) The lack of any forensic or serious academic detail regarding the manufacture and assaying system in Imperial Germany and its States and the immediate post war period is breath taking . One of these new American texts is the finest example of:'' STYLE OVER CONTENT'' that it has been my misfortune to expensively purchase.

The byproduct of these texts is that unmarked and hollow badges are now often reported as 'originals' which was seldom if ever the case ..Counterfeiters every where rejoice..rejoice.

As a result of this I am sorry but I am no longer interested in ADVICE on Imperial German flying badges, there are too many experts of dubious quality around giving their unintentionally fake advice

I have received more than a few responses to the note above and this one expresses many years experience from Collector 'E ' from NYC, USA. a third generation collector :

I can not add to the assay mark issue only to say that the various manufactures had much latitude when marking these items. For the most part they were hand made & not by only 1 person in a shop. When the shop/ jeweler had more then 1 employee the marking would vary. For example, the placement or the clearness of the punch mark. Even the punches may not be the same. As the business grew, new tools would be added to the shop inventory. Who knows if the shop/ jeweller got his materials from the same supplier. Competition was strong in those days in the medals/badge industry. Another example, the J used on the Juncker badges at the time. There is capital J with & without a handle at the top.

Another collector: JM from Stuttgart adds to this debate ... The capital letter J and the small letter j are seen on all Junckers material. Early badges had predominantly the capital J but the war years produced a flurry of subcontractors using both J's .....Later of course during the second World war Junckers used the small j and this I think is where the confusion arrises. Paul Meybauer for example is noted as having 6 subcontractops in Berlin alone. WW2 bombing saw the extinction by fire of all the great medal makers books, data, designs etc etc.

Also, why is it that first class and second class Iron Crosses are often marked with silver content marks 800, 925….etc yet without crowns and 1/2 moons. Silver content marks are also seen on Prussian Orders : Red Eagle , Pour le Merit. etc these usually have the 800 etc mark and again only occasionally with Crown and 1/2 moon. ( A recent Godet Blue Max had all the assay marks on its ''chess slice'' suspension area. Any ideas, why Prussian Silver marks vary so much anyone?????? Is it the much unreported sub contractors and their State registration licenses. Other States like Bavaria. & Saxony use the 800.925 etc assay marks and also the letter ''S'' . Austria , which also produced Imperial German war badges during the WW1 period used the 800 etc system and again the letter ''S''

Below is a fine example of an Iron Cross first class which shows multiple markings, not only on the rear of the cross itself but also on the two securing discs. The marks are : a double Reich silver mark with a crown and a half moon, a 925 silver content stamp and the makers initials. This is an undoubtedly authentic WW1 period Iron Cross which seems to contradict some recent texts on the subject of '' authentic markings to WWI badges and awards…. Just goes to show that you shouldn't believe everything you read….. These photos have been loaned by an advanced American collector ….Paul.S. of Stockbridge. MA for which many thanks..

Another collector has sent these photographs of a 'high end' piece of German silver. It is probably from the 1930's and is a Napkin ring from a Table setting from the Reich Chancellery . The Marks clearly show the recognised Prussian silver markings of a half moon and crown...Just shows that Silver markings are nowhere near as clear and obvious as some authors suggest.... !!! Thank you Emil

BM.20 IMPERIAL GERMAN NAVAL AIR SERVICE GILDED SOLID SILVER LAND PILOTS BADGE
Original HEAVY weight single piece, gilded solid silver badge. The badge shows an sea eagle flying over the countryside. It has a cut out crown which appears black in the photo, due to shadow. Marked on back.with the .Maybauer stamp and 800 in the centre of the back ..Rare badge correct pin, Size etc.. and a fine patina showing deep go;d finish and micro wear. A classic Paul Meybauer Naval Air service badge of a land pilot, high quality with great finish with considerable gilding remaining.
£600.00

BM.22 IMPERIAL GERMAN NAVAL AIR SERVICE LAND AIR GUNNERS BADGE.
Original Silver light weight hollow piece, gilded silver badge. The badge shows an eagle perching on a target. It has a solid crown. Marked on back.with the C.E Juncker ( turned J ) stamp double stamped crown, half moon and 800 in the centre of the rayed back ..Rare badge correct pin, Size etc.. A rare Naval Air service badge of an Air Gunner high quality with great patina considerable gilding remaining.
£600.00

BM 24 IMPERIAL GERMAN ARMY SHOOTING AWARD BADGE

BM. 25 IMPERIAL PRUSSIAN SHOOTING AWARD BADGE

BM.29 IMPERIAL GERMAN MINIATURE BAVARIAN SHOOTING LANYARD

BM.31 IMPERIAL GERMAN INFANTRY SHOOTING AWARD LANYARD

NM.32

If you are interested in a mini Pin or lapel badge, please enquire for further details
BM.46

Gilt solid type wound badge small £25
Gilt cut out type wound badge large £30
Gilt cut out type wound badge small. £20
Silver naval cast type with a period form knurled pin . £35.
Silver naval cast type with a period form knurled pin . £35.00
Iron cross ww1 first class type stamped 17 mm £325
Jaeger honour badge stamped marked 800 £45 gone
Salesian eagle badge Freikorps medal stamped £40 gone
Bavarian officers military service badge w. swords 10mm £30

BM.28 IMPERIAL GERMAN NAVAL AIR SERVICE LAND PILOTS PRINZEN SIZE MEDAL CHAIN FOB BADGE.
A Solid silver ( 800 and partial 1/2 moon marked ) gilded badge with no maker mark . This marked on back with the silver mark 800 and a partial 1/2 moon assay stamp.Nice detailed crown, with an eagle flying over Helgoland Island and the sea. A rare Prinzen Naval Air service Observers FOB badge with suspender ring and ring to the top of the crown. Almost 100% of its gilding over silver remaining.. Good quality with superb detailing Naval Observers Prinzen badge.
£220.00

BM.29 IMPERIAL GERMAN ARMY SILVER WOUND BADGE…90% silver finish remaining.. Good quality with Aaquality silver finish
£60.00

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET THAT I AM ALWAYS INTERESTED IN TRADES, SWAPS, PART EXCHANGES, ETC.

BM.38 GERMAN 1914 / 18 WAR SERVICE CROSS, COMBATENT NON COMBATANT AND WIDOWS MEDALS
These are the very common War service crosses rewarded in the early 1930's for various forms of war service.
THE AWARDS WERE AS FOLLOWS

With swords 6,202883 £ 16
without swords 1,120449 £ 16
widows cross about 350,000 £ 24

Collectors go for the various manufacturers I am informed that there were more than 65 makers whose logo appears on the back of the medals well as others without any markings what so ever.

BM.39 IMPERIAL GERMAN PRUSSIAN ARMY MARKSMAN ARMBADGE 1904.
This award to the Prussian Army is a rare Arm Badge. Award is in excellent worn condition complete with the rear plate and the intermediary very dark blue blue cloth lining. The front of the badge in excellent condition with it much of its finish remaining. on the badge. Quite a rare badge
£125

BM.39 A IMPERIAL GERMAN PRUSSIAN ARMY MARKSMAN ARMBADGE 1913. REICH DROWN.
This award to the Prussian Army is a rare Arm Badge. Award is in worn condition the rear plate missing and 4 of the connecting pins remaining The front of the badge in excellent condition with it much of its finish remaining. on there rear weave. Quite a rare badge
£125

BM.39 B IMPERIAL GERMAN BAVARIAN ARMY MARKSMAN LANYARD 4th class 1903. BAVARIAN STATE CROWN
Pale blue and white woven platted lanyard. with all its toggles and attached shooting acorn, again blue and white. This award to the Bavarian Army is an extremely rare Lanyard. Award is in very good condition with just a little fraying to one spot on there rear weave. extremely no hughly rare
£220

BM.40 A MINIATURE IMPERIAL GERMAN BAVARIAN ARMY MARKSMAN LANYARD 7th class
Pale blue and white woven platted lanyard. With the extremely rare silvered metal Bavarian shooting plaque and with all its toggles and attached pair ( 7th class) of shooting acorns, again blue and white. This award to the Bavarian Army is extremely rare Lanyard award is in good condition with just a little tarnish on the weave. extremely rare
£145

BM.41 IMPERIAL GERMAN ARMY MARKSMAN LANYARD 4th class
Red white and black woven platted lanyard. with all toggles and attached shooting acorn. This is the standard Infantry shooting prise .. In very good / Excellent condition.
£90

BM.42 IMPERIAL GERMAN ARMY MARKSMAN LANYARD 4th class
Gilt two piece shield class Red white and black woven platted lanyard. with LUXUS type toggles and attached shooting acorn. This give the award and more pleasing 'landed' look Lanyards with the gilt plaque award are very rare as are the luxus types.. In very good / Excellent condition.
£165

BM.43 IMPERIAL GERMAN ARMY HESSEN MARKSMAN LANYARD 4th class
Red and white woven platted lanyard. The toggle show wear. One missing Individual German States awards are very scarce In the main the lanyard is 5n very good / Excellent condition.
£155 NEW

BM. 44 A. IMPERIAL GERMAN REDCROSS MEDAL IN ITS ORIGINAL CASE
Red Cross medal 3rd class, unmarked. Bronzed metal construction, central Cross with crowned ends. Rear with '' Fuer verdienst um das Rothe Kreuvz '" in its original and actually quite rare red leatherette case, with a very short length of ribbon. Very fine.
£45.00

ALL PIECES WITH A RED NUMBER ( A23 NEWLY ADDED ) HAVE BEEN ADDED RECENTLY.

BM. 45. IMPERIAL SAXON MEDAL BREAST ORDER OF ALBERT THE VALOROUS WITH SWORDS
2nd class, unmarked. Silvered metal construction, central ring bearing Kings head., rear with Saxon arms and date 1850.complete with ribbon. Very fine.
£105.00

BM. 46 IMPERIAL SAXON MEDAL BREAST ORDER OF ALBERT THE VALOROUS WITHOUT SWORDS
2nd class, unmarked. Silvered metal construction, central ring bearing Kings head., rear with Saxon arms and date 1850.complete with ribbon. Very fine.
£90.00

BM. 48 IMPERIAL SAXON BREAST ORDER OF ALBERT THE VALOROUS WITH SWORDS
2nd class, marked 'S' and ''Scharfenberg'' and ''Dresden''…at the edges of the arms. Gilded metal with the arms of the cross in white enamel ..Central white & blue enamel central ring bearing Kings head., rear with enameled Saxon arms and date 1850..Two tiny enamel chips. One to the Obverse lower arm of the cross and one to the edge of the blue enamel central ring The photos above show. enamelpoints which are very minor. complete with ribbon. fine.
£325.00

BM. 48A IMPERIAL SAXON BREAST ORDER OF ALBERT THE VALOROUS
Rare 2nd class cross without swords , unmarked. Gilded metal with the arms of the cross in white enamel ..Central white & blue enamel central ring bearing Kings head., rear with enamelled Saxon arms and date 1850..no enamel damage, complete with ribbon. The cross without swords is much rarer tan those with swords…!!! Very fine and scarce.
£300

BM.50 PRUSSIAN HOHENZOLLERN 'ADLER DER INHABER'
Extremely rare Hohenzollern award of the Adler der Inhaber. Gilded silver with black and white enamelled shield on its breast. Superb sharp detail and no damage. (The 'Adler der Ritter' medal is the one with the enameled eagle finish.) The enamel is excellent , the camera flash has produced the dots on the images. A rare medal with original long length of ribbon.
£280

BM.50A.. PRUSSIAN KRON ORDER: 4TH KLASS . IN ITS ORIGINAL CASE '
Scarce Prussian award of the Crown order . Gilded medal with superb cornflour blue circle with on the obverse'' Gott mit uns' and on the blue enamelled reverse ring ''Den 18 October 1861'. Base of the cross marked with a small 'N' ( Neuhaus & Sohn, Berlin ). Superb sharp detail and no damage. The enamel is excellent, In its black case with gilt crowned RW on the lid the lid is detached from the base. A scarce medal with a length of original ribbon set under the velvet base..
£240

BM.50 B.. PRUSSIAN KRON ORDER: 4TH KLASS MARKED ‘FR’’
Prussian award of the Crown order . Gilded medal with superb cornflour blue circle with on the obverse'' Gott mit uns' and on the blue enamelled reverse ring ''Den 18 October 1861'. Edge of the cross central boss marked ‘FR’. Superb sharp detail superb almost Mint / unissued condition and no damage. The enamel is excellent, This maker Franz Wimmer is supposedly one of the finest quality manufacturers. A scarce medal with a length of its original pale blue ribbon.
£185

BM. 51A IMPERIAL BAVARIAN ARMY 9 YEAR SERVICE 3rd CLASS MEDAL
Silver medal with central shield and 1x Reverse with '' Treu Dienst bei der fahne.''. around a cross with central bavarian wappen. Good length of good quality pale blue and white ribbon. ((a replacement (25cm)) Medal with fine patina.
£30.00

BM. 52 SAXON FREIDRICH AUGUST LANDWHER MEDAL
Gilded metal wth on the obverse Treue Dienst . Reserve Landwher entwined FAR and Crown. On reverse 'Landwehr Dienstaus zeichnung ii klasse. On single ribbon mounting Excellent condition.
£40.00

BM. 52A SAXON FREIDRICH AUGUST CIVIL EHRENZEICHEN CROSS AND ORIGINAL CASE
The cross is Gilded metal with on the obverse Combined initials AR and crown and on the reverse the Saxon state wappen Gilding in excellent condition . In its original red leatherette case with Gilt letters E.K. on the top lid.This is actually a very rare case with its 3 suppliers labels on the back. One lable for 'A Scharffenberg' one of the best makers of Saxon medals On single ribbon mounting. Excellent condition.
£120.00

BM.53 SAXON HERZOG EDUARD VERDIENST MEDAILLE
Late war produced Saxon service medal Looks like silvered '' Kreigsmetal'' ( pot metal) Good detail.
£65.00

BM.54 SAXON LANDWEHR CLASP
Gilded baroque rectangle with AR initials and crown to the centre. Set on a Saxon green and white ribbon. No makers mark.
£30.00

GENERAL NOTE : BAVARIAN MILITARY SERVICE CROSSES

There can be some confusion regarding the various types of Bavarian Military Service crosses. Their methodology ia as follows.
There are 3 specific forms of the cross: All crosses can be with swords and crowns depending on the gravity of the award

1) FOR OFFICERS. With blue enamel, 1st & 2nd class in Gold ( neck and breast star) , 3rd ( gold) and 4th class in Silver, All can have swords and a crown
2) FOR NCO'S In silver metal 1st class with gilt finish white and black enamel centres. 2nd Class in silver finish white and black enamel centres
3) FOR ENLISTED MEN. 3rd. class all in different tones of copper
3A FOR ENLISTED MEN 3rd class in '' Late war Kriegs Metal" Grey metal finish

The original cases came in colours from pale blue to mid blue ...Later presentation boxes were in dark maroon coloured card. Various designation titles can be found such as: Bayr. M.V.Krz 2.KL. m.d.Kr This stands for Bavarian Militar Verdienst Kreutz 2nd Klass mit Degen, Kron i.e. Bavarian military Service cross with swords ( daggers) and crown. This is the rarest case or box Generally the majority of cases have just Bayr M.V.Kr. this can have the .with swords crosses in them However Crosses with crowns would usually have the crown designation on the lid.

BM.55 BAVARIAN MILITARY SERVICE CASED CROSS, 3RD CLASS WTH SWORDS AND CROWN
Bavarian War service cross with swords.Copper colour with swords and crown.in its original 2nd type maroon coloured card box with ' Bayr.M.V.Krz 3.Kl m. D..KR.' in gilt lettering. Cross excellent detail. Length of replacement ribbon ribbon In excellent condition. The boxes with the correct designation to the medal are Hugely scarce (usually they only have the designation Bayr M.V. Krz on the lid.) Makers label in the box of ' Deschler & Sohn Munchen’ Very, very rare box.
£130

BM. 55A. PRUSSIAN NCO’s 4 PIECE MILITARY SERVICE BAR, IRON CROSS 2nd CLASS, BAVARIAN M.V.O. ORDER 4th CLASS WTH SWORDS, HINDENBURGH CROSS & ORIGINAL RARE 2 year LANDWHER WAR SERVICE MEDAL
On the bar is a Prussian Iron Cross second class, a Bavarian War service cross for NCO’S with swords unmarked silver cross with swords in undamaged condition, excellent enamel to the central boss with swords . Excellent detail. with its silvered arms , centre of white Circle belt with black centre with silver crowned gold 'L' A good quality cross in very good condition. a Hindenburg cross with swords in excellent condition with maker mark. and a bronze Landwher war service medal for the last two years of WW1 which is fairly rare. An excellent, rare Bar.
£220

BM.56 BAVARIAN MILITARY SERVICE CASED CROSS, 2nd CLASS WTH ITS PALE BLUE CASEth ' Bayr.M.V.Krz 2.Kl..
'in SILVER lettering. Cross excellent detail. Length of replacement ribbon ribbon In excellent condition. Boxes and cases usually they only have the designation Bayr M.V. Krz on the lid are generally used / seen with crosses with and without swords. Makers label in the box of ' Deschler & Sohn Munchen' Very scarce 2nd class case
£165

BM.57 BAVARIAN MILITARY SERVICE HARD CASED CROSS, 3RD CLASS WTH SWORDS
Bavarian War service cross with swords. Copper colour with swords in its original light blue coloured hard case with ' Bayr.M.V.Krz. 3.Kl .' in silver lettering... Cross excellent detail. Length of replacement ribbon ribbon In excellent condition. Makers label in the box of ' Deschler & Sohn Munchen'
£75 00

BM.57 A, BAVARIAN MILITARY SERVICE CROSS 3RD CLASS WTH SWORDS IN ITS ORIGINAL MAROON CARD CASE
Bavarian War service cross 3rd class with swords . All 3rd class awards are copper coloured This examples in its original late maroon red presentation case with Bayr.M.V.Kr. 3.Kl in sharp silver lettering. Makers name stamped on the inside of the lid.'' Jacob Leser . Straubing '' The whole in really excellent condition.
£50 00

BM.58 BAVARIAN MILITARY SERVICE ORDER 3rd CLASS WTH SWORDS AND CROWN
Bavarian War service cross with swords and crown. Drop Copper colour Enlisted Mans War service cross with excellent detail. Swords , Crown & Cross in super condition. In excellent condition
£100. 00

BAVARIAN WAR SERVICE CROSS FIRST CLASS ( Gold finish )

BM. 62 A. BAVARIAN MILITARY SERVICE ORDER 1st CLASS WTH SWORDS & CROWN in GOLD
A Very very rare Bavarian War service cross with swords &crown in Gold ( only 497 awarded). Gilded cross swords and crown with superb detail. with its enamelled / painted centre of white belt with black centre with silver crowned 'L' This particular award is particularly rare awarded to Senior NCO'S for gallantry or leadership. these awards are rare . A good quality cross showing a fine untouched patina.. Extremely rare and original in superb condition.
£300

BM. 62 B BAVARIAN MILITARY SERVICE ORDER 1st CLASS WTH SWORDS & CROWN in GOLD
A n extremely rare Bavarian War service cross with swords &crown in Gold…. Gilded cross swords and crown with super detail. with its enamelled / painted centre of white belt with black centre with silver crowned 'L' This particular award is particularly rare awarded to Senior NCO'S for gallantry or leadership. these awards are rare . A scarce cross in good condition showing a fine patina and a little age. Extremely rare and original.
£275

BAVARIAN WAR SERVICE CROSS 2nd CLASS ( Silver)

BM.60 BAVARIAN NCO’s MILITARY SERVICE ORDER 2nd CLASS WITH SWORDS and CASE
Bavarian NCO's War service cross. Silver cross with Swords superb detail. with its enameled / painted centre of white belt with black centre with silver crowned 'L' In its original issue maroon card case with Silvered Bayr.M.V.Kr.2.kl.. Maker marked to the inside on the base ''Deschler & sohn Munchen.'' With a length of ribbon. A good quality cross, quite scarce in super condition. No damage, in a very scarce 2nd Class box..
£170

BM.60. A BAVARIAN NCO’s MILITARY SERVICE ORDER 2nd CLASS WITH SWORDS,CROWN and FULLY MARKED CASE.
Bavarian NCO's War service cross. Silver cross with Swords and Crown with superb detail. with its enameled centre of white belt with black centre with silver crowned 'L' In its original issue pale blue presentation case with Silvered Bayr.M.V.Kr.2.kl. Kr.. Maker marked to the inside on the underside of the lid : ' GEBRUDER HEMMERLE MUNCHEN ' With a length of ribbon. A good quality cross, quite scarce in super condition. No damage, in a very very scarce Fully Marked 2nd Class box..

£20O

BM. 61 BAVARIAN MILITARY SERVICE ORDER 2nd CLASS WTH SWORDS AND CROWN
Bavarian 2nd class War service cross with swords and crown .Silver cross with superb detail with its enamelled / painted centre of white belt with black centre with silver crowned 'L' The swords have a locking device on the rear that can be removed ( If necessary ??) or probably more likely can be added to a previously awarded cross without swords ?? A good quality cross of very unusual construction, in very good condition…
£170

BM. 62 BAVARIAN MILITARY SERVICE ORDER 2nd CLASS WTH CROWN
Bavarian War service cross with crown .Silver cross with superb detail. with its enamelled / painted centre of white belt with black centre with silver crowned 'L' These awards with out swords are rare in any class. A good quality cross in good condition showing a dark patina. Rare and original.
£150 00

BAVARIAN WAR SERVICE CROSS 3rd CLASS (Copper / Bronze )

BAVARIAN WAR SERVICE CROSS 4th CLASS (Blue Enamel)

BM. 63 BAVARIAN OFFICERS MILITARY SERVICE ORDER 4th CLASS WTH CROWN.
Bavarian Officers War service cross for Officers with swords 935 marked on the back of the cross… Silver cross with superb detail. with its deep blue enamelled arms, centre of white Circle belt with black centre with silver crowned 'L' A good quality cross in very fine condition. These crosses with crowns are extremely rare. There is no enamel damage whatever. A rare silver crown with gilded central boss rare and original.
£355.00

BM. 63 BAVARIAN OFFICERS MILITARY SERVICE ORDER 4th CLASS WTH SWORDS.
Bavarian Officers War service cross for Officers with swords 800 marked on the back of one of the swords Silver cross with superb detail. with its heavily deep blue enamelled arms, centre of white Circle belt with black centre with silver crowned 'L' A good quality cross in very fine condition. This was originally a gold cross but much of the gilding has worn off There is no enamel damage whatever. An old originally gold finished (now almost silver) silver cross with gilded central boss. Nice, rare and original.
£300.00

BM. 64 BAVARIAN MILITARY SERVICE ORDER 4th CLASS WTH SWORDS. & HINDENBURG CROSS
Bavarian War service cross for Officers with swords unmarked silver cross with swords .Excellent detail. with its deep blue enamelled arms centre of white Circle belt with black centre with silver crowned 'L' A good quality cross in very good condition. On the bar is a Hindenburg cross with swords in excellent condition with maker mark. There is no enamel damage whatever. A good pair

£310. 00

BM. 65 BAVARIAN 3 MEDAL GROUP
Bavarian enlisted mans War service Cross 3rd class with Bavarian 3rd class , with swords , Hindenberg cross with swords and 'Landwehr' long service medal, all In very good condition medals. Very Fine.
HOLD

BM. 66 BAVARIAN 2 MEDAL GROUP
Bavarian NCO's War service Cross 2nd class with swords together with Prussian Iron Cross Second Class... In very good condition, medals. both very Fine.
HOLD

BM. 67 A BAVARIAN 3 MEDAL GROUP
Bavarian War service Cross 3rd class with Prussian Iron Cross Second Class and 1914 /18 war service cross In very good condition, medals Very Fine.
£125. 00

BM. 67 BAVARIAN PRINZ LEOPOLD ERIINZINNEN BADGE IN GOLD
Scarce honour badge in gold wit gilded Oak and Laurel leaves with entwined initials Set on a pale blue rinnon with rare clasp and makers mark M. HEINLOTH. A rare badge in Gold.
£30. 00

BM.68. OLDENBURG FREIDRICH AUGUST 1st CLASS MILITARY SERVICE ORDER
Oldebburg Freidrich August War service cross Black pin back cross with cross form circular centre with 'FA' and surrounding that an outer ring of laurel leaves . Top arm of the cross with Imperial crown and lower arm of the cross with the date1914. Pin to the rear with elongated pin to the top. clasp complete. Looks like Iron construction with a blackened finish of which some remains.excellent detail. A scarce cross in very good condition.
£115. 00

BM.69 HANSA STADT LUBECK
The Lubeck Cross is perhaps the rarest of the Hansa Stadt war service crosses. The Lubeck Cross was issued by the City and State ( and FreiStadt ) of Lubeck. Red enamelled cross with the two headed eagle badge of the city 'Dom' in bronze medallion Silvered reverse with 'Fur Verdienst im Krieg 1914' An attractive and scarce medal.
£130.00

BM.71. MECKLENBURG- SCHWERIN 3 MEDAL BAR.
Mecklenburg-Schwerin War service cross 1914 second class with Prussian Iron Cross Second Class and 1914 /18 war service cross In very good condition, medals are generally 'Very Fine.'
£125. 00

BM. 72 LIPPE DETMOLD WAR SERVICE CROSS
The Lippe Detmold War Service Cross. The Cross was issued by the State of Lippe Detmold it is gilded bronzeRed enamelled cross with the city KEY ' in silver in a red medallion Silvered reverse with 'Fur Auszeichnung im Kriege' ..With the date 1914 to the fromt of the cross With the Lippe rose in a laurel wreath ,and crowned ''L'' 1914' A good quality original medal.
£83.00

BM.73 REICH CHINA DENKMUTZ MEDAL ''NICHTKAMPFER''
Campaign medal awarded to non combatants in the war of 1900 / 1901 in China. Gilded bronze circular medal with eagle grasping serpent and on the obverse the Reichs crown over W, this is the rarer of the two China expedition medals with no dates... replacement ribbon. No damage. Original & rare.
£90 00

BM.73A REICH CHINA DENKMUTZ MEDAL ''KAMPFER''
Campaign medal awarded to combatants in the war of 1900 / 1901 in China. Marked on the obverse ' siegreichen straiten 1900 china 1901' Gilded circular medal with eagle grasping serpent and on the obverse the Reichs crown over W, replacement ribbon. Appears to be the later Kreigsmeatal 'light strike type' No damage. Original & rare.
£90.00

BM. 74. PRUSSIAN VERY SENIOR OFFICERS ORDER OF THE BLACK EAGLE BREAST STAR.
Rare original silver wire ' Order of the Black Eagle' for a Prussian Senior officer or official. The Order of the Black Eagle order breast star in this form is an extremely rare badge 'the actual size is 114mm ( vertical axis ) and X 110mm ( horizontal axis ) which is as shown in Nimmerguts ( Volume 2 ) breast star Badge No 1994 page 762. On page 763 is another picture of another breast star with the eagles head looking to the right. The eagles heads generally look left but on the metal neck crosses the eagles heads point in both directions .... In excellent condition. Note the small loops at the end of most of the star arms Superb, paper backing in very good condition Excellent details with very fine silver wire thread work throughout and very tightly made, not like the copies.. The silver is now tarnished. original and rare. This is not a saddle cloth Shabrak star ( which is 1.5 cm larger overall)
£900

BURGLARY: 32 IRON CROSSES STOLEN BY A COMPLETE SWEIN
THE POLICE ARE AWARE AND INVESTIGATIONS CONTINUE
THERE IS A REWARD FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE ARREST OF THE CULPRIT
SOME ITEMS HAVE ALREADY APPEARED ON EBAY THEY WILL BE PERSUED AS STOLEN GOODS AND WILL BE RETURNED WITHOUT COMPENSATION.

BM.80A IMPERIAL GERMAN IRON CROSS FIRST CLASS IN ITS ORIGINAL CASE

A fine quality Imperial German Iron cross Makers mark to the rear below the catch Heavy silver finish Superb blacking to the centre of the cross No damage to the cross Excellent The case has a white satin lining to the lid and a dark purple base on which the cross sits . The box finish has a good textured finish with a double lined IC to the centre of the lid. Case shows some repair to the the front edge. Otherwise excellent.
£275.00

BM.81 IMPERIAL GERMAN IRON CROSS FIRST CLASS IN ITS ORIGINAL CASE
A fine quality Imperial German Iron cross Field Issue mark to the rear below the catch of 'KO' Heavy silver finish very good blacking to the centre of the cross No damage to the cross Excellent The case has a white satin lining to the lid and a dark purple base on which the cross sits . The box finish has a good diamond textured finish £320.00 STOLEN : 20.6. 2018 Anyone seeing this piece please inform Saxonia
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BM.80 IMPERIAL GERMAN IRON CROSS FIRST CLASS IN ITS ORIGINAL CASE
A fine quality Imperial German Iron cross Makers mark PR (Paul Rath ?) (o the rear below the catch Heavy silver finish. Superb blacking to the centre of the cross No damage to the cross its Excellent... The case has a white satin lining to the lid and a dark purple velvet base on which the cross sits . The box finish has a good textured bordeaux red finish with a lined IC to the centre of the lid. Case shows some repair to the the rear edge. Otherwise very good .
£320.00

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BM.85. IMPERIAL GERMAN IRON CROSS FIRST CLASS IN ITS ORIGINAL CASE
A fine quality Imperial German Iron cross Makers mark . Heavy silver finish. Superb blacking to the centre of the cross No damage to the cross its Excellent... The case has a white satin lining to the lid and a dark purple velvet base on which the cross sits . The box finish has a good textured bordeaux red finish with a lined IC to the centre of the lid. Case shows some repair to the the rear edge. Otherwise very good .
£270

BM. 88 IMPERIAL GERMAN IRON CROSS, FIRST CLASS
A fine quality Imperial German pin back Iron cross marked on the rear of the cross 'KO' ( Keonigliches Munzamt Abteilung Orden ie. A field issued cross piece not a private purchase type. Excellent early small 'Schinkel' flat form type cross. Good silver finish. Good clean blacking to the centre of the cross. No damage to the cross. In overall excellent condition.
£185.00 STOLEN : 20.6. 2018 Anyone seeing this piece please inform Saxonia
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BM.101 GERMAN WW2 NAZI IRON CROSS FIRST CLASS IN ITS ORIGINAL CASE
A fine quality WW2 NAZI German Iron cross FIRST CLASS Makers mark to the rear below the catch (L/11: Wilhelm Deumer Ludenscheid) ) Original frosted silver finish. Superb blacking to the centre of the cross No damage to the cross with swastika and 1939. Excellent, The case has a white satin lining to the lid and a white velvet base on which the cross sits . The box has a good textured finish with an IC to the centre of the lid. Case has a nice rectangular catch and is in very good condition both box and medal near excellent and absolutely originals.
£285.00 STOLEN 20.6. 2018 Anyone seeing this piece please inform Saxonia
Please be aware that many of the stolen IRON CROSSES are marked with SMART WATER for Police Identification..

BM.94 IMPERIAL GERMAN IRON CROSS SECOND CLASS IN ORIGINAL CASE
A good quality Imperial German Iron cross. Looks like a small 'cd' stamped on the ring. Silver finish now turned black. Good Shinkle form. Some light rusting to the blacking to the centre of the cross. No damage to the cross. Excellent throughout. The box black finish with white satin lining to the lid with blue and yellow ribbon ( Brunswick State colours ), Black velvet recessed base. (Length of probably replacement ribbon ( I am uncertain). Lid with small Iron cross embossed on the lid. Large 'Braunschweig' supplier paper label to the rear of the box. Overall very good / excellent.
£190.00

BM. 97 IMPERIAL GERMAN IRON CROSS SECOND CLASS
A fine quality Imperial German Iron cross. Looks like a small 'WB'' stamped on the ring, good silver finish Good classic form . Rust blemish to one arm of the cross front blacking to the cross. Rear very fine blacking to the cross. Good length of replacement ribbon. Overall very good / excellent.
£55.00

BM. 99 IMPERIAL SILVER 800. GERMAN IRON CROSS SECOND CLASS
A fine quality Imperial German Iron cross. a small '800' stamped on the ring. (Meaning that the frame and ring are real silver, not silver plated), good darkened silver finish overall tiny rust spot to front blacking to one arm of the cross. Rear of the cross excellent. Length of replacement ribbon. Overall very good / excellent condition. Solid silver rimmed crosses are scarce.
£75.00

BM. 100 IMPERIAL GERMAN IRON CROSS SECOND CLASS
A fine quality Imperial German Iron cross. Looks like a small ' 2' stamped on the ring.,good darkened silver finish. Very good blacking to the front and rear of the cross shows some tarnish throughout. No damage to the cross. Length of replacement ribbon. Overall very fine.
£55. 00

BM102A GERMAN WW2 WAR SERVICE CROSS FIRST CLASS IN ITS ORIGINAL CASE
A fine quality WW2 German War Service Cross ( WSC) FIRST CLASS. Makers mark to the rear centre of the pin. Good silver finish. No damage to the maltese cross with swastika in wreath. Excellent, The case has a white satin lining to the lid and a black velvet base on which the cross sits . The box has a good original finish with a silver WSC to the centre of the lid. Case is in very good condition. IN ITS ORIGINAL CASE ( not another reproduction) .......excellent.
£215.00

BM.103A GERMAN WW2 WAR SERVICE CROSS FIRST CLASS WITH SWORDS IN ITS ORIGINAL CASE
A fine quality WW2 German War Service Cross FIRST CLASS with swords. Makers mark to the rear centre of the PIN Very small mark looks like 12. Some Original frosted silver finish with highlights. Highlights polished to the edges of the maltese cross and swastika in wreath. It is indeed a high quality early First class service crossThe case is the later non ‘PUSH BUTTON’ type and both case and box are completely original and in very good / excellent condition.
£210. 00

BM.103A GERMAN WW2 WAR SERVICE CROSS FIRST CLASS WITH SWORDS.
A good quality WW2 German War Service Cross FIRST CLASS with swords. Makers mark to the rear base of the pin catch L/13 ( Paul Meybauer. Berlin) Nicely stamped . Original tomback badge fsilver finish. polished to the edges of the Maltese cross and swastika in wreath. It is indeed a good quality early First class service cross completely original and in very good / excellent condition.
£170. 00

BM. 106 GERMAN WW2 WAR SERVICE CROSS SECOND CLASS WITHOUT SWORDS A WW2
German War Service Cross 2nd class. No makers mark, Late war production grey metal finish. good length of ribbon. No damage to the cross. good condition.
£28.00

B 107A GERMAN WW2 WAR SERVICE MEDAL
A WW2 German War Service Medal. No makers mark, good bronze metal finish. Small length of ribbon. No damage to the medal. Very good condition.
£30.00

B. 108. GERMAN WW2 IRON CROSS 2ND CLASS
A WW2 German IRON CROSS 2nd class Medal. No makers mark, good silver edge metal finish. Black centre excellent . Good issue length of ribbon (29 cm). No damage to the cross. Very good condition.
£78.00

B. 109. BAR TO THE GERMAN WW2 IRON CROSS 2ND CLASS
A WW2 German IRON CROSS BAR for the 2nd class Iron Cross No makers mark. Good high quality detail & finish. Really excellent . Comes with a certificate of authenticity issued by Detlev Niemann . All prongs present. No damage to the Bar Very good condition. Original bars are now scarce. 180
£190

B. 110. BAR TO THE GERMAN WW2 IRON CROSS 1st CLASS
An EARLY WW2 German IRON CROSS BAR for the 1st class Iron Cross ..Small mark L/21. ( Pforster & Barth Pforzheim,,,) on the rear pin.. This marking on a bar to the first class is extremely rare This has a very high quality in detail and its metal finish. Really excellent eagle bar . Superb silver finish.. No damage to the Bar Excellent condition. This is now very scarce particularly with this marking on the pin.. 225
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B. 110.A BAR TO THE GERMAN WW2 IRON CROSS 1st CLASS in ORIGINAL CASE
A WW2 German IRON CROSS BAR for the 1st class Iron Cross ..Small mark 14. ( Friedrich Orth Vienna ) on the rear .. This has an excellent quality of detail and its metal finish has nearly all its silver wash with highlights. Really high quality eagle bar . Super finish..Black leatherette case wit the bar in silver eagle bar stamped on the top lid Silk lining and black velvet base, Original case with period closer Excellent condition. This is now scarce.
£450

B. 111 GERMAN WEST WALL MEDAL
Bronze oval medal with bunker, swords and eagle Small length of ribbon. No maker mark. Very good condition.
£25.00

B. 113 GERMAN ENTRY TO AUSTRIA MEDAL
13. Marz 1938 Silvered medal in very good condition unmarked with small length of ribbon.
£50

B115 GERMAN ENTRY TO SUDATENLAND MEDAL
1. Oktober 1938 Bronze medal in very good condition complete with original bronze Prague Castle bar. Unmarked with good length of ribbon. Absolutely original !!!
£100.00

B. 118 WW2 GERMAN IRON CROSS FIRST CLASS
A reasonable quality WW2 period German Iron cross marked with small hallmark on the coke bottle retaining pin. Good classic Iron cross form. The IC1 finish to the silvered metal is fine and the black finish shows wear but the blacking to the swastika itself is in fine condition. Good flat form. Light tarnishing to the back & edges of the cross. A very standard Iron cross.. An OK original field worn Iron Cross.
£150

B. 120 NAZI ORIGINAL BLACK WOUND BADGE (3rd CLASS)
An original issue black Wound Badge good quality early type Nice condition with some paint missing from the tip of one arm of the swastika. Not rare but this is a very fair one with 95% of its original black finish remaining.
£32.00

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THIS LAST SECTION SHOWS THE STOLEN ITEMS FROM THIS SITE …IF YOU ARE OFFERED THEM OR SEE THEM AT MILITARIA FAIRS PLEASE NOTIFY THE POLICE OR ME …..AT : saxoniamilitaria.com ……..MANY THANKS ………….REWARD

BURGLARY

Our Family lost approximately £10,000 worth of goods in our burglary all of it uninsured. (The insurance company is another storey.) Over the month since the 'break in' I watched 11 stolen pieces of it nearly all Iron Crosses 1st class and their cases being sold on Ebay.UK. for a fraction of their worth.

The police were provided with the sellers Ebay name. the lot number of each of the stolen items and the approximate dates of sale.

What else can a citizen do?

I have had to sit and watch these valuable pieces being sold over a period of 4 weeks and the police have, as far as I can see really not achieved anything.

I E.mailed the seller ( against the advice of the police ) he replied that he didn't understand but left his real Address I gave this to the police who contacted him and he handed over all he said he had, he had no idea they were stolen. He was a liar, he gave the police empty boxes after stealing their contents which he was selling on EBay and has now completely disappeared ( what a surprise ) The police actually interviewed him and let him go as they thought he was innocent.. I find that difficult to believe He was a thief at least as he returned empty boxes with the contents gone but they were shown on EBAY two days before.. The returns were worth about £400 ( out of about £3500.00 of militatria ). The police let him go !!!!! ?????? and as I mentioned he has since completely disappeared.. I give up !!

ALSO: Trying to contact Ebay.UK "Law enforcement" is a nightmare I personally have tried 15 times ( almost every day ) and it just goes round and round. Starts off in the Philippines, you can then sent to New York, Manilla Sheffield ? ( a false number I was given by Ebay in Manilla ) and other places that over a month I have logged. Finally you are always returned to the Philippines call centre to yet again start the circle / circus …..with no result. It is as if they want to protect their reputation for purity and security by ignoring anything that might tarnish their image. Meanwhile Ebay is awash with stolen stuff. Ebay say that they will only act on a Police request though there appears too be no automatic Police access to their 'Law and Enforcement' section. I believe that department is a MYTH..!!

The police must be able to disrupt Ebay organised crime. Every Police group dealing with Burglaries must be able to cut through Ebay.UK's global prevarication to prevent these criminals selling their ill-gotten gains ( My local Police were unable to access Ebay.UK ) thus ensuring that ANY stolen goods in the UK can actually be stopped and collected so that crime actually does NOT pay………… as it does at the moment !!! Think about it £10.000.00 for an hours work!

EBAY is an open sewer of stolen goods and the police appear unable to do anything.

BM.78 IMPERIAL GERMAN ORIGINAL PATRIOTIC IRON CROSS 2 CLASS CASE
STOLEN : 20.6. 2018 Anyone seeing this piece please inform Saxonia
An interesting case from Imperial Germany. The black case has embossed on it the A large Imperial Reich crown in great raised detail. With a gilded shield with a Hohenzollern eagle, with the black and white Hohenzollern / Prussian shield on its breast, This is an embossed royal Hohenzollern crest The inside of the lid with with white satin lining. with a dark green recessed velvet base £310. . STOLEN : 20.6. 2018 Anyone seeing this piece please inform Saxonia
Please be aware that many of the stolen IRON CROSSES are marked with SMART WATER for Police Identification..

BM.80 IMPERIAL GERMAN IRON CROSS FIRST CLASS IN ITS ORIGINAL CASE
STOLEN : 20.6. 2018 Anyone seeing this piece please inform Saxonia
A fine quality Imperial German Iron cross Makers mark PR (Paul Rath ?) (o the rear below the catch Heavy silver finish. Superb blacking to the centre of the cross No damage to the cross its Excellent... The case has a white satin lining to the lid and a dark purple velvet base£320.00 STOLEN : 20.6. 2018 Anyone seeing this piece please inform Saxonia
Please be aware that many of the stolen IRON CROSSES are marked with SMART WATER for Police Identification..

BM.82 IMPERIAL GERMAN IRON CROSS FIRST CLASS IN ITS ORIGINAL CASE WITH ITS ORIGINAL CARD BOX
A fine quality Imperial German Iron cross with the KO ( Kreigsministerium issue mark) to the rear below the catch. Very good silver finish Superb blacking to the centre of the cross No damage to the cross Excellent The case has a white satin lining to the lid and a dark purple base on which the cross sits . The CASE finish has a good textured black pattern finish with a lined Iron Cross to the centre of the lid. Case shows some very light wear . Cardboard box in overall good condition it has no red lable on it, showing that it is later award ) In overall very good condition.
£375.00 STOLEN : 20.6. 2018 Anyone seeing this piece please inform Saxonia
Please be aware that many of the stolen IRON CROSSES are marked with SMART WATER for Police Identification..

BM. 79 IMPERIAL GERMAN IRON CROSS SECOND CLASS.IN ORIGINAL CASE
A fine quality Imperial German Iron cross. Looks like a small ‘0’ stamped on the ring. Good silver finish. Superb blacking to the centre of the cross. No damage to the cross. Excellent throughout. The dark red case with a printed white Iron Cross on the lid with the dates 1914- 1916 o under the Iron Cross. Inside of the top of the case has a white satin finish lining to the lid. , cream velvet recessed base. Length of possible replacement ribbon. Overall very good / excellent. condition
£250.00 STOLEN BURGULARLY 20.6. 2018 Anyone seeing this piece please inform Saxonia
Please be aware that many of the stolen IRON CROSSES are marked with SMART WATER for Police Identification..

BM.80A IMPERIAL GERMAN IRON CROSS FIRST CLASS IN ITS ORIGINAL CASE
A fine quality Imperial German Iron cross Makers mark to the rear below the catch Heavy silver finish Superb blacking to the centre of the cross No damage to the cross Excellent The case has a white satin lining to the lid and a dark purple base on which the cross sits . The box finish has a good textured finish with a double lined IC to the centre of the lid. Case shows some repair to the the front edge. Otherwise excellent.
£27 0.00 STOLEN : 20.6. 2018 Anyone seeing this piece please inform Saxonia
Please be aware that many of the stolen IRON CROSSES are marked with SMART WATER for Police Identification..

BM. 91 IMPERIAL GERMAN IRON CROSS SECOND CLASS.IN ORIGINAL CASE
A fine quality Imperial German Iron cross. Looks like a small 'z' stamped on the ring. Good silver finish. Good shinkle form. Superb blacking to the centre of the cross. No damage to the cross. Excellent throughout. The box black finish with white satin lining to the lid with a small strip of IC2 ribbon across it, black velvet recessed base. Length of probably replacement ribbon ( uncertain) Large supplier paper label to the rear of the box. Overall very good / excellent.
£220.00 STOLEN : 20.6. 2018 Anyone seeing this piece please inform Saxonia
Please be aware that many of the stolen IRON CROSSES are marked with SMART WATER for Police Identification..

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