Orders, Medals, Crosses, Badges & Awards of Imperial Germany & SOME WW2

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IMPERIAL GERMAN AWARDS MEDALS AND BADGES

'NIMMERGUT' IS MENTIONED THROUGH THE DESCRIPTIONS OF THE MEDALS & BADGES ON THIS SITE THIS REFERS TO THE 4 VOLUME SERIES OF :-

'DEUTSCHE ORDEN UND EHRENZEICHEN biz 1945'

BY: JORG NIMMERGUT. Total of 2471, A4. size pages over 4 volumes of all German awards since THE 1700'S. Up to 1945
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WW1. IMPERIAL GERMANY :- MEDALS & AWARDS

PRUSSIA AND REICH …..

SECTION 1
WW1 GERMAN IRON CROSSES

FIRST & SECOND CLASSES.

Please note …..ALL IMPERIAL WW1 AND WW2 German iron crosses on this site are of the classic form of construction.
That is : 3 piece construction With either nickel silver or real silver ( usually marked 800 / 900 ) edging frames and a magnetic Iron core, On occasion the core and be non magnetic ,usually brass Thes are normally annotated as Naval awards, First class awards have either pin and clasp or screw disks.6
Almost 100% of original Iron crosses both 1st and 2nd class are of 3 piece construction….

BM.1 IMPERIAL GERMAN IRON CROSS FIRST CLASS IN ITS ORIGINAL CASE

A fine quality Imperial German Iron cross of convex form The pin and the catch are complete and original Heavy silver finish Superb blacking to the centre of the cross No damage to the cross black enamel to the front undamaged Nice period form The cross is excellent overall. The case has a white satin lining to the lid showing light damage and a dark purple base on which the cross sits . The box finish has a good textured finish with a double lined IC 1 to the centre of the lid. The Case is in excellent condition . ( This is of course an ORIGINAL BOX. !! )Both pieces are very fine. £355
£HOLD

BM.3 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 blacking in the Iron Cross cross its finish is Excellent... The case has a white satin lining to the lid and a very 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 good The Iron cross although unmarked is a very finely made piece with its original hinge ,pin and catch . 375
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BM.4…. 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 blacking in the Iron Cross cross its finish is Excellent... The case has a white satin lining to the lid and a very dark purple velvet base on which the cross sits . The box finish has a good textured black finish with a lined IC to the centre of the lid. Case shows some repair to the the front edge. Otherwise good The Iron cross although unmarked is a very good example with its original hinge ,pin and catch . Of course again the case is ORIGINAL Because of the repair to the front edge of the lid cheap @. 330
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BM.6…. IMPERIAL GERMAN IRON CROSS FIRST CLASS, SCREW BACK BUT WITH RARE PIVOT PIN.
A very scarce fine quality late form of the Imperial German Iron cross unmarked , which is generally the case with screw back Iron crosses. . With screw disk backing plate and the rare pin to stop the award turning while pinned to the tunic.. Much of the silver Heavy silver finish still remains. Very Good / excellent blacking to the centre of the cross ..No damage to the 3 piece cross whatever though it has clearly been worn.. . Overall, of fine quality with no damage..
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£300

BM.7…. IMPERIAL GERMAN IRON CROSS FIRST CLASS ( LIGHTLY VAULTED FORM) MAKER MARK
A fine quality Imperial German Iron cross of good CONVEX form. Maker marked W which is Wagner of Berlin. The rear pin , hinge and catch all original and as usual with all the ORIGINAL Iron crosses on this site are of 3 piece construction with a magnetic core…..Good silver finish. Good / excellent blacking to the centre of the cross with no actual damage to the cross at all. WW1 awards are becoming scarce & more collectable. "W" Is a very prestigious maker..Wagner

£265
Interestingly this iron cross has most definitely got a Paul Maybauer pin , so that the "w" mark may be that of the marketing agents.

BM.9….. IMPERIAL GERMAN IRON CROSS FIRST CLASS FLAT FORM BY : SW ( SY & WAGNER BERLIN )
A very fine quality Imperial German Iron cross of the classic flat form. The pin marked S.W for SY & Wagner Berlin with its unique hinge, pin and base catch . The cross has the classic Sy & Wagner rear construction with its ovaloid hinge and its lower arm catch construction.The award has fine silver finish. Excellent full blacking to the centre of the cross with no actually damage to the cross at all. The usual 3 piece construction……Quite a rare maker ( NOTE THE EXTRA PILLOW UNDER THE LOWER CATCH ) of high quality military awards and decorations 285

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IBM. 10… IMPERIAL GERMAN IRON CROSS FIRST CLASS BY PAUL MAYBAUER IN GOOD CONVEX FORM IN 800 MARKED SILVER.

A very fine quality Imperial German Iron cross of the classic flat form in a solid silver two part frame.. The pin is of the classic Paul Maybauer shape. The original coke bottle form with the wide neck at the top. Original; hinge, pin and catch . The 800 mark is below the catch on its lower arm. The award has fine silver finish. Excellent full blacking to the centre of the cross with no actually damage to the cross at all. The usual 3 piece construction……Quite a sought after maker ….Overall in really excellent condition. £270

HOLD

BM. 11… IMPERIAL GERMAN IRON CROSS FIRST CLASS IN 800 MARKED SILVER. ( with rare crown and 1/2 moon Reichs Mint marks )

A very fine quality Imperial German Iron cross of the classic flat form in a solid silver two part frame.. The pin is of the classic shapeTorm with the wide neck at the top. Original; hinge, pin and catch . The half moon and crown with the 800 mark is heavily stamped on the retaining pin ( see pic above) The award has super fine silver finish. Excellent full blacking to the centre of the cross with no actually damage to the cross at all. The usual 3 piece construction……Heavily marked silver Iron Crosses are much sought after ….Overall in really excellent / near mint condition.

£355

BM 12.….. EXCEPTIONALLY RARE IMPERIAL GERMAN PILLOW BACK IRON CROSS SCREW BACK FIRST CLASS WITH CONVEX FORM ( 3 piece )

A very unusual and scarce fine quality Imperial German Iron cross of the classic CONVEX FORM WITH REAR SCREW FIX form. However the rear of the cross displays a " pillow " type its original hinge, pin and base catch This is according to. Nimmergut ( Vol 2 ….Page1066 ) The cross itself is a very scarce 3 piece white metal ( nickel silver ) construction There is no Iron Centre as usual but the blackened centre is also white metal . . The cross apparently has the classic Wilhelm Deumer construction . The award has a fine silver finish. Excellent almost full blacking to the centre of the cross with no actually damage to the cross at all. The usual 3 piece construction with its polished BRONZE screw disks to the rear suggests a Kaiserlich Marine connection.……An extremely rare collectable WW1 IC1 cross with classic 3 piece construction ……..This is not a solid cross….

£485

BM.16… IMPERIAL GERMAN IRON CROSS SECOND CLASS IN ORIGINAL CASE FROM THE STATE OF BRUNSWICK.
A good quality Imperial German Iron cross. Looks like a small 'cd' stamped on the ring. Silver finish now turned black. Good early thin 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.
£175.00

BM. 17…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.
£78.00

BM. 19… IMPERIAL GERMAN IRON CROSS SECOND CLASS (800 SILVER MARKED )
A fine quality Imperial German Iron cross. Looks like a small 800 silver mark.stamped on the ring, good silver finish and no damage to the black painted area 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 what maybe an original. ribbon. Overall very good / excellent.
£132.00

BM. 20… IMPERIAL GERMAN IRON CROSS SECOND CLASS (CD. & 800 SILVER MARKED )

A fine quality Imperial German Iron cross. A small CD. 800 silver mark.stamped on the ring, good silver finish and no damage to the black painted area Good classic form . Rust blemish to one arm of the cross front blacking to the cross.( CD. Carl Dillenius ..Ludenscheid ). Rear very fine blacking to the cross. Good length of what maybe an original. ribbon. Overall very good / excellent.
£145.00

BM. 21… IMPERIAL GERMAN IRON CROSS SECOND CLASS (K D. & 800 SILVER MARKED )
Another fine quality Imperial German Iron cross. A small KD. 800 silver mark.stamped on the ring Though it could be CD , good silver finish and no damage to the black painted area.. Good classic form . No marking to to of the cross front blacking to the cross.( CD. Carl Dicke ..Ludenscheid or as above ) it is in very good finish Rear very fine blacking to the cross. Good length of what maybe an original. ribbon. Overall very good / excellent.
£145.00

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BM. 22…. IMPERIAL GERMAN IRON CROSS SECOND CLASS
A fine quality Imperial German Iron cross. Looks like a small ' N ' Possibly NEUN Saxony. stamped on the ring.,good darkened silver finish. Very good blacking , with a small spot of light rusting to the obverse.4 to the front and rear of the cross shows some tarnish throughout. No damage to the cross. Length of replacement ribbon. Overall very fine.
£88. 00

BM. 23 . IMPERIAL GERMAN IRON CROSS SECOND CLASS
A fine quality Imperial German Iron cross. Looks like a small ' FO ' But again it is very difficult to resd.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. ( 3 piece magnetic construction ) …Overall very fine.
£90. 00

BM. 25 IMPERIAL GERMAN IRON CROSS SECOND CLASS
A fine quality Imperial German Iron cross. Looks like a small ' SW ' ( Probably Sy &Wagner A SCARCE AND COLLECTABLE maker ) 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.
£100 00

BM. 22…. IMPERIAL GERMAN IRON CROSS SECOND CLASS
A fine quality Imperial German Iron cross.( 3 piece magnetic construction ) Looks like a small ' AWS' ( but it is difficult to read.) 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.
£87. 00

BM. 26…. IMPERIAL GERMAN IRON CROSS SECOND CLASS
A fine quality Imperial German Iron cross. Looks like a small ' W' 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 or blacking. . Length of replacement ribbon. Usual original construction of 3 piece magnetic construction Overall very fine.
£87. 00

BM. 30 … copy GERMAN 1813 IRON CROSS FIRST CLASS
The first Iron cross designed for the German army in 1813 for the Napolonic wars ….The German IRON CROSS 1st class designed by Friedrich Schinkle Originals are generally only seen in Museums ( some 668 awards to officers and NCOs) ,This is a solid example good silvered edge l finish. Black centre one or two small blemishes pin and catch are present … If you need a space filler for that early gap in your IC collection this is the one !!. good condition.
£30

Mini Pin or Lapel Badges,

BM.35

A Bavarian 4the class war service badge swords blue and white enamel rare & tiny £30
B even smaller prussian air force observers badge with a period form knurled pin £30
C .Silver naval cast type wound badge with a period form knurled pin . £55.
D Gilt stamped metal wound badge with a minty gilt finishstraight form pin £65.
E .small silver / bronze /gilt ( I am not sure which ) cut out type wound badge with a period form knurled pin £37
F Miniature Iron cross first class on period knurled pin Superb detailed quality WW1 type. £45
G Miniature Iron cross first class on period knurled pin Fair quality WW1 type. £30
H Miniature gilt First class shooting badge from a mini key fob shooting lanyard £45

Wound badges

BM.38…MPERIAL GERMAN ARMY GOLD WOUND BADGE…CUT OUT FORM

95% GILT finish remaining.. Fine quality lightweight stamped form in the traditional wound badge form and manufacture. The badge with a good gilded finish ….. with almost 100% remaining Standard original pin and catch remaining excellent detail Cut out badges are much more scarce than the solid type badges.

£ 175

BM.38…MPERIAL GERMAN ARMY GOLD WOUND BADGE…

95% GILT finish remaining.. Fine quality lightweight stamped form in the traditional wound badge form and manufacture. The badge with a good gilded finish with copper metal showing through at some of the highpoint….. This adds to the super patina on the front surface of the wound badge….( Copper as a fairly common metal in ALL Army and Marine Wound badges through to 1942 see pages …1861 . 1862 of Vol 4 Nimmergut.) Really fine quality badge.

£ 160

BM.38…MPERIAL GERMAN ARMY GOLD WOUND BADGE…

95% GILT finish remaining.. Fine quality lightweight stamped form in the traditional wound badge form and manufacture. The badge with a good gilded finish with what looks like nickel metal showing through at some of the highpoints….. The remaining gilding looks in very glossy condition which suggests it may be an example of a parade od gala worn example ….Please note that some of the gilding has worn off the front right hand side of the laurel leaf wreath

£ 150

BM.39 IMPERIAL GERMAN ARMY SILVER WOUND BADGE…90% silver finish remaining.. Good quality in the traditional wound form and manufacturer of the badge with a very good silver finish
£98

BM.40 IMPERIAL GERMAN ARMY SILVER WOUND BADGE…100% SILVER finish remaining.Due to its manufacture in nickel silver . Excellent quality with A very fine patina of silver finish
It looks dull grey in the photos above but is actually silver in reality
£120

BM.42 IMPERIAL GERMAN ARMY SILVER WOUND BADGE…100% silver finish remaining.. Very good quality in the traditional wound form and manufacture of the badge this too may be nickel silver with such a very good silver finish It is 104 or so years old !
£100

BM.43 IMPERIAL GERMAN ARMY CUT OUT TYPE BLACK WOUND BADGE
Black finish shows light fading remaining to the obverse .. Very good quality & superb really fine detail in the traditional wound form and manufacturer of the badge …Reverse with dull finish showing two dabs of solder but I cannot see any cracking or damage anywhere on the badge.….70

£ 62

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BM.44…..IMPERIAL GERMAN ARMY CUT OUT TYPE SILVER WOUND BADGE
100% silver finish remaining to the obverse .. Very good quality & superb really fine detail in the traditional wound form and manufacturer of the badge …Reverse with dull silver finish….Made in Copper. Some of which is showing through on the inside edge ( Copper as a fairly common metal in Army and Marine Wound badges see page1861 / 1862 of Vol 4 Nimmergut.

£115 .00

BM.46 IMPERIAL GERMAN ARMY BLACK WOUND BADGE…80% BLACK finish remaining.. Good quality with a Black finish now wearing a little thin. Still a really good looking badge with 'bags' of patina.
£50 .00

BM.47 IMPERIAL GERMAN ARMY CUT OUT BLACK WOUND BADGE…98% BLACK finish remaining.. Good quality with a good Black finish with no chips or damage to the black finish.
£50.00

BM.51… IMPERIAL GERMAN NAVY GOLD WOUND BADGE…
100% GOLD finish remaining..though fading lightly Good quality well made with a good quality finish with no physical damage to the gilding finish. This badge was obtained from a German Auction house in 1986 together with a marine marked Iron cross first class in the IC.1 ICASE (the 1C.1 case was rather stupidly sold separately ) it looks nearly mint I believe it to be original to the time It has the correct dimensions and weight. ( Nimmergut ..PP.. 1861 / 1863 ). .
£145.00

Sadly I cannot find any statistics for the numbers of each grade of badge awarded !!

By the way stay clear of all the NAVY wound badges that have oval hand guards on the swords They are much more recent COPIES

BM.52 IMPERIAL GERMAN NAVY SILVER CUT OUT WOUND BADGE…
85% SILVER finish remaining.. Good quality with a reasonable silver finish . Like the above this badge was obtained from a German Auction house in 1986 It still looks good there were very few navy badges awarded The rarity of naval badges and their real rarity cannot be exaggerated ( there are 1930's copies manufactured for EX NAVAL VETS…)

£92 .00

Not imperial
BM.48 GERMAN ARMY 1936 TYPE BLACK WOUND BADGE FOR GERMAN VOLUNTEERS IN THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR…85% BLACK finish remaining.. The so called Spanish Civil War badge Very good quality with a Black Imperial type helmet with imposed swastika reasonable finish .This badge has fine and sharp detailing . These Spanish style wound badges are getting very scarce even the black ones ..with its original pin and catch.. There were very few awarded probably only awarded in hundreds
£120.00
NB. Be careful on these badges There are a few copies on the Market right now ( in all grades ) But note the pebbling to the badge if they are in lines straight or curved be careful of them. Note the pebelling on the badge above compact and no recognisable structure >>>> This also applies to most other wound badges ( all grades )

Not imperial
B. 49 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.The shape of the pin suggests an issue by ' Klein & Quenzer ' (see Nimmergut. P.2224 ).
£57.00

Beware all WW1 wound badges that have OVAL shaped sword handles : I can find no published information on them anywhere. However scuttlebutt has it that they are of recent manufacture………..!!!

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

IMPERIAL GERMAN FORCES SHOOTING AWARDS, ARM & SCHUTZEN SCHNURRS.
SEE SECTION :- GERMAN INSIGNIA .

FROM…. £105 .00

SECTION 3

OTHER PRUSSIAN AWARDS

BM. 55…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 and generally known as the Hindenburg cross
THE AWARDS WERE AS FOLLOWS

A…With swords 6,202883 £ 35
B…without swords 1,120449 £ 55
C…widows cross ( black ) about 350,000 £ 60

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.56 A…GERMAN 1914 / 18 MARINE WAR SERVICE CROSS, GENERALLY KNOWN AS THE "Flanders Cross"

This was an unofficial Marine / naval Infantry combat medal and fairly scarce at that… About 30,000 being granted. £55
Not one of the many copies that abound.

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BM.57 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 having no dates... replacement ribbon. No damage. Original & rare.
£95 00

BM.59. 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..
£340

BM.60.. 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.
£270

BM.61.. PRUSSIAN ORDER OF THE RED EAGLE WITH SWORDS : 4TH KLASS; RING MARKED
Prussian award of the Red Eagle order with swords . A silver medal with superb white enamelled disk with the red eagle holding a green laurel wreath on the obverse'' On the reverse Prussian crown and below Entwined lettering of FW '. The lettering to the reverse seems highlighted but does not show well in the photo. The swords to the cross are gilded in colour & show much lighter gilding in the camera flash……. Very. fine detail, The suspension ring has a stamp that looks like a 'w' and a what looks like a 925 silver stamp but that is worn. The whole shows a good patina and is in very good condition The enamel and Painting is in good.shape This may well be a period jewellers example from Wagner.. A very scarce if not to say rare medal with a length of its white with orange stripes ribbon. which may be original …..This award is also seen with a black and white ribbon identical to the Iron cross second class cross. NOTE THE RED ENAMMELING TO THE INNER CROWN THIS IS RARE TTO FIND.
This is an extremely scarce medal See 'Deutsche Orden und Ehrenzeichen bis 1945' p, 862 / 863
£450

BM.61.. PRUSSIAN ORDER OF THE BLACK EAGLE : 1st KLASS; "GESTICKT " FORM. FOR THE SCHBABRACKE ( SADDLE CLOTH ).

120 mm, Across from loop to loop. Silver metal wire hand embroidered Metallfaden In silver WIRE with superb embroidered with the central disk with the Black eaglered eagle holding a green laurel wreath and motto " CUUM CUIQUE' …The embroidery is very high quality and the colours of the central insignia are very good considering it is well over 100 years old. This is an extremely scarce Senior Officers Schbabracke badge.of a heavy cavalry Regiment of the Garde du Corps.
£345

BM. 63.. KAISER AWARDED HOHENZOLLERN MEDAL VERDIENSTKREUZ. mit KRONE IN SILVER
Rare Hohenzollern SILVER award of the medal of the Royal house of Hohenzollern. silver with considerable detailing to oak leaves, Crown, lettering etc . Superb sharp detail and no damage. Generally the quality of the award is excellent ,. An extremely rare medal with original length of ribbon.
£245

BM.65 … KAISER AWARDED. HOHENZOLLERN MEDAL VERDIENSTKREUZ IN GOLD MIT SCHWERT3N
VERY VERY…Rare Hohenzollern GILDED award of the medal of the Royal house of Hohenzollern. Gilded with some of the gold finish remaining detailing to oak leaves lettering etc . Superb sharp detail and no damage. 365
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BM. 66. LARGE HOHENZOLLERN HAUSORDEN 1st KLASSE MIT SCHWERTEN.( PERIOD COPY)
( probably a jewellers window display exhibition piece )

AN EXTREMELY UNUSUAL, FINE & RARE ORIGINAL PERIOD PIECE . An oversized Hohenzollern Hausorden. First Class with swords and crown, which was probably used to display jewellers stock and showing some quality of these medals. Could also possibly have been in a Taylors shop which catered to exalted members of German society.
Manufactured in gilded metal with white, black, green and blue fine enamels.
It measures some 10 cm from the top of the cross on the crown to the lower arm of the cross & is some 6.5 cm across from arm to arm….With some excellent details throughout. Crown, swords and Reich eagle are all very well executed and gilded An eye-catching advertisment for awards medals and military assesories: well made piece of Imperial Period shop wear. The picture featuring the rear of an Iron cross gives a sense of it size & its light convex form when in comparison…

£325

BM. 70. IMPERIAL GERMAN RED CROSS MEDAL IN ITS ORIGINAL CASE
Red Cross medal 3rd class, unmarked As is normal.. 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.
£94.00

SECTION 1A

FOREIGN AWARDS ISSUED UNDER
IMPERIAL GERMAN ORDENANCE

BM. 71. TURKISH AWARD FOR THE BATTLES OF GALLIPOLI . THE GALLIPOLI STAR ( GERMAN MADE UBERGROSS STYLE )
A fine quality Turkish Gallipoli Star. In silver and red enamel The photographs show it all Arabic text to the centre of the star all in "cut out " style which identifies the superior manufactured form. This star is German made by J.H.Werner Berlin, also note the small clover leaf type stamp to the lower star arm, it has 3 letters stamped in it like e c and b…..& with 7 rivet construction. Very good engine turned backing to the red enamel. No damage to the star whatever All original including the pin and hook.. ..Overall a very fine and very scarce " UBERGROSS " piece
£300

The Uber gross style was much in use & often seen in photographs of senior German officers .

BM. 72. TURKISH AWARD FOR THE BATTLES OF GALLIPOLI . THE GALLIPOLI STAR. PAUL MEYBAUER MARKED
A very fine quality standard size example of the Gallipoli star Turkish Gallipoli Star. In silver and red enamel The photographs show its all Arabic hollow type text to the centre of the star while the main text & two smaller bars are in solid form.. . Made by one of Berlins finest n makers :Meybauer. 7 neiten construction….
Again a superb engine turned backing to the red enamel. No damage to the star whatever All original including the pin and hook..
£225
Agreed to by the German awards commission
This star badge was worn on the right breast pocket and could also be worn on a ribbon bar.and awarded to all German personnel who saw active duty during the GALLIPOLI campaign. It was awarded by the Turkish Government and Military High Command.

BM. 73…. TURKISH AWARD FOR THE BATTLES OF GALLIPOLI . THE GALLIPOLI STAR ( no rivet construction ) GERMAN MADE
A good quality standard size ( see picture above to see the difference between a standard size Gallipoli star and an 'Übergröße type )Turkish Gallipoli Star. In silver and red enamel The photographs show it all Arabic text to the centre of the star in "solid " style which has an unusual safety pin type catch This example has no rivet construction. The safety pin is held I by a small metal plaque marked " REISSLER". and difficult to read heir Again a good engine turned backing to the red enamel. No damage to the star whatever All original including the pin and hook.. Overall very fine.
165
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This star badge was worn on the right breast pocket and awarded to all German personnel who saw active duty during the GALLIPOLI campaign. It was awarded by the Turkish Government and Military High Command.

BM. 55A TURKISH AWARD FOR THE BATTLES OF GALLIPOLI . SIZES OF THE GALLIPOLI STAR
(AUSTRIAN, UBERGROSS & STANDARD STYLES )

The Uber gross style was much in use :- seen in many photographs of senior German officers at parades etc,.

SECTION 4

THE OTHER GERMAN STATES
Bavaria, Saxony, Wurtemberg etc.

BM. 75. IMPERIAL SAXON MEDAL BREAST ORDER OF ALBERT THE VALOROUS WITH SWORDS
2nd class, silvered metal construction, central ring bearing earth king Alberts' head., rear with Saxon arms and date 1850.complete with its original silk ribbon. Very fine quality.

£160

BM. 76. IMPERIAL SAXON MEDAL BREAST ORDER OF ALBERT THE VALOROUS WITH SWORDS
2nd class,…. Silvered metal construction, central ring bearing Kings head., rear with Saxon arms and date 1850.complete with ribbon.
I have been informed that it is as likely to be very late war award which were all made in various metals even silver painted !!….This one is very good
£85.00

BM. 77 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. Superb silver patina Very fine.
£130

BM. 78… IMPERIAL SAXON MEDAL WAR SERVICE CROSS 1915 / 191918
Bronze war service medal in Bronze metal construction, central ring bearing Kings head and text. " FRIEDRICH AUGUST KONIG von SACHSEN " & date 1915. The rear with '"Welt Krieg" and King August's crowned monogram. .complete with white green and yellow ribbon. Very fine & detailed war cross in excellent condition.and becoming scarce . ( This medal was never issued with swords )
£155

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BM. 80… 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..to the blue ring The photos above show the enamel which is in very good complete with ribbon. fine.
£365.00

There were approx 10,000. awarded

BM. 81 IMPERIAL SAXON BREAST ORDER OF ALBERT THE VALOROUS
Rare 2nd class cross without swords , unmarked. Gilded silver 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.
£3250

There were approx 5,600. awarded

BM. 82 IMPERIAL SAXON : SILVER SACHSEN VERDIENST MEDAL WITH SWORDS
Rare Early Service medal Maltese cross form With the Saxon state arms ( Wappen) to the centre of the silver cross surrounded by a bandeau with F,R,AUG.K.VSACHSEN D.7JUNI1815 AUG .V D. 7 JUNI 1815.
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BM. 83 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.
£55.00

BM. 84 SAXON FREIDRICH AUGUST CIVIL EHRENZEICHEN CROSS AND ORIGINAL CASE

ThIis rare Saxon 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 and the other for the ribbon supplier… On single ribbon mounting. Excellent condition…….. Cases are very rare & for some reason much more sought after in Germany ………
£140. 00

BM. 85… SAXON HERZOGTUMER CARL EDUARD VERDIENST MEDAILLE
Late war produced Saxon service medal Looks like silvered '' BRONZE '' Good detail and a scarce medal.
£90.00

BM.86 SAXON ANHALT HERZOG ERNST SILVER VERDIENST MEDAILLE 1st CLASS WITH SWORDS…

Saxon Anhalt pin back service service cross / medal .( Looks like silvered metal ) given to the officers of the Anhalt 8TH Thuringischen Infantry Regiment No 2 Nr. 153 It is the standard medal only surrounded by a wreath with a pair of swords resting on it They were awarded between 1918 and 1919. Very few were awarded It is probably an interwar example illustrating Germany's military history but because of its quality.. It suggests it could possibly be an original. I have seen several other which show casting marls and are slightly smaller than the originals See Deutsche Orden und Ehrenzeichen Vol 3, page no 1520 ….This example of the award has correct dimensions and weight
Still a very scarce medal of excellent quality.
£200.,

BM.87 SAXON WEIMAR HERZOG WILHELM ERNST SILVER VERDIENST MEDAILLE WITH SWORDS
Saxon service medal Looks like silvered bronze) A scarce medal of excellent quality l.
£145.00

BM.88 SAXON WEIMAR HERZOG WILHELM ERNST BRONZE VERDIENST MEDAILLE WITH SWORDS
Saxon service medal Looks like bronze) A scarce medal of very good quality Needs to be reassembled .
£100.00

BM.89…SUPERIOR QUALITY IMPERIAL OFFICERS NECK RIBBON..
A silk neck ribbon for an Imperial German award from one of the German states In fine silk of approx 38mm width and 900mm length Woven in red and green silk I have not so far identified which order it is for. But the colours suggest ANHALT. Bought in a Kassel antique shop sometime last century…..
£20

BM.89…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. Awarded to all partuicianis in Saxon State swrvice for loyal conduct.
£30

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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 NCO'S ( 1st class ) In gilded ( gold finish) metal 1st class with gilt finish & white and black enamel centres. Like the 2nd Class in silver finish also with white and black enamel centres

2) FOR NCO'S ( 2nd class ) In silver metal finish with 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 from dark to light coloured copper

4) FOR ENLISTED MEN ( 3rd class) in '' Late war Kriegs Metal" Grey metal finish

5). FOR OFFICERS. ( 4th class ). All crosses with blue enamel, 4 classes exist 1st & 2nd class tend to be large breast stars in Gold & neck star also ) , More common awards have blue and white Bavarian ribbons and are 3rd ( gold) and 4th class in Silver.
All have blue enamel and can possibly also have swords and a crown. They are generally ( the early war ones in 900 or 835 real silver.)

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.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

BAVARIAN WAR SERVICE CROSS FIRST CLASS ( Gold finish )

BM. 90 A. BAVARIAN MILITARY SERVICE ORDER 1st CLASS WTH SWORDS & CROWN in GOLD finish
A Very very rare Bavarian War service cross with swords &crown in Gold .. 300

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BM. 91. BAVARIAN MILITARY SERVICE ORDER 1st CLASS WTH CROWN in GOLD finish
A Very scarce Bavarian War service cross with crown in Gold .. 220

BM. 92 BAVARIAN MILITARY SERVICE ORDER 1st CLASS WTH SWORDS in GOLD finish
A Very very rare Bavarian War service cross First class with swords in Gold
£185

BAVARIAN WAR SERVICE CROSS 2nd CLASS ( Silver)

BM.94…. 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 an incredibly scarce if not to say RARE 2nd Class box..
£170

BM.95 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, Adain in a very very scarce Fully Marked 2nd Class case..

£300

BM.99… 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 some tarnish on the weave. …..extremely rare
£135

BM. 96 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…
£200

BM. 97 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.
£155 00

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

BM.98… ABAVARIAN 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'
£90.00

BM.99…, 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.
£55 00

BM.100… 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.
£125

BM101…. 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

BM.104 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.
£140

BM. 105 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

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BM.106… OFFICERS MILITARY BAVARIAN SEVICE ORDER 4th CLASS WTH CROWN. ( SILVER MARKED RING)
Bavarian Officers War service cross for Officers with CROWN appears to be a 935 stamped on the Suspension Ring of the cross… Silver cross showing some gilding with superb detail. with its deep blue enamelled arms, centre of white Circle belt with black centre with gilded 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 crowned 4th class badge with gilded central boss On its reverse the lower arm of the cross has a broader ametal edge to it possibly it was engraved before : now missing, see lowest picture . Very scarce and original. ….Comes with an original length ( needs TLC ) ribbon and a replacement length of ribbon.
£435.00

BM. 109… BAVARIAN OFFICERS MILITARY SER9VICE ORDER 4th CLASS WTH SWORDS. 900 MARKED
Bavarian Officers War service cross for Officers with swords 900 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) officers cross with gilded central boss. Nice, rare and original.
£435.00

BM. 111… BAVARIAN OFFICERS MILITARY SERVICE ORDER 4th CLASS WTH SWORDS. 800 MARKED
Another 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) officers cross with gilded central boss. Nice, rare and original.
£435.00

BM. 113….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.
£44.00

BM. 116 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. 155
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THE GERMAN STATES
THE SMALLER STATES
BRUNSWICK …HAMBURG WALDECK ETC ETC…

BM. 117 BRAUNSCHWEIG 1st CLASS MILITARY SERVICE ORDER 1914 / 1918
Braunschweig 1st class war service cross first class In bronze. This cross has a lightly convex form . This War service cross has superb detailing to its obverse with oak leaves, crown the letters EA and the date 1914, The quality of manufacture suggests that this id a real Bronze type ( the majority are bronze plated or washed )Black pin back cross with a fine straight pin.. Top arm of the cross with Imperial crown and lower arm of the cross with the date1914. The ground of the cross is rather fine pebbled finish. …. This is a rather nice form of the Braunschweig 1st Class cross……One of the best I have seen.

£230

BM. 118 BRAUNSCHWEIG 2nd CLASS MILITARY SERVICE ORDER 1914 / 1918 With Hannover clasp
Braunschweig 2nd class war service cross second class In bronze. This War service cross has superb detailing to its obverse with oak leaves, crown the letters EA as the above 1st class model and the date 1914,The reverse of the cross with fur Verdienstorden. Etc. On its yellow and blue ribbon However it has also its very rare silver wreath with the crossed swords and crown with the horse to the centre This is very rare indeed. A Braunschweig 2nd class Class cross with its rare silvered "Bewahrungsabzeichen" attached……( Note that a copy of the attached Bewahrungs ( horse & wreath ) etc. is made but it is crudely cast & finished ). This is a rare complete medal

£200

BM. 119 WALDECK UND PYRMONT 4th CLASS SERVICE ORDER WITH SWORDS 1896 / 1918( MARKED 800 SILVER )
One of the smaller German States Waldeck & Pyrmont 4th class with swords was awarded to combatants in military service This cross is a war service cross In 800 silver . To its obverse with stippled silver cross arms with the convex white enamelled disk centre with a large red Waldeck cross, The quality of manufacture & the 800 silver mark on the suspension ring makes this a most desirable piece. The rear of the cross has an applied circular gilded disk with " FUR VERDIENST " text… Being one of the smaller if not the smallest German state it is certainly very rare, With its correct probably replacement ribbon..

£360

BM. 121 WALDECK UND PYRMONT 4th CLASS SERVICE ORDER 1896 / 1918 (Also military admin ) MARKED 800 SILVER.
One of the smallest German States Waldeck & Pyrmont 4th class Was awarded to non combatants in military war service cross In silver . This War service cross has superb detailing to its obverse with stippled silver cross arms black enamelled central gilded star with the convex white enamelled disk centre with red Waldeck cross, The quality of manufacture & the 825 (looks like ) silver mark on the suspension ring suggests that this is a real silver award piece. The rear of the cross has an applied circular gilded disk with the text " FUR VERDIENST " … very scarce, With its correct probably replacement ribbon.. It is silver although it looks gold in couple of the pics: probably due to the Flash.
Almost 5000 awarded

£330

BM. 122 WALDECK UND PYRMONT MILITARY OFFICERS ( OFFIZIERKREUZ MIT SCHWERTEN ) SERVICE ORDER 1912 / 1918
Again one of the smallest German States Waldeck & Pyrmont Officers cross was awarded to military officers only . This War service cross is the most "glamorous " piece has superb detailing to its obverse with A white enamelled cross arms black enamelled central gilded star with the convex white enamelled disk centre with red Waldeck cross, 480
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BM.124 HANSA STADT BREMEN
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 Bremen. Red enamelled cross with the Bremen Key badge of the city in an enamel medallion. Silvered reverse with 'Fur Verdienst im Krieg 1914' An attractive and increasingly scarce medal.
There were about 20,000 awarded..
£166.00

BM.125. HANSA STADT HAMBURG
The Hamburg Cross is perhaps the most common of the Hansa Stadt group war service crosses. The HamburgCross was issued by the City and State ( and FreiStadt ) of Hamburg. Red enamelled cross with the Hamburg city Dom badge of the city in a bronze medallion. Silvered reverse with 'Fur Verdienst im Krieg 1914' An attractive and scarce medal with no damage at all..
There were approximately 50.000 awarded
£145 .00

BM.126…. HANSA STADT HAMBURG @ CASE
The Hamburg Cross & Hansa Stadt war service crosses. The Hamburg Cross was issued by the City and State ( and FreiStadt ) of Hamburg Red enamelled cross with the hamburg citadel badge of the city 'Dom' in enamel medallion Silvered reverse with 'Fur Verdienst im Krieg 1914' An attractive and scarce medal in a period case of maroon leatherette. The base is recessed so the cross sites perfectly in the box The rear of the case has a paper Hamburg City Issue label attached to it
£165.00

BM.127 HANSA STADT…. LUBECK WAR SERVICE CROSS. ( PROBABLY A COPY )
This Lubbock Cross……. A really too good quality copy.
There were thought to be 11.000 of the original medal awarded…….. £29

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BM.128… MECKLENBURG- SCHWERIN FIRST CLASS SCREW BACK CROSS
Mecklenburg-Schwerin War service cross 1914 First class with screw on backing plate and tightening screw In very good / excellent condition. The cross has a very fine pebbled finish to the obverse of the cross (. These crew back crosses could be described as very scarce & the cross overall could be described as 'Very Fine.' £260

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Note…… Copies of this cross have either no pebbled finish or one which is rather bulky and the pebbles are larger than they should be.

BM. 129…. OLDENBURG FREIDRICH AUGUST 1st CLASS MILITARY SERVICE ORDER ( RARE SCALLOPED BACK )
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. The finish to this cross is slightly worn. Nice SCALLOPED BACK rather than the the more common flat backed ( and copied ) form… The scalloped back is SACRCE …. (Just by the way ….All copies have flat backs….) This is the desirable form of the Oldenburg cross. 225
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BM. 130 LIPPE DETMOLD WAR SERVICE CROSS. 1914 FIRST CLASS PIN BACK.
The Lippe Detmold War Service Cross. The First Class Cross was issued by the State of Lippe Detmold it is gilded bronze cross with central wreath and Lippe rose to the centre of it with crowned Letter L to the top and 1914 date to the lower arm of the cross.,This example is of an early type manufacture in Bronze with a gilded finish. reverse with what IS a Paul Maybauer shaped pin with original clasp to the lower arm of the cross. This particular cross also has a GOOD pronounced convex shape. This is a highly detailed and superb quality original first class cross with good age patina However in reality it looks quite gold finished but in the pictures it looks dull…. in reality It almost looks mint unissued gilded quality.…..Note the detailed text to both sides of the Horizontal arms !. ….Another superb example. £320
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NOTE. Most copies do not have the text to the cross arms some even have no pebbeled finish !!.

BM. 132. LIPPE DETMOLD WAR SERVICE CROSS
The Lippe Detmold War Service Cross. The Cross was issued by the State of Lippe Detmold it is gilded bronze cross with central wreath and Lippe rose to the centre of it with crowned Letter L to the top and 1914 date to the lower arm of the cross., reverse with 'Fur Auszeichnung im Kriege' . This is a good quality original medal with good age patina . There are many copies of this medal around but their lettering is a little blunt and there can be cast marks,
£85

THE GERMAN STATES
SMALL MEDAL BARS
OF VARIOUS STATES

BM.135. PRUSSIAN 4 MEDAL BAR. ( spang) WURTTEMBERG & BADEN 2 with SCHWERTEN.
PRUSSIAN 4 MEDAL BAR Prussian ribbon with extremely rare original Kaiser Prize attached.War service cross 1914 second class with Prussian Iron Cross Second Class and 1914 /18 war service cross In very good condition, the bar is is generally 'Very Fine.' Note: there are many copies of the Kaiser Prize nearly all are cast and unlike this one the detail is somewhat blunt.
£50

BM.136…. PRUSSIAN 3 MEDAL BAR. MECKLENBURG- SCHWERIN .
PRUSSIAN 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.'
£175

BM.137.. …HANSA STATE HAMBURG 2 MEDAL BAR.
Hansa Stadt 2 MEDAL BAR Hamburg War service cross 1914 with Prussian Iron Cross Second Class In very good condition, both medals are generally 'Very Fine.'
£175

BM.138 ………BAVARIAN 3 OR's MEDAL BAR. .
Bavarian 3. MEDAL BAR Bavarian War service cross 1914 third class with swords and crown ( scarce in itself ) Prussian Iron Cross Second Class and 1914 /18 war service cross with swords n very good condition, medals are generally 'Very Fine.'
£185

BM. 139 BAVARIAN 3 OR's 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. 155
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BM.141………BAVARIAN NCO's 3 MEDAL BAR. .
Bavarian 3. MEDAL BAR Bavarian War service cross 1914 SECOND class with swords Prussian Iron Cross Second Class and 1914 /18 war service cross with swords n very good condition, medals are generally 'Very Fine.' 225
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BM…142………BAVARIAN 3 MEDAL BAR. .
Bavarian 3. MEDAL BAR Bavarian War service cross 1914 third class with swords Prussian Iron Cross Second Class and 1914 /18 war service cross with swords n very good condition, medals are generally 'Very Fine.'
£145

BM.143…………BAVARIAN 2 MEDAL BAR. .
Bavarian 2. MEDAL BAR Bavarian War service cross 1914 third class with swords & war service cross with swords in very good condition, The medal bar is marked 'DRGM' …medals are generally 'Very Fine.'
£65

BM…kaiser 82A…… FURSTLICH HOHENZOLLERNSCHE ORDEN UND EHRENZEICHEN…..THE DEFINITIVE BOOK ON THE HOHENZOLLERN AWARDS.

As stated above the text " Furstlich Hohenzollernsche Orden and Ehrenzeichen " is a standard text on the governance , history and the various orders of the Hohenzollern Orden. It describes the various medals, knights breast awards neck awards and breast stars which were awarded by the Hohenzollern family. From 1851 up to 1965 The book details all the various awards and their chances over time as well as several manufacturers during each era .
Written in German over 235 pages with multiple photographs of the awards with two pages of the original design warrants in colour . There are many photos of personalities wearing the awards and pics of medal bars containing them

The book itself is on high quality paper and heavy card covers. A superb and most complete research on the Hohenzollern order

The text publishing details relating to the above Hohenzollern award ( and all other awards gifted by the various Hohenzollerns ) are as follows : the text is entitled " Furstlich Hohenzollernsche Order and ; Ehrenzeichen " researched and written by Link and Gauggel…. 1985 ….published by Graf Klenau Verlags .

£140

BM. 84. LARGE HOHENZOLLERN HAUSORDEN 1st KLASSE MIT SCHWERTEN.( PERIOD COPY)
( probably a jewellers window display exhibition piece )

AN EXTREMELY UNUSUAL, FINE & RARE ORIGINAL PERIOD PIECE . An oversized Hohenzollern Hausorden. First Class with swords and crown, which was probably used to display jewellers stock and showing some quality of these medals. Could also possibly have been in a Taylors shop which catered to exalted members of German society.
Manufactured in gilded metal with white, black, green and blue fine enamels.
It measures some 10 cm from the top of the cross on the crown to the lower arm of the cross & is some 6.5 cm across from arm to arm….With some excellent details throughout. Crown, swords and Reich eagle are all very well executed and gilded An eye-catching advertisment for awards medals and military assesories: well made piece of Imperial Period shop wear. The picture featuring the rear of an Iron cross gives a sense of it size & its light convex form when in comparison…

A FABULOUS DISPLAY PIECE

£225

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BM.93. IMPERIAL GERMAN IRON CROSS FIRST CLASS BY PAUL MAYBAUER IN GOOD CONVEX FORM IN 800 MARKED SILVER.
A very fine quality Imperial German Iron cross of the classic flat form in a solis silver two part frame.. The pin is of the classic Paul Maybauer shapeThe original coke bottle form with the wide neck at the top. Original; hinge, pin and catch . The 800 mark is below the catch on its lower arm. The award has fine silver finish. Excellent full blacking to the centre of the cross with no actually damage to the cross at all. The usual 3 piece construction……Quite a sought after maker ….Overall in really excellent condition.

£270

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BM. 100 … copy GERMAN 1814 IRON CROSS FIRST CLASS
The first Iron cross designed for the German army in 1814 for the Napolonic wars ….The German IRON CROSS 1st class designed by Friedrich Schinkle Originals are generally only seen in Museums ,This is a solid example good silvered edge l finish. Black centre one or two small blemishes pin and catch are present … If you need a space filler for that early gap in your IC collection this is the one !!. good condition.
£30

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BURGLARY

Our Family lost approximately £10,000 worth of goods in our burglary all of it uninsured. (The insurance company is another storey.the wrong box was ticked ) 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. I even gave them the address of the seller

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 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 ! Just think about it £10.000.00 for an hours work! ( My local Police were unable to access Ebay.UK indeed they had not a clue what I was talking about. )

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

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.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
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. 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 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
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. 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.
GONE BELIEVED STOLEN

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..

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.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..

BURGLARY: 32 IRON CROSSES STOLEN BY A COMPLETE SWEIN THE POLICE HAVE INFORMED ME they have an idea who it is but have no evidence :

FORGET IT ! THE POLICE COULDN'T CARE LESS… JUST HOPELESS.. JUST MAKE YOUR HOME A VERITABLE FORTRESS.. YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN !

Saxonia Militaria

Imperial German Militaria

Orders, Medals, Crosses, Badges & Awards of Imperial Germany & SOME WW2

Wound badges

BAVARIAN WAR SERVICE CROSS FIRST CLASS ( Gold finish )

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

BAVARIAN OFFICERS WAR SERVICE CROSS 4th CLASS (Blue Enamel)