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GERMAN COMBAT AND SERVICE AWARDS

#PR1 Iron Cross First Class, screwback, Paul Meybauer “L/13”
Original Second World War German Iron Cross First Class screwback version manufactured by Paul Meybauer. The LDO stamp “L/13” is located on the reverse of the 6 o’clock arm. For additional information about this variation you may consult page 125 of The Iron Cross 1. Class by Dietrich Marz and George Stimson. Untouched and never cleaned in worn condition. Desirable maker. $400 *On Hold*

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#G2283 Iron Cross Second Class, Herman Aurich
Original Second World War German Iron Cross Second Class. Maker marked with PKZ-No. “113” on the ring, which is attributed to the firm Herman Aurich of Dresden. This is what is sometimes described as a Type 2 by collectors, and for additional information about this variation you may consult pages 391-400 of The Iron Cross 2. Class by Dietrich Marz and Mario Alt. Untouched and never cleaned worn condition, with the correct original ribbon. Worn examples are generally harder to find than unissued examples. Desirable maker. $200

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#G2651 Iron Cross Second Class, Arbeitsgemeinschaft Hanau
Original Second World War German Iron Cross Second Class. Maker marked with PKZ-No. “25” on the ring, which is attributed to the firm Arbeitsgemeinschaft Hanau. Excellent untouched and never cleaned condition, with the correct original ribbon. This is a rarely seen maker. $250

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#MP51 Uniform Removed Iron Cross Ribbon
Original Second World War German uniform removed Iron Cross ribbon. $50
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#PR14 War Merit Cross with Swords, cased
Original Second World War German War Merit Cross with Swords in case of issue. The award is unmarked and constructed from a zinc casting with silver finish, featuring die cast hinge and catch, with metal pin. The award is in excellent condition, showing only some patina and tarnish from age, there is clear evidence from the impressions in the case that it has been in the box forever. The case is in good condition, showing some wear from sitting around on a shelf, the hinge is simple fabric construction which works fine but needs to be treated with care when opening and closing. This is a great set. $300

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#CM12 Ribbon Bar Lot
Original Second World War German ribbon bar lot. The 4-piece ribbon bar, from the left, is: War Merit Medal Second Class with Swords, Entry into Austria, Entry into Czechoslovakia and the Croatian Medal of the Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir with the War Decoration. The 3-piece ribbon bar, from the left, is: Iron Cross Second Class, War Merit Medal Second Class with Swords and Eastern Front Medal. $165

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#PR16 Close Combat Clasp in Bronze, Josef Feix & Söhne
Original Second World War German Close Combat Clasp (CCC) in Bronze produced by the firm Josef Feix & Söhne of Gablonz. The bronze brennlack finish is over 70% intact and this badge has never been cleaned or messed with in any way. The hinge is in good working order and none of the parts are loose. In addition to the maker’s mark “JFS” there is also a designers mark “FEC.W.E. PEEKHAUS BERLIN”. The JFS CCC is covered in Thomas Durante’s excellent book “The German Close Combat Clasp” on pages 206-227. This is the 1st Pattern of the badge produced by this firm, given the location of the marker mark near the catch, and raised lip of metal holding the hinge place. This badge also features the full cross-guard to the on the bayonet, as opposed to the chamfered version. Great example. $625

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#PR5 Close Combat Clasp in Bronze, A.G.M.u.K.
Original Second World War German Close Combat Clasp (CCC) in Bronze produced by Arbeitsgemeinschaft Metall und Kunststoff, or “A.G.M.u.K.” located in the city of Gablonz. This was not an individual company, but a consortium of metal and synthetic material manufacturers who shared production materials, hardware fittings, and machinery for the production of uniforms and accoutrements. These CCC’s are known to have the most detailed obverse designs of any maker. In addition to the maker’s mark “AUSF. A.G.M.u.K. GABLONZ” there is also a designers mark “FEC.W.E. PEEKHAUS BERLIN”. This is the “double side crimps” version of the badge, additional information on this exact variant is located on pages 96-97 of Thomas Durante’s excellent book “The German Close Combat Clasp”. The hinge is in good working order and none of the parts are loose, the plate is still tightly in place, and the catch is crimped into the reverse with a large dome. The bronze brennlack finish is largely intact but there are some spots of corrosion and white residue that we haven't made any attempt to clean and the badge is as-found. There are a few minor chips to the oak lefts on the left edge of the back looking at the front. Overall, a good example. $375

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#PR9 Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge, Arno Wallpach
Original Second World War German Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge (LGAB) produced by the firm Arno Wallpach of Salzburg (Austria). The badge is a one piece zinc casting with silvered finish, the clouds and earth mound are factory painted in dark grey. The reverse of the badge features die cast hinge and very fat die cast catch. As typical with late war badges, the silvered finish has turned mostly to a grey patina and some of the grey paint has flaked off, but overall it’s in good condition and has never been cleaned or tampered with. For more information about Arno Wallpach LGAB’s please consult pages 58-65 of Sascha Weber’s excellent book “The Luftwaffe Ground Combat Badge”. Great example. $325

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#PR3 Anti-Aircraft Flak Battle Badge
Original Second World War German Anti-Aircraft Flak Battle Badge. This is a two-piece badge constructed of zinc with solid back and no makers information. The construction and materials suggest late-war production. The pin is a little bit bent and there’s some zinc pitting near the reverse, but overall it’s a nice honest example. $275

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#PR10 Heer Flak Artillery Badge, G.H. Osang
Original Second World War German Heer Flak Artillery Badge produced by the firm G.H. Osang of Dresden. High quality heavy duty construction, with makers mark “GH OSANG DRESDEN” on the reverse behind the pin. The hinge and catch are factory soldered in place. The silver finish is strong and just shows the expected patina, the badge has not been cleaned or messed with in any way. Great example. $750 *Deal pending for M* 

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#PR6 Minesweeper’s War Badge, Adolf Scholze
Original Second World War German Minesweeper’s War Badge produced by the firm Adolf Scholze of Gablonz. The maker’s mark “AS” is present on the reverse behind the pin. This is the late war version produced of silvered zinc with factory silver painted exploding waves and sea. As typical with late war badges that the silvered finish has turned mostly to a grey patina and some of the silver paint has worn off, but overall it’s in good condition and has never been cleaned or tampered with. $185

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#PR14 Infantry Assault Badge in Silver, M.K.6.
Original Second World War German Infantry Assault Badge (IAB) in Silver. Maker marked on the reverse “M.K.6.” which is currently a bit of a mysterious maker. One current theory is that the MK may stand for Arbeitsgemeinschaft Metall und Kunststoff, located in the city of Gablonz. This was not an individual company, but a consortium of metal and synthetic material manufacturers who shared production materials, hardware fittings, and machinery for the production of uniforms and accoutrements. You can do additional research on this theory and this maker by consulting  pages 69, 84-85 of The Infantry Assault Badge by Sascha Weber. This badge is in service worn condition, and much of the silver finish has turned to grey patina, with the finish best preserved on the reverse, the published example on page 84-85 shows similar wear. Great example. $250

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#PR17 Infantry Assault Badge in Silver
Original Second World War German Infantry Assault Badge (IAB) in Silver. This example is from an unknown maker, and is constructed from stamped silvered buntmetall with wire catch on tiny plate and simple hinge on big plate. An identical example is shown pages 182-183 of The Infantry Assault Badge by Sascha Weber. This example is in worn condition, and the silver finish has turned to a dark patina, and it has not been cleaned or messed with in any way. $185

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#PR4 Infantry Assault Badge in Bronze
Original Second World War German Infantry Assault Badge (IAB) in Bronze. This example is from an unknown maker, and is constructed from stamped zinc with bronze finish, featuring sheet metal hinge and crimped wire catch soldered in place on the reverse. This example is worn condition and has turned mostly to a dark patina, with traces of the bronze finish remaining in the depressions. It has never been cleaned or messed with in any way. Great example. $185

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#G2696 Infantry Assault Badge in Silver, Gebrüder Wegerhoff
Original Second World War German Infantry Assault Badge (IAB) in Silver. Maker marked “GWL” on the reverse of the badge, attributed to the firm Gebrüder Wegerhoff of Lüdenscheid. The badge is constructer of silver plated zinc, with integral hinger, catch, and vertical pin. Excellent condition, with strong original silver finish. As found and never cleaned. Great example. $250

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#CM11 General Assault Badge
Original Second World War German General Assault Badge (GAB) issued to all branches of the Wehrmacht for those who participated in three separate assaults in a supporting role. This is a stamped flat back example, with silver finish. The badge in good as-found condition, with working pin and catch assembly, and it has never been cleaned or tampered with. The badge surfaced in Canada as is presumably a Canadian soldiers souvenir. $175

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#PR18 General Assault Badge
Original Second World War German General Assault Badge (GAB). This example is from an unknown maker, and is constructed to late war standards from stamped zinc with silver finish, featuring sheet metal hinge and crimped wire catch soldered in place on the reverse. The silver finish still remains mostly intact, with just some small chipping and patina to the finish. $150

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#PR15 Silver Wound Badge, Cased
Original Second World War German Silver Wound Badge (SWB) in case of issue. The SWB is constructed of zinc with brass pin, die-cast hinge and catch. The badge and case do not have any makers information present. The case is in good working order, with a little bit of rust that formed on the hinge. The set is untouched and never cleaned, with clear impressions that suggest that badge has been inside of it forever. Great set. $265

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#PA3 Silver Wound Badge, Hauptmünzamt
Original Second World War Silver Wound Badge (SWB) in Tombak. Maker marked with PKZ-No. “30” on the reverse, which is attributed to the firm Hauptmünzamt of Vienna. Worn condition, with working pin and catch assembly, never cleaned or tampered with. $100

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#CM9 Silver Wound Badge
Original Second World War German Silver Wound Badge (SWB) issued to all branches of the Wehrmacht for those who received three or four wounds, or wounds that were very severe. This is a later war zinc alloy example. This badges are known for developing a patina that gives a dripping silver wash appearance. The badge in good as-found condition, with working pin and catch assembly, and it has never been cleaned or tampered with. The badge surfaced in Canada as is presumably a Canadian soldiers souvenir. $110

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#G2677 Silver Wound Badge, Rudolf Wächtler & Lange Mittweida
Original Second World War German Silver Wound Badge (SWB) issued to all branches of the Wehrmacht for those who received three or four wounds, or wounds that were very severe. The badge is maker marked “100” near the catch in very fine numerals, attributed to the firm Rudolf Wächtler & Lange Mittweida. This badges are known for developing a patina that gives a dripping silver wash appearance. The badge in good as-found condition, with working pin and catch assembly, and it has never been cleaned or tampered with. The badge surfaced in Canada as is presumably a Canadian soldiers souvenir. $110

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#PA1 Black Wound Badge, Friedrich Orth
Original Second World War German Black Wound Badge (BWB) issued to all branches of the Wehrmacht for those who received a wound in battle. Maker marked with PKZ-No. “L/14” on the reverse, attributed to the firm Friedrich Orth, Wien. Mid to late war factory painted steel example after the switch from brass which was diverted to other war efforts. As often encounter with this maker, there is oxidation on the reverse caused by the excessive amount of flux used in the soldering process. If you wish, you may cover the affected area with a very thin layer of vaseline, so the metal is no longer in contact with the atmospheric oxygen. Worn condition, with working pin and catch assembly, never been cleaned or tampered with. $55

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#G2572 Black Wound Badge, Richard Simm & Söhne
Original Second World War German Black Wound Badge (BWB) issued to all branches of the Wehrmacht for those who received a wound in battle. Maker marked with PKZ-No. “93” on the reverse, attributed to the firm Richard Simm & Söhne. Mid to late war factory painted steel example after the switch from brass which was diverted to other war efforts. Very appealing worn condition, with working pin and catch assembly, and it has never been cleaned or tampered with. The badge surfaced in Canada as is presumably a Canadian soldiers souvenir. $65

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#G2554 Black Wound Badge, Oberhoff & Cie
Original Second World War German Black Wound Badge (BWB) issued to all branches of the Wehrmacht for those who received a wound in battle. Maker marked with PKZ-No. “81” on the reverse, attributed to the firm Oberhoff & Cie. Mid to late war factory painted steel example after the switch from brass which was diverted to other war efforts. Very appealing worn condition, with working pin and catch assembly, and it has never been cleaned or tampered with. The badge surfaced in Canada as is presumably a Canadian soldiers souvenir. $65

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#G2676 Black Wound Badge
Original Second World War German Black Wound Badge (BWB) issued to all branches of the Wehrmacht for those who received a wound in battle. Early war factory painted brass example prior to the switch to producing these from steel. Very appealing worn condition, with working pin and catch assembly, and it has never been cleaned or tampered with. The badge surfaced in Canada as is presumably a Canadian soldiers souvenir. $65

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#G2643 “Ostfront” Service Medal, Otto Zappe
Original Second World War "Ostfront" Eastern Front service medal. Sometimes referred by veterans as the "frozen meat" medal due to the horrors encountered on the frozen Eastern front during 1941-1942. These medals were constructed of zinc, and were notorious for being of poor quality with bubbling to the finish. It is maker marked on the ring with PKZ-No. “110” attributed to the firm Otto Zappe Gablonz a.d.N. Top condition example, likely unissued. $90 *Deal pending for M*

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#CD9 "Ostfront" Service Medal
Original Second World War "Ostfront" Eastern Front service medal. Sometimes referred by veterans as the "frozen meat" medal due to the horrors encountered on the frozen Eastern front during 1941-1942. These medals were constructed of zinc, and were notorious for being of poor quality with bubbling to the finish. Overall, this is a nice untouched example from an unknown maker that has never been cleaned. Great example. $55
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#PA49 Mother’s Cross in Bronze with Award Document
Original Second World War Mother’s Cross in Bronze with Award Document. Background: The Third Reich gave significant recognition to the importance of a woman's role and motherhood to create a strong Germany, leading to the creation of the Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter (Cross of Honour of the German Mother). The Bronze Cross was awarded to eligible mothers with four or five children. The award and paperwork are both in good condition, never cleaned or tampered with, showing honest age and patina. Both items were discovered together in Canada. $125

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#EC194 Third Reich DRL Gold German Sports Badge, Ernst L. Müller
Original Third Reich DRL (German National Association for Physical Exercise) German National Award for Physical Fitness (Deutsche Reichsauszeichnung für Leibesübungen) or better known as the German Sports Badge. This is the gold version of the award. The vertical attachment device to the rear is intact. The badge is lightly worn. The rear of the badge is maker-marked to the firm of Ernst L. Müller in Pforzheim, Germany, and there is the standard DRGM copyright marking. $150

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#WS1 War Merit Medal with Envelope
Original Second World War German War Merit Medal (Kriegsverdienstmedaille) with envelope. This award was discovered and consigned from South Africa, and is presumably a war trophy from a Union of South Africa soldier serving with the British Empire forces in the North African campaign. The condition of the badge reflects having come from the desert, there is no ribbon present. $35

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#EC109 War Merit Medal with Issue Envelope & Ribbon Bar
Original Second World War German War Merit Medal (Kriegsverdienstmedaille) with black, red, and white ribbon. 'Für Kriegsverdienst 1939' (For War Merit 1939) is embossed to one side. Also included is a lightly worn issue envelope and a War Merit Medal ribbon bar with intact attachment device. 'LDO' (Administration of German Orders Manufacturers) is stamped to the front of the envelope. The War Merit Medal was instituted on 19 August, 1940 and awarded to civilians for outstanding service in relation to the war effort. $75

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#EC208 Italian-German Africa Campaign Medal
Original Second World War Italian-German Africa Campaign Medal instituted in 1942 by Fascist Italy to both Italian and German troops who served in the North African campaign of 1940-1943. Die-struck embossed bronze-washed tombac medal. On the obverse of the medal is the manufacturer's name of 'Lorioli Milano' and the designer's name of 'De Marchis'. Complete with a well-worn piece of correct rayon ribbon in both Italian and German national colours attached to the ribbon suspension ring. $175
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#EC63 DRK Social Welfare Medal 4th Class
Original Second World War German Deutsche Rote Kreuz (DRK / German Red Cross) Medaille fur Deutsche Volkspflege Vierte Stufe (Social Welfare Medal 4th Class). Circular alloy medal measuring approximately 38mm in diameter. Medal ring and ribbon suspension ring still present along with original ribbon. The 4th Class Medal was awarded to military ranks of Leutnant and below who were involved with the care of sick & wounded personnel. $100
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#EC19 Luftwaffe Observer's Badge, F. W. Assmann & Söhne
Original Second World War German Luftwaffe (Air Force) Observer's badge in case of issue. Awarded to those who participated in five operational flights over enemy territory or a minimum of two months active service. Two piece construction with desirable stylized "A" maker mark on reverse, representing the firm F. W. Assmann & Söhne of Lüdenscheid.  Both the award and case are in good condition showing some age, patina, and oxidation that has never been cleaned. The badge appears to have been lightly worn. All components are in working over, including the closure clasp on the box and pin on reverse of the award. A nice set with great details. $1150
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#RG249 Close Combat Clasp in Bronze, Josef Feix & Söhne
Original Second World War German Close Combat Clasp (CCC) in Bronze produced by the firm Josef Feix & Söhne of Gablonz. The bronze brennlack finish is over 90% intact and this badge has never been cleaned or messed with in any way. The hinge is in good working order and none of the parts are loose. The JFS CCC is covered in Thomas Durante’s excellent book “The German Close Combat Clasp” on pages 206-227. This is the 2nd Pattern of the badge produced by this firm, given the location of the marker mark and four separate tabs for the hinge crimping. This badge also features a somewhat uncommon chamfered cross-guard to the cross guard on the bayonet. Great example. *Sold*

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#RG248 Fallschirmschützenabzeichen, Assmann & Söhne
Original Second World War German Fallschirmschützenabzeichen (Parachutists Badge) produced by the firm Assmann & Söhne of Lüdenscheid. The reverse of the badge is marked with LDO code L/64 below Assmann & Söhne “A” logo, with wreath component marked “2” representing the second of four dies used by the firm. There are also the correct die-struck injection mold signs present. The hinge is in good working order, and none of the parts are loose. The factory finish is 90% intact showing just patina from age, it has never been cleaned or messed with. Great example. *Sold*

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#RG232 Iron Cross 1st Class in Case of Issue, Paul Meyhauer
Original Second World War German Iron Cross 1st class complete with case of issue. There is a lazy "7" stamped on the exterior of the pin, attributed to the firm Paul Meyhauer. The Iron Cross is in nice lightly worn condition. The issued box is in excellent condition showing just some of the expected yellowing to the interior fabric from age, with nice working hinge and catch and the outline of an Iron Cross on the exterior. *Sold*

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#PA6 Cased Spange to the Iron Cross 1st Class, B.H. Mayer
Original Second World War German cased Spange to the Iron Cross 1st Class. The award is not marked, but is attributed to the firm B.H. Mayer, and is what collectors call “B.H. Mayer Type B”. For additional information about this maker you may consult pages 518-531 of The Iron Cross 1. Class by Dietrich Marz and George Stimson. Untouched and never cleaned lightly worn and carefully stored condition. The included award box is original to the set, and correct for this maker. Background; The Spange to the Iron Cross was a white metal medal clasp was awarded to Wehrmacht personnel who had been awarded the Iron Cross in the First World War, and who again qualified for the decoration in the Second World War. *Sold*

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#ZD1 High Seas Fleet War Badge, Adolf Bock
Original Second World War German Kriegsmarine High Seas Fleet War Badge (HSF), manufactured by FEC. ADOLF BOCK, AUSF. SCHWERIN-BERLIN. This maker is known for manufacturing the badge using alloy construction, with gilt and burnished silver finish. The reverse of the badge is nicely convexed and maker marked. The pin is present and in good working order. Strong original finish, lightly worn and never cleaned or messed with in any way. *Sold*

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#G2374 Iron Cross 1st Class, Wilhelm Deumer
Original Second World War German Iron Cross 1st class.  "L/11" marked on the reverse attributed to being an early example from the firm Wilhelm Deumer, of Lüdenscheid. Nice worn example. *Sold*
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#G2109 Iron Cross Second Class, S. Jablonski
Original Second World War German Iron Cross second class in unissued condition with issue envelope and tissue paper.  Maker marked on ring '128' attributed to S. Jablonski Gmb H of Posen.  This is a true matching set with the issue envelope also identified to S. Jablonski by the stamp on the lower left corner.  The original ribbon is also unused and has never been put on the ring. Nice untouched unissued set, never cleaned and exactly as found. *Sold*
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#G2164 Iron Cross Second Class, J.H. Werner
Original Second World War German Iron Cross second class.  Maker marked on ring '137' attributed to J.H. Werner of Berlin. Top condition, never cleaned. *Sold*
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#G2088 Iron Cross Second Class, Gustav Brehmer 
Original Second World War German Iron Cross second class.  Maker marked on ring '13' attributed to Gustav Brehmer of Markneukirchen/Sa. Nice untouched condition, never cleaned. *Sold*
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#G2083 Iron Cross Second Class, Anton Schenkle Nachfolger
Original Second World War German Iron Cross second class.  Maker marked on ring '27' attributed to Anton Schenkle Nachfolger. Nice untouched condition, never cleaned. *Sold*
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#RG45 Iron Cross Second Class, J.E. Hammer & Söhne
Original Second World War German Iron Cross second class.  Maker marked on ring '55' attributed to J.E. Hammer & Söhne of Geringswalde. Nice untouched condition, never cleaned. *Sold*
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#G2695 Infantry Assault Badge in Bronze, Josef Feix & Söhne
Original Second World War German Infantry Assault Badge (IAB) in Bronze. Maker marked with square “JFS” on the reverse of the badge below the hinge, attributed to the firm Josef Feix & Söhne. The badge features slightly curved face, bronze plated zinc, ball hinge, and flat catch is affixed with a plate. Excellent condition, with strong original bronze finish. Great example. *Sold*

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#MP68 Infantry Assault Badge, Metall und Kunstoff
Original Second World War Infantry Assault Badge in silver. Solid back variety with ball hinge. Maker marked “M.K.1” for Metall und Kunstoff ”1”. Lightly worn condition. *Sold*
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#G2553 Panzer Assault Badge in Bronze, Rudolf Karneth
Original Second World War German Panzer Assault Badge (PAB) in Bronze. Excellent condition example, showing just really light wear, with even bronze finish and some untouched never cleaned patina. The badge is maker marked on the reverse "R.K." attributed to the firm Rudolf Karneth of Gablonz. *Sold*

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#MI33 Panzer Assault Badge in Silver, Hermann Aurich
Original Second World War German Panzer Assault Badge (PAB) in silver, manufactured by the firm Hermann Aurich of Dresden. This maker is known for producing the badges in zinc, with a unique crimped pin setup. Excellent condition example, lightly worn if at all, never cleaned or messed with in any way. For additional information regarding this maker, you may consult pages 249-254 of the excellent book The German Panzer Assault Badge of World War II by Philippe De Bock. Great example. *Sold*

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