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GERMAN COMBAT AND SERVICE AWARDS

#G2697 Iron Cross Second Class, Ernst L. Müller
Original WWII German Iron Cross Second Class. Maker marked with PKZ-No. “76” on the ring, which is attributed to the firm Ernst L. Müller of Pforzheim. 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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#G2283 Iron Cross Second Class, Herman Aurich
Original WWII 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 WWII 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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#G2679 Iron Cross 2nd Class
Original WWII German Iron Cross 2nd Class (EKII). Standard unmarked example. Great condition, never cleaned with nice patina and original uncut ribbon. This award surfaced in Canada as is presumably a Canadian soldiers souvenir. $150

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#MP51 Uniform Removed Iron Cross Ribbon
Original WWII German uniform removed Iron Cross ribbon. $50
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#MP30 Bar to the Iron Cross 1st Class, B.H. Mayer
Original WWII German Bar to the Iron Cross 1st Class. Attributed to the firm B.H. Mayer of Pforzheim. Excellent condition example that consignor reports originally surfaced in Canada. $475

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#CM12 Ribbon Bar Lot
Original WWII 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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#RG248 Fallschirmschützenabzeichen (Parachutists Badge) L/64
Original WWII 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. $1075

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#MI33 Panzer Assault Badge, Silver, Hermann Aurich
Original WWII 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. $300

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#G2556 Panzer Assault Badge, Bronze, Hermann Aurich
Original WWII German Panzer Assault Badge (PAB) in bronze, manufactured by the firm Hermann Aurich of Dresden. This maker is known for producing the badges in zinc, with a unique crimped pin setup. Worn condition example, never cleaned or messed with in any way, most of the finish has faded to a dark tone. For additional information regarding this maker, you may consult page 255 of the excellent book The German Panzer Assault Badge of World War II by Philippe De Bock. Nice example and harder to find in bronze from this maker. $275

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#G2635 Panzer Assault Badge, Silver, Wilhelm Deumer
Original WWII German Panzer Assault Badge (PAB) in silver, manufactured by the firm Wilhelm Deumer of Lüdenscheid. Good worn condition example, never cleaned or messed with in any way, with a lot of the original silver finish still present. For additional information regarding this maker, you may consult pages 317-318 of the excellent book The German Panzer Assault Badge of World War II by Philippe De Bock. Great example. $275

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#G2555 Panzer Assault Badge, Bronze, Steinhauer & Lück
Original WWII German Panzer Assault Badge (PAB) in bronze, manufactured by the firm Steinhauer & Lück of Lüdenscheid. Good worn condition example, never cleaned or messed with in any way, with traces of the original bronze finish still present. For additional information regarding this maker, you may consult pages 169-170 of the excellent book The German Panzer Assault Badge of World War II by Philippe De Bock. Great example. $275

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#G2695 Infantry Assault Badge in Bronze, Josef Feix & Söhne
Original WWII 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. $300 *On Hold*

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#G2696 Infantry Assault Badge in Silver, Gebrüder Wegerhoff
Original WWII 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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#SA15 Infantry Assault Badge in Silver, Steinhauer & Luck
Original WWII Heer and Waffen-SS Infantry Assault Badge (IAB) in silver awarded to Infantry and Gebirgsjäger personnel engaged in ground combat. This solid backed badge is unmarked but attributed to the firm of Steinhauer & Luck. Nice worn condition, never cleaned, and showing lots of remaining original silver wash on the front and reverse, with sharp details. This was a Canadian vet bring back that surfaced in Ontario, Canada. Great example. $225

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#G2680 General Assault Badge
Original WWII 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 badge is a die-struck alloy 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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#CM11 General Assault Badge
Original WWII 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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#MP25 Silver Wound Badge in Tombac
Original WWII Silver Wound Badge (SWB). Tombak example that has been lightly worn with a strong silver finish still remaining. Nice example that has never been cleaned with original patina. $100

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#CM9 Silver Wound Badge
Original WWII 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 WWII 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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#G2572 Black Wound Badge, Richard Simm & Söhne
Original WWII 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 WWII 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 WWII 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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#CM8 Black Wound Badge
Original WWII German Black Wound Badge (BWB) issued to all branches of the Wehrmacht for those who received a wound in battle. Late war painted steel example after they stopped making these from brass. Worn condition, with working pin and catch assembly, and it has never been cleaned or tampered with, showing some oxidization near the hinge. The badge surfaced in Canada as is presumably a Canadian soldiers souvenir. $55

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#G2643 “Ostfront” Medal
Original WWII "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 “110” attributed to the firm Otto Zappe Gablonz a.d.N. Top condition example, likely unissued. $90

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#CD9 Ostfront Medal
Original WWII "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. *Reduced* $55
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#EC194 Third Reich DRL Gold German Sports Badge
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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#GJ14 Embroidered Cloth Parachutist Badge
Original WWII German Parachutist Badge (Fallschirmschützenabzeichen) embroidered on cloth. This badge was awarded to qualified parachutists of the Wehrmacht, including the Fallschirmjäger branch. Excellent example in unworn condition with nice details including a black backing material. $225

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#GJ15 Embroidered Cloth Pilot’s Badge
Original WWII German Pilot’s badge embroidered on cloth. The badge was awarded to qualified pilot’s of the Wehrmacht after one completed flight training and the flying licence and citation were received. Excellent example in unworn condition with nice details including a grey backing material. $150

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#G2644 Embroidered Cloth Air Gunner & Flight Engineer Badge
Original WWII German Luftwaffe Air Gunner and Flight Engineer badge embroidered on cloth. This badge was awarded to qualified Air Gunners and Flight Engineers who had rendered two months of non-operational qualifying service, or participated in a minimum of five operational flights, the number of flights for the award would be reduced if the recipient was injured during service. Excellent condition example, either unissued or very lightly worn. $100

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#G2645 Embroidered Cloth Radio Operator & Air Gunner Badge
Original WWII German Luftwaffe Radio Operator and Air Gunner badge embroidered on cloth. This badge was awarded to qualified Wireless Operators and Air Gunners who had rendered two months of non-operational qualifying service, or participated in a minimum of five operational flights, the number of flights for the award would be reduced if the recipient was injured during service. Excellent condition example, either unissued or very lightly worn. $100

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#EC109 War Merit Medal with Issue Envelope & Ribbon Bar
Original WWII 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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#MP35 War Merit Cross with Swords
Original WWII German War Merit Cross with swords. Maker marked “51” on the ring. Excellent condition example. *Reduced* $45

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#WS1 War Merit Medal with Envelope
Original WWII 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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#EC208 Italian-German Africa Campaign Medal
Original WWII 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. $225
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#EC63 DRK Social Welfare Medal 4th Class
Original WWII 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 
Original WWII 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
Original WWII 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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#RG232 Iron Cross 1st Class in Case of Issue
Original WWII 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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#G2136 Iron Cross 1st Class "20"
Original WWII Iron Cross 1st class. "20" marked on the reverse attributed to the firm C.F. Zimmerman or Pforzheim. Very nice worn example. *Sold*
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#G2196 Iron Cross 1st Class "26"
Original WWII German Iron Cross 1st class. "26" marked on the reverse attributed to the firm B.H. Mayer's Kunst-prageanstalt of Pforzheim. Nice worn example. *Sold*
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#G2374 Iron Cross 1st Class, L/11
Original WWII 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 '128' 
Original WWII 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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#G2331 Iron Cross 2nd Class in Bag of Issue
Original WWII German Iron Cross 2nd Class in the original paper issue packet with ribbon. Complete unissued set. Excellent condition with expected patina and never cleaned or assembled, the ribbon has never even been unfolded. Great set! *Sold*
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#G2164 Iron Cross Second Class '137' 
Original WWII 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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#G2163 Iron Cross Second Class '122' 
Original WWII German Iron Cross second class.  Maker marked on ring '122' attributed to JJ. Stahl of Strassburg. Top condition, never cleaned. *Sold*
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#G2088 Iron Cross Second Class '13' 
Original WWII 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 '27' 
Original WWII 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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#G2108 Iron Cross Second Class '65' 
Original WWII German Iron Cross second class.  Maker marked on ring '65' attributed to Klein & Quenzer A.G. of Idar Oberstein. Nice untouched condition, never cleaned. *Sold*
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#RG45 Iron Cross Second Class '55' 
Original WWII 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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#G2221 Close Combat Clasp in Bronze "JFS"
Original WWII Close Combat Clasp in bronze. This award was presented to soldiers who participated in hand to hand combat without the support of armoured vehicles. The badge features die struck construction in zinc, and the original bronze wash has aged and greyed and now features a nice never cleaned patina, this example having clearly been issued and actually worn. The reverse of the clasp is nicely maker marked with the embossed designer’s name and location"F.E.C. W. E. Peekhaus Berlin" as well as the manufacturer’s stylized initials within a rectangular border "JFS" attributed to Josef Feix Söhne of Gablonz. *Sold*
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#MP68 Infantry Assault Badge “M.K.1”
Original WWII 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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#G2137 Infantry Assault Badge
Original WWII Army and SS infantry assault badge. "W.H." marked on the reverse attributed to the firm Hermann Wernstein, Jena-Lobstädt. Very nice example with strong silver wash still remaining. *Sold*
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#EC223 Infantry Assault Badge in Bronze
Original WWII Army and Waffen-SS Infantry Assault Badge in bronze. Stamped variety in lightly worn condition that has developed a dark patina and has been left uncleaned. *Sold*
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#GJ9 Infantry Assault Badge in Silver, B.H. Mayer
Original WWII Army and Waffen-SS Infantry Assault Badge in silver. Stamped variety in very lightly worn condition. While this badge is unmarked, collectors attribute this badge to the firm B.H. Mayer / Schickle. Excellent example. *Sold*
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#G2553 Panzer Assault Badge in Bronze, RK
Original WWII 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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#G2138 Panzer Assault Badge in Silver
Original WWII Heer (Army) and Waffen-SS panzer assault badge in silver grade. "EWE" marked on the reverse, this maker is currently unknown. Nice example with strong silver wash still remaining. *Sold*
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#G2660 Silver Wound Badge, Klein & Quenzer
Original WWII German Wehrmacht issue Silver Wound Badge made of alloy with a flat back. Maker marked on the reverse “65” attributed to the firm Klein & Quenzer. Excellent condition example with a very strong original finish showing just minor wear and light patina. *Sold*

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#MP65 Black Wound Badge “63”
Original WWII Black Wound Badge. Maker marked “63” attributed to the firm Metallkunststoff Gablonz. Lightly worn condition. *Sold*
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#CD8 Iron Cross Second Class '7' 
Original WWII German Iron Cross second class.  Maker marked on ring '7' attributed to Paul Meybauer, Berlin. Good condition, never cleaned with lots of patina. *Sold*
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#MP28 Iron Cross 2nd Class “5” Hermann Wernstein
Original WWII German Iron Cross 2nd Class (EKII).  Maker marked on ring “5” attributed to the firm Hermann Wernstein of Jena. Appealing lightly worn condition, with period provisions for pinning on a uniform. *Sold*

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#MP27 Iron Cross 1st Class “3” Wilhelm Deumer
Original WWII German Iron Cross 1st Class (EKI). Maker marked "3" on the reverse attributed to being an early example from the firm Wilhelm Deumer, of Lüdenscheid. Nice worn example. *Sold*

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