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III Reich. German Motorsport Badge, 2nd Class in Silver (Lot: 596)
Starting bid: $ 7,650Silvered tombak; reverse marked “LN 1700 ges. gesch.” (= Christian Lauer, Nuremberg); fitted with a domed pin on the reverse. A worn example in attractive condition.
The German Motorsport Badge was instituted by decree of the Führer and Reich Chancellor Adolf Hitler on 18 February 1938. It was awarded to recognize outstanding achievements and dedicated service in motor sports contributing to Germany’s prestige and reputation. The design was created by the Berlin graphic artist Paul Casberg. The sole manufacturer was L. Christian Lauer.
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NSFK Badge for Powered Aircraft Pilots, 1939 pattern (Lot: 595)
Starting bid: $ 3,800Hollow-struck iron, silver-plated and toned; reverse with the original matt-silver finish. Marked with model number “ges. gesch. 22639”, mounted on a horizontal pin. In very fine, attractive condition.
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General Assault Badge (Lot: 577)
Starting bid: $ 380Original General Assault Badge (Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen) of the Third Reich, silver grade. Early-style example with sharply defined details: high-relief national eagle, swastika, oak-leaf wreath, and crossed bayonet and stick grenade at the center.
Produced with remnants of the original silver finish, typical for authentic wartime pieces. The reverse features the standard hardware setup with a long vertical pin, tubular hinge, and solid catch. Condition is good, showing natural patina and honest wear without repairs or alterations.
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EN — Hamburg War Merit Cross, 1914 (Lot: 579)
Starting bid: $ 300A beautiful original “Für Verdienste im Kriege 1914” (For Merit in War) cross from the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg. Made of silver, featuring deep red enamel with the Hamburg city coat of arms (gate and key) on the obverse. The reverse bears the inscription Für Verdienste im Kriege 1914.
The cross comes with its original pre-WWI red-white ribbon. Condition is excellent, enamel fully intact with no chips, and the silver shows an attractive naturally aged patina.
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Eastern Front Medal “Ostmedaille” 1941/42, maker mark “88” (Lot: 578)
Starting bid: $ 175Original Eastern Front Medal “Ostmedaille” 1941/42, early suspension ring stamped with clear maker’s code “88”. Medal shows attractive patina and comes with its correct period red-white ribbon. Reverse features the inscription WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941/42 with crossed sword and branch. Sharp details on the eagle and helmet, with light, honest wear.
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Wound Badge in Black, 1939 Pattern, cut-out type (Lot: 580)
Starting bid: $ 110Original WWII German Black Wound Badge, 1939 pattern, executed in the desirable cut-out (openwork) type, where the spaces between design elements are fully pierced. Awarded for one or two combat wounds or concussion injuries.
Constructed of stamped metal with its original matte-black finish. Classic layout with an M35 steel helmet over crossed swords surrounded by a laurel wreath. Reverse features an early/mid-war style vertical pin assembly.
The piece remains in excellent collectible condition, with deep intact black finish, crisp cut-out detailing, and a fully functional original pin.
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War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern) (Lot: 593)
Starting bid: $ 90Instituted on October 18, 1939. Awarded to military and civilian personnel who rendered outstanding service in support of military operations, but whose actions did not meet the requirements for the Iron Cross. The crossed swords denote merit achieved under conditions involving combat or military risk.
The obverse features a cross with a central medallion bearing a swastika surrounded by a wreath; the reverse shows the date “1939”. -
War Merit Cross 2nd Class without Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse ohne Schwerter) (Lot: 594)
Starting bid: $ 65Instituted on October 18, 1939. Awarded to military and civilian personnel for outstanding service in the war effort, not involving direct combat. The obverse features a cross with a central medallion bearing a swastika surrounded by a wreath. The reverse shows the date “1939”.
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Kriegsmarine Torpedo Boat Crew Badge (Schnellboot-Kriegsabzeichen), by Schwerin, Berlin. First model. (Lot: 598)
Starting bid: $ 2,900Original Kriegsmarine Torpedo Boat Crew Badge (Schnellboot-Kriegsabzeichen), instituted in 1941. Awarded to officers and enlisted crew members of fast torpedo boats for operational service and combat missions. The badge features an oval laurel wreath topped by the national eagle with swastika and a fast attack craft cutting through waves at the center. Manufactured in tombak with traces of original gilding. The reverse shows a pinback configuration and a clearly struck maker mark “SCHWERIN / BERLIN 68”. Good collectible condition with honest wear and age.
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Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939. (Lot: 597)
Starting bid: $ 170Original Iron Cross 2nd Class, 1939 issue, instituted on 1 September 1939. Traditional three-piece construction with a magnetic blackened iron core and a silvered frame featuring the characteristic beaded inner edge. The obverse displays the swastika with the date “1939”, while the reverse bears the founding date “1813”. Complete with its original suspension ribbon in the correct black-white-red-white-black colors. Good collectible condition, showing honest age and wear consistent with period use.
