Army / SS Awards

Type I - SS-Dienstauszeichnungen 3. Stufe für 8 Jahre by Deschler & Söhn of München. Instituted January 30, 1938, the SS Long Service Award would be awarded for eight years of service within the SS. It is constructed out of a die struck bronze base. The round shaped obverse features two centrally placed SS runes that are surrounded by an oak leaf ... Read and See More

Type II - SS-Dienstauszeichnung 4. Stufe für 4 Jähre. Instituted January 30, 1938, the IV stage - 4-year SS Long Service Award was awarded to all members of the SS who completed 4 years of faithful and impeccable service. Time in the Wehrmacht, the state police and periods in previously recognized voluntary organizations (Freikorps) were also used to calculate the length of service. ... Read and See More

Type I - SS-Dienstauszeichnungen 3. Stufe für 8 Jahre by Deschler & Söhn of München. Instituted January 30, 1938, the SS Long Service Award would be awarded for eight years of service within the SS. It is constructed out of a die struck bronze base. The round shaped obverse features two centrally placed SS runes that are surrounded by an oak leaf ... Read and See More

Type II - SS-Dienstauszeichnung 4. Stufe für 4 Jähre. Instituted January 30, 1938, the IV stage - 4-year SS Long Service Award was awarded to all members of the SS who completed 4 years of faithful and impeccable service. Time in the Wehrmacht, the state police and periods in previously recognized voluntary organizations (Freikorps) were also used to calculate the length of service. ... Read and See More

Type I - SS-Dienstauszeichnungen 3. Stufe für 8 Jahre. Instituted January 30, 1938, the SS Long Service Award was awarded to all members of the SS who completed 8 years of faithful and impeccable service. Time in the Wehrmacht, the state police and periods in previously recognized voluntary organizations (Freikorps) were also used to calculate the length of service. It is constructed out of ... Read and See More

Wehrmacht Dienstauszeichnung 1. Klasse für 25-jährige Dienstzeit (Heer und Kriegsmarine). Instituted March 16, 1936, the 25 Year Wehrmacht Long Service (1st Class) was awarded for 25 years of good standing military service, which included time served in the Reichswehr, WWI and earlier. It is constructed out of a die struck tombak base that has been gold gilded. The obverse features a pebbled patté ... Read and See More

Schnalle - Three-Piece Wehrmacht 4 & 12 Year Long Service Medal and Anschluss Commemorative Medal. Likely assembled sometime around late-1938, this medal bar would have been awarded to a long-standing member of the Army who participated in the march to Austria. Front left to right:

• Wehrmacht 12 Year Long Service Medal (Wehrmacht Dienstauszeichnung 12. Klasse für 4-jährige Dienstzeit (Heer und Kriegsmarine). ... Read and See More

Wehrmacht Dienstauszeichnung 4. Klasse für 4-jährige Dienstzeit (Heer und Kriegsmarine). Instituted March 16, 1936, the 4 Year Wehrmacht Long Service (4th Class) was awarded for 4 years of good standing military service in either the Army or Navy. It is constructed out of a die stamped steel base that has been silver plated. The round shaped obverse depicts a national closed winged eagle ... Read and See More

Wehrmacht Dienstauszeichnung für Heer/Kriegsmarine und Luftwaffe. Instituted March 16, 1936, the Wehrmacht Long Service was awarded for years of good standing military service. The top left is made for the army or navy for 4 years, the lower left for 4 years in the Luftwaffe and the other is for 12 years. They all feature the appropriate eagles. The button backing measures 11/16 of ... Read and See More

Mounted on velvet. Gold Wound Badge, Black Wound Badge, 10 Year NSDAP Long Service and Army 18 Year Long Service. ... See More

The medal bar consists of a parade mounted, Hindenburg cross with Swords by "R.V. 67." and a third class Long Service award for twelve years service. Both of the awards are die struck, The Hindenburg of steel and the L.S. of tombac. with no device pinned to the ribbon this is appropriate for both Army and Navy. ... See More

An Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen Mitgliednadel. The stickpin lapel variation would be privately purchased for everyday wear. Instituted June 1, 1940, the General Assault Badge was awarded to Army, Waffen-SS and Ordnungspolizei personnel who supported an infantry attack in three separate assaults but did not qualify for the Infantry Assault Badge. It is constructed out of a die stamped zinc base that has been ... Read and See More

Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen. Instituted June 1, 1940, the General Assault Badge was awarded to Army, Waffen-SS and Ordnungspolizei personnel who supported an infantry attack in three separate assaults but did not qualify for the Infantry Assault Badge. It is constructed out of a die stamped zinc base that has been silver washed. The obverse depicts a closed winged eagle, clutching a mobile swastika ... Read and See More

A Silber Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen – “Egghead”. stituted December 20, 1939, the Infantry Assault Badge was awarded to a soldier who had taken part in three assaults since January 1, 1940, had fought in the front lines, had attempted a break-in with a weapon or had been involved in combat operations on three different days. The silver variant was awarded non-motorized infantry divisions and mountain infantry companies. ... Read and See More

A Bronze Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen. The Infantry Assault Badge in Bronze was awarded to motorized/mechanized infantry troops who had taken part in combat action on different days and met the required award criteria. It is constructed out of a die struck, tombac base that has been bronze washed. The oval shaped obverse depicts a rifle and bayonet below a Heer closed ... Read and See More

Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen in Silber by Hermann Aurich of Dresden. Instituted December 20, 1939, the Infantry Assault Badge was awarded to a soldier who had taken part in three assaults since January 1, 1940, had fought in the front lines, had attempted a break-in with a weapon or had been involved in combat operations on three different days. The silver variant was awarded non-motorized infantry divisions ... Read and See More

Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen in Silber Award Document. Instituted December 20, 1939, the Infantry Assault Badge was awarded to a soldier who had taken part in three assaults since January 1, 1940, had fought in the front lines, had attempted a break-in with a weapon or had been involved in combat operations on three different days. The silver variant was awarded non-motorized infantry divisions and mountain infantry ... Read and See More

An Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen in Bronze stickpin. Instituted December 20, 1939, the Infantry Assault Badge was awarded to a soldier who had taken part in three assaults since January 1, 1940, had fought in the front lines, had attempted a break-in with a weapon or had been involved in combat operations on three different days. The bronze variant was awarded to machine gun companies, gun companies ... Read and See More

Daisy Type 2 - Panzer Assault Badge by Schauerte & Höhfeld of Lüdenscheid.Instituted December 20, 1939, the Panzer Assault Badge was awarded to those who had either; taken part in three armored assaults in three different days, had been wounded in the course of an assault or who had earned a bravery decoration in the course of an assault. The bronze ... Read and See More

Distributor Marked, Design V - Panzerkampfabzeichen in Bronze by Rudolf Souval of Wein. Instituted December 20, 1939, the Panzer Assault Badge was awarded to those who had either; taken part in three armored assaults in three different days, had been wounded in the course of an assault or who had earned a bravery decoration in the course of an assault. The bronze ... Read and See More

Minty - Panzerkampfabzeichen in Bronze by R.K. - Rudolf A. Karneth & Sohne, Gablonz a.N. Instituted December 20, 1939, the Panzer Assault Badge was awarded to those who had either; taken part in three armored assaults in three different days, had been wounded in the course of an assault or who had earned a bravery decoration in the course of an ... Read and See More

Unfinished – Early Panzerkampfabzeichen in Bronze by Steinhauer & Lück of Lüdenscheid so called “classic Juncker” reverse hardware. This piece is quite unique as it missed some production steps leaving flashing around the eagle’s head and around the tank. I purchased this from the veteran’s family. Instituted December 20, 1939, the Panzer Assault Badge was awarded to those who had ... Read and See More

2nd Pattern - Fallschirmschützenabzeichen des Heer by C.E. Juncker of Berlin. Re-instituted June 1, 1943, the Army Paratrooper Badge was awarded to officers, NCOs and soldiers who successfully completed the parachute shooting training course. The authorization to carry was checked once a year and was dependent on at least six jumps per year. It is constructed out of a two-piece ... Read and See More

1. Stufe Nahkampfspange in Bronze by Steinhauer & Lück of Lüdenscheid. Instituted November 25, 1942, the Bronze I Stage Close Combat Clasp was awarded for 15 close combat battles. It is constructed out of a die struck zinc-alloy base that has been bronze washed and brennlack finished. The obverse depicts a crossed model 24 grenade and K98 bayonet with oak leaves, acorns and lined ... Read and See More

1. Stufe Nahkampfspange in Bronze - “6-Dot” (11.2). Instituted November 25, 1942, the Bronze I Stage Close Combat Clasp was awarded for 15 close combat battles. It is constructed out of a die struck zinc-alloy base that has been bronze washed and brennlack finished. The obverse depicts a crossed model 24 grenade and K98 bayonet with oak leaves, acorns and lined rays all beneath a German ... Read and See More

A 2. Stufe Nahkampfspange in Silber (9.1) by Deschler & Sohn of München. Instituted November 25, 1942, the Silver II Stage Close Combat Clasp was awarded for 30 close combat battles. It is constructed out of a die struck zinc-alloy base that has been silver washed. The obverse depicts a crossed model 24 grenade and K98 bayonet with oak leaves, acorns and lined rays all beneath ... Read and See More

1. Modell - Wehrmacht Schützenschnur I Stufe (c.June 1936 - October 1938). Instituted June 29, 1936, the first pattern Wehrmacht Marksmen Lanyard (Wehrmacht eagle in front of a shield) was originally made in four grades to replace the previous sleeve stripes. Come October 17, 1938, the first pattern lanyard was replaced with the second pattern (the insignia differentiated depending on the unit) for grades five ... Read and See More

1. Modell - Wehrmacht Schützenschnur I Stufe (c.June 1936 - October 1938). Instituted June 29, 1936, the first pattern Wehrmacht Marksmen Lanyard (Wehrmacht eagle in front of a shield) was originally made in four grades to replace the previous sleeve stripes. Come October 17, 1938, the first pattern lanyard was replaced with the second pattern (the insignia differentiated depending on the unit) for grades five ... Read and See More

1. Modell - Wehrmacht Schützenschnur IV Stufe (c.June 1936 - October 1938) by T & H. Instituted June 29, 1936, the first pattern Wehrmacht Marksmen Lanyard (Wehrmacht eagle in front of a shield) was originally made in four grades to replace the previous sleeve stripes. Come October 17, 1938, the first pattern lanyard was replaced with the second pattern (the insignia differentiated depending on the unit) ... Read and See More

1. Modell - Wehrmacht Schützenschnur 1. Stufe (c.June 1936 - October 1938). Instituted June 29, 1936, the first pattern Wehrmacht Marksmen Lanyard (Wehrmacht eagle in front of a shield) was originally made in four grades to replace the previous sleeve stripes. Come October 17, 1938, the first pattern lanyard was replaced with the second pattern (the insignia differentiated depending on the unit) for grades five through ... Read and See More

Stufe Kraftfahrbewährungsabzeichen in Gold, Sibler und bronze. Awarded upon completing specific award criteria in recognizing driver efforts, ability and vehicle maintenance. It is constructed out of a die stamped steel base that has been finished and lacquered. The obverse features a steering wheel above a textured background surrounded by a laurel leaf wreath with stems to the bottom. These ... Read and See More

A Heer - 3. Stufe Kraftfahrbewährungsabzeichen in Gold. Awarded upon completing specific award criteria in recognizing driver efforts, ability and vehicle maintenance. It is constructed out of a die stamped steel base that has been gilded and lacquered. The obverse features, in gold; a steering wheel above a textured background surrounded by a laurel leaf wreath with stems to the ... Read and See More

Here we have a stamped steal, bronze washed Army driver's proficiency badge, mounted on a green wool backing. The obverse depicts a steering wheel on a pebbled background which is surrounded by a leaf wreath. The back retains one prong and a steel circular mounting piece. the badge and plate are both glued onto the wool to keep it all ... Read and See More

Here we have a Bronze Drivers Proficiency Badge! It is constructed out of a die stamped steel base that has been bronze washed and attached with prongs to a green wool and round zinc plate. The round shaped obverse depicts a steering wheel on a pebbled background which is surrounded by a laurel leaf wreath and is above a round ... Read and See More

A Heer - 3. Stufe Kraftfahrbewährungsabzeichen in Gold. Awarded upon completing specific award criteria in recognizing driver efforts, ability and vehicle maintenance. It is constructed out of a die stamped steel base that has been gilded and lacquered. The obverse features, in gold; a steering wheel above a textured background surrounded by a laurel leaf wreath with stems to the ... Read and See More

A Heer - 2. Stufe Kraftfahrbewährungsabzeichen in Silber. Introduced October 23, 1942, the Probationary Driving Badge was awarded in recognition of completing specific award criteria, driver efforts, ability and vehicle maintenance. It is constructed out of a die stamped zinc base that has been silver washed and lacquered. The obverse features, in silver; a steering wheel above a textured background surrounded by ... Read and See More

A Heer - 1. Stufe Kraftfahrbewährungsabzeichen in Bronze. Awarded upon completing specific award criteria in recognizing driver efforts, ability and vehicle maintenance. It is constructed out of a die stamped steel base that has been bronze washed and lacquered. The obverse features, in bronze; a steering wheel above a textured background surrounded by a laurel leaf wreath with stems to ... Read and See More

A Bronze Drivers Proficiency Badge! It is constructed out of a die stamped steel base that has been bronze washed. 2 of the three prongs are missing. The steel plate remains. The round shaped obverse depicts a steering wheel on a pebbled background which is surrounded by a laurel leaf wreath. It measures approximately 2 inches in diameter. Nice bronze wash and ... Read and See More