Army / SS Awards

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

SS-Dienstauszeichnung 2. Stufe für 12 Jahre. Instituted January 30, 1938, the II stage - 12 year SS Long Service Award was awarded to all members of the SS who completed 12 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 ... Read and See More

Wehrmacht-Dienstauszeichnungen 4. Klasse für 4-jährige Dienstzeit (Heer und Kriegsmarine). Instituted March 16, 1936, the 4 Year Long Service (4th Class) was awarded for 4 years of good standing military service. This award is constructed out of a die stamped steel base that has been silver plated. The round shaped obverse depicts a national closed winged eagle, clutching a swastika in its talons, below: “ ... Read and 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

A frosty Army 18 Year Long Service Award! It is constructed out of a die struck steel base that has been silver washed. The obverse features a pattée style cross with a centrally placed closed winged Heer eagle griping a mobile swastika in its talons / "18" (reverse), encircled above a pebbled background. To the top is an integral loop and ring. ... Read and See More

Stlyized Eagle for 4 years service to Feld-Artl. Regt.66. Has age folds and punched holes. ... See More

An Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen by Unknown Maker #4 (1.21.7). 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 or Panzer Assault Badge. It is constructed out of a die stamped zinc base that has been silver washed. The obverse depicts a closed ... Read and See More

An Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen by Rudolf Karneth & Söhne of Gablonz a.N. 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 or Panzer Assault Badge. It is constructed out of a die stamped zinc base that has been silver ... Read and See More

Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen by Wilhelm Deumer of Lüdenscheid. 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 or Panzer Assault Badge. It is constructed out of a die struck zinc base that has been silver washed. The obverse depicts ... Read and See More

Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen. Instititued 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 Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen in Silber by Emil Ferdinand Wiedmann of Frankfurt am Main. 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 ... Read and See More

Here we have an excellent Silver Infantry Assault Badge by Ferdinand Hoffstadter of Bonn a. Rhein. The oval badge is vaulted and constructed out of a die struck, zinc base that has been silver washed. The obverse depicts a rifle and bayonet below a Heer closed winged eagle clutching a mobile swastika within its talons. This is all surrounded by ... Read and See More

The obverse has remants of glue, I'm guessing someone glued the badge back on the pin. ... See More

A Silber Panzerkampfabzeichen by Hermann Aurich of Dresden. 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 silver class was presented to tank ... Read and See More

A Type A - Panzerkampfabzeichen in Bronze by Fritz Zimmermann of Stuttgart. 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 class ... Read and See More

A “Flat-Back” - Panzerkampfabzeichen in Bronze by Alois Rettenmaier of Scwablsch-Gmund. 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 class was ... 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 a parachute shooting training course. The authorization to carry was checked once a year and was dependent on at least 6 jumps per year. It is constructed out of a two-piece zinc base ... Read and See More

A Heeres-Flak Abzeichen by Förster & Barth of Pforzheim. Instituted July 18, 1941, the Army Flak Badge was awarded for proven participation in several (16 points) successful actions against aerial targets. It is constructed out of a die struck zinc-alloy base that has been chemically black burnished, silvered and finished in a lacquer coating. The oval shaped obverse depicts an anti-aircraft gun that ... Read and See More

A Bandenkampfabzeichen in Silber (Type 3) by C. E. Juncker of Berlin. Instituted January 30, 1944, the Anti-Partisan Badge was awarded to the Whermacht, Ordnungspolizei and Waffen SS for 50 days (75 days for Luftwaffe) of deployment against partisan activity behind German lines. It is constructed out of a die struck, zinc-alloy base that has been silver washed. The obverse features; a centrally placed downward ... Read and See More

Convex; die struck alloy award with a bronze finish, reverse marked FFL; measuring ca H 26.5 mm x W 97.7 mm, weighing 36g. Minor age ... See More

Schützenschnur marksmen’s lanyard Insignia made of stamped, alloy, construction, vertically oval, embossed, oak-leaf wreath with a Wehrmacht style eagle with down swept wings, clutching a canted swastika in its talons, positioned to the top center encompassing crossed swords which are superimposed on a shield shaped base with a subtly pebbled background field. The shield device is made of ... 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

Am unissued 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 ... Read and See More

“Sonderabzeichen für das Niederkämpfen von Panzerkampfwagen durch Einzelkämpfer”; Darkened magnetic tank with crisp details; superimposed on silver interwoven braid; edged with two black rayon stripes on top and the bottom; without backing; a textbook example, in slightly worn condition; measuring approximately H 32 mm x W 90 mm. The silver tank destruction badge was awarded to soldiers who had ... 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

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. silver ... 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 Heer - 2. Stufe Kraftfahrbewährungsabzeichen in Silber im Etui by Rudolf Souval of Vienna. Awarded upon completing specific award criteria in recognizing driver efforts, ability and vehicle maintenance. It is constructed out of a multi piece die stamped alloy base that has been silver washed. The obverse features, in silver; a steering wheel above a textured background surrounded by ... 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