Campaign & Commemorative Awards

A Heer Krimschild (Army Crimean Shield). The Krim Campaign Arm Shield was instituted on July 25th 1942 by Adolf Hitler. It was awarded to commemorate all members (Air Force, Navy and Army) who took part in an honorable way of fighting for the Crimean Peninsula, between September 21 1941 and July 4 1942. It is constructed out of a die stamped steel sheet metal base ... Read and See More

Luftwaffe Krimschild by Unknown Maker 1.18. The Krim (Crimea) Campaign Arm Shield was instituted on July 25th 1942 by Adolf Hitler. It was awarded to commemorate all members (Air Force, Navy and Army) who took part in an honorable way of fighting for the Crimean Peninsula, between September 21 1941 and July 4 1942. It is constructed out of a die stamped steel base that has ... Read and See More

A Luftwaffe Krimschild (Crimean Shield) by Wilhelm Deumer of Lüdenscheid! The Krim Campaign Arm Shield was instituted on July 25th 1942 by Adolf Hitler. It was awarded to commemorate all members (Air Force, Navy and Army) who took part in an honorable way of fighting for the Crimean Peninsula, between September 21 1941 and July 4 1942. It is constructed out of a die ... Read and See More

A wonderful Campaign grouping! Instituted July 1st 1941, The Cholm Shield was awarded to all members of the Wehrmacht who honorably took part in the defense of Cholm inside the encirclement. The propaganda book title “Kampfgruppe Scherer - 105 Tage eingschlossen” 1943, was awarded towards Luftwaffe Feldwebel Willi Schaedler. It was written by Kriegsberichter Richard Muck, it was printed by the firm of ... Read and See More

A great looking Anschluss Commemorative Medal! It was instituted on May 1st 1938, and was awarded to; all German military personnel who participated in the march to Austria, members of the Austrian branch of the NSDAP and other Austrians who contributed to the Anschluss. It is constructed out of a die struck nickel-silver base that has been silver washed. The round ... Read and See More

Here we have a cased 13 March 1938 Commemorative Medal (Austria). The award is die struck, early, tombac based and silver washed. The obverse depicts two unclothed men (one has a chain around his right wrist, the other is holding an NSDAP flag on a pole) that are standing on a pedestal that shows a Heer eagle. The reverse reads: "13. Marz 1938 Ein ... Read and See More

Title: The Memel Medal. Author: Antonio Scapini. Publisher: B&D Publishing LLC. Date: 2013. Hardcover. ... See More

Die Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 1. Oktober 1938. It was awarded for participating in the occupation of Sudetenland and the occupation of Czechoslovakia in March 1939. It is constructed out of a die struck tombak base that has been bronze washed. The obverse depicts two unclothed men (one has a chain around his right wrist, the other is holding an NSDAP flag ... Read and See More

A great example! The Sudetenland medal was awarded to all German military personnel who participated in the occupation of Sudetenland and the occupation of Czechoslovakia in March 1939.It is constructed out of a die struck tombak base that has been bronze washed. The obverse depicts two unclothed men (one has a chain around his right wrist, the other is holding ... Read and See More

Die Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 1. Oktober 1938. It was awarded for participating in the occupation of Sudetenland and the occupation of Czechoslovakia in March 1939. It is constructed out of a die struck tombak base that has been bronze washed. The obverse depicts two unclothed men (one has a chain around his right wrist, the other is holding an NSDAP flag ... Read and See More

The Sudetenland medal was awarded to all German military personnel who participated in the occupation of Sudetenland and the occupation of Czechoslovakia in March 1939.It is constructed out of a die struck tombak base that has been bronze washed. The obverse depicts two unclothed men (one has a chain around his right wrist, the other is holding an NSDAP flag ... Read and See More

Die Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 1. Oktober 1938. It was awarded for participating in the occupation of Sudetenland and the occupation of Czechoslovakia in March 1939. It is constructed out of a die struck tombak base that has been bronze washed. The obverse depicts two unclothed men (one has a chain around his right wrist, the other is holding an NSDAP flag ... Read and See More

Die Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 1. Oktober 1938. The 1 October 1938 Commemorative Medal was awarded for participation in the occupation of Sudetenland and the occupation of Czechoslovakia in March 1939. It is constructed out of a die struck tombak base that has been bronze washed. The obverse depicts two unclothed men (one has a chain around his right wrist, the other is holding ... Read and See More

RAD/Police Long Service and a Sudetenland Commemorative Medal. ... See More

A Medaille Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42. The Eastern Front Medal was awarded to individuals who served on the German Eastern Front during 15 November 1941 to 15 April 1942. It is constructed out of a die struck zinc-alloy base that has been silver washed, blackened and lacquered. The round shaped obverse depicts the early national closed winged eagle clutching a stagnant swastika in its talons, ... Read and See More

A Medaille für den Italienisch-Deutschen Feldzug in Afrika by Lorioli of Milano. Awarded to soldiers of the Wehrmacht and Italian troops who worked together in the North African theater of war. It is constructed out of a die struck bronze base that has been bronze washed and finished in a lacquer coating. The obverse of the award features two ... Read and See More

A Medaille für den Italienisch-Deutschen Feldzug in Afrika by Lorioli of Milano. Awarded to soldiers of the Wehrmacht and Italian troops who worked together in the North African theater of war. It is constructed out of a die struck bronze base that has been bronze washed and finished in a lacquer coating. The obverse of the award features two ... Read and See More

A Tapferkeits und Verdienst Auszeichnung für Ostvölker 1. Klasse in Gold. The 1st Class Ostvolk Medal was awarded for bravery to military and paramilitary personnel from the former Soviet Union. It is constructed out of a die struck, zinc base that has been gold gilded. The obverse depicts a centrally placed plant/flower that is surrounded by a laurel ... Read and See More

A 2. Klasse Tapferkeits und Verdienst Auszeichnung für Ostvölker in bronze. The 2nd Class Ostvolk Medal in Bronze was awarded for outstanding service to the war effort to personnel from the former Soviet Union. The award is constructed out of a die struck, zinc base that has been bronze washed. The obverse depicts a centrally placed rosette flower that ... Read and See More

The case isslighly vaulted in wood and pressed cardboard base, with a simulated, black leather covering. The top features a gold Eastern Peoples decoration with swords. To the front is a spring loaded, steel closure button. To the back is a steel staggered, internal bar hinge. The hinge and the closure button function well. The interior top lid is lined ... Read and See More

An excellent example of a Silver 1st Class Ostvolk Eastern Peoples medal by Rudolf Wachtler & Lange! The award is constructed out of a die struck, zinc base that has been silvered. The obverse depicts a centrally placed flower that is surrounded by a laurel leaf wreath that is encircled by a rope pattern and a sunburst pattern. The reverse shows ... Read and See More

A Tapferkeits und Verdienst Auszeichnung für Ostvölker 1. Klasse in Silber. The 1st Class Ostvolk Medal was awarded for bravery to military and paramilitary personnel from the former Soviet Union. It is constructed out of a die struck, zinc base that has been silver washed. The obverse depicts a centrally placed plant/flower that is surrounded by a laurel ... Read and See More

A Tapferkeits und Verdienst Auszeichnung für Ostvölker 1. Klasse in Gold. The 1st Class Ostvolk Medal was awarded for bravery to military and paramilitary personnel from the former Soviet Union. It is constructed out of a die struck, zinc base that has been gold gilded. The obverse depicts a centrally placed plant/flower that is surrounded by a laurel ... Read and See More

A Spanish Civil War Campaign Medal Award Document to a Comandante (Officer) Hans-Krieger. It is constructed out of a 15 3/8 x 11 3/8 inch pressed paper base with decorative multi-colored print. To the top left if the 1938–1945 version State Coat of Arms on a pedestal with a yellow and red ribbon and coat of arms wax seal to the bottom, to the right ... Read and See More

Awesome Condor Legion flag bearer in silvered zinc. On chest is Spanish Military medal. Total height 39 cm, on a screw-threaded marble base, the standard is not original to the piece and a replacement, when, where, who I do not know. ... See More

Air Force Breast Star with distinction, 1938-1975, 65mm, in silver, gilt as well as crisp, bright enamels shows some age and wear. ... See More

These cases are post-war creations but still make for nice display. Here we have an early original die struck alloy based and bronze washed West Wall medal. The oval badge depicts an embossed profile of a German National eagle with out-stretched wings clutching a wreathed swastika in its talons, above a crossed spade shovel and broad sword, which ... Read and See More

A Deutsches Schutzwall-Ehrenzeichen – 1st Issue. The West Wall Medal was awarded to those who designed, built, fortified or served at Germany's western borders. It is constructed out of a die struck bronze base that has been bronze washed and finished in a lacquer coating. The oval badge depicts an embossed profile of a national eagle, with out-stretched wings clutching a ... Read and See More

Here we have a beautiful early West Wall medal! It is made of a die struck, tombak base that has been bronze washed. The oval badge depicts an embossed profile of a German National eagle with out-stretched wings clutching a wreathed swastika in its talons, above a crossed spade shovel and broad sword, which is again above a bunker on ... Read and See More

A Deutsches Schutzwall-Ehrenzeichen – 1st Issue. The West Wall Medal was awarded to those who designed, built, fortified or served at Germany's western borders. It is constructed out of a die struck bronze base that has been bronze washed and finished in a lacquer coating. The oval badge depicts an embossed profile of a national eagle, with out-stretched wings clutching a ... Read and See More

Deutsches Schutzwall-Ehrenzeichen mit der Papiertüte by Carl Poellath of Schrobenhausen. The West Wall medal was awarded to those who designed, built, fortified or served at Germany’s western borders. The award is constructed out of a die struck zinc-alloy base that has been bronze washed, (most of the bronze finish is gone). The oval shaped obverse features an embossed ... Read and See More

A nice group! The West Wall medal was awarded to those who designed, built, fortified or served at Germany’s western borders. The award is constructed out of a die struck zinc-alloy base that has been bronze washed, (most of the bronze finish is gone). The oval shaped obverse features an embossed profile of a German National eagle, with out-stretched ... Read and See More

1914-1918 Front-Fighter of the World War Decoration (Frontkämpfer des Weltkrieges Ehrenzeichen). An oval silver medal; the obverse depicting a steel helmet and a set of crossed swords superimposed on a German eagle, circumscribed “Frontkämpfer des Weltkrieges 1914-1918”, all within a laurel wreath; the reverse plain, with a vertical pinback, marked “DRGM” and “Ges. Gesch.” on the reverse; measuring 44.88 ... Read and See More