Luftwaffe Medals

Flak-Kampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe by Gustav Brehmer of Markneukirchen. Instituted January 10, 1941, the Luftwaffe Flak Badge was awarded to those who had participated in 3 air defense actions (with a registered kill) or 5 air defense actions (regardless of a kill) or to the battery commander if half of their troops had been awarded the badge. It is constructed out of a two-piece die ... Read and See More

A Flak-Kampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe by Gebruder Wegerhoff of Lüdenscheid. Instituted January 10, 1941, the Luftwaffe Flak Badge was awarded to those who had participated in 3 air defense actions (with a registered kill) or 5 air defense actions (regardless of a kill) or to the battery commander if half of their troops had been awarded the badge. It is constructed out of a ... Read and See More

Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe by J.E. Hammer & Söhne of Geringswalde 1943-45. Instituted April 1, 1942, the Luftwaffe Ground Combat Badge was awarded to all soldiers, NCO’s and officers who accumulated at least three different fighting days on which they fought with bravery. It is a two-piece badge, constructed out of a die struck zinc base that has been silver washed ... Read and See More

A Luftwaffen Beobachterabzeichen Anstecknadel. The stickpin lapel variation would be privately purchased for everyday wear. Instituted January 19, 1935, the observer badge was awarded after completion of two month qualifying service, after five operational flight as observer, or if the recipient was wounded while posted as observer (prior to the completion of the other criteria). It is constructed out of a die ... Read and See More

A Luftwaffe Beobachterabzeichen in cloth. It is constructed out of two colors of machine embroidered cotton threads on a Luftwaffe blue-grey wool base. The obverse depicts a detailed Luftwaffe open winged eagle that is clutching a mobile swastika in its talons. The eagle is in front of a half laurel leaf and berry half oak leaf and acorn wreath that ... Read and See More

Type 4a - Flugzeugführerabzeichen by Brüder Schneider A.G. of Wien - c.1939-42. Introduced March 14, 1935, the Luftwaffe Pilot Badge was awarded upon completing flight training and received their pilot’s license. It is constructed out of two pieces of die struck nickel-silver that have been chemically burnished and silver washed. The obverse features a blackened centrally placed ... Read and See More

Aluminum Type 2B - Flugzeugführer und Beobachterabzeichen by Assmann & Sohne of Lüdenscheid. The Pilot / Observer badge was to be awarded to personnel who qualified as both a pilot and observer. It is a two piece die struck aluminum based construction that has been silver washed and gold gilded. Here we have a Luftwaffe Aluminum Pilot Observer Badge by ... Read and See More

A Luftwaffen Fliegerschützen Bordfunker und Bordmechanikerabzeichen by Wilhelm Deumer of Lüdenscheid. Introduced January 19, 1935, an airman could receive the badge after passing a qualification exam and completing a minimum of five missions over enemy territory or two months of training or earlier if wounded in the process of an operational flight.It is a two-piece construction made out of ... Read and See More

A Luftwaffen Fliegerschützen Bordfunker und Bordmechanikerabzeichen by F. W. Assmann & Söhne, Lüdenscheid. Introduced January 19, 1935, an airman could receive the badge after passing a qualification exam and completing a minimum of five missions over enemy territory or two months of training or earlier if wounded in the process of an operational flight. It is a two-piece construction made ... Read and See More

A Luftwaffen Fliegerschützen Bordfunker und Bordmechanikerabzeichen im Etui by IMME & Sohn of Berlin. Introduced January 19, 1935, an airman could receive the badge after passing a qualification exam and completing a minimum of five missions over enemy territory or two months of training or earlier if wounded in the process of an operational flight. It is a two-piece construction made out ... Read and See More

2. Klasse Silber Spanien-Kreuz mit Schwertern Mitgliednadel. Instituted April 14, 1939, the Silver Spanish Cross with Swords was awarded to those who had at least moderate combat experience, having participated in decisive battles. The stickpin lapel variation would be privately purchased for everyday wear. It is constructed out of a die struck nickel-silver base that has been silver washed. The obverse depicts a ... Read and See More

A 2. Klasse Silber Spanien-Kreuz ohne Schwerter by Paul Meybauer of Berlin. Instituted April 14, 1939, the Spanish War Cross in Silver without Swords was awarded to non-combatants who distinguished themselves above and beyond the call of duty. There were 327 Spanish Crossed in Silver awarded. It is a multi-piece construction made out of a die struck 900 silver content base that has been black ... Read and See More

A J1 - Frontflugspange Für Aufklärer, Seenotflieger-Verbände und Wetter-Erkundungs Staffeln in Gold by C. E. Juncker of Berlin. Instituted January 30, 1941, the Clasp for Reconnaissance, Air/Sea Rescue and Meteorological Squadrons in Gold was awarded for specialized squadrons upon the completion of 110 combat missions. It is constructed out of two pieces of die struck / stamped tombak / nickel-silver that ... Read and See More

Luftwaffe Frontflug-Spange für Jäger in Silber by G.H. Osang of Dresden. Instituted January 30, 1940, the Short-Range Day Fighter Clasp in Silver was awarded for sixty combat missions. It is constructed out of two pieces of die struck finezinc / nickel-silver that has been silver washed / black burnished and finished in a protective lacquer coating. The obverse depicts a centrally ... Read and See More

A J1 - Luftwaffe Frontflugspange für Kampfflieger in Gold by C. E. Juncker of Berlin. Instituted January 30, 1941, the Bomber Clasp, Kampf und Sturzkampfflieger (Heavy, Medium and Dive-Bomber) in Gold was awarded for 100 combat missions. It is constructed out of two pieces of die struck tombak / nickel-silver that has been gold gilded / chemically blackened and covered in a protective lacquer ... Read and See More

A J4 - Luftwaffe Frontflugspange für Kampfflieger in Gold by C. E. Juncker of Berlin. Instituted January 30, 1941, the Bomber Clasp, Kampf und Sturzkampfflieger (Heavy, Medium and Dive-Bomber) in Gold was awarded for 100 combat missions. It is constructed out of two pieces of die struck / stamped zinc / nickel-silver that has been gold gilded / chemically blackened and covered in a protective ... Read and See More

A Luftwaffe Frontflug-Spange für Transportfliger in Bronze by Friedrich Orth of Wein. Instituted November 19, 1941, the Transport and Glider Clasp in Bronze was and awarded for 30 operational sorties. It is constructed out of two pieces of die struck nickel-silver/zinc alloy that has been bronze washed/chemically blackened. The obverse depicts a centrally placed blackened open winged Luftwaffe eagle, clutching ... Read and See More

A Luftwaffe Frontflug-Spange für Transportfliger in Gold mit Anhänger by an unknown maker yet it is likely FLL. Instituted November 19, 1941, the Transport and Glider Clasp in Gold was and awarded for 110 operational sorties. The Star Pendant clasps was awarded upon completion of 250 operational sorties. It is constructed out of two pieces of die struck / stamped zinc / nickel-silver base ... Read and See More

RARE - Zivil-Bordfunkerabzeichen by C. E. Juncker of Berlin. Introduced on April 1, 1936, by Hermann Göring, the Civilian Radi Operator Badge was awarded to air force radio operators and flight mechanics employed by the Air Force if they hold a 1st class aircraft license or flight attendant license and have been working continuously for one year in the Air Force ... Read and See More

German Empire WWI & Luftwaffe WWII – Four-Piece Medal Bar. Given construction this has been recently assembled with all original awards. From left to right:

• German Empire, WWI – Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz II. Klasse 1914), reinstituted August 5, 1914.
• Germany, c.1934 - Cross of Honor for Front-Line Fighters with Swords (Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer), instituted July 13, 1934.
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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

A NSFK Flugzeugführerabzeichen für Motorflugzeuge (3.Form). Instituted July 12, 1938, by NSFK-Korpsführer General der Flieger Christiansen. It is constructed out of a die struck zinc-alloy base that has been silver washed. The slightly vaulted obverse features a centrally placed soaring eagle surrounded by an oak leaf wreath that is tied together at the bottom and is below an NSFK ... Read and See More

A Nationalsozialistisches Fliegerkorps Erinnerungsplakette 1939 im Etui. Awarded for the June 30 - July 2, 1939 gliding competition in Dusseldorf. It is constructed out of a die stamped zinc base that has been gold gilded. The round shaped obverse features an off-centered NSFK flag with an NSFK emblem, which features; the Greek god ‘Icarus' behind a mobile swastika (to his legs) below an arched “ ... Read and See More

Ehrenschild für Hervorragende Technische Leistung des Oberbefehlshaber Süd. Instituted in 1942, the “Honor Shield for Outstanding Technical Achievements in the Southern Command” was intended to reward special achievements in the technical branch off the Luftwaffe that could not be rewarded with an existing portable award. It is constructed out of a cast iron base that has been chemically blackened. ... Read and See More

An essential piece for navigating and observing! This wrist compass was made by Kadlec in Prague and introduced in 1939 to the Luftwaffe. It is made of clear and black bakelite with blackened leather wrist straps along with brass and alloy fittings. The liquid inside is petroleum (kerosene) and can be exchanged or refilled upon inspection. The obverse features the red ... Read and See More

An Internationaler Rundflug 1930 Aero-Club von Deutschland Medallion. It is constructed out of a die struck bronze base that has been black burnished. The round shaped obverse reads: “Aero-Club von Deutschland”, signed and is surrounded by “Internationaler Rundflug 1930”. The reverse depicts the map of euro behind a Lufhandsa style eagle. It measures 3 5/8 in diameter. It comes housed in its appropriate case. ... Read and See More