Political and Civil Awards

2nd Pattern - Abzeichen des SA-Treffens Braunschweig 1931 by RZM 17 – F. W. Assmann & Sohne of Lüdenscheid. Originally created as a day event badge for the for the SA rally hosted by SA-Gruppe Nord at Brunswick on October 17 & 18, 1931. Hitler audaciously brought a larger contingent of SA/SS to the event than was anticipated and dominated the event. On November 6, 1936, as a ... Read and See More

NSDAP Gauparteitag Abzeichen für Württemberg-Hohenzollern in Stuttgart 25. 2. 1934. It is constructed out of a die cast 800 silver base that has bene silver washed and burnished. The obverse features a hand with two fingers raised in oath position, beside three NSDAP flags in a row, above: “Gauparteitag Württemberg Hohenzollern Stuttgart 25. II. 1934”. The fullback reverse features a rectangular foundry marking ... Read and See More

A 1st Model - Deutsche Silberne Verdienstmedaille 1939-43. Instituted May 1, 1937, (reorganized April 29, 1939, and again on December 27, 1943), the Order of Merit of the German Eagle was awarded to foreign nationals who had made a meritorious contribution to the German Reich on the recommendation of the Reich Minister for Foreign Affairs. It is constructed out of die struck 835 silver content base. The ... Read and See More

Miniatur-Traditions-Gauabzeichen Thüringen in Silber. Instituted June 17, 1933, by Gauleiter Fritz Sauckel, this Gau Badge was donated in bronze, silver and gold to the oldest comrades-in-arms in the Gau of Thuringia in recognitions of their merits in the fight for the Third Reich. The lapel version was for every day wear. It is constructed out a die struck 800 silver base that ... Read and See More

A 2nd Pattern (1943-45) - Deutsche Verdienstmedaille in Bronze by 30 - Hauptmünzamt of Wien. The Order of Merit of the German Eagle, was instituted May 1, 1937, (Reorganized April 29, 1939, and again on December 27, 1943), and was awarded to foreign nationals who had made a meritorious contribution to the German Reich on the recommendation of the Reich Minister for Foreign Affairs. It is ... Read and See More

A second variation (1943-45) sash for a 1st Class Cross, that would accompany an eight-point breast star. It is constructed out of machine embroidered red, white and black rayon thread. Nicely tied bow-tie. Measures approximately 70 inches long by 3 5/8 inches wide. A great display piece with any eagle order. ... See More

Award certificate for Order of German Eagle 3rd Class breast Cross w Swords 1937-1943 with issue envelope and folder along with some extras! Look at the Calligraphy on the envelope! Far rarer than the award itself and NEVER found with the issue envelope. The certificate comes in a ... Read and See More

1st Class Order of the German Eagle with Swords (Deutsche Adlerorden 1. Klasse mit Schwertern) Sash and Eight Point Star in Issue Case by Gebr. Godet & Co. of Berlin. The Order of Merit of the German Eagle, was instituted May 1st 1937, and was awarded by Hitler to foreign nationals who had made a meritorious contribution to the German Reich on the ... Read and See More

This is a 62" x 90mm original sash ribbon in mint condition. See full example with medal here. ... See More

Danzig 25 year police service medal. Tombak construction with original ribbon. Light worn condition. No repairs, no damage. Nice and rare award! ... See More

Here we have a 3rd Class 8 Year Police Long Service Award! This was awarded to active members of the German Police who gave 8 years of service surrounding the Third Reich era. It is constructed out of a die struck nickel silver base that has been silver washed. The round shaped obverse features a centrally placed police emblem which consists of ... Read and See More

Minatur - Dienstauszeichnung der Polizei 3. Stufe für 8 Jahre. Instituted January 30, 1938, the Police Service Long Award was awarded to active members of the German Police who gave 25 years of service surrounding the Third Reich era. It is constructed out of a die struck nickel silver base that has been silver washed. The round shaped obverse features a centrally placed police ... Read and See More

German Empire (Kingdom of Prussia and Duchy of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha) / German Third Reich, WWI/WWII - Five-Piece Medal and Ribbon Bar. Assembled for a Great War solider, who served bravely and loyally as a combatant, offering 12 years loyal service prior to 1920, under King Wilhelm II and Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, and offered 25 years of loyal service in the ... Read and See More

A Hitlerjugend Leistungsabzeichen 2. Stufe in Silber by RZM M1/72 - Fritz Zimmermann of Stuttgart. Instituted June 1, 1934, the Hitler Youth Proficiency Badge was awarded to HJ members who successfully passed a four-part aptitude test in athletics (sports), shooting (air-rifle), field exercises and political knowledge. The iron class was awarded to DJ and HJ members up to the age of 15, the bronze ... Read and See More

A Hitlerjugend Leistungsabzeichen in Silber by RZM M1/34 (Karl Wurster, Markneukirchen). The Hitler Youth Proficiency Badge was instituted in June 1934 and was awarded to HJ members who successfully passed a four-part aptitude test in athletics (sports), shooting (air-rifle), field exercises and political knowledge. The iron class was awarded to DJ and HJ members up to the age of 15, the bronze ... Read and See More

A Hitler Youth Kreis (Local) Level National Trade Competition Victors Badge 1939 Award Document. The Reichsberufswettkampf (National Trade Competition) was an annual vocational competition held in Nazi Germany as part of the Gleichschaltung of German society. This is printed in colored text. The recipient Walter Thie's name is handwritten. ... Read and See More

Here we have a Hitlerjugend Anfängerklasseabzeichen by RZM M1/14 - Matth. Oescbsler & Sohn, AnsbachSteinhauer & Lück, Lüdenscheid! The Hitler Youth Marksman Badge was awarded to members who successfully shot the correct amount of target points in the prone position with weapon (.22 caliber rifle) supported/unsupported. It is constructed out of a multi piece die struck bronze base that ... Read and See More

Some DJH Hostel Tinnies, a rare receipt and HJ Tinnies. Also "Adolf Hitler Jugendherberge" in green. ... See More

A Hitlerjugend Siegerplakette für Hochsprung im Etui 1943. It is constructed out of a die stamped zinc base that has been silver washed. The rhombus shaped obverse features a closed winged eagle perched on a laurel leaf and berry branch above a Hitler Youth emblem. The full back reverse is stamped “Geb. Meistersch. i. Hochsprung1943 Wein”. It shows zinc pest. ... Read and See More

A Treudienst-Ehrenzeichen 2. Stufe für 25 Jahre 1938 im Etui. Instituted January 30, 1938, the 25 Year Faithful Service Cross was awarded to all officials, employees, and laborers at any level of the public service (local, regional or national) who completed 25 years of service to Germany. It is constructed out of a die struck nickel-silver base that has been silver washed and contains black enamel ... Read and See More

4. Stufe Dienstauszeichnung für den Reichsarbeitsdienst für 4 Jahre. Instituted January 30, 1938, the 4-year RAD Long Service medal was awarded to all members of the RAD who contributed 4 years of loyal service. It is constructed out of a die stuck bronze base that has been bronze washed with burnished backgrounds and finished in a protective lacquer coating. The oval shaped obverse ... Read and See More

Unfinished bronze Mother's Cross without center roundel. 10 year Faithful service has wear and the loop has been resoldered at some point. ... See More

Here we have a 25 Year Treudienst-Ehrenzeichen! The 25 Year Faithful Service Cross was awarded to all officials, employees, and laborers at any level of the public service (local, regional or national) who completed 25 years of service. The award is constructed out of a die struck nickel-silver base that has been silver washed and contains black enamel work. The obverse depicts a ... Read and See More

Here we have a beautiful Reichsarbeitsdienst 3rd Class 12 Year Long Service Medal! This was awarded to all members of the RAD who contributed 12 years of loyal service. It is constructed out of a die stuck aluminum alloy base that has been silver washed with polished highlights. The oval shaped obverse features a RAD logo, which consists of; a mobile swastika ... Read and See More

Erinnerungszeichen Verdienste um das Feuerlöschwesen 1934 im Etui by The Prussian State Mint. Instituted December 21, 1933, the Fireman’s Commemorative Merits Medal was awarded to firefighters who had served faithfully for at least 25 years or who had rendered outstanding service through special efforts at the risk of their lives. It is constructed out of a die-struck 900 fine silver base that has ... Read and See More

4. Stufe Dienstauszeichnung für den Reichsarbeitsdienst für 4 Jahre. Instituted January 30, 1938, the 4-year RAD Long Service medal was awarded to all members of the RAD who contributed 4 years of loyal service. It is constructed out of a die stuck bronze base that has been bronze washed with burnished backgrounds and finished in a protective lacquer coating. The oval shaped obverse ... Read and See More

German Empire (Prussia) / Third Reich, WWI/WWII – Four-Piece Medal Bar. Assembled, sometime around 1938, for a Prussian/German non-combatant member who; served in WWI, gave meritorious service to the Preußischer Landes Kriegern Verband, was a state employee / service member on March 22, 1897, and by 1938 had offered 25 years of faithful service to Germany. From left to right:

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Treuedienstabzeichen der Bayerischen Industrie im Etui by Deschler& Sohn of München. The Bavarian Industrial Service Award was awarded for 25 years of loyal service in industry. The award is constructed out of a die struck 900 silver content base that has polished highlights and blue and white enamel work. The oval shaped obverse features a cog wheel and Bavarian crest flanked ... Read and See More

A Treudienst-Ehrenzeichen 2. Stufe für 25 Jahre 1938. The 25 Year Faithful Service Cross was awarded to all officials, employees, and laborers at any level of the public service (local, regional or national) who completed 25 years of service. It is constructed out of a die struck nickel-silver base that has been silver washed and contains black enamel work. The obverse features a pebbled ... Read and See More

Finnish Liberation War 1918??... perhaps?, WWI EKII, Hindenberg w swords, 25 yr Civil Long Service. ... See More

Cased Veterans award, top inside lining is missing. ... See More

Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter 1. Stufe in Gold (2. Form). Instituted December 16, 1938, the Honor Cross of the German Mother was awarded to mothers for exceptional merit to the German nation, who conceived and raised; four to five (bronze), six to seven (silver) or eight or more (gold) children and exhibited probity, exemplary motherhood. It is a two-piece construction, made out of die ... Read and See More

Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter Dritte Stufe. Introduced on December 16, 1938, The Honor Cross of the German Mother was awarded to mothers for exceptional merit to the German nation, who conceived and raised four to five (bronze), six to seven (silver) or eight or more (gold) children and exhibited probity, exemplary motherhood. It is a two-piece construction, made out of die struck ... Read and See More

Unfinished bronze Mother's Cross without center roundel. 10 year Faithful service has wear and the loop has been resoldered at some point. ... See More

Miniatur - Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter 3. Stufe in Gold (2. Form). Introduced on December 16, 1938, The Honor Cross of the German Mother was awarded to mothers for exceptional merit to the German nation, who conceived and raised four to five (bronze), six to seven (silver) or eight or more (gold) children and exhibited probity, exemplary motherhood. It constructed, made out of die ... Read and See More

Evangelische Frauenhilfe Abzeichen. I believe these to be pre-war, war period and post-war pins. Enameled pins. More information: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evangelische_Frauenhilfe_in_Deutschland ... See More

A DRL-Sportabzeichen in Bronze by Werstein & Jena. The bronze grade DRL badge was awarded to men and women between the ages of 18-32 who passed five parts of national fitness test within a 12 month period. It is constructed out of a die struck bronze base that has been bronze washed and burnished. The oval shaped obverse depicts a centrally placed “ ... Read and See More

B.S.B. 1933 shooting medal. Burnished tombac. ... See More

SA-Sportabzeichen in Silber by R. Sieper & Sohne of Ludenscheid. The Silver SA Sports Badge was a service award (as opposed to a sports badge) awarded to those whose receipt was tied to regular repetitive exercises, similar to a sports instructor. It is constructed out of a die stamped steel base that has been silver washed. The obverse depicts an upright ... Read and See More

A nice looking Bronze DRL (Deutscher Reichsbund für Leibesübungen - German National Union for Physical Training) Sports Badge Stickpin! It is constructed out of a die struck bronze base that has been bronze washed and black burnished. The oval shaped obverse depicts a centrally placed “DRL” in stylized letters which is surrounded by an oak leaf wreath and ... Read and See More

Nice condition in Red and Black. ... See More

Heft für das Urkundenbest für Männer mit Stoff Deutsches Reichssportabzeichen in Bronze. Karl Hermann (born June 22, 1921) was awarded the Bronze DRL Badge on February 20, 1941. Hermann had completed all five group conditions by October 5, 1940. The patch is constructed out of a machine embroidered bronze colored rayon thread to a black rayon backing. The oval shaped obverse depicts a ... Read and See More

A Deutsche Reichssportabzeichen für Leibesübungen (1917-1934) in bronze by Wernstien Jena. The bronze grade DRA badge was awarded to men and women between the ages of 18-32 who passed five parts of national fitness test within a 12-month period. It is constructed out of a die struck bronze base that has been bronze washed and burnished. The oval ... Read and See More

A Bundesrepublik Deutschland - Deutscher Sportbund Abzeichen in Bronze by Steinhauer & Lück of Lüdenscheid. The Deutscher Sportbund was founded on December 10, 1950, in Hanover as the first democratic association encompassing all of sport in the Federal Republic of Germany, including Berlin (West). It is constructed out of a die struck bronze base that has been bronze washed, chemically burnished ... Read and See More

Plakette Reichswettkämpfe der SA Berlin 1938 im Etui. It is constructed out of a die struck zinc base that has been bronze washed. The round shaped obverse features a German National/SA Eagle surrounded by “Reichswettkämpfe der SA Berlin 1938” (SA Competition Berlin 1938). The reverse features a SA sports badge above a curved “Dritter Preis” (Third Prize). It measures 3 ¾ inches ... Read and See More

Second Pattern (1935-1939) - SA-Sportabzeichen in Silber by Berg & Nolte AG. of Lüdenscheid. Instituted November 28, 1933, the SA Sports Badge in Silver was a service award (as opposed to a sports badge) awarded to those whose receipt was tied to regular repetitive exercises, similar to a sports instructor. It is constructed out of a die stamped steel base that has ... Read and See More

A Deutsche Reichssportabzeichen für Leibesübungen in bronze by Wernstien Jena. The bronze grade DRA badge was awarded to men and women between the ages of 18-32 who passed five parts of national fitness test within a 12 month period. It is constructed out of a die struck bronze base that has been bronze washed and burnished. The oval shaped ... Read and See More

A SA-Sportabzeichen in Bronze by W.REDO. The Bronze SA Sports Badge was award to military and paramilitary personnel who passed the required criteria in physical fitness, military defense and field exercises. It is constructed out of a die stamped steel base that has been bronze washed. The wash is well worn and I'm looking at this thinking, is this ... Read and See More

Here we have a solid example of a Bronze DRA Sports Badge! It is constructed out of a die struck tombak base solders to a knurled pin. Approx 15mm wide. ... See More

Late war and made of zinc and all of the gold finish has gone away with time, the only thing left with gold finish is the pin on the back and a few spots. Marked on back with serial number 2425. Overall very nice looking badge ... See More

Here we have a Gold DRL (Deutscher Reichsbund für Leibesübungen - German National Union for Physical Training). The gold grade DRL badge was awarded to men and women between the ages of 18-32 who passed the national fitness test for a total of seven consecutive years once the silver badge had been awarded or to individuals over 40 years ... Read and See More

Nice grouping of documents and 11 medals. ... See More

Shooting awards in gold. 150mm. This is cast alloy with minor wear. Most of these were produced by Carl Poellath and most are unmarked. ... See More

DRL Sports Achievement Document for “Eichmann, Franz” 11th victory. Its constructed out of blue cardstock with a tied paper insert. The obverse features a pressed DRL Eagle. The interior reads: “Eichmann, Franz” and “In Anerkennung für den bei den Vereinsmeisterschaften der Sportvereinigung Thörl am 29. September 1937 in Hamburg-Wilhelmsburg Erzielten 11. Sieg im Dreikampt 542.6 P. Vereinsführer” (In recognition of the ... Read and See More

Here we have a Silver DRL Sports Badge (Deutscher Reichsbund für Leibesübungen - German National Union for Physical Training). The silver grade DRL badge was awarded to men and women between the ages of 18-32 who passed the national fitness test for a total of eight years or individuals between the ages of 32-40 who passed the fitness ... Read and See More

Ehrenzeichen für Deutsche Volkspflege 4. Stufe Medaille. Introduced May 1st 1939, the Social Welfare Decoration was awarded for merits in the field of the People’s Welfare, the Winter Relief, the care of the sick and wounded in peace and war, the rescue, the maintenance of German nationality and the care of German national comrades abroad. It is constructed of a ... Read and See More

Ehrenzeichen des Badischen Landesvereins vom Roten Kreuz, Medal of honor for 25 years of meritorious service, made by Houriet & Wanner in Pforzheim, non-ferrous metal silver-plated and enameled, on the reverse manufacturer's inscription ""H & W / PFORZHEIM" and Wanner from Pforzheim. White enameled central shield with the red Geneva cross. This is surrounded by a black enameled ring with gold inscription, "BADISCHES – RED – ... Read and See More

Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Helferin Abzeichen by Hermann Aurich of Dresden. Female DRK personnel were issued an active service brooch to be worn as a duty badge at the nape of the neck of the service uniform. It is constructed out of a die-struck nickel-silver base that has been silver washed and contains red, black and white enamel work. The round ... Read and See More

Roughly, 36mm diameter, one piece, die struck zinc brooch with a black, white and red paint work. The brooch features a circular outer border with an embossed, intertwined, repeating, stylized swastika pattern encompassing an inner black enamel border with silver washed Gothic script, "Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Schwesternhelferin", (German Red Cross Nurse's Helper), encompassing a white circular inner field with a ... Read and See More

German “R” (Reiter” badge; in bronze; vertical pinback marked “Gesetzlich Geschützt” and maker marked “L. Chr. Lauer Nurnberg, Berlin” on reverse. Measures 50 mm x 40 mm ... See More

A Deutsches Reiterabzeichen 3. Klasse Bronze mit Miniatur im Etui 1930 by L. Chr. Lauer of Nürnberg-Berlin. The German Rider Badge was introduced in this form on April 9, 1930 by the Reich Association for the Breeding and Testing of German Warmblood. It is constructed out of a die struck bronze base that has been bronze washed and chemically blackened. The oval shaped ... Read and See More

Here we have a 3rd Class Bronze Horse Driver Badge (Deutsches Fahrer-Abzeichen) by L. Chr. Lauer Nurnberg, Berlin. The bronze, third class grade was awarded for successes in trotting competitions. The oval shaped obverse features a man driving a chariot pulled by two horses encircled by an oak leaf wreath with an encircled “R” (Reiter - Rider) to the bottom. ... Read and See More

1st Pattern - Reichs Luftschutz Bund Mitgliednadel by F.&S. This label badge would have purchased by RLB members for every day wear while in civilian clothing. It is constructed out of a die struck nickel-silver base that has been silver washed and contains blue translucent enamel work. The obverse features the 1st pattern RLB emblem, which consists of a “ ... Read and See More

A RLB “Luftschutz Tut Not” Abzeichen. Given to individuals who donated to the RLB. It is constructed out of a die stamped steel base that has been black painted. The oval shaped obverse features a plane flying above an outline of a house that has the 1st pattern RLB logo on it and is also below a bannered “Luftschutz Tut ... Read and See More

A Luftschutz Ehrenzeichen 2. Stufe Medaille. Instituted January 30, 1938, the Air Defense Medal 2nd Class was awarded to individuals who were active in Germany after January 30, 1933, in the field of air protection and had earned special merit. It is constructed out of a die struck cupal base that has been silver washed and burnished. The round shaped obverse features a centrally placed ... Read and See More

A Luftschutz Ehrenzeichen der 2. Stufe im Etui. The 2nd Class Air Defense Medal was awarded for those who gave meritorious service to the civil air defense of German from January 1933. It is constructed out of a die struck zinc-alloy base that has been silver washed with burnished backgrounds. The round shaped obverse features a centrally placed mobile swastika, that is ... Read and See More

A Feuerwehr-Ehrenzeichen 2. Stufe am Band 1936. Instituted 22 December 1936, it was awarded to Volunteer Fire Brigade members who had completed 25 years faithful service in the Fire Service. It is constructed out of a two pieces of die stamped nickel-silver that have been silver washed and contains red, white and black enamel work. The obverse features a centrally placed black mobile on a ... Read and See More

A Reichsarbeitsdienst der weiblichen Jugend (RADwJ) Erinnerungsbrosche silber für Maidenunterführerin in silber by AN.G. This was awarded to women between the ages of 21 and 35 who had passed their tests and gave honorable service to the RADwJ. It is constructed out of an injection molded zinc-alloy base that has been silver washed and black burnished. The oval shaped ... Read and See More

Erinnerungszeichen Verdienste um das Feuerlöschwesen 1934 im Etui by The Prussian State Mint. Instituted December 21, 1933, the Fireman’s Commemorative Merits Medal was awarded to firefighters who had served faithfully for at least 25 years or who had rendered outstanding service through special efforts at the risk of their lives. It is constructed out of a die-struck 900 fine silver base that has ... Read and See More

Treuedienstabzeichen der Bayerischen Industrie im Etui by Deschler& Sohn of München. The Bavarian Industrial Service Award was awarded for 25 years of loyal service in industry. The award is constructed out of a die struck 900 silver content base that has polished highlights and blue and white enamel work. The oval shaped obverse features a cog wheel and Bavarian crest flanked ... Read and See More

Erinnerungsplakette - Grunosteinlegung für den Erweiterungsbau der Reichs Hauptbank Berlin. On May 5, 1934, Hitler laid the Reichsbank’s extension foundation stone, with 6,000 guests, including Joseph Goebbels, Hermann Göring and Wilhelm Frick. It is constructed out of a die cast bronze base that has been chemically blackened. The obverse features the bust of President Hindenburg in front of the Fü ... Read and See More

Erinnerungsmedaille für Rettung aus Gefahr 1933 im Etui by the Prussian Mint, Berlin. Instituted June 22, 1933 by Reich President von Hindenburg, the Commemorative Medal for Rescue from Danger was awarded to rescuers who saved people at considerable risk to their own lives. The portable and non-portable award could be awarded to the same person. Designed by the sculptor Prof. Hermann Mü ... Read and See More

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10 year anniverasary pin for the Hannover Shooting Club. 1932 ... See More

Gilt aluminum with both prongs intact. ... See More

A 72mm wide metal badge with a white enamel and gilt finish. It takes the form of the Brandenburg gates above the five interlocking Olympic circles, with "1936" to the top of the gates and "XI. Olympiade Berlin" to its base with 2 holes for mounting on a vehicle. Maker marked to PC, (Paul Crone in a diamond) to reverse, (sorry under ... Read and See More

As shown this was started in 1872, so dating it is difficult, for that reason I'll call it post-war. ... See More

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Local shooting award. ... See More

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Shooting awards in gold. 150mm. This is cast alloy with minor wear. Most of these were produced by Carl Poellath and most are unmarked. ... See More

Beauty award that is correctly stamped "1000" silver. Nice burnish and perfect enamel work on this one. The wee hand sewn threads holding the medal in the ribbon are loose. You can either resew or just tuck the suspension ring into the ribbon for display. Comes with mini, extra ribbon and case of issue. ... See More