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GERMAN 3RD REICH
MEDALS - BADGES - INSIGNIA
Sections:
I. Iron Cross Medals
II. War Merit Cross Medals 1st Class
III. War Merit Cross Medals 2nd Class
IV. Campaign & Service Cross Medals
V. Mothers Cross Medals
VI. Wound Badges & Insignia
VII. Previously Sold!
I. 1914 - 1939 IRON CROSS EK1 EK2
Since the Iron Cross was issued over several different periods of German history, it was annotated with the year indicating the era in which it was issued. For example, an Iron Cross from World War I bears the year "1914", while the same decoration from World War II is annotated "1939". The reverse of the 1870, 1914 and 1939 series of Iron Crosses have the year "1813" appearing on the lower arm, symbolizing the year the award was created. The 1813 decoration also has the initials "FW" for King Frederick William III, while the next two have a "W" for the respective kaisers, Wilhelm I and Wilhelm II. The final version shows a swastika. There was also the "1957" issue, a replacement medal for holders of the 1939 series which substituted an oakleaf cluster for the banned swastika.
II. 1939 War Merit Cross 1st Class
The War Merit Cross (Kriegsverdienstkreuz) was a decoration of Nazi Germany during the Second World War, which could be awarded to civilians as well as military personnel. It was reissued in 1957 by the Bundeswehr in a De-Nazified version for veterans.
This award was created by Adolf Hitler in 1939 as a successor to the non-combatant Iron Cross which was used in earlier wars (same medal but with a different ribbon). The award was graded the same as the Iron Cross: War Merit Cross Second Class, War Merit Cross First Class, and Knights Cross of the War Merit Cross. The award had two variants: with swords given to soldiers for exceptional service in battle above and beyond the call of duty (but not worthy of an Iron Cross which was more a bravery award), and without swords for meritorious service behind the lines which could also be awarded to civilians. Recipients had to have the lower grade of the award before getting the next level. There was also another version below the 2nd class simply called the War Merit Medal (Kriegsverdienstmedaille), set up in 1940 for civilians in order to offset the large number of 2nd class without swords being awarded. It was usually given to those workers in factories who significantly exceeded work quotas.
This award was created by Adolf Hitler in 1939 as a successor to the non-combatant Iron Cross which was used in earlier wars (same medal but with a different ribbon). The award was graded the same as the Iron Cross: War Merit Cross Second Class, War Merit Cross First Class, and Knights Cross of the War Merit Cross. The award had two variants: with swords given to soldiers for exceptional service in battle above and beyond the call of duty (but not worthy of an Iron Cross which was more a bravery award), and without swords for meritorious service behind the lines which could also be awarded to civilians. Recipients had to have the lower grade of the award before getting the next level. There was also another version below the 2nd class simply called the War Merit Medal (Kriegsverdienstmedaille), set up in 1940 for civilians in order to offset the large number of 2nd class without swords being awarded. It was usually given to those workers in factories who significantly exceeded work quotas.
III. 1939 WAR MERIT CROSS 2nd Class
This award was created by Adolf Hitler in 1939 as a successor to the non-combatant Iron Cross which was used in earlier wars (same medal but with a different ribbon). The award was graded the same as the Iron Cross: War Merit Cross Second Class, War Merit Cross First Class, and Knights Cross of the War Merit Cross. The award had two variants: with swords given to soldiers for exceptional service in battle above and beyond the call of duty (but not worthy of an Iron Cross which was more a bravery award), and without swords for meritorious service behind the lines which could also be awarded to civilians.
IV. CAMPAIGN & SERVICE MEDALS
World War II 25 Year Faithful Service Cross Medal Silver Item #0061 Treudienst-Ehrenzeichen für Beamte Angestellte und Arbeiter
$
79.99
1936 German Olympic Memorial Medal 3rd Class Item #0117 OLYMPIA-ERINNERUNGSMEDAILLE
Rare 1936 German Olympic Memorial Medal 3rd Class, with replaced ribbon.
As nearly every collector knows there was a 1st and 2nd Class Olympic medal awarded for outstanding leadership in the organization of the Olympic Games in Berlin and Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany in 1936.
Because there was such a large number of people involved in the planning and carrying-out of the 1936 Olympische Spiele who did not meet the criteria for the 1st and 2nd Class Olympic medals, but were deserving of some sort of recognition, the Ministry of the Interior asked Adolf Hitler to authorize an Olympia-Erinnerungsmedaille or Olympic Memorial Medal (also called the Olympic Commemorative Medal).
As nearly every collector knows there was a 1st and 2nd Class Olympic medal awarded for outstanding leadership in the organization of the Olympic Games in Berlin and Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany in 1936.
Because there was such a large number of people involved in the planning and carrying-out of the 1936 Olympische Spiele who did not meet the criteria for the 1st and 2nd Class Olympic medals, but were deserving of some sort of recognition, the Ministry of the Interior asked Adolf Hitler to authorize an Olympia-Erinnerungsmedaille or Olympic Memorial Medal (also called the Olympic Commemorative Medal).
$
199.99
World War II 1939 WAR MERIT Medal Item #0996 Kriegsverdienstmedaille
1939 War Merit Medal w/ Original Ribbon, Germany
The War Merit Medal (Kriegsverdienstmedaille) was instituted on 19 August 1940 to recognize outstanding service by civilians in connection with the war effort. The medal was restricted to civilians - both German and non-German - and was awarded predominantly to those working in war factories.
The War Merit Medal (Kriegsverdienstmedaille) was instituted on 19 August 1940 to recognize outstanding service by civilians in connection with the war effort. The medal was restricted to civilians - both German and non-German - and was awarded predominantly to those working in war factories.
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39.99
World War II 1939 WAR MERIT Medal Item #0027 Kriegsverdienstmedaille
1939 War Merit Medal w/ Original Ribbon, Germany
The War Merit Medal (Kriegsverdienstmedaille) was instituted on 19 August 1940 to recognize outstanding service by civilians in connection with the war effort. The medal was restricted to civilians - both German and non-German - and was awarded predominantly to those working in war factories.
The War Merit Medal (Kriegsverdienstmedaille) was instituted on 19 August 1940 to recognize outstanding service by civilians in connection with the war effort. The medal was restricted to civilians - both German and non-German - and was awarded predominantly to those working in war factories.
$
39.99
V. Mothers Crosses
VI. Wound Badges & Insignia
1939 Black Wound Badge Item #0090 das Verwundetenabzeichen
1939 Black Wound Badge, All Original, Germany.
The Wound Badge das Verwundetenabzeichen was a German military award for wounded or frostbitten soldiers of Imperial German Army in World War I, the Reichswehr between the wars, and the Wehrmacht, SS and the auxiliary service organizations during the Second World War. After March 1943, due to the increasing number of Allied bombings, it was also awarded to injured civilians. It was ultimately one of the most common of all Third Reich decorations, yet also one of the most highly prized, since it had to be "bought with blood".
The Wound Badge das Verwundetenabzeichen was a German military award for wounded or frostbitten soldiers of Imperial German Army in World War I, the Reichswehr between the wars, and the Wehrmacht, SS and the auxiliary service organizations during the Second World War. After March 1943, due to the increasing number of Allied bombings, it was also awarded to injured civilians. It was ultimately one of the most common of all Third Reich decorations, yet also one of the most highly prized, since it had to be "bought with blood".
$
69.99
Pre World War II DLRG Badge 1st Class Item #0092 Deutschen Lebensrettungsgesellschaft
1933 DLRG Life Saving Badge, Germany.
"The German Life Saving Association (Deutschen Lebensrettungsgesellschaft) or DLRG was founded in 1913 as an offshoot of the German Swimming League in order to train persons in water safety.
On September 25, 1933, the president f the DLRG placed his organization under the overall control of the Reich Sports League, and a series of awards was instituted corresponding to various degrees of proficiency.
The first level award was the "Grundschein' and was a basic certificate and the bronze lapel pin with the word "Grundschein".
The second level was the "Leistungschein" with more rigorous qulification tests and the award of a certificate and a silver lapel pin with the word "Leistungschein".
The highest level was for an instuctor and resulted in the award of the "Lehrschein" certificate and corresponding silver lapel pin."
"The German Life Saving Association (Deutschen Lebensrettungsgesellschaft) or DLRG was founded in 1913 as an offshoot of the German Swimming League in order to train persons in water safety.
On September 25, 1933, the president f the DLRG placed his organization under the overall control of the Reich Sports League, and a series of awards was instituted corresponding to various degrees of proficiency.
The first level award was the "Grundschein' and was a basic certificate and the bronze lapel pin with the word "Grundschein".
The second level was the "Leistungschein" with more rigorous qulification tests and the award of a certificate and a silver lapel pin with the word "Leistungschein".
The highest level was for an instuctor and resulted in the award of the "Lehrschein" certificate and corresponding silver lapel pin."
$
69.99
