Orders, Medals, Crosses, Badges & Awards of Imperial Germany

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Many of following Imperial German Air Service and Imperial Naval Air Service flight badges were part of a major collection / estate gathered together by a Pan American Airways Pilot. I was fortunate enough to be in a situation where I obtained a considerable group of these badges, some of which are shown below

BM.1 IMPERIAL GERMAN NAVAL AIR SERVICE SEA PILOTS BADGE
Original HEAVY weight single piece, gilded solid BRONZE badge. The badge shows an sea eagle flying over the Sea and the. Helgoland rock. It has a solid crown which was worn most likely by NCO. pilots . Marked on back.with the .Paul Maybauer stamp in the centre of the back .. A Naval Sea pilot badge, correct Maubauer pin, Size etc.. A classic Naval Air service badge of a sea pilot high quality with great patina considerable gilding remaining.
£600.00

BM.8 IMPERIAL GERMAN NAVAL AIR SERVICE SEA PILOTS BADGE
Original light weight hollow badge, gilded '800' stamped silver badge. The badge shows an sea eagle flying over the sea with the Helgoland rock on the horizon. I a hollow badge it could be attributed to an officer. Marked on back.with the Turned J Juncker stamp and 800 in the centre of the back with the Imperial crown and half moon ..Rare badge unusual but recorded. correct ( recorded) pin, Correct size etc.. A classic Naval Air service badge of a sea pilot. High quality with great patina considerable gilding remaining….600.

GONE

GENERAL NOTE : IMPERIAL GERMAN ARMY & NAVAL AIR SERVICE BADGES

I have been asked recently ( on two occasions) why the Imperial Air service badges in this site are lower priced than on many other sites Simply, I am fully retired now and I am selling off my collection. I bought most of these badges in the 1990's at military auctions.... I can’t take them with me and they have to go.

CONSTRUCTION DETAILS & ASSAY MARKS ON IMPERIAL GERMAN ARMY / NAVAL AIR SERVICE BADGES

With the publication of two recent American texts on Imperial German flying badges. Great care must be taken along with a large pinch of salt when attempting to gather in and understand the information in these texts. Their claims regarding markings, depts of troughs for the pins, numbers of berries on the wreaths and types of bow forms are backed up by evidence along the lines of; ''Stuff I've seen, I know this to be true and I've seen collections'' None of this is real evidence. Indeed these texts do not reference the earlier German authors who were actually on the spot . Writers such as K.G.Kleitmann, H.Moller M. Gritzner etc.etc. probably because these earlier writers do not support many these current views. Neither do the new texts cover the vast numbers of Sub contractors involved in the mass production of all WW1 german awards. This subject is covered by the earlier German texts. and as for the vexed subject of 'hall marks' The statement that double silver hall markings of crowns and half moons did not happen is: ''simply tripe" Also the 'fact '' that the turned top of the J in Juncker is a clear sign of a Fake is interesting As the firm itself in its advertising material shows the turned J ( See Kleitmann) The lack of any forensic or serious academic detail regarding the manufacture and assaying system in Imperial Germany and its States and the immediate post war period is breath taking . One of these new American texts is the finest example of:'' STYLE OVER CONTENT'' that it has been my misfortune to expensively purchase.

The byproduct of these texts is that unmarked and hollow badges are now often reported as 'originals' which was seldom if ever the case ..Counterfeiters every where rejoice..rejoice.

As a result of this I am sorry but I am no longer interested in ADVICE on Imperial German flying badges, there are too many experts of dubious quality around giving their unintentionally fake advice

I have received more than a few responses to the note above and this one expresses many years experience from Collector 'E ' from NYC, USA. a third generation collector :

I can not add to the assay mark issue only to say that the various manufactures had much latitude when marking these items. For the most part they were hand made & not by only 1 person in a shop. When the shop/ jeweler had more then 1 employee the marking would vary. For example, the placement or the clearness of the punch mark. Even the punches may not be the same. As the business grew, new tools would be added to the shop inventory. Who knows if the shop/ jeweller got his materials from the same supplier. Competition was strong in those days in the medals/badge industry. Another example, the J used on the Juncker badges at the time. There is capital J with & without a handle at the top.

Another collector: JM from Stuttgart adds to this debate ... The capital letter J and the small letter j are seen on all Junckers material. Early badges had predominantly the capital J but the war years produced a flurry of subcontractors using both J's .....Later of course during the second World war Junckers used the small j and this I think is where the confusion arrises. Paul Meybauer for example is noted as having 6 subcontractops in Berlin alone. WW2 bombing saw the extinction by fire of all the great medal makers books, data, designs etc etc.

Also, why is it that first class and second class Iron Crosses are often marked with silver content marks 800, 925….etc yet without crowns and 1/2 moons. Silver content marks are also seen on Prussian Orders : Red Eagle , Pour le Merit. etc these usually have the 800 etc mark and again only occasionally with Crown and 1/2 moon. ( A recent Godet Blue Max had all the assay marks on its ''chess slice'' suspension area. Any ideas, why Prussian Silver marks vary so much anyone?????? Is it the much unreported sub contractors and their State registration licenses. Other States like Bavaria. & Saxony use the 800.925 etc assay marks and also the letter ''S'' . Austria , which also produced Imperial German war badges during the WW1 period used the 800 etc system and again the letter ''S''

Below is a fine example of an Iron Cross first class which shows multiple markings, not only on the rear of the cross itself but also on the two securing discs. The marks are : a double Reich silver mark with a crown and a half moon, a 925 silver content stamp and the makers initials. This is an undoubtedly authentic WW1 period Iron Cross which seems to contradict some recent texts on the subject of '' authentic markings to WWI badges and awards…. Just goes to show that you shouldn't believe everything you read….. These photos have been loaned by an advanced American collector ….Paul.S. of Stockbridge. MA for which many thanks..

Another collector has sent these photographs of a 'high end' piece of German silver. It is probably from the 1930's and is a Napkin ring from a Table setting from the Reich Chancellery . The Marks clearly show the recognised Prussian silver markings of a half moon and crown...Just shows that Silver markings are nowhere near as clear and obvious as some authors suggest.... !!! Thank you Emil

BM.20 IMPERIAL GERMAN NAVAL AIR SERVICE GILDED SOLID SILVER LAND PILOTS BADGE
Original HEAVY weight single piece, gilded solid silver badge. The badge shows an sea eagle flying over the countryside. It has a cut out crown which appears black in the photo, due to shadow. Marked on back.with the .Maybauer stamp and 800 in the centre of the back ..Rare badge correct pin, Size etc.. and a fine patina showing deep go;d finish and micro wear. A classic Paul Meybauer Naval Air service badge of a land pilot, high quality with great finish with considerable gilding remaining. 550
HOLD

BM.22 IMPERIAL GERMAN NAVAL AIR SERVICE LAND AIR GUNNERS BADGE.
Original Silver light weight hollow piece, gilded silver badge. The badge shows an eagle perching on a target. It has a solid crown. Marked on back.with the C.E Juncker ( turned J ) stamp double stamped crown, half moon and 800 in the centre of the rayed back ..Rare badge correct pin, Size etc.. A rare Naval Air service badge of an Air Gunner high quality with great patina considerable gilding remaining.
£675.00

BM.28 IMPERIAL GERMAN NAVAL AIR SERVICE LAND PILOTS PRINZEN SIZE MEDAL CHAIN FOB BADGE.
A Solid silver ( 800 and partial 1/2 moon marked ) gilded badge with no maker mark . This marked on back with the silver mark 800 and a partial 1/2 moon assay stamp.Nice detailed crown, with an eagle flying over . 220
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If you are interested in a mini Pin or lapel badge, please enquire for further details
BM.46

Gilt solid type wound badge small £30
Gilt cut out type wound badge large £55
Gilt cut out type wound badge small. £43
Silver naval cast type wound badge with a period form knurled pin .£35.
Silver naval cast type wound badge with a period form knurled pin £35.00

Wound badges

BM.29 IMPERIAL GERMAN ARMY GOLD WOUND BADGE…95% GILT finish remaining.. Fine quality lightweight stamped form in the traditional wound badge form and manufacture. The badge with a good gilded finish. 130
£ gone.in a trade

BM.29 IMPERIAL GERMAN ARMY SILVER WOUND BADGE…90% silver finish remaining.. Good quality in the traditional wound form and manufacturer of the badge with a very good silver finish
£70.00

BM.30 IMPERIAL GERMAN ARMY SILVER WOUND BADGE…100% SILVER finish remaining.Due to its manufacture in nickel silver . Excellent quality with A very fine patina of silver finish
£80.00

BM.32 IMPERIAL GERMAN ARMY SILVER WOUND BADGE…100% silver finish remaining.. Very good quality in the traditional wound form and manufacturer of the badge this too may be nickel silver with such a very good silver finish It is 104 or so years old !
£70.00

BM.31 IMPERIAL GERMAN ARMY BLACK WOUND BADGE…80% BLACK finish remaining.. Good quality with a quality Black finish badges with a poorer finish are much cheaper.
£40 .00

BM.32 IMPERIAL GERMAN ARMY CUT OUT BLACK WOUND BADGE…100% BLACK finish remaining.. Good quality with a good Black finish with no chips or damage to the black finish.
£47 .00

BM.32 IMPERIAL GERMAN ARMY STANDARD BLACK WOUND BADGE… BLACK finish remaining and while there is no loss of finish the badge show wear… Good quality with a Black finish

£42 .00

BM.32 IMPERIAL GERMAN ARMY CUT OUT BLACK WOUND BADGE…80% BLACK finish remaining.. Good quality cutout type with a good patina finish There is no damage what ever that I can see but there is some drops of glue/ solder here and there I have no idea why None the less Original cut out badges are scarce and this a good looking one.
£62 .00

BM.31 PRE WAR GERMAN ARMY SILVER ( KNOWN FOR THE SPANISH CAMPAIGN ) WOUND BADGE…100% of its silver finish remaining. Excellent quality with A very fine silver finish… Now considered a rare Spanish Civil War award. 135
GONE

B. 32 NAZI ORIGINAL BLACK WOUND BADGE (3rd CLASS)
An original issue black Wound Badge good quality early type Nice condition with some paint missing from the tip of one arm of the swastika. Not rare but this is a very fair one with 95% of its original black finish remaining.
£55.00

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET THAT I AM ALWAYS INTERESTED IN TRADES, SWAPS, PART EXCHANGES, ETC.

BM.38 GERMAN 1914 / 18 WAR SERVICE CROSS, COMBATENT NON COMBATANT AND WIDOWS MEDALS
These are the very common War service crosses rewarded in the early 1930's for various forms of war service and generally known as the Hindenburg cross
THE AWARDS WERE AS FOLLOWS

With swords 6,202883 £ 27
without swords 1,120449 £ 28
widows cross ( black ) about 350,000 £ 42

Collectors go for the various manufacturers I am informed that there were more than 65 makers whose logo appears on the back of the medals well as others without any markings what so ever.

BM.38 A…GERMAN 1914 / 18 MARINE WAR SERVICE CROSS, GENERALLY KNOWN AS THE "Flanders Cross"

This was an unofficial Marine / naval Infantry combat medal and fairly scarce at that… About 30,000 being granted. It was superseded by the Hindenburg cross above… Though Marine and naval recipients continued to display their Flanders Cross,The medal comes with a length of original ribbon which shows wear .. Copies abound but originals are increasingly rare . 35
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BM.39 A IMPERIAL GERMAN PRUSSIAN ARMY MARKSMAN ARMBADGE 1913. REICH DROWN.
This award to the Prussian Army is a rare Arm Badge. Award is in worn condition the rear plate missing and 4 of the connecting pins remaining The front of the badge in excellent condition with it much of its finish remaining. on there rear there are 4 retaining spikes for fixing to the backplate remaining.. Quite a rare badge I don't believe that there were any more issued after 1914
£155

BM.39 A IMPERIAL GERMAN PRUSSIAN ARMY MARKSMAN ARTILLERY ARMBADGE 1909. REICH CROWN.
This award to the Prussian Army is again a rare Arm Badge. The Award is in worn condition the rear plate intact. The front of the badge in excellent condition displaying an oak leaf wreath the date 1909 and a pair of crossed cannon. Much of its finish remaining. on the dark blue weave there is no mothing at all.. Quite a rare badge now
£185

BM.39 B…. An IMPERIAL GERMAN PRUSSIAN ARMY MARKSMAN ARTILLERY ARMBADGE 1905. REICH CROWN.
This award to the Prussian Army is again a rare Arm Badge. The Award is in worn condition the rear plate intact. The front of the badge in excellent condition displaying an oak leaf wreath the date 1909 and a pair of crossed cannon. Much of its finish remaining. on the dark blue weave there is no mothing at all.. Quite a rare badge now

£185

BM.39 B IMPERIAL GERMAN BAVARIAN / SAXON ARMY MARKSMAN AWARD
1903. NOTE THE BAVARIAN / SAXON STATE CROWN AS DIFFERENT TO THE 3 ABOVE…………….. 123

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BM.40 A MINIATURE IMPERIAL GERMAN BAVARIAN ARMY MARKSMAN LANYARD 7th class
Pale blue and white woven platted lanyard. With the extremely rare silvered metal Bavarian shooting plaque and with all its toggles and attached pair ( 7th class) of shooting acorns, again blue and white. This award to the Bavarian Army is extremely rare Lanyard award is in good condition with just a little tarnish on the weave. extremely rare
£135

BM.41 IMPERIAL GERMAN ARMY MARKSMAN LANYARD 4th class
Red white and black woven platted lanyard. with all toggles and attached shooting acorn. This is the standard Infantry shooting prise .. In very good / Excellent condition.
£120

BM.42 IMPERIAL GERMAN ARMY MARKSMAN LANYARD 4th class
Gilt two piece shield class Red white and black woven platted lanyard. with LUXUS type toggles and attached shooting acorn. This give the award and more pleasing 'landed' look Lanyards with the gilt plaque award are very rare as are the luxus types.. In very good / Excellent condition.
£165

BM.43 IMPERIAL GERMAN ARMY HESSEN MARKSMAN LANYARD 4th class
Red and white woven platted lanyard. The toggle show wear. One missing Individual German States awards are very scarce In the main the lanyard is 5n very good / Excellent condition.
£155 NEW

BM. 44 A. IMPERIAL GERMAN REDCROSS MEDAL IN ITS ORIGINAL CASE
Red Cross medal 3rd class, unmarked. Bronzed metal construction, central Cross with crowned ends. Rear with '' Fuer verdienst um das Rothe Kreuvz '" in its original and actually quite rare red leatherette case, with a very short length of ribbon. Very fine.
£82.00

ALL PIECES WITH A RED NUMBER ( A23 NEWLY ADDED ) HAVE BEEN ADDED RECENTLY.

BM. 45. IMPERIAL SAXON MEDAL BREAST ORDER OF ALBERT THE VALOROUS WITH SWORDS
2nd class, marked.800 to base arm silver metal construction, central ring bearing earth king Alberts' head., rear with Saxon arms and date 1850.complete with ribbon. Very fine. 155
GONE

BM. 45. IMPERIAL SAXON MEDAL BREAST ORDER OF ALBERT THE VALOROUS WITH SWORDS
2nd class, silvered metal construction, central ring bearing earth king Alberts' head., rear with Saxon arms and date 1850.complete with ribbon. Very fine.

£135

BM. 45.A COPY IMPERIAL SAXON MEDAL BREAST ORDER OF ALBERT THE VALOROUS WITH SWORDS
2nd class, Almost identical to the original differing only to its metal content …. Silvered metal construction, central ring bearing Kings head., rear with Saxon arms and date 1850.complete with ribbon. Very GOOD COPY . ( Bought as a copy to see what to look out for ")
I have been informed that it is as likely to be very late war award which were all made in various metals even silver painted !! Take your choice….
£55.00

BM. 46 IMPERIAL SAXON MEDAL BREAST ORDER OF ALBERT THE VALOROUS WITHOUT SWORDS
2nd class, unmarked. Silvered metal construction, central ring bearing Kings head., rear with Saxon arms and date 1850.complete with ribbon. Very fine.
£150

BM. 48 IMPERIAL SAXON BREAST ORDER OF ALBERT THE VALOROUS WITH SWORDS
2nd class, marked 'S' and ''Scharfenberg'' and ''Dresden''…at the edges of the arms. Gilded metal with the arms of the cross in white enamel ..Central white & blue enamel central ring bearing Kings head., rear with enameled Saxon arms and date 1850..Two tiny enamel chips. One to the Obverse lower arm of the cross and one to the edge of the blue enamel central ring The photos above show. enamelpoints which are very minor. complete with ribbon. fine.
£345.00

BM. 48A IMPERIAL SAXON BREAST ORDER OF ALBERT THE VALOROUS
Rare 2nd class cross without swords , unmarked. Gilded metal with the arms of the cross in white enamel ..Central white & blue enamel central ring bearing Kings head., rear with enamelled Saxon arms and date 1850..no enamel damage, complete with ribbon. The cross without swords is much rarer tan those with swords…!!! Very fine and scarce.
£300

BM. 49 IMPERIAL SAXON SILVER SACHSEN VERDIENST MEDAL WITH SWORDS
Rare Early Service medal Maltese cross form With the Saxon state arms ( Wappen) to the centre of the silver cross surrounded by a bandeau with F,R,AUG.K.VSACHSEN D.7JUNI1815 AUG .V D. 7 JUNI 1815. Probably silver metal, the arms of the cross with a stippled surface ..Rear of the cross with text : " Fur Verdienst und Treue" .. This rare form with swords is complete with white and green striped ribbon. Very fine and actually very scarce / rare.
£190

BM. 52 SAXON FREIDRICH AUGUST LANDWHER MEDAL
Gilded metal wth on the obverse Treue Dienst . Reserve Landwher entwined FAR and Crown. On reverse 'Landwehr Dienstaus zeichnung ii klasse. On single ribbon mounting Excellent condition.
£55.00

BM. 52A SAXON FREIDRICH AUGUST CIVIL EHRENZEICHEN CROSS AND ORIGINAL CASE

ThIis rare Saxon cross is Gilded metal with on the obverse Combined initials AR and crown and on the reverse the Saxon state wappen Gilding in excellent condition . In its original red leatherette case with Gilt letters E.K. on the top lid.This is actually a very rare case with its 3 suppliers labels on the back. One lable for 'A Scharffenberg' one of the best makers of Saxon medals On single ribbon mounting. Excellent condition…….. Cases are very rare & for some reason much sought after in Germany ………
£160. 00

BM.53 SAXON HERZOGTUMER CARL EDUARD VERDIENST MEDAILLE
Late war produced Saxon service medal Looks like silvered '' BRONZE '' Good detail and a scarce medal.
£90.00

BM.53 SAXON ANHALT HERZOG ERNST SILVER VERDIENST MEDAILLE 1st CLASS WITH SWORDS…

Saxon Anhalt pin back service service cross / medal .( Looks like silvered metal ) given to the officers of the Anhalt 8TH Thuringischen Infantry Regiment No 2 Nr. 153 It is the standard medal only surrounded by a wreath with a pair of swords resting on it They were awarded between 1918 and 1919. Very few were awarded It is probably an interwar example illustrating Germany's military history but because of its quality.. It suggests it could possibly be an original. I have seen several other with show casting marls and are slightly smaller than the originals See Deutsche Orden und Ehrenzeichen Vol 3 page no 1520 it has correct dimensions and weight
Still a very scarce medal of excellent quality.
£200.

BM.53 SAXON WEIMAR HERZOG WILHELM ERNST SILVER VERDIENST MEDAILLE WITH SWORDS
Saxon service medal Looks like silvered bronze) A scarce medal of excellent quality l.
£145.00

BM.54 SAXON LANDWEHR CLASP
Gilded baroque rectangle with AR initials and crown to the centre. Set on a Saxon green and white ribbon. No makers mark.
£32.00

BM. 55. BM. 99. TURKISH AWARD FOR AUSTRIAN PARTICIPANTS IN THE BATTLES OF GALLIPOLI . THE GALLIPOLI STAR ( AUSTRIAN MADE UBERGROSS STYLE )
Apparently most of the Turkish artillery pieces were made in Austria. And several Austrian regiments attended the guns. This is A fine quality Turkish Gallipoli Star Award with laurel leaves and white enamel ring ( generally identifying christians ? ) In silver and red enamel The photographs show its all Arabic text to the centre of the star, all in "cut out " style which identifies the superior manufactured form. This star is Austrian made ( by BRUDER SCHNEIDER, WEIN ), 345
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BM. 55.A. TURKISH AWARD FOR THE BATTLES OF GALLIPOLI . THE GALLIPOLI STAR ( GERMAN MADE UBERGROSS STYLE )
A fine quality Turkish Gallipoli Star. In silver and red enamel The photographs show it all Arabic text to the centre of the star all in "cut out " style which identifies the superior manufactured form. This star is German made by J.H.Werner Berlin, also note the small clover leaf type stamp to the lower star arm, it has 3 letters stamped in it like e c and b…..& with 7 rivet construction. Very good engine turned backing to the red enamel. No damage to the star whatever All original including the pin and hook.. ..Overall a very fine and very scarce " UBERGROSS " piece 325
GONE

The Uber gross style was much in use & often seen in photographs of senior German officers .

BM. 55A TURKISH AWARD FOR THE BATTLES OF GALLIPOLI . SIZES OF THE GALLIPOLI STAR
(AUSTRIAN, UBERGROSS & STANDARD STYLES )

The Uber gross style was much in use :- seen in many photographs of senior German officers at parades etc,.

War Service Orders, Medals & Crosses of Imperial Bavaria

GENERAL NOTE : BAVARIAN MILITARY SERVICE CROSSES

There can be some confusion regarding the various types of Bavarian Military Service crosses. Their methodology ia as follows.
There are 3 specific forms of the cross:

All crosses can be with swords and crowns depending on the gravity of the award

1) FOR NCO'S ( 1st class ) In gilded ( gold finish) metal 1st class with gilt finish & white and black enamel centres. Like the 2nd Class in silver finish also with white and black enamel centres

2) FOR NCO'S ( 2nd class ) In silver metal finish with white and black enamel centres. 2nd Class in silver finish white and black enamel centres

3) FOR ENLISTED MEN. ( 3rd. class) all in different tones of copper from dark to light coloured copper

4) FOR ENLISTED MEN ( 3rd class) in '' Late war Kriegs Metal" Grey metal finish

5). FOR OFFICERS. ( 4th class ). All crosses with blue enamel, 4 classes exist 1st & 2nd class tend to be large breast stars in Gold & neck star also ) , More common awards have blue and white Bavarian ribbons and are 3rd ( gold) and 4th class in Silver.
All have blue enamel and can possibly also have swords and a crown. They are generally ( the early war ones in 900 or 835 real silver.)

The original cases came in colours from pale blue to mid blue ...Later presentation boxes were in dark maroon coloured card. Various designation titles can be found such as: Bayr. M.V.Krz 2.KL. m.d.Kr This stands for Bavarian Militar Verdienst Kreutz 2nd Klass mit Degen, Kron i.e. Bavarian military Service cross with swords ( daggers) and crown. This is the rarest case or box Generally the majority of cases have just Bayr M.V.Kr. this can have the .with swords crosses in them However Crosses with crowns would usually have the crown designation on the lid.

BM.56 BAVARIAN MILITARY SERVICE CASED CROSS, 2nd CLASS WTH ITS PALE BLUE CASEth ' Bayr.M.V.Krz 2.Kl..
'in SILVER lettering. Cross excellent detail. Length of replacement ribbon ribbon In excellent condition. Boxes and cases usually they only have the designation Bayr M.V. Krz on the lid are generally used / seen with crosses with and without swords. Makers label in the box of ' Deschler & Sohn Munchen' Very scarce 2nd class case
£165

BAVARIAN WAR SERVICE CROSS FIRST CLASS ( Gold finish )

BM. 58 A. BAVARIAN MILITARY SERVICE ORDER 1st CLASS WTH SWORDS & CROWN in GOLD finish
A Very very rare Bavarian War service cross with swords &crown in Gold ( only 497 awarded). .. 240
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BM. 58 A. BAVARIAN MILITARY SERVICE ORDER 1st CLASS WTH SWORDS in GOLD finish
A Very very rare Bavarian War service cross First class with swords in Gold
£165

BM. 58 A. BAVARIAN MILITARY SERVICE ORDER 1st CLASS WTH SWORDS in GOLD finish
A Very rare Bavarian War service 1st class cross with swords in Gold, in fairly good condition , still retaining its gold finish It shows some wear which adds to its patina 200
Hold

BAVARIAN WAR SERVICE CROSS 2nd CLASS ( Silver)

BM.60 BAVARIAN NCO’s MILITARY SERVICE ORDER 2nd CLASS WITH SWORDS and CASE
Bavarian NCO's War service cross. Silver cross with Swords superb detail. with its enameled / painted centre of white belt with black centre with silver crowned 'L' In its original issue maroon card case with Silvered Bayr.M.V.Kr.2.kl.. Maker marked to the inside on the base ''Deschler & sohn Munchen.'' With a length of ribbon. A good quality cross, quite scarce in super condition. No damage, in an incredibly scarce if not to say RARE 2nd Class box..
£240

BM.61. A BAVARIAN NCO’s MILITARY SERVICE ORDER 2nd CLASS WITH SWORDS,CROWN and FULLY MARKED CASE.
Bavarian NCO's War service cross. Silver cross with Swords and Crown with superb detail. with its enameled centre of white belt with black centre with silver crowned 'L' In its original issue pale blue presentation case with Silvered Bayr.M.V.Kr.2.kl. Kr.. Maker marked to the inside on the underside of the lid : ' GEBRUDER HEMMERLE MUNCHEN ' With a length of ribbon. A good quality cross, quite scarce in super condition. No damage, in a very very scarce Fully Marked 2nd Class box..

£300

BM. 62 BAVARIAN MILITARY SERVICE ORDER 2nd CLASS WTH SWORDS AND CROWN
Bavarian 2nd class War service cross with swords and crown .Silver cross with superb detail with its enamelled / painted centre of white belt with black centre with silver crowned 'L' The swords have a locking device on the rear that can be removed ( If necessary ??) or probably more likely can be added to a previously awarded cross without swords ?? A good quality cross of very unusual construction, in very good condition…
£240

BM. 63 BAVARIAN MILITARY SERVICE ORDER 2nd CLASS WTH CROWN
Bavarian War service cross with crown .Silver cross with superb detail. with its enamelled / painted centre of white belt with black centre with silver crowned 'L' These awards with out swords are rare in any class. A good quality cross in good condition showing a dark patina. Rare and original.
£185 00

BAVARIAN WAR SERVICE CROSS 3rd CLASS (Copper / Bronze )

BM.63 ABAVARIAN MILITARY SERVICE HARD CASED CROSS, 3RD CLASS WTH SWORDS
Bavarian War service cross with swords. Copper colour with swords in its original light blue coloured hard case with ' Bayr.M.V.Krz. 3.Kl .' in silver lettering... Cross excellent detail. Length of replacement ribbon ribbon In excellent condition. Makers label in the box of ' Deschler & Sohn Munchen'
£90.00

BM.64 , BAVARIAN MILITARY SERVICE CROSS 3RD CLASS WTH SWORDS IN ITS ORIGINAL MAROON CARD CASE
Bavarian War service cross 3rd class with swords . All 3rd class awards are copper coloured This examples in its original late maroon red presentation case with Bayr.M.V.Kr. 3.Kl in sharp silver lettering. Makers name stamped on the inside of the lid.'' Jacob Leser . Straubing '' The whole in really excellent condition.
£55 00

BM.65. BAVARIAN OR’s MILITARY SERVICE ORDER 3rd CLASS ( copper bronze ) WITH SWORDS. AND CROWN IN ITS PALE BLUE CASE
Bavarian OR’s War service cross. Silver cross with Swords and Crown’. With a length of ribbon. In its original pale blue hard case which shows some wear. Case aaregistered to ‘’ Weiss &Co Munchen A fine quality cross service crosses are quite common, however this one is in super condition. No damage original and very scarce, Sorry about the very red copper colour there must be something with this new camera. Proper colour is like the crosses ( same cross) in the case. in excellent condition.
£125

BM.66. BAVARIAN MILITARY SERVICE ORDER 3rd CLASS WTH SWORDS AND CROWN
Bavarian War service cross with swords and crown. Drop Copper colour Enlisted Mans War service cross with excellent detail. Swords , Crown & Cross in super condition. In excellent condition
£100. 00

BM.67 BAVARIAN MILITARY SERVICE CASED CROSS, 3RD CLASS WTH SWORDS AND CROWN
Bavarian War service cross with swords.Copper colour with swords and crown.in its original 2nd type maroon coloured card box with ' Bayr.M.V.Krz 3.Kl m. D..KR.' in gilt lettering. Cross excellent detail. Length of replacement ribbon ribbon In excellent condition. The boxes with the correct designation to the medal are Hugely scarce (usually they only have the designation Bayr M.V. Krz on the lid.) Makers label in the box of ' Deschler & Sohn Munchen’ Very, very rare box.
£140

BM. 68 BAVARIAN MILITARY SERVICE CASED CROSS, 2nd CLASS WTH ITS PALE BLUE CASEth ' Bayr.M.V.Krz 2.Kl..
'in SILVER lettering. Cross excellent detail. Length of replacement ribbon ribbon In excellent condition. Boxes and cases usually they only have the designation Bayr M.V. Krz on the lid are generally used / seen with crosses with and without swords. Makers label in the box of ' Deschler & Sohn Munchen' Very scarce 2nd class case
£165

BAVARIAN OFFICERS WAR SERVICE CROSS 4th CLASS (Blue Enamel)

BM. 69 S MILITARY BAVARIAN OFFICERS SEVICE ORDER 4th CLASS WTH CROWN.
Bavarian Officers War service cross for Officers with CROWN appears to be a 935 stamped on the Suspension Ring of the cross… Silver cross showing some gilding with superb detail. with its deep blue enamelled arms, centre of white Circle belt with black centre with gilded crowned 'L' A good quality cross in very fine condition. These crosses with crowns are extremely rare. There is no enamel damage whatever. A rare crowned 4th class badge with gilded central boss On its reverse the lower arm of the cross has a broader ametal edge to it possibly it was engraved before : now missing, see lowest picture . Very scarce and original. ….Comes with an original length ( needs TLC ) ribbon and a replacement length of ribbon.
£435.00

BM. 69A BAVARIAN OFFICERS MILITARY SERVICE ORDER 4th CLASS WTH SWORDS.
Bavarian Officers War service cross for Officers with swords 800 marked on the back of one of the swords Silver cross with superb detail. with its heavily deep blue enamelled arms, centre of white Circle belt with black centre with silver crowned 'L' A good quality cross in very fine condition. This was originally a gold cross but much of the gilding has worn off There is no enamel damage whatever. An old originally gold finished (now almost silver) officers cross with gilded central boss. Nice, rare and original.
£375.00

BM. 69B BAVARIAN MILITARY SERVICE ORDER 4th CLASS WTH SWORDS. & HINDENBURG CROSS
Bavarian War service cross for Officers with swords unmarked silver cross with swords .Excellent detail. with its deep blue enamelled arms centre of white Circle belt with black centre with silver crowned 'L' A good quality cross in very good condition. On the bar is a Hindenburg cross with swords in excellent condition with maker mark. There is no enamel damage whatever. A good pair

£400. 00

BM. 51A IMPERIAL BAVARIAN ARMY 9 YEAR SERVICE 3rd CLASS MEDAL
Silver medal with central shield and 1x Reverse with '' Treu Dienst bei der fahne.''. around a cross with central bavarian wappen. Good length of good quality pale blue and white ribbon. ((a replacement (25cm)) Medal with fine patina.
£44.00

BM. 69C BAVARIAN 3 MEDAL GROUP
Bavarian enlisted mans War service Cross 3rd class with Bavarian 3rd class , with swords , Hindenberg cross with swords and 'Landwehr' long service medal, all In very good condition medals. Very Fine.
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BM. 69 D BAVARIAN 3 MEDAL GROUP
Bavarian War service Cross 3rd class with Prussian Iron Cross Second Class and 1914 /18 war service cross In very good condition, medals Very Fine.
£165. 00

BM. 73 BRAUNSCHWEIG 1st CLASS MILITARY SERVICE ORDER 1914 / 1918
Braunschweig 1st class war service cross first class In bronze. This cross has a lightly convex form . This War service cross has superb detailing to its obverse with oak leaves, crown the letters EA and the date 1914, The quality of manufacture suggests that this id a real Bronze type ( the majority are bronze plated or washed )Black pin back cross with a fine straight pin.. Top arm of the cross with Imperial crown and lower arm of the cross with the date1914. The ground of the cross is rather fine pebbled finish. …. This is a rather nice form of the Braunschweig 1st Class cross……One of the best I have seen.

£230

BM. 73 A BRAUNSCHWEIG 2nd CLASS MILITARY SERVICE ORDER 1914 / 1918 With Hannover clasp
Braunschweig 2nd class war service cross second class In bronze. This War service cross has superb detailing to its obverse with oak leaves, crown the letters EA as the above 1st class model and the date 1914,The reverse of the cross with fur Verdienstorden. Etc. On its yellow and blue ribbon However it has also its very rare silver wreath with the crossed swords and crown with the horse to the centre This is very rare indeed. A Braunschweig 2nd class Class cross with its rare silvered "Bewahrungsabzeichen" attached……( Note that a copy of the attached Bewahrungs ( horse & wreath ) etc. is made but it is crudely cast & finished ).

£227

BM. 74 WALDECK UND PYRMONT 4th CLASS SERVICE ORDER 1896 / 1918 (Also military admin )
One of the smaller German States Waldeck & Pyrmont 4th class Was awarded to non combatants in military war service cross In silver . This War service cross has superb detailing to its obverse with stippled silver cross arms black enamelled central gilded star with the convex white enamelled disk centre with red Waldeck cross, The quality of manufacture & the 825 (looks like ) silver mark on the suspension ring suggests that this is a real silver award piece. The rear of the cross has an applied circular gilded disk with " FUR VERDIENST " text…One of the best looking medals in my collection and very scarce, With its correct probably replacement ribbon..

£360

BM.74 A HANSA STADT BREMEN
The Lubeck Cross is perhaps the rarest of the Hansa Stadt war service crosses. The Lubeck Cross was issued by the City and State ( and FreiStadt ) of Bremen. Red enamelled cross with the Bremen Key badge of the city in an enamel medallion. Silvered reverse with 'Fur Verdienst im Krieg 1914' An attractive and increasingly scarce medal. There were about 20,000 awarded..
£155.00

BM.74 B. HANSA STADT HAMBURG
The Hamburg Cross is perhaps the most common of the Hansa Stadt group war service crosses. The HamburgCross was issued by the City and State ( and FreiStadt ) of Hamburg. Red enamelled cross with the Hamburg city Dom badge of the city in a bronze medallion. Silvered reverse with 'Fur Verdienst im Krieg 1914' An attractive and scarce medal with no damage at all.. There were approximately 50.000 awarded
£120.00

BM.74 D. HANSA STADT HAMBURG @ CASE
The Hamburg Cross & Hansa Stadt war service crosses. The Hamburg Cross was issued by the City and State ( and FreiStadt ) of Hamburg Red enamelled cross with the hamburg citadel badge of the city 'Dom' in enamel medallion Silvered reverse with 'Fur Verdienst im Krieg 1914' An attractive and scarce medal in a period case of maroon leatherette. The base is recessed so the cross sites perfectly in the box The rear of the case has a paper Hamburg City Issue label attached to it
£145.00

BM.74 E. COPY ….HANSA STADT. LUBECK ….COPY
This copy of Lubbock Cross is perhaps the rarest of the Hansa Stadt group war service crosses. The Lubbock Cross was issued by the City and State ( and FreiStadt ) of Lubbock . This is a COPY MEDAL….Red enamelled cross with the Lubeck city double headed eagle badge of the city in a central medallion. Silvered reverse with "'Fur Verdienst im Krieg 1914" An attractive and scarce copy Probably a 1937 restrike…. in fine condition.. Perhaps I should point out that all the Hansa State medals have similar copies………. There were thought to be 11.000 of the original medal awarded……..
£50.00

BM.75. PRUSSIAN 4 MEDAL BAR. ( spang) WURTTEMBERG & BADEN 2 with SCHWERTEN.
PRUSSIAN 4 MEDAL BAR Prussian ribbon with extremely rare original Kaiser Prize atteched.War service cross 1914 second class with Prussian Iron Cross Second Class and 1914 /18 war service cross In very good condition, the bar is is generally 'Very Fine.'
£50

BM.75. A. PRUSSIAN 3 MEDAL BAR. MECKLENBURG- SCHWERIN .
PRUSSIAN 3. MEDAL BAR Mecklenburg-Schwerin War service cross 1914 second class with Prussian Iron Cross Second Class and 1914 /18 war service cross In very good condition, medals are generally 'Very Fine.'
£175

BM.76. MECKLENBURG- SCHWERIN FIRST CLASS SCREW BACK CROSS
Mecklenburg-Schwerin War service cross 1914 First class with screw on backing plate and tightening screw In very good / excellent condition. The cross has a very fine pebbled finish to the obverse of the cross (. These crew back crosses could be described as very scarce & the cross overall could be described as 'Very Fine.'
£255

Note…… Copies of this cross have either no pebbled finish or one which is rather bulky and the pebbles are larger than they should be.

BM. 76. A OLDENBURG FREIDRICH AUGUST 1st CLASS MILITARY SERVICE ORDER ( RARE SCALLOPED BACK )
Oldebburg Freidrich August War service cross Black pin back cross with cross form circular centre with 'FA' and surrounding that an outer ring of laurel leaves . Top arm of the cross with Imperial crown and lower arm of the cross with the date1914. The finish to this cross is slightly worn. Nice SCALLOPED BACK rather than the the more common flat backed ( and copied ) form… The scalloped back is SACRCE …. (Just by the way ….All copies have flat backs….) This is the desirable form of the Oldenburg cross.
£250

BM. 77 LIPPE DETMOLD WAR SERVICE CROSS. 1914 FIRST CLASS PIN BACK.
The Lippe Detmold War Service Cross. The First Class Cross was issued by the State of Lippe Detmold it is gilded bronze cross with central wreath and Lippe rose to the centre of it with crowned Letter L to the top and 1914 date to the lower arm of the cross.,This example is of an early type manufacture in Bronze with a gilded finish. reverse with what IS a Paul Maybauer shaped pin with original clasp to the lower arm of the cross. This particular cross has a GOOD pronounced convex shape. This is a highly detailed and superb quality original first class cross with good age patina …..Note the text to both sides of the Horizontal arms !. ….A superb example. 300
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BM. 77 A. LIPPE DETMOLD WAR SERVICE CROSS
The Lippe Detmold War Service Cross. The Cross was issued by the State of Lippe Detmold it is gilded bronze cross with central wreath and Lippe rose to the centre of it with crowned Letter L to the top and 1914 date to the lower arm of the cross., reverse with 'Fur Auszeichnung im Kriege' . This is a good quality original medal with good age patina . There are many copies of this medal around but their lettering is a little blunt and there can be cast marks,
£85

BM.78. REICH CHINA DENKMUTZ MEDAL ''NICHTKAMPFER''
Campaign medal awarded to non combatants in the war of 1900 / 1901 in China. Gilded bronze circular medal with eagle grasping serpent and on the obverse the Reichs crown over W, this is the rarer of the two China expedition medals having no dates... replacement ribbon. No damage. Original & rare.
£95 00

BM.79.. PRUSSIAN KRON ORDER: 4TH KLASS . IN ITS ORIGINAL CASE '
Scarce Prussian award of the Crown order . Gilded medal with superb cornflour blue circle with on the obverse'' Gott mit uns' and on the blue enamelled reverse ring ''Den 18 October 1861'. Base of the cross marked with a small 'N' ( Neuhaus & Sohn, Berlin ). Superb sharp detail and no damage. The enamel is excellent, In its black case with gilt crowned RW on the lid the lid is detached from the base. A scarce medal with a length of original ribbon set under the velvet base..
£340

BM.79 B.. PRUSSIAN KRON ORDER: 4TH KLASS MARKED ‘FR’’
Prussian award of the Crown order . Gilded medal with superb cornflour blue circle with on the obverse'' Gott mit uns' and on the blue enamelled reverse ring ''Den 18 October 1861'. Edge of the cross central boss marked ‘FR’. Superb sharp detail superb almost Mint / unissued condition and no damage. The enamel is excellent, This maker Franz Wimmer is supposedly one of the finest quality manufacturers. A scarce medal with a length of its original pale blue ribbon.
£270

BM. 80. PRUSSIAN VERY SENIOR OFFICERS ORDER OF THE BLACK EAGLE BREAST STAR.

Rare original silver wire ' Order of the Black Eagle' for a Prussian Senior officer or official. The Order of the Black Eagle order breast star in this form is an extremely rare badge 'the actual size is 114mm ( vertical axis ) and X 110mm ( horizontal axis ) which is as shown in Nimmerguts ( Volume 2 ) breast star Badge No 1994 page 762. On page 763 is another picture of another breast star with the eagles head looking to the right. The eagles heads generally look left but on the metal neck crosses the eagles heads point in both directions .... In excellent condition. Note the small loops at the end of most of the star arms Superb, paper backing in very good condition Excellent details with very fine silver wire thread work throughout and very tightly made, not like the copies.. The silver is now tarnished. original and rare. This is not a saddle cloth Shabrak star ( which is 1.5 cm larger overall)
£420

BM. 82. kaiser 1…… HOHENZOLLERN HAUSORDEN BRUSTSTERN DER GROSSKOMTURE

AN EXTREMELY FINE & RARE ORIGINAL PIECE FROM GODET BERLIN. An. example of The post 1852 model of the Kaisers personal Gift to worthy notables of the Imperial German Reich This Royal family gift was originally bestowed by Kaiser Willehm 1st in 1856 and its final awards were gifted in the late 1930's by the last Kaiser Wilhelm the 2nd some 87 of this class were awarded over its long period including to
Military awards were also awarded to military Field Marshals and Generals but these were awarded with the addition of swords. This award is directly similar the the British "Royal Victorian Order'"
The earlier manufacturer of this rare award was usually Wagner of Berlin but after 1926 it appears that Gebr. Godet & Co Berlin were the sole manufacturers of this grade. ( see Jorg Nimmergut "Deutscher Order und Ehrenzeichen " Vol 1 ( page 446 ) for earlier types & Vol 2 ( page 935) and for more complete descriptions and details. See Link & Gaggle below.)

BETTER PHOTOGRAPHS BEING PREPARED.

As mentioned in the UK we have a similar award caller the Royal Victorian Order. ( the RVO) which I believe is the only award given at the sole discretion of The King or Queen. no advisors / committees are involved. The Hohenzollern Haus order was given personally by the Kaiser not by committees ............and he died in 1942 The Wagner makers were early makers but latter awards were produced by Godet and appeared to be awarded after were given a contract in 1926 The Kaiser continued to award them up until his death .....They were in his personal gift to bestow / give them. From 1930 till 1939 some 13 were thought to have been given..and indeed the multiple LESSER Hohenzollern pins, medals, neck awards etc were awarded by the Hohenzollern family up to 1965

The London Assay Office has analysed the metal content of this medal. It is as follows.

White metal ( including the pin and hook ) : on average. 928 parts per 1000….. 928 SILVER

Yellow metal 584 parts of gold per 1000 parts ie…………….. 14 karat GOLD

See above photo of the Goldsmiths Company METALS assay certificate.

For further information and details relating to the above Hohenzollern award ( and all other awards gifted by the various Kaisers ) see the text entitled 'Furstlich Hohenzollernsche Order and ; Ehrenzeichen ' researched and written by Link and Gauggel…. 1985 ….published by Graf Klenau Verlags

3250

BM…kaiser 82A…… FURSTLICH HOHENZOLLERNSCHE ORDEN UND EHRENZEICHEN…..THE DEFINITIVE BOOK ON THE HOHENZOLLERN AWARDS.

As stated above the text " Furstlich Hohenzollernsche Orden and Ehrenzeichen " is a standard text on the governance , history and the various orders of the Hohenzollern Orden. It describes the various medals, knights breast awards neck awards and breast stars which were awarded by the Hohenzollern family. From 1851 up to 1965 The book details all the various awards and their chances over time as well as several manufacturers during each era .
Written in German over 235 pages with multiple photographs of the awards with two pages of the original design warrants in colour . There are many photos of personalities wearing the awards and pics of medal bars containing them

The book itself is on high quality paper and heavy card covers. A superb and most complete research on the Hohenzollern order

The text publishing details relating to the above Hohenzollern award ( and all other awards gifted by the various Hohenzollerns ) are as follows : the text is entitled " Furstlich Hohenzollernsche Order and ; Ehrenzeichen " researched and written by Link and Gauggel…. 1985 ….published by Graf Klenau Verlags .

£140

BM. 84. HOHENZOLLERN HAUSORDEN 1st KLASSE MIT SCHWERTEN.( COPY)
( jewellers window display exhibition piece )

AN EXTREMELY UNUSUAL, FINE & RARE ORIGINAL PERIOD PIECE . An oversized Hohenzollern Hausorden. First Class, which was probably iused to display jewellers stock and some quality of these medals. Could also possibly have been in a Taylors shop which catered to exhausted members of German society.
Manufactured in gilded metal with white black green and blue enamels. With some excellent details throughout. Crown, swords and Reich eagle are all very well executed An eye-catching vert well made piece of Imperial Period shop wear.

£325

BMkaiser. 85… PRUSSIAN HAUSORDEN von HOHENZOLLERN 'ADLER DER RITTER' 2nd PATTERN. SILVER
Extremely rare Hohenzollern Ritter ( knight's) award of the Adler der Inhaber (The 'Adler der Ritter' medal is the one with the black enamelled eagle finish..) silver with black and white enamelled shield on its breast. Black enamelled body with mid blue motto ring and orb Superb sharp detail and no damage. The enamel is excellent . An extremely rare medal in excellent condition with no damage what ever. original long length of ribbon.
£475

BMkaiser. 76… PRUSSIAN HOHENZOLLERN 'ADLER DER INHABER'
Extremely rare Hohenzollern award of the Adler der Inhaber. Gilded silver with black and white enamelled shield on its breast. Superb sharp detail and no damage. The enamel is excellent , the camera flash has produced the dots on the images. A rare medal with original long length of ribbon.It is actually silver coloured not coppery It must be the flash colour .
£330

BMkaiser87 … HOHENZOLLERN MEDAL VERDIENSTKREUZ. mit KRONE IN SILVER
Rare Hohenzollern SILVER award of the medal of the Royal house of Hohenzollern. silver with considerable detailing to oak leaves, Crown, lettering etc . Superb sharp detail and no damage. Generally the quality of the award is excellent ,. An extremely rare medal with original length of ribbon.
£270

BMkaiser.87A … HOHENZOLLERN MEDAL VERDIENSTKREUZ IN GOLD MIT SCHWERT3N
Rare Hohenzollern GILDED award of the medal of the Royal house of Hohenzollern. Gilded with some of the gold finish remaining detailing to oak leaves lettering etc . Superb sharp detail and no damage. Generally the quality of the award is fine ,. An extremely rare medal with original length of ribbon. 365
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WW1 GERMAN IRON CROSSES
AND OTHER AWARDS

BM.80X 87B…… IMPERIAL GERMAN POUR LE MERIT ( THE BLUE MAX) NECK DECORATION IN A CASE REPRODUCTION.

A fine quality Reproduction Imperial German Pour Le Merit award. Probably from the 1930's No Makers mark . After selling my own original I bought this one to fill the space 100
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Please note …..ALL IMPERIAL WW1 AND WW2 German iron crosses on this site are of the classic form of construction.
That is : 3 piece construction With either nickel silver or real silver ( usually marked 800 / 900 ) edging frames and a magnetic Iron core, On occasion the core and be non magnetic ,usually brass Thes are normally annotated as Naval awards, First class awards have either pin and clasp or screw disks.

BM.88A IMPERIAL GERMAN IRON CROSS FIRST CLASS IN ITS ORIGINAL CASE

A fine quality Imperial German Iron cross Makers mark to the rear below the catch Heavy silver finish Superb blacking to the centre of the cross No damage to the cross Excellent The case has a white satin lining to the lid and a dark purple base on which the cross sits . The box finish has a good textured finish with a double lined IC to the centre of the lid. Case shows some repair to the front edge. Needs ; Tender Loving Care….Otherwise excellent.
£300.00

BM.89. IMPERIAL GERMAN IRON CROSS FIRST CLASS IN ITS ORIGINAL CASE
A fine quality Imperial German Iron cross Makers mark PR (Paul Rath ?) (to the rear below the catch… Heavy silver finish. Superb blacking to the centre of the cross No damage to the cross its is an Excellent. quality Iron Cross.. The case has a white satin lining to the lid and a dark purple velvet base on which the cross sits . The box finish has a good textured bordeaux red finish with a lined IC to the centre of the lid. Case shows some repair to the the rear edge. Otherwise very good / fine .
£320.00

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BM.90. IMPERIAL GERMAN IRON CROSS FIRST CLASS IN ITS ORIGINAL CASE
A fine quality Imperial German Iron cross Makers mark . Heavy silver finish. Superb blacking to the centre of the cross No damage to the cross its Excellent... The case has a white satin lining to the lid and a dark purple velvet base on which the cross sits . The box finish has a good textured bordeaux red finish with a lined IC to the centre of the lid. Case shows some repair to the the rear edge. Otherwise very good .
£320

BM.86. IMPERIAL GERMAN IRON CROSS FIRST CLASS WITH PIVOT PIN.
A very scarce fine quality Imperial German Iron cross marked KO. This generally suggests it was an actual field awarded piece . wit screw disk backing plate. Heavy silver finish. Good blacking to the centre of the cross No damage to the cross its fine quality.. . Overall, of fine quality with no damage..
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£280

BM.90A. IMPERIAL GERMAN IRON CROSS FIRST CLASS ( LIGHTLY VAULTED FORM)
A fine quality Imperial German Iron cross of CONVEX form. A non Maker marked . The rear pin has a slightly upturned end . Heavy silver finish. Good blacking to the centre of the cross with no actually damage to the cross at all. Usual 3 piece construction WW1 awards are becoming scarce

£280

BM.91. IMPERIAL GERMAN PAUL MEYBAUER IRON CROSS FIRST CLASS ( LIGHTLY VAULTED FORM WITH 800 REAL SILVER MARK)
A fine quality Imperial German Iron cross of CONVEX form. A non Maker marked but with a real silver 800 stamping below the pin catch.. The cross has the classic Paul Meybauer shaped pin The . Good silver finish. Excellent dull blacking to the centre of the cross with no actually damage to the cross at all. The usal 3 piece construction……

£360

BM.94 IMPERIAL GERMAN IRON CROSS SECOND CLASS IN ORIGINAL CASE FROM THE STATE OF BRUNSWICK.
A good quality Imperial German Iron cross. Looks like a small 'cd' stamped on the ring. Silver finish now turned black. Good Shinkle form. Some light rusting to the blacking to the centre of the cross. No damage to the cross. Excellent throughout. The box black finish with white satin lining to the lid with blue and yellow ribbon ( Brunswick State colours ), Black velvet recessed base. (Length of probably replacement ribbon ( I am uncertain). Lid with small Iron cross embossed on the lid. Large 'Braunschweig' supplier paper label to the rear of the box. Overall very good / excellent.
£170.00

BM. 96 IMPERIAL GERMAN IRON CROSS SECOND CLASS
A fine quality Imperial German Iron cross. Looks like a small 'WB'' stamped on the ring, good silver finish Good classic form . Rust blemish to one arm of the cross front blacking to the cross. Rear very fine blacking to the cross. Good length of replacement ribbon. Overall very good / excellent.
£90.00

BM. 97 IMPERIAL GERMAN IRON CROSS SECOND CLASS (800 SILVER MARKED )
A fine quality Imperial German Iron cross. Looks like a small 800 silver mark.stamped on the ring, good silver finish and no damage to the black painted area Good classic form . Rust blemish to one arm of the cross front blacking to the cross. Rear very fine blacking to the cross. Good length of what maybe an original. ribbon. Overall very good / excellent.
£115.00

BM. 98. IMPERIAL GERMAN IRON CROSS SECOND CLASS
A fine quality Imperial German Iron cross. Looks like a small ' 2' stamped on the ring.,good darkened silver finish. Very good blacking to the front and rear of the cross shows some tarnish throughout. No damage to the cross. Length of replacement ribbon. Overall very fine.
£90. 00

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BM. 9 A. TURKISH AWARD FOR THE BATTLES OF GALLIPOLI . THE GALLIPOLI STAR
A fine quality standard size ( see picture above to see the difference between a standard size Gallipoli star and an 'Übergröße type )Turkish Gallipoli Star. In silver and red enamel The photographs show it all Arabic text to the centre of the star in "cut out " style which identifies the superior manufactured form, while the two smaller bars are in solid form.. . 8 rivet construction.
Again a very good engine turned backing to the red enemal. No damage to the star whatever All original including the pin and hook.. Overall very fine. 255
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This star badge was worn on the right breast pocket and awarded to all German personnel who saw active duty during the GALLIPOLI campaign. It was awarded by the Turkish Government and Military High Command.

BM. 99. TURKISH AWARD FOR THE BATTLES OF GALLIPOLI . THE GALLIPOLI STAR ( GERMAN MADE UBERGROSS STYLE )
A fine quality Turkish Gallipoli Star. In silver and red enamel The photographs show it all Arabic text to the centre of the star all in "cut out " style which identifies the superior manufactured form. This star is German made by J.H.Werner Berlin, also note the small clover leaf type cstamp to the lower star arm, it has 3 letters stamped in it like e c and b…..& with 7 rivet construction. Very good engine turned backing to the red enamel. No damage to the star whatever All original including the pin and hook.. ..Overall a very fine and being German made a very scarce piece 300
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The Uber gross style was much in use seen in photographs of senior German officers .

THE VARIOUS SIZES OF THE TURKISH AWARD FOR THE BATTLES OF GALLIPOLI . THE GALLIPOLI STAR ( AUSTRIAN MADE UBER GROSS. GERMAN MADE UBERGROSS & STANDARD ISSUE SIZE )

WORLD WAR 2 GERMAN MEDALS AND AWARDS

& A SMALL COLLECTION OF WW2 EAGLE BARS TO THE iRON CROSS 1 AND 2 OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR ((WIEDERHOLUNGSSPANGEN )

NOTE!…. because of the mass of reproduction of German medal cases both WW1 &WW2 , I take them apart ( it does not show ) to ensure they are original and state it as such. Boxes & cases that cannot be identified as such are noted

BM. 100…. POST 1933 & WW2. GERMAN IRON, SERVICE AND OTHER CROSSES & MEDALS

AN ISSUE THAT IS DRIVING ME CRAZY…
The LARGE Number of copy award cases for Iron crosses and War Service crosses
Made in Europe & England and swamping the market & Particularly Auction houses they are now endemic…! To identify if your box is original or not Remove the velvet / cloth base which the medal / cross rests on . If it is raised on wood splints and uses clear modern adhesive it is generally a copy.
I always take the box apart and when it states it is an original case / box !

BM. 100..A. …. WW2 GERMAN IRON CROSS FIRST CLASS
A reasonable quality WW2 period German Iron cross marked with small hallmark on the coke bottle retaining pin. Good classic Iron cross form. The IC.1 finish to the silvered metal is fine and the black finish shows wear but the blacking to the swastika itself is in fine condition. Good flat form. Light tarnishing to the back & edges of the cross. A very standard Iron cross.. An OK original field worn WW.2 Iron Cross. 175
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BM. 101 WW2 GERMAN IRON CROSS FIRST CLASS
A reasonable quality WW2 period German Iron cross marked with small hallmark on the coke bottle retaining pin. Good classic Iron cross form. The IC1 finish to the silvered metal is fine and the black finish shows wear but the blacking to the swastika itself is in fine condition. Good flat form. Light tarnishing to the back & edges of the cross. A very standard Iron cross.. An OK original field worn Iron Cross. 175
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BM103 GERMAN WW2 WAR SERVICE CROSS FIRST CLASS IN ITS ORIGINAL CASE
A fine quality WW2 German War Service Cross ( WSC) FIRST CLASS. Makers mark to the rear centre of the pin. Good silver finish. No damage to the maltese cross with swastika in wreath. Excellent, The case has a white satin lining to the lid and a black velvet base on which the cross sits . The box has a good original finish with a silver WSC to the centre of the lid. Case is in very good condition. IN ITS ORIGINAL CASE ( not another reproduction case ) .......excellent.
£265.00

BM104 GERMAN WW2 WAR SERVICE CROSS FIRST CLASS ( without swords )
A fine quality WW2 German War Service Cross ( WSC) FIRST CLASS. Makers mark to the rear centre of the pin. looks like 21 ( Forster & Barth Pforzheim.) Very Good silver finish. No damage to the maltese cross with swastika in wreath. Absolutely Excellent, / VERY FINE .condition. Thus the price.
£185. 00

BM104 A ……. GERMAN WW2 WAR SERVICE CROSS FIRST CLASS ( without swords ) Golden pheasant style. ( An 'UberGross' example )
A fine quality larger style WW2 German War Service Cross ( WSC) FIRST CLASS without swords . Makers mark L 12 (Junker)to the rear lower arm of the cross.Called a Golden Pheasants badge as it is larger in size ( 50 x 50mm) so looks better on a brown tunic. ( see the pic above) Good silver finish. No damage to the Maltese cross with swastika in wreath. Excellent, with a screw back disc. ls in very good condition. and is extremely unusual & rare. The last picture shows this larger cross beside a normal size War Service Cross 1st class example..
Yep, unusual … But FAB ! 245
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BM. 104B WAR SERVICE CROSS WITHOUT SWORDS AWARD FOR SERVICE TO THE THIED REICH AVAILABLE TO ALL UNIFORMED SERVICES.. SIZES OF THE CROSSES
( UBERGROSS AND STANDARD STYLES )

The Uber gross style is seen in photographs of senior German military Party Officials & Civic service officers .

BM.105 GERMAN WW2 WAR SERVICE CROSS FIRST CLASS WITH SWORDS IN ITS ORIGINAL CASE
A fine quality WW2 German War Service Cross FIRST CLASS with swords. Makers mark to the rear centre of the Cross/ Very small mark looks like 12. Some Original frosted silver finish with highlights. Highlights polished to the edges of the maltese cross and swastika in wreath. It is indeed a high quality early First class service crossThe case is the later non ‘PUSH BUTTON’ type and the case is ORIGINAL and in very good / excellent condition.
£285. 00

BM.106 GERMAN WW2 WAR SERVICE CROSS FIRST CLASS WITH SWORDS.
A good quality late WW2 German War Service Cross FIRST CLASS with swords in Kriegs Metal ( OR Fine Zinc ). Makers mark to the rear of the pin L/16 ( .Steinhauer & Luck ) nicely stamped . Original late badge of good light convex shape in dull silver finish. polished to the edges of the Maltese cross and swastika in wreath. It is a nice quality late First class War service cross completely original and in good / very good condition. with much of its finish remaining… Quite rare in a light convex form
£215

BM.107 ….. GERMAN WW2 WAR SERVICE CROSS FIRST CLASS WITH SWORDS.
A good quality WW2 German War Service Cross FIRST CLASS with swords. Makers mark to the rear base of the pin catch L/13 ( Paul Meybauer. Berlin) Nicely stamped . Original tomback badge fsilver finish. polished to the edges of the Maltese cross and swastika in wreath. It is indeed a good quality early First class service cross completely original and in very good / excellent condition.
£225 00

BM. 108 GERMAN WW2 WAR SERVICE CROSS SECOND CLASS WITHOUT SWORDS A WW2 LATE WAR PRODUCTION.
German War Service Cross 2nd class. No makers mark, Late war production grey metal finish. good length of ribbon. No damage to the cross. good condition.
£42.00

B 108A GERMAN WW2 WAR SERVICE MEDAL
A WW2 German War Service Medal. No makers mark, good bronze metal finish. Small length of ribbon. No damage to the medal. Very good condition.
£32.00

B. 108.d… GERMAN WW2 IRON CROSS 2ND CLASS
A WW2 German IRON CROSS 2nd class Medal. Makers mark to the ring looks like 800 but I cannot be sure Bt it is certainly marked., good silver edge metal finish. Black centre excellent . Good issue length of ribbon (29 cm). No damage to the cross. Very good condition. 110
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A SMALL COLLECTION OF WW2 BARS TO THE IRON CROSS 1st AND 2nd CLASSTaken in exchange for a. Pickelhaube about 10 years ago

B. 109. BAR TO THE GERMAN WW2 IRON CROSS 2ND CLASS (WIEDERHOLUNGSSPANGEN )
A WW2 German IRON CROSS BAR for the 2nd class Iron Cross No makers mark. Good high quality detail & finish. Really excellent . Comes with a certificate of authenticity issued by Detlev Niemann . All prongs present. No damage to the Bar Very good condition. Original bars are now scarce.
220

Detlev Neman's reputation was rubbished generally by other possibly jealous dealers.. His published Books & texts and expertise were legend .. His retirement was a great loss to the collecting community.. But make no mistake …… All the pieces I had from him were 100% real. So long ago !

BM. 110 WW2 GERMAN IRON CROSS FIRST CLASS BAR (SPANG)
A reasonable quality WW2 period German Iron cross Bar to the WW1 Iron Cross marked with small hallmark on the straight retaining pin. a partial number 1 ( Deschler & Son) Good Iron cross spang form of spread wing eagle and swastika standing on a 1939 bar. The finish to the silvered metal is fine and shows hardly any wear . Good 2nd form. & sharp edges. A very standard Iron cross.Bar.
£240

B. 111. BAR TO THE GERMAN WW2 IRON CROSS 2ND CLASS 30 mm SIZE
A WW2 German IRON CROSS BAR for the 2nd class Iron Cross makers mark L.4.( Steinhauer & luck Ludenscheide ). Good high quality detail & finish. Really excellent . All metal prongs present. No damage to the Bar Very good condition. Original bars are now scarce. especially with a makers mark .
£205

B. 112. BAR TO THE GERMAN WW2 IRON CROSS 2ND CLASS 30 mm SIZE
A WW2 German IRON CROSS BAR for the 2nd class Iron Cross makers mark typical unmarked example. Good high quality detail & finish. Nice piece. Good clear L/13 (Paul Maybauer Berlin )) stamping to the rear flat back All metal prongs present. No damage to the Bar Very good condition. Original maker marked bars are very scarce.
£205

B. 113. BAR TO THE GERMAN WW2 IRON CROSS 2ND CLASS 30mm SIZE
A WW2 German IRON CROSS BAR for the 2nd class Iron Cross in near mint condition On an original length of ribbon for the WW1 Iron Cross. Makers mark is behind the ribbon I can just make out an 'L' the rest is obscured. A near mint high quality detail & finish. Really excellent. All 4 prongs present. No damage to the Bar super quality silver ( shiny) finish.Very good / excellent condition.
£230

B. 114. PRINZEN SIZE MEDAL RIBBON BAR TO THE GERMAN WW2 IRON CROSS 2ND CLASS. 24mm SIZE
A WW2 German Prinzen size IRON CROSS BAR for the 2nd class WW1 Iron Cross Comprises a small eagle and swastika ( 25 mm) on an Iron cross ribbon bar. Good high quality detail & finish. Really excellent and extremely scarce . . No damage to the Bar its in Very good condition Whereas the ribbon shows considerable wear
£230

B. 114 A. PRINZEN SIZE MEDAL RIBBON BAR TO THE GERMAN WW2 IRON CROSS 2ND CLASS. 24mm SIZE
A WW2 German Prinzen size IRON CROSS BAR for the 2nd class WW1 Iron Cross Comprises a small eagle and swastika ( 25 mm) on an Iron cross ribbon bar. Good high quality detail & finish. Really excellent and extremely scarce . . No damage to the Bar its in Very good condition and again the ribbon shows a lot of wear.
£225

B. 115. BAR TO THE GERMAN WW2 IRON CROSS 1st CLASS (WIEDERHOLUNGSSPANGEN )
An EARLY WW2 German IRON CROSS BAR for the 1st class Iron Cross ..Small mark L/21. on the rear pin ( L/21. Pforster & Barth. Pforzheim,,,).. This marking on a bar to the first class is rare This has a very high quality in detail and its metal finish. Really excellent eagle bar . Tarnished silver finish.. No damage to the Bar Excellent condition. This is now very scarce particularly with this marking on the pin.. 250
£300

B. 116…. BAR TO THE GERMAN WW2 IRON CROSS 2ND CLASS (WIEDERHOLUNGSSPANGEN ) IN PRINZEN STYLE ( 24mm)
An EARLY WW2 German IRON CROSS BAR for the 2ND class Iron Cross Not marked . This has a very high quality in detail and its metal finish is in really excellent, sharp condition . Superb silver finish.. No damage to the Bar. Good Original bar.

£205

B. 116. A…. MINI BAR TO THE GERMAN WW2 IRON CROSS 1st CLASS RIBBON BAR.
A WW2 German IRON CROSS BAR for the 2ND class Iron Cross ribbon bar. The eagle span is 15mm… Strangely this is the first one I have seen .. An extremely rare specimen …65
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END OF WW2 BARS COLLECTION

B. 117…. MEMBERSHIP BADGE OF THE SS.
A Nazi period badge of the SS could be the Algemine or the Furfugungs SS Probably for wear on civilian cloths rather than the SS uniform. Obverse a silvered disk with a black enamel finish with SS silver outlined white enamelled Runes. It is has a very good quality finish. On the rear of the badge is copper finish with a fixing pin with the RZM. Logo and the M number…. M 1 /4. ( Horner & Ditterman. & ges gesch. Wuppertal Overall a very nice SS badge. ( I know little regarding WW2 material but I have been informed it may be original.)

£ 70

B. 117 A…. BADGE OF THE NSDAP. 'NUN ERST REICH'
A Nazi period badge of the NSDAP could be any of the nazi party organisations or even a party supporter or sympathiser The ' NUN ERST REICH ' Slogan ( NOW ITS RIGHT ) or ( NOW ITS OUR TIME). Was worn during and after the 1933 elections in Germany… Probably for wear on civilian cloths rather than the Party uniform. Obverse ( front …..forgot myself ! ) a silvered disk with. Red and white enamel finish with silver outlined black enamelled swastika. It is has a good quality finish with no damage to the enamel. On the rear of the badge is coper finished with a fixing pin with the RZM. Logo and the M number M 1 /4. ( Horner & Ditterman. & ges gesch. Wuppertal ) . Overall a now scarce NSDAPbadge.
( I am not an expert regarding WW2 material but I have been reliably. informed it is original.)

£ 90

B. 117 A…. BADGE OF THE NSDAP. 'FREI UND DEUTSCH'
A Nazi period badge of the NSDAP could be any of the nazi party organisations or even a party supporter or sympathiser The ' FREI UND DEUTSCH…… WOLLEN WIR SEIN' Slogan ( We want to be free and German ). Was worn in the FRENCH occupied Rhineland before, during and after the 1933 elections in Germany… Probably for wear on civilian cloths rather than the Party uniform. Obverse a copper ( was probably silvered ) disk with. Red and white enamel finish with silver outlined black enamelled swastika. It is has a good quality finish with no damage to the enamel. On the rear of the badge is coper finished with a fixing pin with the RZM. Logo and the M number M 1 /129. ( Julius Kremp Ludenscheid ) . A scarce early anti French pro Germany propaganda NSDAP badge.

£ 85

B. 118 GERMAN WEST WALL MEDAL
Bronze oval medal with bunker, swords and eagle Small length of ribbon. No maker mark AS IS NORMAL… Very good condition.
£50.00

B. 119 ORIGINAL GERMAN WEST WALL MEDAL IN A PERIOD JEWELLERS CASE.
Typical Bronze oval West Wall Medal with bunker , swords and eagle Small length of ribbon. In a period case with is properly recessed for the medal It also has the West Wall ribbon bar present. The leatherette case has a small eagle and swastika attached to it .. As is typical of these medals it has no maker mark. Overall in Very good / excellent condition.
£70

B. 119 A…. ORIGINAL GERMAN WEST WALL MEDAL RIBBON BAR.
West Wall Medal BAR…. Original bronze colour ribbon with two white stripes. Black wool backing. With correct clip pin. Near unissued condition. Came with the above cased West wall medal
£15 (£11…. IF BOUGHT WITH THE ABOVE )

BM.123 GERMAN WWII NATIONAL FAITHFUL SERVICE MEDAL FOR 25 YEARS IN SILVER.
A good condition National Faithful Service Medal in silver. Good finish to the cross frame, good matt finish to the arms of the cross, enamel is in fine condition Rear is in near mint condition. with 'Fur Treue Dienst ' complete with its blue ribbon. Price reflects its minty condition.
£53

BM.124 BOXED GERMAN WWII NATIONAL FAITHFUL SERVICE MEDAL FOR 25 YEARS IN SILVER.
A very good / near mint condition National Faithful Service Medal in silver. Good finish to the cross frame, good matt finish to the arms of the cross, enamel is in fine condition Rear is in near mint condition. with 'Fur Treue Dienst ' complete with its blue ribbon. With its red card box with gilded wreath and number 25 to the centre. Box in new condition All original
£ 70

BM.125 GERMAN WWII NATIONAL FAITHFUL SERVICE MEDAL FOR 40 YEARS IN GOLD.

A good condition National Faithful Service Medal in gold finish. Good finish to the cross frame, good matt finish to the arms of the cross, enamel is in fine condition Rear is in near mint condition. with 'Fur Treue Dienst ' complete with its blue ribbon.

£100

BM.125 GERMAN WWII NATIONAL FAITHFUL SERVICE MEDAL FOR 50 YEARS IN SILVER & GOLD.
In very good condition National Faithful Service Medal. With frosting to the frame and Oak leaf wreath, good dull finish to the cross arms , Gilded number 50 to top of the cross arm.. enamel in fine condition., with its blue ribbon.
£175

BM.126 GERMAN WEIMAR / WW2 WAR HORSE RIDERS BADGE
A very late war quality German Horse riders badge This is the late war type badge in Kriegs Metal or pot metal. Makers mark to the rear of the metal wreath :Gesetz-lich Geschutzt …..L.Chr Later Nurnberg- Berlin. Berlin) Nicely stamped . Late Original Kriegsmetal badge has a polish which makes it look silver rather than the usual dull grey finish. With the late war thin pin to the rear.overall tin very good condition . It is a late war manufactured Badge and as such, quite rare …….
£30

B. 130 NAZI ORIGINAL BLACK WOUND BADGE (3rd CLASS)
An original issue black Wound Badge good quality early type Nice condition with some paint missing from the tip of one arm of the swastika. Not rare but this is a very fair one with 95% of its original black finish remaining.
£55.00

B. 131. SPANISH CIVIL WAR NAZI ORIGINAL SILVER WOUND BADGE (2nd CLASS)
An original issue Spanish civil war silver class Wound Badge good quality very early type With the high form of Steel helmet , over stamped with high relief swastika ..Nice condition overall. Appears to be the type made by Steinhauer & Luck…Scarce, and this is a very fair one with 95% of its original finish remaining 120.
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BURGLARY

Our Family lost approximately £10,000 worth of goods in our burglary all of it uninsured. (The insurance company is another storey.) Over the month since the 'break in' I watched 11 stolen pieces of it nearly all Iron Crosses 1st class and their cases being sold on Ebay.UK. for a fraction of their worth.

The police were provided with the sellers Ebay name. the lot number of each of the stolen items and the approximate dates of sale.

What else can a citizen do?

I have had to sit and watch these valuable pieces being sold over a period of 4 weeks and the police have, as far as I can see really not achieved anything.

I E.mailed the seller ( against the advice of the police ) he replied that he didn't understand but left his real Address I gave this to the police who contacted him and he handed over all he said he had, he had no idea they were stolen. He was a liar, he gave the police empty boxes after stealing their contents which he was selling on EBay and has now completely disappeared ( what a surprise ) The police actually interviewed him and let him go as they thought he was innocent.. I find that difficult to believe He was a thief at least as he returned empty boxes with the contents gone but they were shown on EBAY two days before.. The returns were worth about £400 ( out of about £3500.00 of militatria ). The police let him go !!!!! ?????? and as I mentioned he has since completely disappeared.. I give up !!

ALSO: Trying to contact Ebay.UK "Law enforcement" is a nightmare I personally have tried 15 times ( almost every day ) and it just goes round and round. Starts off in the Philippines, you can then sent to New York, Manilla Sheffield ? ( a false number I was given by Ebay in Manilla ) and other places that over a month I have logged. Finally you are always returned to the Philippines call centre to yet again start the circle / circus …..with no result. It is as if they want to protect their reputation for purity and security by ignoring anything that might tarnish their image. Meanwhile Ebay is awash with stolen stuff. Ebay say that they will only act on a Police request though there appears too be no automatic Police access to their 'Law and Enforcement' section. I believe that department is a MYTH..!!

The police must be able to disrupt Ebay organised crime. Every Police group dealing with Burglaries must be able to cut through Ebay.UK's global prevarication to prevent these criminals selling their ill-gotten gains ( My local Police were unable to access Ebay.UK ) thus ensuring that ANY stolen goods in the UK can actually be stopped and collected so that crime actually does NOT pay………… as it does at the moment ! Just think about it £10.000.00 for an hours work!

EBAY is an open sewer of stolen goods and the police appear unable to do anything. WHY ?

BM.78 IMPERIAL GERMAN ORIGINAL PATRIOTIC IRON CROSS 2 CLASS CASE
STOLEN : 20.6. 2018 Anyone seeing this piece please inform Saxonia
An interesting case from Imperial Germany. The black case has embossed on it the A large Imperial Reich crown in great raised detail. With a gilded shield with a Hohenzollern eagle, with the black and white Hohenzollern / Prussian shield on its breast, This is an embossed royal Hohenzollern crest The inside of the lid with with white satin lining. with a dark green recessed velvet base £310. . STOLEN : 20.6. 2018 Anyone seeing this piece please inform Saxonia
Please be aware that many of the stolen IRON CROSSES are marked with SMART WATER for Police Identification..

BM.80 IMPERIAL GERMAN IRON CROSS FIRST CLASS IN ITS ORIGINAL CASE
STOLEN : 20.6. 2018 Anyone seeing this piece please inform Saxonia
A fine quality Imperial German Iron cross Makers mark PR (Paul Rath ?) (o the rear below the catch Heavy silver finish. Superb blacking to the centre of the cross No damage to the cross its Excellent... The case has a white satin lining to the lid and a dark purple velvet base£320.00 STOLEN : 20.6. 2018 Anyone seeing this piece please inform Saxonia
Please be aware that many of the stolen IRON CROSSES are marked with SMART WATER for Police Identification..

BM.81 IMPERIAL GERMAN IRON CROSS FIRST CLASS IN ITS ORIGINAL CASE
A fine quality Imperial German Iron cross Field Issue mark to the rear below the catch of 'KO' Heavy silver finish very good blacking to the centre of the cross No damage to the cross Excellent The case has a white satin lining to the lid and a dark purple base on which the cross sits . The box finish has a good diamond textured finish £320.00 STOLEN : 20.6. 2018 Anyone seeing this piece please inform Saxonia
Please be aware that many of the stolen IRON CROSSES are marked with SMART WATER for Police Identification..

BM.82 IMPERIAL GERMAN IRON CROSS FIRST CLASS IN ITS ORIGINAL CASE WITH ITS ORIGINAL CARD BOX
A fine quality Imperial German Iron cross with the KO ( Kreigsministerium issue mark) to the rear below the catch. Very good silver finish Superb blacking to the centre of the cross No damage to the cross Excellent The case has a white satin lining to the lid and a dark purple base on which the cross sits . The CASE finish has a good textured black pattern finish with a lined Iron Cross to the centre of the lid. Case shows some very light wear . Cardboard box in overall good condition it has no red lable on it, showing that it is later award ) In overall very good condition.
£375.00 STOLEN : 20.6. 2018 Anyone seeing this piece please inform Saxonia
Please be aware that many of the stolen IRON CROSSES are marked with SMART WATER for Police Identification..

BM. 88 IMPERIAL GERMAN IRON CROSS, FIRST CLASS
A fine quality Imperial German pin back Iron cross marked on the rear of the cross 'KO' ( Keonigliches Munzamt Abteilung Orden ie. A field issued cross piece not a private purchase type. Excellent early flat form type cross. Good silver finish. Good clean blacking to the centre of the cross. No damage to the cross. In overall excellent condition.
£185.00 STOLEN : 20.6. 2018 Anyone seeing this piece please inform Saxonia
Please be aware that many of the stolen IRON CROSSES are marked with SMART WATER for Police Identification..

BM.101 GERMAN WW2 NAZI IRON CROSS FIRST CLASS IN ITS ORIGINAL CASE
A fine quality WW2 NAZI German Iron cross FIRST CLASS Makers mark to the rear below the catch (L/11: Wilhelm Deumer Ludenscheid) ) Original frosted silver finish. Superb blacking to the centre of the cross No damage to the cross with swastika and 1939. Excellent, The case has a white satin lining to the lid and a white velvet base on which the cross sits . The box has a good textured finish with an IC to the centre of the lid. Case has a nice rectangular catch and is in very good condition both box and medal near excellent and absolutely originals.
£285.00 STOLEN 20.6. 2018 Anyone seeing this piece please inform Saxonia
Please be aware that many of the stolen IRON CROSSES are marked with SMART WATER for Police Identification..

BURGLARY: 32 IRON CROSSES STOLEN BY A COMPLETE SWEIN
THE POLICE ARE AWARE AND INVESTIGATIONS CONTINUE
THERE IS A REWARD FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE ARREST OF THE CULPRIT
SOME ITEMS HAVE ALREADY APPEARED ON EBAY THEY WILL BE PERSUED AS STOLEN GOODS AND WILL BE RETURNED WITHOUT COMPENSATION. FORGET IT THE POLICE COULDN'T CARE LESS JUST HOPELESS.. JUST MAKE YOUR HOME A VERITABLE FORTRESS…111111

BM. 79 IMPERIAL GERMAN IRON CROSS SECOND CLASS.IN ORIGINAL CASE
A fine quality Imperial German Iron cross. Looks like a small ‘0’ stamped on the ring. Good silver finish. Superb blacking to the centre of the cross. No damage to the cross. Excellent throughout. The dark red case with a printed white Iron Cross on the lid with the dates 1914- 1916 o under the Iron Cross. Inside of the top of the case has a white satin finish lining to the lid. , cream velvet recessed base. Length of possible replacement ribbon. Overall very good / excellent. condition
£250.00 STOLEN BURGULARLY 20.6. 2018 Anyone seeing this piece please inform Saxonia
Please be aware that many of the stolen IRON CROSSES are marked with SMART WATER for Police Identification..

BM. 99 IMPERIAL SILVER 800. GERMAN IRON CROSS SECOND CLASS
A fine quality Imperial German Iron cross. a small '800' stamped on the ring. (Meaning that the frame and ring are real silver, not silver plated), good darkened silver finish overall tiny rust spot to front blacking to one arm of the cross. Rear of the cross excellent. Length of replacement ribbon. Overall very good / excellent condition. Solid silver rimmed crosses are scarce.
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BM.80A IMPERIAL GERMAN IRON CROSS FIRST CLASS IN ITS ORIGINAL CASE
A fine quality Imperial German Iron cross Makers mark to the rear below the catch Heavy silver finish Superb blacking to the centre of the cross No damage to the cross Excellent The case has a white satin lining to the lid and a dark purple base on which the cross sits . The box finish has a good textured finish with a double lined IC to the centre of the lid. Case shows some repair to the the front edge. Otherwise excellent.
£27 0.00 STOLEN : 20.6. 2018 Anyone seeing this piece please inform Saxonia
Please be aware that many of the stolen IRON CROSSES are marked with SMART WATER for Police Identification..

After I had tracked down the Ebay seller of my stolen stuff I gave the address etc to the police Who visited him and brought him ( a Czechoslovak ). For questioning.. Declared him innocent and let him go He has sine completely disappeared !! He had many of my wife's empty jewellery cases 4 of my medal boxes including this one which still had the Iron cross in it ( see BM 80A ) Our police are just wonderful >>>>!!!!

BM. 91 IMPERIAL GERMAN IRON CROSS SECOND CLASS.IN ORIGINAL CASE
A fine quality Imperial German Iron cross. Looks like a small 'z' stamped on the ring. Good silver finish. Good shinkle form. Superb blacking to the centre of the cross. No damage to the cross. Excellent throughout. The box black finish with white satin lining to the lid with a small strip of IC2 ribbon across it, black velvet recessed base. Length of probably replacement ribbon ( uncertain) Large supplier paper label to the rear of the box. Overall very good / excellent.
£220.00 STOLEN : 20.6. 2018 Anyone seeing this piece please inform Saxonia
Please be aware that many of the stolen IRON CROSSES are marked with SMART WATER for Police Identification..

THERE WERE MANY MORE STOLEN ITEMS FROM THIS SITE …BUT IT IS TOO TIRING A REMINDER TO SHOW MORE HOWEVER IF YOU ARE OFFERED THEM OR SEE THEM AT MILITARIA FAIRS PLEASE NOTIFY THE POLICE OR ME ….AT : saxoniamilitaria.com ……..MANY THANKS

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