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Daggers & Swords

D008.  Red Cross Enlisted Man's Hewer.  Nice looking example that has some spidering to the scabbard paint and the blade has some runner marks from going in and out of the scabbard as well as some sharpening ... (Pictures)  

D012.  Early Ground Rohm SA dagger by E.P. & S. Solingen.  The blade on this piece is an early ground Rohm piece.  The blade has some graying and a good amount of edge nicks that could be polished out by a professional.  The grip has a one inch crack on the reverse.  The lower crossguard is marked "NS".  The eagle is an early nickel example as is the SA roundel which has a good amount of enamel loss.  The reverse of the early anodized scabbard has a ding and the lower scabbard ball fitting has an indentation.  Vet purchased in New York... (Pictures)

D013.  Army Engraved Dress Bayonet w/frog.  Nice looking single side engraved dress bayonet by Eickhorn with correct Eickhorn engraving.  The piece is in nice shape with a bright blade with minor wear and complete with leather frog.  See pictures... (Pictures)  

D015.  Luftwaffe Dress Bayonet.  Nice looking Luftwaffe dress bayonet by Holler, complete with brown frog.  The bayonet lug has a red felt insert.  Blade is bright and the piece overall is in nice shape... (Pictures)

D016.  Non-Commissioned Officer Dress Bayonet.  This example is complete with the black leather frog and has the Gustav Spitzer logo.  Blade is in excellent shape, some wear to handle fittings, excellent overall... (Pictures)

D017.  Hitler Youth Knife by RZM M7/60.  This example has a bright blade with some sharpening.  The HJ emblem in the grip has no damage.  The scabbard paint has some wear.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D018.  Hitler Youth Knife by RZM M7/3.  This example has a matte finish blade with some minor sharpening.  The HJ emblem in the grip has no damage.  The scabbard paint has some wear.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D019.  Hitler Youth Knife by RZM M7/118.  This example has a decent blade with some in and out wear and the usual minor scratches you see on these knives.  The HJ emblem in the grip has no damage.  The scabbard paint has some wear.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D020.  Hitler Youth Knife by RZM M7/13.  This blade on this example has some graying and some minor sharpening.  The HJ emblem in the grip is in nice shape.  The scabbard paint has some wear.  See pictures...  (Pictures)

D021.  Hitler Youth Knife by RZM M7/37 1939.  This blade on this example has some graying, some sharpening and pitting..  The HJ emblem in the grip is in nice shape.  The scabbard paint has some wear.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D022.  Early Stag Handle Hunting Knife by HENCKELS.  Nice looking Early Stag Handle Hunting Knife by HENCKELS with Bowie Knife style blade.  Overall excellent... (Pictures)

D024.  SS RZM Vertical Dagger Hanger, Well Marked.  Super looking RZM style coffin shaped SS vertical dagger hanger marked on the clip "A" and "DRGM" for Assmann and marked on the leather "SS 48/35 RZM" for  a piece produced by Erich Brocksieper in 1935..  This exact style vertical SS dagger hanger is pictured in Wittmann's superb SS book on page 600, top picture, upper right.  The snap on this piece is an early nickel example as is the buckle, the leather is in overall excellent condition for its age.  It would be hard to upgrade this correct textbook example.  Scarce and desirable textbook piece... (Pictures)

D025.  Italian Fascist WW2 Era MVSN Dagger.  This weapon was utilized both as a service and dress weapon.  The hilt has a solid wooden grip contoured with 4 finger recesses.  Two steel rivets protrude through the grip to the blade tang to secure the blade into place.  The crossguard is steel as is the upper retaining plate on the top of the grip.  The finish has worn from the scabbard.  The scabbard is pressed steel bearing the emblem of the MVSN which is a fasces over the letters "M.V.S.N."  which was the Fascist Party Militia in Italy at that time (Milizia Voluntaria Sicurezza Nationale).  See pictures... (Pictures)

D026.  Hitler Youth Knife.  Hitler Youth Knife with unmarked blade.  The paint has worn from the scabbard and the blade has a slight curve to it when observed from the edge.  The grip emblem is in excellent shape and original to the knife.  Blade has graying... (Pictures)

D027.  Hitler Youth Knife by RZM M7/45/40.  This example has replaced rivets and a replaced back grip plate.  The grip emblem is in good  shape having a few minor chips and is original to the knife.  The blade has been sharpened and filed along the spine and the scabbard leather is missing the loop that goes around the dagger grip.  See pictures... (Pictures)  

D028.  Hitler Youth Knife by RZM M7/25.  This example has had the leather loop strap glued back together.  These are very fragile and often break.  The blade is bright and the dagger is good looking otherwise.  The grip emblem is in excellent shape and original to the knife.  Paint on the scabbard is almost all there and exhibits spidering from age.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D029.  Hitler Youth Knife by RZM M7/13.  This example has a fairly bright blade and is a good looking Hitler Youth Knife.  The snap on the leather retaining loop has broken off and has been glued back on.  The grip emblem is in excellent shape and original to the knife.  The scabbard paint is strong and rates at about 90 percent.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D030.  Hitler Youth Knife by RZM M7/27 1941.  This example has a decent blade with some graying.  The leather retaining loop that goes around the grip has been lost to time.  This could be repaired by the buyer.  The grip emblem is in excellent shape and original to the knife.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D031.  Hitler Youth Knife by RZM M7/36.  This example has a loose blade that has some sharpening.  The leather retaining loop is missing from the strap as are a few of the rivets on the leather.  The paint is gone from the scabbard.  The grip emblem is in excellent shape and original to the knife.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D032.  Red Cross Enlisted Man's Hewer.  This example has some spidering and wear to the scabbard paint.  The blade has some runner marks, sharpening and is gray.  The scabbard is missing the lug that attaches it to the frog.  See pictures...   (Pictures)

D034.  Cased 3/4 Size Miniature Luftwaffe Dagger by "SMF".  Absolutely superb and rare Cased 3/4 Size Miniature Luftwaffe Dagger by "SMF" in excellent condition.  The mint blade is marked "SMF Solingen D.R.G.M." and shows the seated king logo of that company.  There is a blue leather washer in place where the blade goes into the crossguard.  The dagger is in overall near-mint condition and is as nice an example as you will find.  The overall length of this impressive miniature dagger is about 9 inches.  The form-fitted case is about 11 inches by 3 inches in size and a bit over once inch high.  The dagger is complete with its miniature portepee and original form-fitted presentation case that has a blue velvet interior.  This is the first such cased dagger I have owned.  Another such example is photographed in the first Johnson dagger reference book on page 199.  Cased miniature daggers are extremely rare and this piece was no doubt given as a gift to a pilot or other important person in the Luftwaffe on an important occasion. You rarely find these daggers complete with their original prsentation cases.  Excellent and rare.  See pictures...  (Pictures)

D035.  Personalized Army Officer's Dagger by Eickhorn.  Super looking Personalized Army Officer's Dagger by Eickhorn that is named to a doctor.  The dagger has a near mint blade and is in overall excellent plus condition with the only damage being a chip in the grip under the ferrule on the reverse and a slight indent about two inches up from the bottom of the scabbard on the front.  The dagger has an intricate hand-done personalization to a "Dr. Breuers." on the reverse of the crossguard.  The fittings have a pleasant darkened appearance and look to have never been cleaned.  This item is worth of further research.  Nice and untouched example that is unique.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D037.  Early SA Dagger by "JOHANN LEUPOLD BAYREUTH".  This example has early all nickel fittings.  The blade is bright with some areas of darkening rating an overall near-excellent.  You can see most of the cross-graining on the blade.  The crossguard is group marked.  The scabbard has wear to the anodizing but has a nice look.  This piece has a leather hanger and the belt loop device.  The SA roundel and eagle are made from nickel as are all of the dagger and crossguard fittings.  The scabbard ball has a dent.  An overall very nice example... (Pictures)

D038.  Early SA Dagger by "ROBERT HERDER SOLINGEN".  This example is rare, rating a nine on the rarity scale with ten being the rarest.  The blade is bright overall with some areas of darkening.  You can see most of the cross-graining on the blade.  The crossguard is group marked "Wm".  All of the fittings are nickel.  The scabbard has most of the anodizing.  This maker used grips that are thicker than those you find on many other early SA daggers.  The tip of the blade has about 2 mm of metal missing as the piece was probably used to pry something open at tone time.  While this damage is there it is not too detractive and if the blade were re-tipped I doubt you would notice this.  I left the dagger as found.  An overall very nice looking example... (Pictures)

D039.  Early SA Dagger by "WKC SOLINGEN".  This example is group marked "S" on the crossguard.  The blade has a good amount of darkening.  This is a rare maker to find for SA daggers.  The fittings are all nickel.  The grip has two hairline cracks.  The SA roundel and eagle are both made from nickel.  A nice representative example.... (Pictures)

D040  SA Dagger by "RZM M7/7/39.".  This is really a super looking dagger.  The crossgaurds and tang nut are all nickel.  The SA roundel is nickel and the eagle is aluminum.  The scabbard paint rates at about 100 percent.  The scabbard fittings are the rzm plated style.  The blade is bright with some minor scabbard runner marks.  This is a really great looking SA dagger that was probably un-issued.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D041  Army Dagger by "Eickhorn".  This example has nice early quality fittings.  The grip, scabbard, crossguard, and ferule are all in excellent shape and of the highest quality.  The scabbard is the type with the single screw in the back.  The leather washer is present.  The blade is bright but has tiny scratches running along the length.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D042  Luftwaffe Second Model Dagger by "WEYERSBERG" with Waffenamt marking.  This example was issued by the Luftwaffe as it has the Waffenamt mark next to the maker mark.  The blade on this example is bright but does have some graying.  One of the scabbard screws is missing.  Nice example.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D043  SA Dagger Hanger by "RZM M5/71 OLC".  Nice looking  SA Dagger Hanger by "RZM M5/71 OLC".  This example would have been worn with an RZM style SA dagger.  Some wear to the leather.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D044  SA Dagger Hanger by "A DRGM".  Nice looking early SA Dagger Hanger by "A DRGM".  See pictures... (Pictures)

D045  Luftwaffe Dagger Hangers.  Nice looking set of Luftwaffe Dagger Hangers for a second model LW dagger.  These have some wear to the reverse of the hangers but the wear is not detractive to the front.  Well marked.  See pictures... (Pictures)  

D046  Luftwaffe Second Model Dagger by "SMF SOLINGEN" with Waffenamt marking.  This example was issued by the Luftwaffe as it has the Waffenamt mark next to the maker mark.  The blade on this example is bright but does have some graying.  Both of the scabbards screws are present.  Very nice example.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D047  SA Dagger Hanger by "RZM M5/71 OLC".  Nice looking  SA Dagger Hanger by "RZM M5/71 OLC".  This example would have been worn with an RZM style SA dagger.  The leather on this example is RZM coded also.  Nice piece.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D048  SA Dagger by "RZM M7/13.".  This is really a super looking dagger.  The cross-guards, scabbard, insignia, blade and wood grip are all in great shape.  The scabbard fittings are the RZM plated style.  The paint on the scabbard rates at about 98 percent.  The blade is bright with some minor scabbard runner marks.  This is a really great looking SA dagger that was probably un-issued.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D049  Dress Bayonet With Simulated-Stag Handle by "Eickhorn".  Nice looking Dress Bayonet With Simulated-Stag Handle that is actually wood by Eickhorn.  This example has some dings to the lower part of the scabbard but that does not affect the blade.  Priced accordingly.  The blade and rest of the piece are otherwise in excellent shape.  Scarce.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D050  Dress Bayonet With Stag Handle by "Holler".  Nice looking Dress Bayonet With Stag Handle by "Holler".  This example is complete with the knot and the frog and is in excellent shape.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D051.  K-98 Bayonet Frog, Excellent, RB # Marked.  Super looking frog for a K-98 bayonet complete with RB markings on reverse.  This piece would be hard to upgrade.  Excellent... (Pictures)

D052.  Knot for Police Dress Bayonet.  Super looking Knot for Police Dress Bayonet in excellent shape.  This item appears to have been removed from a bayonet.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D053.  Early SA Dagger by "CARL SCHMIDT SOHN A.G. SOLINGEN".  This example has early all nickel fittings.  The blade is bright with some areas of darkening and minor sharpening attempts on one side but is overall in near-excellent shape.  You can see most of the cross-graining on the blade.  The crossguard is group marked "Wf".  The scabbard has wear to the anodizing and a rust patina covers much of it and there is a ding on the lower scabbard fitting.  The rust patina is not deep and would respond to treatment and should clean up nicely.   The SA roundel and eagle are made from nickel as are all of the dagger and crossguard fittings.  The scabbard ball has a dent.  An overall very nice example... (Pictures)

D054.  Early Army Officer's Dagger by Holler.  Absolutely super looking Army Officer's Dagger by Holler of Solingen.  The dagger has a near mint blade and is in overall excellent plus condition and is just about as nice an army dagger as you will find. The original leather washer is present under the crossguard.  The scabbard is the type with the single screw on the reverse.  The fittings have a pleasant appearance and the nickel finish rates at close to 100 percent.  Nice example that would be impossible to upgrade.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D055.  Luftwaffe Paratrooper Gravity Knife by "PAUL WEYERSBERG".  Decent looking Luftwaffe Paratrooper Gravity Knife by "PAUL WEYERSBERG".  This example is waffen-amt marked on the spike and maker marked on the blade.  The knife functions correctly and is not damaged.  The blade has a good amount of sharpening and no doubt saw use.  The blade is bright and shows a good amount of crossgraining even with the sharpening.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D057.  Army Dagger Hangers.  Original set of Army Dagger Hangers.  The metal fitting on one of the straps is broken but this could be replaced should the buyer locate the spare part... (Pictures)

D058.  Italian Fascist WW2 Era MVSN Officer's Dagger.  This weapon was utilized both as a service and dress weapon.  The hilt has a solid wooden grip contoured with 4 finger recesses.  Engraved into the wooden hilt are letters that possibly represent the initials or name of the original owner of the piece.  This practice is seen from time to time on these examples.  Two steel rivets protrude through the grip to the blade tang to secure the blade into place.  The cross-guard is steel as is the upper retaining plate on the top of the grip.  The finish has worn from the scabbard.  The scabbard is pressed steel.  The enlisted version bears the emblem of the MVSN which is a fasces over the letters "M.V.S.N." while the officer's version has no such emblem.  The MVSN was the Fascist Party Militia in Italy at that time (Milizia Voluntaria Sicurezza Nationale).  The front of the scabbard has some scratching to the enamel paint but the scratching does not affect the steel.  This could be refinished or stripped should the buyer choose to, but I would leave it as is.  Scarce.  See pictures... (Pictures)  

D059.  Hitler Youth Knife by "RZM M7/5".  This example has a decent blade with some in and out wear and the usual minor scratches and sharpening you see on these knives.  The blade is bright.  There is some wear to the hilt fittings and lifting and some pitting to the finish.  The scabbard paint is strong rating at about 95percent.  The leather is complete. The HJ emblem in the grip has no damage.  A good looking knife.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D060.  Hitler Youth Knife by "A.W.JR. SOLINGEN GES. GESCHUTZT".  Nice looking early Hitler Youth Knife made by Anton Wingen Junior of Solingen.  This example has a nice blade, with some sharpening and runner marks.  The scabbard has the original paint which rates at about 90 percent.  The original leather is intact.  The HJ diamond on the grip has some enamel loss.  A nice early piece.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D062.  Hitler Youth Knife by "RZM M7/13".  This blade on this example has some graying and some minor sharpening.  The maker stamp on this blade is very light and is hard to make out, but if you look at it at certain angles you can make it out.  At any rate the dagger is in average condition for a Hitler Youth Knife and not a bad looking piece, after all the kids used these knives.  The scabbard paint has some wear.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D064.  Army Officer's Dagger by "WKC SOLINGEN".  Nice looking Army Officer's Dagger by "WKC SOLINGEN" that has a silver-plated finish and the "tomahawk-head" eagle used at times by this maker on the crossguard.  The blade is bright but has some areas of graying.  The finish to the silver shows some areas of wear.  A good looking dagger.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D065.  Army Officer's Dagger by "H KOLPING SOLINGEN".  This dagger has early nickel fittings of the highest early quality.  The blade is by a rare maker and is bright but does have some minor darkening and some minor sharpening present.  This could be cleaned up should the buyer choose.  A good looking dagger with a pleasing appearance.  Wittmann says this is a rare maker to see on Army Daggers and that collectors desire seeing the beer stein logo.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D066.  Army Officer's Dagger by "ALCOSO ACS SOLINGEN".  Early quality Army Officer's Dagger by "ALCOSO ACS SOLINGEN" with silver plated fittings.  The blade on this example is near-mint and shows much cross-graining.  The fittings show some very minor wear to the plating.  A good looking early Alcoso example made before they made the examples with the poorer finish.   See pictures... (Pictures)

D067.  Army Officer's Dagger by "ORIGINAL Eickhorn SOLINGEN".  Super looking early quality silver-plated Army Officer's Dagger by "ORIGINAL Eickhorn SOLINGEN.  The blade on this example is near mint with some very minor runner marks and exhibits nearly all of the crossgraining.  The plated fittings are very strong with minor pebbling to the back of the cross-guard. Excellent... (Pictures) 

D069.  Army Officer's Dagger Hangers.  Nice looking set of Army Officer's Dagger Hangers.  Marked "D.R.G.M." on both clips.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D070.  Army Officer's Dagger Hangers.  Nice looking set of Army Officer's Dagger Hangers.  Marked "D.R.G.M." on both clips.  These hangers have straps that swivel.  The felt on the reverse of the straps has worn.  See pictures... (Pictures) 

D071.  Army Officer's Dagger Hangers.  Nice looking set of Army Officer's Dagger Hangers.  This set has some oxidation to the metal straps.  See pictures... (Pictures) 

D072.  Army Officer's Dagger Hangers.  Nice looking set of Army Officer's Dagger Hangers.  Marked "A" for "Assmann" on the hanger clips.  See pictures... (Pictures) 

D073.  Naval Officer's Dagger Hangers.  Nice looking zinc-based set of Third Reich Naval Officer's Dagger Hangers. Recent indirect vet pickup.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D074.  Army Officer's Dagger by "A.W.Jr. SOLINGEN".  Nice looking Army Officer's Dagger by "A.W.Jr. SOLINGEN" with nickel plated fittings and a white grip.  The fittings have held up well and have a good look with little wear and some bubbling to the finish in some areas such as on the reverse of the crossguard.  The blade has some graying but is in decent shape.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D075.  Naval Officer's Dagger Portepee.  Nice looking Naval Officer's Dagger Portepee in very good condition.  This example was worn and has some wear but no fraying and is in decent shape.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D076.  Naval Officer's Dagger by "ORIGINAL EICKHORN SOLINGEN".  Nice Naval Officer's Dagger by "ORIGINAL EICKHORN SOLINGEN" with brass fittings and an engraved blade with an anchor motif.  The logo is stamped into the blade as is correct.  There are two dings in the scabbard...probably from the dagger getting caught in the door while being worn.  This piece is an indirect vet buy.  The dagger could use a good polishing as the gilt is well worn and only remains in the recessed areas for the most part.  The blade has some graying but is bright overall.  The grip is in great shape with the wire intact and no damage to the white part of the grip.  A decent Kriegsmarine Dagger at an affordable price with a good look... (Pictures)

D079.  Police NCO Degen by "CLEMEN & JUNG SOLINGEN".  This example has a dark blade with a number of nicks.  I believe that the blade darkening is not due to rust but rather from dried oil.  I believe this could be cleaned with a little tlc.  There are two dings at the bottom of the scabbard.  The grip eagle is zinc.  The wood on the grip is in pretty good shape.  There is a hole drilled into the bottom of the scabbard and it looks as if this was professionally done during the period.  The degen is complete with the original police knot.  The scabbard appears to have no paint but has turned a black color and almost appears to be anodized.  Not a bad piece for the price and it should clean up nicely... (Pictures)

D080.  Imperial German Officer's Sword.  Great looking Imperial German Officer's Sword that is distributor marked "ED SCHULTZE POTSDAM". The scabbard has a blued finish and the blade is bright.  The grip is sharkskin wrapped with wire.  The grip has the monogram emblem of Prince William II of Prussia and so does the knuckle-guard.  The leather finger loop is broken. The handle fittings are brass.  The overall condition of this sword is near excellent.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D082.  Army Officer's Dagger Hangers.  Nice looking set of Army Officer's Dagger Hangers.  Marked "D.R.G.M." on both clips.  See pictures... (Pictures)  

D083.  Army Officer's Dagger by "Robert Klaas" with Portepee and Hangers.  This is an absolutely super looking Army Officer's Dagger by Klaas with Portepee and Hangers.  The dagger is in super shape with the blade being in mint condition.  The grip is a pleasing light yellow color.  The metal fittings have a pleasing patina and are all in excellent condition.  I chose to leave this piece in "as-found" condition because it came this way from the veteran.  It will be very hard to find a nicer looking complete set.  If you just want one complete Army Dagger set this is it.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D084.  Army Officer's Dagger Portepee.  This Army Officer's Dagger Portepee is in very good condition.  This piece is about 17 inches long.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D085.  SS Vertical Dagger Hanger by "SS 1/16 RZM".  This piece has seen some wear but the leather is supple.  The nickel fitting is marked "A DRGM".  The bottom leather strap has come loose one one end but this could easily be fixed and actually makes it easier to fit the hanger onto the dagger.  The leather could be treated with some leather preservative should the buyer choose.  This is an honest example that was a recent pickup.  This example looks to never have been cleaned.  Scarce original for your early SS dagger or collectible on its own... (Pictures)

D086.  Personalized Army Officer's Dagger with "High Lift" Cross-guard.  This Personalized Army Officer's Dagger with "High Lift" Cross-guard was no-doubt made by Alcoso even though the blade is not maker marked as only Alcoso used this type of three dimensional cross-guard.  The pommel is also an Alcoso produced item.  The dagger is engraved on the back with the name of the original owner "K Junge".  This dagger has a bright blade with some graying.  All of the dagger fittings have an even dark patina.  The dagger has a pleasing un-cleaned  look.  The original leather washer is present between the blade and cross-guard... (Pictures)

D087.  Army Officer's Dagger by "E & F HORSTER SOLINGEN".  Nice looking Army Officer's Dagger by "E & F HORSTER SOLINGEN" with silver- plated fittings and a yellowish-orangee grip.  The fittings have held up well and have a good look with little wear and look good.  The blade is bright overall and has some in and out wear and some minor light scratches.  A nice looking piece.  Excellent overall.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D088.  Hitler Youth Knife by "G.GRAFRATH SOLINGEN" and "RZM M7/30".  Nice looking Hitler Youth Knife by "G.GRAFRATH SOLINGEN" and "RZM M7/30" that has the usual wear you see on these pieces.  The diamond has some enamel damage and the leather loop has some fraying but is present for the most part. The reverse of the grip appears to have been partially re-striped at one time.  This is a transitional piece.  The blade has some graying but is in pretty nice shape.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D090.  Hitler Youth Knife by "HERM. KONEJUNG A.-G. SOLINGEN GES. GESCHUTZT." with 'Blut und Ehre!' Motto".  This is a very nice looking early Hitler Youth Knife by "HERM. KONEJUNG A.-G. SOLINGEN GES. GESCHUTZT." with 'Blut und Ehre!' Motto" that has an overall bright blade with some scratches and minor sharpening to the blade.  I would grade this piece at overall excellent when compared to the other Hitler Youth Knives found on the collector market.  This is a good looking piece... (Pictures)

D091.  SA Dagger Hanger.  Early SA Dagger Hanger with nickel fittings... (Pictures)

D094.  Hitler Youth Knife by "RZM M7/25".  Nice looking Hitler Youth Knife by " "RZM M7/30" that has the usual wear you see on these pieces.  The scabbard on this example has been re-painted and the leather on the handle retaining strap has been repaired.  The enamel piece in the grip is in excellent shape.  The blade has some graying and the usual wear, but the piece does not have a bad look overall and is in average shape for a Hitler Youth Knife.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D095.  Hitler Youth Knife by "RZM M7/52".  Nice Hitler Youth Knife by "RZM M7/52".  This piece has a good look.  The blade is bright overall but does have some minor wear and pitting.  You can see some crossgraining.  There is some sharpening.  The enamel piece in the grip is in excellent shape.  This is a good looking solid example.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D096.  Hitler Youth Knife by "RZM 193... M.7/22" and "WILH. WELTERSABACH SOLINGEN GES. GESCHUTZT" with "Blut Und Ehre!" Motto.  This is an interesting transitional Hitler Youth Knife by "RZM 193... M.7/22" and "WILH. WELTERSABACH SOLINGEN GES. GESCHUTZT" with the "Blut Und Ehre!" Motto.  The maker's name is stamped onto one side of the blade, while the RZM code and "Blut Und Ehre!" Motto are lightly etched onto the other side of the blade.  You can not make out the full motto, but you can make out more than half of it and it is certainly there.  This is a rare transitional Hitler Youth Knife having both the RZM code and the maker name as well as the motto of the Hitler Youth on the blade.  The blade is bright but has some light scratches and sharpening and the piece is in overall pretty nice shape for its age... (Pictures)

D097.  Hitler Youth Knife by "RZM M7/5/41".  Nice Hitler Youth Knife by "RZM M7/5/41".  This example has graying to the blade and some sharpening to the blade.  The grip enamel piece is in nice shape.  The scabbard paint rates at about 50 percent.  This piece was made in 1941 and is in average shape for a Hitler Youth Knife.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D098.  SA Dagger by "ALBERT DORSCHEL SOLINGEN". Early SA Dagger by "ALBERT DORSCHEL SOLINGEN that is group marked "Nrh" on the crossguard.  This piece has all nickel fittings and the bottom scabbard ball is crushed.  The fittings all have a nice patina.  The scabbard has a good amount of the anodizing but also has some rust present on the reverse.  The blade has some graying present.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D100.  SA Dagger by "E. P. & S. SOLINGEN".  This SA Dagger by "E. P. & S. SOLINGEN" is group marked "Nrh".  The fittings on this piece are all nickel.  The upper wood grip has a small piece missing by the cross-guard, the scabbard has had a coat of brown paint added over the anodizing.  The blade has a good amount of graying, sharpening and some pitting.  The piece is not in the best condition but the price is reasonable for an un-played with early SA... (Pictures)

D101.  Unusual Deluxe Army Officer's Dagger Hangers.  Nice looking set of Deluxe Army Officer's Dagger Hangers with unusual leather clips at the top of the straps that attach the hangers to the upper metal clip.  Marked "D.R.G.M." on both bottom clips as well as the top hanger.  Recent pickup that came out of the woodwork and never was in a collection.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D103.  Army Officer's Dagger with White Grip.  Nice looking Army Officer's Dagger with plated fittings and a white grip.  This piece was a recent purchase and was never in a collection.  This piece has a good look.  The blade on this example is unmarked and has a fair amount of darkening and some minor pitting, however the rest of the dagger has a very good look.  A nice dagger with no issues that will clean up nicely... (Pictures)

D104.  SA Dagger by "E. P. & S. SOLINGEN".  This SA Dagger by "E. P. & S. SOLINGEN" is group marked "Nrh".  The fittings on this piece are all nickel and have a nice patina and look to them and look to have not been cleaned since the vet brought the piece back.  The lower scabbard ball is dented and the blade has a fair amount of graying.  I am pretty sure this piece was a ground Rohm as you can see where the crossgraining was re-applied.  The matching patina on the fittings really has a pleasing look.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D105.  SA Dagger Hanger.  Early SA Dagger Hanger with nickel fittings.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D106.  Hitler Youth Knife by "RZM M7/36".  Nice looking Hitler Youth Knife by "RZM M7/36".  This piece has a good look.  The blade is bright overall but does have some minor wear and sharpening.  There is some pitting to the upper grip.  The enamel piece in the grip is in excellent shape.  This is a good looking solid example.  The scabbard looks to have had an old re-paint.  See pictures... (Pictures)  

D107.  Hitler Youth Knife by "RZM M7/62".  Nice Hitler Youth Knife by "RZM M7/62".  This piece has a good look.  The blade is bright overall but does have some minor wear and pitting.  You can see some crossgraining. The enamel piece in the grip is in excellent shape.  This is a good looking solid example.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D109.  Naval Officer's Dagger by "ORIGINAL EICKHORN SOLINGEN".  Naval Officer's Dagger by "ORIGINAL EICKHORN SOLINGEN" with brass fittings and an engraved blade with an anchor motif.  The logo is stamped into the blade as is correct.  The blade on this dagger has a good amount of pitting and the grip has some hairline cracks but is all present.  There is one tiny ding at the front bottom of the scabbard.   This is a nice looking dagger.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D110.  Miniature 3/4 size First Model Luftwaffe/DLV Chained Dagger by "HORSTER".  Miniature 3/4 size First Model Luftwaffe/DLV Chained Dagger by "HORSTER".  This dagger is nice in that it is complete with the miniature chain that you normally do not see with these miniature daggers.  This piece is in very good condition with some wear to the scabbard paint.  The scabbard paint could be re-done but I left it as I found it.  The blade is bright and the dagger is in overall very good condition.  These miniature daggers are rarer than the full size versions and make a nice display.  This example is 9 1/2 inches long.  See pictures... (Pictures)  

D111.  Hitler Youth Knife by "RZM M7/12  1942".  This Hitler Youth Knife by "RZM M7/12  1942" has a really nice looking blade that is bright and retains most of the cross-graining.  There is some minor wear to the blade but I would rate it at an overall excellent and this blade is one of the nicer ones you will find on a Hitler Youth Knife.  There is a name etched on the spine of the blade.  The scabbard has some wear.  The fittings have some graying but I think would polish up to an excellent shape.  This Hitler Youth Knife is nicer than many that you will find.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D112.  Hitler Youth Knife by Eickhorn with the "Blut Und Ehre!" Motto.  This Hitler Youth Knife by Eickhorn with the "Blut Und Ehre!" Motto has the scarce version Eickhorn trademark showing just the squirrel and the wording "SOLINGEN GES. GESCHUTZ" without the actual name of the maker.  The blade on this example has some heavy sharpening marks going well into the motto.  This example has some wear to the scabbard paint and a bit of rust on the reverse of the cross-guard as well as some wear to the metal fittings.  The enamel on the HJ diamond is in great shape.  A rare maker mark.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D114.  SA Dagger by "KAUFMANN & SOHNE SOLINGEN".  This early SA Dagger by "KAUFMANN & SOHNE SOLINGEN" has all nickel fittings and is group marked "Wm" on the lower cross-guard.  The blade is mirror bright and has all of its cross-graining.  There are some in and out minor runner marks but the blade is pretty nice and I would grade it excellent plus.  The scabbard has most of the anodizing present and even has about 70 percent of the original lacquer over the anodizing still present.  This is a good looking dagger that would cost you a few hundred dollars more on the big dagger dealer's sites.  I do not really collect daggers anymore but if I did this one would be a keeper... (Pictures)

D115.  Hitler Youth Knife by "RZM M7/23" and "A. SCHUTTELHOFER & CO SOLINGEN-WALD" with "Blut Und Ehre!" Motto and Scabbard having DJ Rune and HJ Proficiency Badge Pattern.  Interesting Hitler Youth Knife by "RZM M7/23" and "A. SCHUTTELHOFER & CO SOLINGEN-WALD" with "Blut Und Ehre!" Motto.  If you look closely at the scabbard you can make out a DJ "S" rune and a Hitler Youth Proficiency Badge design that has somehow been etched (or some other process used) into what appears to be an anodized finish.  This is how the piece came.  The blade has graying and sharpening and there is some cracking to the black grip plate but otherwise a very interesting piece.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D116.  Three Piece SA Dagger Hanger.  Early Three Piece SA Dagger Hanger with nickel fittings.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D117.  SA Dagger by "ED WUSTHOF SOLINGEN" group marked "OST".  Early SA Dagger by "ED WUSTHOF SOLINGEN" with all nickel fittings.  This piece is group marked "OST".  This is a scarce group mark.  Most of the scabbard anodizing is present but there is also some thin rust coating on areas of the scabbard.  The blade is bright overall but there are areas of gray and some sharpening.  See pictures... (Pictures)   

D119.  SA Dagger by "SUDD MESSERFABRIK GEFREES".  This SA Dagger by "SUDD MESSERFABRIK GEFREES" is group marked "Fr" on the lower rear crossguard.  All of the fittings are nickel and the dagger has a good look.  Most of the anodizing is present on the scabbard and there are a few light areas of rust coating on the scabbard.  The blade is bright and the tip is very slightly blunted with the blunted area being about 2 mm.  The blade has some in and out marks and light scratches.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D120.  SA Dagger by "WILH KOBER SUHL".  The blade on this SA Dagger by "WILH KOBER SUHL" is near mint.  This piece is group marked "Th".  This piece has all early nickel fittings.  The scabbard retains about 80 percent of the anodizing.  The original owner has personalized the bottom of the grip with a letter "E".  This dagger has a good look.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D121.  Miniature Army Officer's Dagger by "E. & F. HORSTER SOLINGEN".  This Miniature Army Officer's Dagger by "E. & F. HORSTER SOLINGEN" has much of the silver-plating still present.  This piece is about 7 3/4 inches long and is in overall excellent condition for its age.  These miniature daggers are much rarer than their full size counterparts and they even can be taken apart just like their full size counterparts.  These were made as samples and used as promotional items.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D122.  3/4 Size Miniature Army Officer's Dagger by "ALCOSO SOLINGEN".  This great looking Miniature Army Officer's Dagger by "ALCOSO SOLINGEN" measures 9 1/2 inches in length and comes apart just like its full size version.  These miniature daggers were used as promotional items and were made by the same companies that made the full size daggers.  The 3/4 size Alcoso Miniature Daggers are among the most desirable of all the miniature daggers made during the Third Reich Era.  This piece is in great shape and has a good look.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D123.  Hitler Youth Knife by "RZM M7/13".  This example has a decent blade with some minor wear but a good look.  The HJ emblem in the grip has no damage.  The scabbard paint has some wear and rates at about 60 percent.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D124.  Hitler Youth Knife by "RZM M7/51/39".  Great looking Hitler Youth Knife by "RZM M7/51/39" that retains most of the original scabbard paint with some areas of wear to the scabbard.  The Hitler Youth emblem on the grip has no damage to the enamel.  The blade has some sharpening and scratches.  A nice example.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D126.  Army Officer's Dagger Hangers.  Nice looking set of Army Officer's Dagger Hangers.  I could not find any markings on this set.  This set is in excellent condition for its age and just came out of the woodwork.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D128.  Hitler Youth Knife by "RZM M.7/62 1940".  This Hitler Youth Knife by "RZM M.7/62 1940" has a good look overall.  The blade has some minor pitting that is present but not overly detractrive but has a nice shiny matte look.  The grip diamond is in nice shape with no enamel loss.  The scabbard paint has some spidering but retains most of the paint.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D129.  Army Officer's Dagger by "ALCOSO ACS SOLINGEN".  Early quality Army Officer's Dagger by "ALCOSO ACS SOLINGEN" with silver plated fittings.  The blade on this example is near-mint and shows much cross-graining.  There are a few minor spots on the grade but the blade is overall near-mint.  The fittings have a very nice dark patina and look to have not been cleaned since the war.  A good looking early Alcoso example that was never before in a collection.   See pictures... (Pictures)

D130.  Hitler Youth Knife by "PS SOLINGEN GESETZL. GESCHUTZ" with "Blut und Ehre!" Motto.  Early Hitler Youth Knife by "PS SOLINGEN GESETZL. GESCHUTZ" with "Blut und Ehre!" Motto.  The blade on this example is gray but not in bad shape overall as the motto is pretty clear to make out as is the maker mark.  The paint is for the most part gone from the scabbard.  There is a small chip on the enamel to the grip diamond.  A nice early example overall with honest wear.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D132.  SA Dagger by "AUGUST BICKEL STEINBACH HALLENBERG".  Nice early SA Dagger by "AUGUST BICKEL STEINBACH HALLENBERG" that is marked "Fr" on the reverse crossguard.  The blade is bright but has some minor spots but would rate an overall near excellent with black burnishing to the motto and maker's mark.  The scabbard has a period repaint.  The blade has most of the crossgraining.  This dagger has a good look with all early nickel fittings.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D133.  SA Dagger by "RZM M 7/66 1939 Eickhorn Solingen".  Transitional SA Dagger by "RZM M 7/66 1939 Eickhorn Solingen".  The blade on this piece is bright overall with some gray spots and has most of the crossgraining present.  The scabbard paint rates at over 95 percent.  This piece has plated fittings which is correct for a transitional example.  This dagger has not been cleaned and is I left it as I found it.  This dagger has a good look.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D134.  Luftwaffe Officer's Sword by "SMF SOLINGEN" with Waffenampt.  Super looking minty Luftwaffe Sword by "SMF SOLINGEN" with Waffenampt.  The Waffenampt marking on the blade indicates that this sword was Luftwaffe property and not a private purchase item.  This sword has aluminum fittings.  I would rate the leather at a near mint condition and the fittings at an excellent plus.  Much of the gilding remains on the swastikas and the leather has only very minor wear, probably from storage.  The blade is bright but does have a fair amount of dark spots, that appear to be spots from dried oil that was at one time meant to preserve the blade.  I would think that this could clean up some with some TLC.  This is a really good looking sword.  The grip leather is fully intact as is the wire and I would rate the grip at a mint state.  See pictures... (Pictures)   

D137.  SA Dagger Hanger.  Nice SA Dagger Hanger with early nickel fittings.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D135.  Luftwaffe Officer's Sword by "W.K.C. WAFFENFABRIK SOLINGEN" with Original Sword Packet.  This sword has super looking early silver-plated fittings.  These fittings have acquired a fine dark patina.  The fittings on the scabbard have some spidering but this is not too detractive.  This sword comes with the original WW2 Era Sword Bag that is in cloth but somebody has at some point after the war written some information on the bag pertaining to this sword.  The blade on this sword is bright and I would rate it at an excellent plus in condition.  The swastikas in the grip are brass and clear to see.  There is some scuffing to the leather fittings but overall this is a really good looking sword.  The manufacturer logo on the blade is a scarce style not often encountered.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D139.  Army Officer's Sword with Engraved Eagle.  Nice looking Army Officer's Sword with Engraved Eagle and with early brass fittings.  The Army Officer's Swords with the engraved eagles as opposed to the cast-in eagles are much scarcer.  This sword has all early brass fittings.  The scabbard retains most of the original paint rating at over 90 percent.  The blade has some minor nicks that are not deep and not detractive.  The blade has some wear, but not bad and is bright overall.  A decent example with a desirable crossguard.  The grip is in excellent condition.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D143.  Army Officer's Dagger by "ORIGINAL Eickhorn SOLINGEN".  Super looking early quality silver-plated Army Officer's Dagger by "ORIGINAL Eickhorn SOLINGEN.  The blade on this example is near mint  and exhibits nearly all of the crossgraining.  There are some minor gray spots on the blade that would probably clean up some with some metal polish such as Simichrome.  The plated fittings have a really great look and the light yellow grip is really a pleasing color.  Excellent... (Pictures)   

D145.  SS Dagger Hanger.  SS Dagger Hanger that is nicely marked on the metal fitting.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D153.  Miniature 3/4 Size Luftwaffe Dagger by "SMF" with Advertising on Blade and Translucent Orange Amber Handle.  Great looking Miniature 3/4 size Luftwaffe Dagger by "SMF" with Advertising on Blade and Translucent Orange Amber Handle.  The blade is marked "SMF" as well as "D.R.G.M." on one side and "Schmidt & Zoltsch" on the other side.  The "Schmidt & Zoltsch" letters no-doubt represent a company that handed out the daggers as a form of gifts/advertising to valued clients.  This piece is in overall excellent condition.  These 3/4 size miniatures are very desirable and much rarer than their larger counterparts.  This dagger comes apart just like a full sized dagger.  The translucent orange amber handle on this 3/4 size miniature is very rare.  This piece is 9 1/2 inches long.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D158.  SA Dagger by "E. P. & S. SOLINGEN".  This SA Dagger by "E. P. & S. SOLINGEN" is group marked "Wf".  The fittings on this piece are all nickel and have a nice patina and look to them.  The lower scabbard fitting has some dings.  The piece is a ground Rohm as a good amount of the trademark was ground off during the grinding process.  The blade is bright but does have some graying.  You can see a good amount of the original crossgraining as well as crossgraining that was factory re-applied when the Rohm motto was ground off.  There is a small chip to the upper reverse grip and and to the front upper grip.  This piece has a decent look overall.  The scabbard anodizing is mostly present.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D168.  Model 1936 Chained SS Dagger.  Super looking Model 1936 Chained SS Dagger with type one chain and anodized scabbard and all early nickel fittings.  The blade on this example is bright and exhibits all of the cross-graining.  The cross-guard to upper scabbard fitting fit is excellent.  The finish to the scabbard is strong rating over 95 percent.  The grip is in overall excellent shape.  This dagger has never been played with and came from the prestigious Sterling "Chip" Gambino Collection over 10 years ago.  Those who know Chip know that he only collected the best conditioned daggers.  Many of his pieces were vet walk-ins at his coin store in Westchester County, New York.  I did a search of the web and this is the finest Chained SS that I see for sale and the most reasonably priced piece.  It will be hard to find a nicer example.  The blade on this example is full length.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D195.  SS Officer's Sword by "PMD".  This SS Officer's Sword by "PMD" was made at Dachau and was purchased by me from Sterling Gambino some years back and traded away and then gotten back.  The blades on these examples were made from stainless steel.  This example is in excellent condition overall.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D243.  Army Officer's Dagger by "Alcoso" with "High Lift Crossguard".  This Army Officer's Dagger by "Alcoso" with "High Lift Crossguard" is in excellent shape overall having a strong finish for an Alcoso dagger.  This piece comes with its original knot and was purchased directly from the vet's grandson.  The blade on this example is bright overall with some minor spotting and a few very light scratches towards the tip but I feel the blade would clean up nicely with some simichrome.  The "High Lift Crossguard" is a three dimensional looking crossguard unique to this maker.   A great looking dagger by this maker.  The plated finish on the dagger fittings rates at over 95 percent.  See pictures... (Pictures)

D327.  Italian Fascist WW2 Era MVSN EM/NCOs Dagger.  This weapon was utilized both as a service and dress weapon.  The hilt has a solid wooden grip contoured with 4 finger recesses.  Two steel rivets protrude through the grip to the blade tang to secure the blade into place.  The cross-guard is steel as is the upper retaining plate on the top of the grip.  The finish has worn from the scabbard.  The scabbard is pressed steel with the embossed logo of the M.V.S.N.  The enlisted version bears the emblem of the MVSN which is a fasces over the letters "M.V.S.N." while the officer's version has no such emblem.  The MVSN was the Fascist Party Militia in Italy at that time (Milizia Voluntaria Sicurezza Nationale).  This example has some dried oil on the blade and some sharpening to the blade but it should clean up some.  A nice honest example with the desirable "M.V.S.N." logo on the scabbard.  See pictures... (Pictures)                                            

 Medals, Badges & Awards

M003.  Hitler Youth National Trade Competition 1938 KREISSIEGER badge.  This badge is maker marked to G. BREHMER MARKNEUKURCHEN.  Some of the red enamel is gone to time on the HJ diamond as well as a small amount of the white enamel under the "9".   (Pictures)

M004.  Bronze Eagle Order Medal with crossed swords, hallmarked "30" on the ring, nice solid early non-zinc example complete with pin-back assembly on ribbon. Finish rates at about 95 percent with some patina... (Pictures)

M007.  Bronze Eagle Order Medal w/o swords, hallmarked "30" on ring, this example has had the finish faded to the zinc base but you can tell it was once a bronze grade by the ribbon as the ribbon has the white stripe.  See pictures... (Pictures)

M010.  LW Ground Combat Badge.  This example has the rivet attached but not the eagle, no doubt due to wartime metal shortages as the eagles were usually of a better quality metal than the zinc badge... (Pictures)

M015.  Minesweeper badge by Schwerin.  Nice looking vaulted minesweeper badge.  The piece was probably vaulted by the original owner as I doubt they came from the factory this way.  Piece retains about 80 percent of the original finish.  Nice solid example with character... (Pictures)

M029.  Navy Coastal Artillery Badge by R.S.  Nice wartime example marked to the Souval firm of Vienna.  Scarce maker to find for a Coastal Artillery Badge... (Pictures)

M033.  Cased Hermann Goring Medal for Technical Achievement in the Luftwaffe.  It is extremely hard to find this medal in the original form fitted case of issue.  This is the only cased example I have owned.  See pictures... (Pictures)

M036.  1940 GERMAN MEISTERKLASSE SHOOTING PRIZE.  Nice looking shooting prize.  This is the larger size version.  Well made and impressive.  The enamel is in excellent shape... (Pictures)

M037.   AFRIKAKORPS Meissen Terracotta Medallion.  Super looking piece made at a time when Germany was still doing well in the African campaign.  Very impressive. 48 mm in diameter.  Rare and in excellent shape... (Pictures)  

M038.  Collection of six Meissen Terracotta Victory Medallions.  Superb collection of six Meissen Terracotta Medallions that include: Battle of Britain, Victory over France, Siege of Sevastopol, Afrikakorps panzer, Paratroopers at Crete and another style of the Victory over France showing the train where the surrender document was signed, please take a look at the pictures of this very impressive grouping produced about 1940/1941.  It is interesting in that medallions were made for Africa as well as the Battle of Britain (and even Sevastopol on the Russian front) and yet the outcomes were not too good on those fronts for the Germans...no doubt these pieces were made when things still looked good.  All of the pieces are in excellent shape and are about 48 mm in diameter each. Rare.  The entire collection for.... (Pictures)

M046.  Luftwaffe Recon Clasp, Silver Grade.  Super looking early LW recon clasp, silver grade, excellent... (Pictures)

M047.  Early Destroyer Badge by Schwerin. super looking early tomback based destroyer badge by "SCHWERIN BERLIN 68"...you see a lot of copies by this maker but few originals such as this, great looking piece and the nicest I have had in a while, great badge....  (Pictures) 

M049.  Rare Third Reich Era Anti-Semitic Badge.  This example is made of aluminum and is a rare example of an Anti-Semitic Badge made in Germany during the Third Reich era...I believe the text translates roughly as "A Free World or a Jewish Dictatorship", excellent and rare... (Pictures)

M053.  Russian Front Medal with Ribbon in named packet.  Nice example, has a little bit of gunk on the piece that would clean up with a toothbrush and warm water...in named packet as found... (Pictures)  

M056.  WW1 Imperial German Gold Grade Wound Badge.  Super looking WW1 Gold Grade Wound badge..  (Pictures)

M058.  DAF Ski Training Badge.  This is the first such badge I have owned.  The text translates as "ski training course" and this would indicate that this piece was either worn by an instructor or somebody taking this course.  Rare... (Pictures)

M061.  Luftwaffe Reconnaissance Clasp, Bronze Grade.  Nice wartime zinc example of a LW Recon Clasp, Bronze Grade.  The eagle's head is one piece with the badge as is correct for this maker on this late war piece.  There is an "o" mark on the reverse.  Much of the finish has faded to the natural zinc color...nice wartime salty piece with a "been there" look... (Pictures)

M062.  Early Radio Operator-Air Gunner's Badge by Juncker.  Super looking early Radio Operator-Air Gunner's Badge that recently came out of the woodwork.  This piece is made of nickel silver and is of the earliest quality.  This piece is known as the "second pattern"  Radio Operator-Air Gunner Badge by Juncker.  The piece has a very pleasing never-cleaned look and patina.  Maker marked "C.E. JUNCKER BERLIN SW" on the reverse in two lines.  Superb... (Pictures)

M064.  Luftwaffe Paratrooper Badge by MEYBAUER.  Nice looking wartime zinc based paratrooper badge by "P. MEYBAUER BERLIN"..the finish on the eagle is a pleasing golden yellow that rates at about 85 percent.  Nice original example with a pleasant look... (Pictures)

M065.  Early Minesweeper Badge.  Early owner vaulted minesweeper badge by an unknown maker.  Nice silver and gilt finish over tomback.  Super looking early piece... (Pictures)

M071.  Cased Early War Merit Cross First Class w/o Swords, Maker Marked.  Super looking early cased War Merit Cross, First Class without swords that is maker marked number "50".  This early piece has a pleasing look and is of the best quality made of silver plated tomback... (Pictures)

M072.  NSFK Flight Badge.  Super looking NSFK flight badge for an event that took place over three days.  NSFK badges are tough to find and this is only the second I have owned.  The finish is strong and rates about 95 percent.  Excellent... (Pictures)

M073.  1927 NURNBERG Rally Badge.  This is the earliest rally badge I have seen for a Nurnberg Party Day Rally...this rally was held August 19th to 21st, 1927 and was given the name "Day of Awakening" and was the third such rally held and is actually the first rally of any significance held at Nurnberg (spelled Nuremberg in English) as the ban on Hitler had been lifted and this was the first massive demonstration of National Socialist strength and power with 160,000 attendees.  This is the only example I have ever owned or even seen... (Pictures)

M074A.  Swastika Badge of the German Youth in Slovakia.  This is a scarce badge for ethnic German Youth living in WW2-era Slovakia.  Badge is the painted version as these also came done in enamel.  Scarce item ..see pictures... (Pictures)

M080.  Luftwaffe Ground Assault badge by Osang.  Great looking two piece Luftwaffe ground assault badge by "G.H.OSANG DRESDEN".  The eagle is a nice early plated silver over tombac example.  Nice textbook example by Osang... (Pictures)

M081.  Minesweeper Badge by R.K.  Wartime example by R.K. with honest wear to the finish.  Nice look overall... (Pictures)

M084.  Cased War Merit Cross First Class by "3".  Wartime zinc based example in original case of issue.  The piece and case are in overall nice shape.  The back of the case has separation at the paper hinge portion, but the inner cloth hinge portion is intact and not separated... (Pictures)

M085.  Cased War Merit Cross First Class by "L15".  Wartime zinc based example in original case of issue.  The piece and case are in nice condition.  The back of the case has separation at the paper hinge portion, but the inner cloth hinge portion is intact and not separated ...do not confuse this with the reproduction "L15"  marked pieces as the copies do not have the base plate under the hinge or catch... (Pictures)  

M086.  Hitler Youth National Trade Competition 1939 KREISSIEGER badge.  This badge is maker marked to "H AURICH DRESEDN A.16."  The enamel on the piece is beautiful and it would be hard to upgrade this piece... (Pictures)

M087.  Cased 1939 First Class Iron Cross by "65".  Nice looking example in original case of issue.  Desirable maker mark of "65"...see pictures... (Pictures)

M089.  Panzer Assault Badge by "AS", Silver Grade.  Nice looking Silver Grade Panzer Assault Badge by "AS".  This piece has a nice look to it and has the correct scooped-out reverse as well as the correct hinge and catch assembly for this maker... (Pictures)

M093.  Narvik Shield for Army, Luftwaffe and Waffen-SS.  This zinc based example probably was un-issued and came off a salesman's sample board as did most if not all of this type.  Nice looking piece with great detail... (Pictures)

M090.  General Assault Badge, Scooped-Out Reverse Version.  This example has a partially scooped-out reverse and ball hinge with cast in catch fitting and is attributed to RK (Rudolf Karneth) although unmarked.  Nice looking zinc-based example... (Pictures)

M091.  Luftwaffe  Pilot's Badge, Cotton Version.  Nice looking cloth Luftwaffe Pilot's Badge in un-issued condition.  Excellent... (Pictures)

M098.  Minty Iron Cross First Class, 1939.  Super looking near mint if not mint condition Iron Cross First Class, 1939 version.  This example has no damage to the paint, and has a pleasing patina to the silver plating.  Some honest discoloration to the silver on the reverse...nice early example with most of the frosting still present that would look at home in a case for an Iron Cross... (Pictures)  

M099.  Luftwaffe Officer's Summer Tunic Breast Eagle in Aluminum.  Super looking Lufwaffe Officer's Breast eagle for the summer tunic.  Nice pre-war example made from aluminum and marked "A" and "D.R.G.M" for Assmann.  It is believed that the aluminum examples with just an "A"  that you see all over the place may be postwar.  This example is correct.  Excellent... (Pictures)

M100.  Luftwaffe Paratrooper Badge by Assmann.  Superb late war injection molded Luftwaffe Paratrooper Badge by Assmann.  This piece is marked "A" and "L/64", which are both manufacturer codes for Assmann as well as marked "2" on the wreath.  It is believed that the "2" represents the die used ..i.e. the second die for the wreath.  The hinge and the catch are cast in.  These late war paratrooper badges by Assmann are among my favorite paratrooper badges.  The finish is strong.  Superb example of a late war paratrooper badge... (Pictures)

M101.  Hollow Back Silver Grade Panzer Assault Badge.  Super looking stamped hollow back Silver Grade Panzer Badge.  This was an indirect vet purchase and I have the vet's name and unit taped onto a box (non period box) that the badge was stored in.   Even though this piece is unmarked it has been determined that the maker is Franke & Co. (Thank you Philippe for this information).  This badge retains over 90 percent of the original finish...super looking piece...see pictures... (Pictures)

M102.  KUBAN Shield On Waffen-SS/Army Backing.  Nice looking KUBAN Shield On Waffen-SS/Army Backing, complete with reverse paper.  The piece is vaulted and in excellent shape... (Pictures)

M103.   Panzer Assault Badge, Silver Grade, by "R.S."  Great looking Panzer Assault Badge in zinc by Souval.  This is the type with the stylized letters ..they also came with more of a typewriter font type lettering.  The badge retains much of the original lacquer which has preserved the finish.  Nice crisp clean strike... (Pictures)

M106.  Narvik Shield for Army, Luftwaffe and Waffen-SS.  This zinc based example probably was un-issued and came off a salesman's sample board as did most if not all of this type.  Nice looking piece with great detail.  Two of the original prongs remain... (Pictures)

M107.  Kriegsmarine U-Boat Badge, French Made by Baqueville.  The French firm of Baqueville created a number of Naval Badges for the Kriegsmarine which had bases in Occupied France.  All French made German Navy badges utilized the same hinge, catch and pin assemblies.  These badges are all die forged and all are zinc based.  Rarer than their German made counterparts  ..see pictures... (Pictures)

M108.  Kriegsmarine Coastal Artillery Badge, French Made by Baqueville.  The French firm of Baqueville created a number of Naval Badges for the Kriegsmarine which had bases in Occupied France.  All French made German Navy badges utilized the same hinge, catch and pin assemblies.  These badges are all die forged and all are zinc based.  Rarer than their German made counterparts.  This example retains about 90 percent of its original finish... (Pictures)

M109.  Kriegsmarine Auxiliary Cruiser Badge, French Made by Baqueville.  The French firm of Baqueville created a number of Naval Badges for the Kriegsmarine which had bases in Occupied France.  All French made German Navy badges utilized the same hinge, catch and pin assemblies.  These badges are all die forged and all are zinc based.  Rarer than their German made counterparts.  This badge retains about 70 percent of the original finish... (Pictures)

M110.  Luftwaffe Bomber Clasp, Silver Grade, By "F & B L".  Nice looking maker marked Silver Grade zinc based example of a Luftwaffe Bomber Clasp by "F & B L".  See Pictures... (Pictures)

M111.  Iron Cross First Class, 1939 by "26".  This example has some honest wear and was vaulted by the owner to make it look nicer on the tunic and has the correct pin for this maker.  A number of cased examples marked "26" were discovered after the fall of the Soviet Union and it is believed these were captured from German storage at the end of WW2.  This example is nice in that it appears to have been a worn example and not from this grouping of captured un-issued pieces... (Pictures)

M115.  Luftwaffe Pilot's Badge.  Super looking wartime zinc-based example of a Luftwaffe Pilot's Badge.  This piece has superb details and even has the cutout right wing that is also found on earlier examples.  It is getting hard to find genuine pilot's badges such as this.  See pictures... (Pictures)

M116.  WW I Iron Cross, First Class.  Super looking First Class Iron Cross from World War One.  This piece was factory vaulted and has a nice curved look.  The original paint on the black core rates at about 95 percent.  This Iron Cross is a scarcer non-magnetic, non-iron core version.  A super looking example... (Pictures)

M117.  Luftwaffe Observer Badge by "PM".  Great looking textbook example of a Luftwaffe Observer Badge by "PM" which is how Paul Meybauer marked some of their pieces.  This piece has a strong finish and a very pleasing overall look.  This example is zinc based and it would be hard to upgrade this piece.  See pictures... (Pictures)

M118.  Gau Munich Commemorative Badge by "DESCHLER u. SOHN MUNCHEN".  This badge was created to commemorate the 1923 Munich Beer Hall Putsch where 3000 Nazis led by Adolf Hitler marched toward the center of Munich with the intention of overthrowing the Bavarian Government.  Within a few minutes 16 Nazis were shot dead and Hitler was arrested at this failed attempt to seize power.  These badges were awarded to survivors of this failed attempt.  This is a great looking example that is maker marked on the reverse, complete with original pin.  Excellent original example... (Pictures)

M119.  "Eiserne Halbmond" Turkish Half-Moon Badge.  This badge is also known as the "Galipoli Star" and was awarded by the Sultan of  The Ottoman Empire to Germans who served alongside the Turks in World War One.  This is a nice quality enameled piece that is probably German made... (Pictures)

M120.  Auxiliary Cruiser War Badge.  Nice looking zinc-based two piece example of a wartime produced Kriegsmarine Auxiliary Cruiser Badge.  The metal globe is held on by a rivet.  See pictures... (Pictures)

M121.  Deutsche Jungvolk Member's Badge.  Deutsche Jungvolk, or "DJ",  Member's Badge that would have been worn by a member of this group which was made up of youth that were too young for the Hitler Youth.  As the children in this group grew older they would join the Hitler Youth.  See pictures... (Pictures)

M122.  SA Sport's Badge for War Wounded by "M1/52".  Super looking SA Sport's Badge for War Wounded by the maker "M1/52"  (Deschler and Son of Munich) that was awarded to those who were wounded or disabled in, or as a result of the war.  To be awarded this badge the person had to meet a set of standards commensurate to his disability.  The set of standards was determined by the level of wounds sustained by the person.  This badge is much rarer than the regular SA Sport's Badge... (Pictures)  

M124.  Luftwaffe Reconnaissance Clasp, Bronze Grade.  Nice early pre-war tomback based example of a Luftwaffe Recon Clasp, Bronze Grade.  The eagle's head is a separate burnished silver finished piece that is attached to the rest of the badge with a rivet.  This is a super looking early example with a great look to it with natural toning to the bronze finish.... (Pictures)

M125.  Luftwaffe Bomber Clasp, Bronze Grade by "C.E. JUNCKER BERLIN SW".  Nice  super looking early pre-war tomback based example of a Luftwaffe Bomber Clasp, Bronze Grade by the prestigious maker "C.E. JUNCKER BERLIN SW".  The flying bomb is a separate burnished silver finished piece that is attached to the rest of the badge with a rivet.  This is a super looking early example with a great look to it with natural toning to the bronze finish and the correct backwards slant to the "L" in "BERLIN".  Original early maker marked clasps such as this are getting tough to find.  It would be hard to upgrade this example.... (Pictures)

M128.  Nazi Party NSDAP Enamel Membership Badge by "RZM .6.".  This is an excellent early example of a Nazi Party Membership Badge with an early form of maker code.  The example has excellent enamel and a pleasing look to the silver plating.  Rare maker code configuration.  See pictures... (Pictures)

M129.  National Socialist Student Organization Enamel Badge by "RZM M1/63".  Nice example of a scarce badge for a student organization.  See pictures...   (Pictures)

M132.  Stahlhelm Commemorative Badge for 1924.  Well marked Stahlhelm Commemorative Badge for 1924 with super looking enamel.  Maker marked and engraved on reverse as is correct.  Super example... (Pictures)

M133.  Blut und Boden 20 Year Long Service Badge.  Nice looking Blut und Boden 20 Year Long Service Badge by LAUER of Nuremberg.  This is the only such badge I have seen.  Rare...  (Pictures)

M135.  Army/Waffen-SS Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade.  Nice looking zinc-based Army/Waffen-SS Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade.  This example is not maker marked but is similar to the example shown in Detlev Niemann's new book on page 622, fourth from the top.  The silver wash rates at about 70 percent.  Super looking example with honest wear... (Pictures)

M137.  Naval Coastal Artillery Badge.  Nice looking unmarked Kriegsmarine Coastal Artillery Badge with a strong finish that rates at about 80 percent or better.  This is a wartime zinc-based example... (Pictures)

M139.  Auxiliary Cruiser Badge by "SCHWERIN BERLIN".  Super looking Kriegsmarine Auxiliary Cruiser Badge by "SCHWERIN BERLIN".  This scarce wartime example is zinc-based with a muted gilt-wash finish.  The globe is attached to the body of the badge by a rivet.  This piece retains over 90 percent of its original muted gold finish.  The finish is subtle on these scarce wartime Schwerin examples but very impressive and attractive.  Nice crisp die strike.  Excellent... (Pictures)

M140.  Naval Coastal Artillery Badge, Vaulted.  Super  looking unmarked owner-vaulted Kriegsmarine Coastal Artillery Badge with a strong finish.  This is a wartime zinc-based example that was vaulted by the original owner and has a very impressive curvature to the piece and a very pleasing look.  See pictures... (Pictures)

M141.  KRIM Shield on Army/Waffen-SS Backing.  Great looking worn example of a KRIM Shield on Army/Waffen-SS Backing.  These shields are usually found in un-issued condition or loose without the cloth backing from salesman's sample boards.  It is very hard to find a nice combat worn example with the "been there" look as this is.  You can even see the remains of threads that were used to sew the piece onto a tunic.  See pictures... (Pictures)

M142.  Infantry Assault Badge by "W.H.".  Super looking Infantry Assault Badge by "W.H." which retains about 90 percent of its original finish.  Nice looking zinc based badge with a strong finish by a desirable maker... (Pictures)

M143.  Luftwaffe Flak Badge by "GWL".  Nice looking textbook example of a zinc based GWL flak badge.  These are the only Luftwaffe flak badges that have the eagle held on by rivets rather than solder.  See pictures... (Pictures)

M144.  Kriegsmarine Auxiliary Cruiser Badge.  The Kriegsmarine Auxiliary Cruiser Badge badge was instituted on April 24, 1941 by order of Grand Admiral Raeder to be given in recognition of feats demonstrated by the crews of armed merchant ships put to sea to harass Allied shipping.  These ships would sail disguised as neutral cargo ships but were actually well armed and eventually took a huge toll on allied merchant vessels before most were eventually sunk themselves.  The badge was awarded for participation in a successful voyage, demonstrating outstanding leadership abilities or being wounded during the course of a voyage.  This is one of the rarer of the navy badges.  This is a nice zinc based example with round needle type pin,  probably made later in the war as the globe is part of the badge and not a separate piece held on by a rivet.  Nice solid die strike.  See pictures... (Pictures) 

M145.  1944 "PISTOLE" Shooting Award.  Nice looking 1944 "PISTOLE" Shooting Award, no doubt given for proficiency in the use of a pistol during a shooting competition.  Nice late-war award.  I believe these were awarded at the Gau level.  Vet bought and came with a good quantity of SS cloth.  See pictures... (Pictures)

M147.  General Assault Badge by "A".  Nice looking General Assault Badge by "A" for Assmann.  Maker marked examples of General Assault Badges are desirable and uncommon.  The reverse of this example is semi-scooped out.  Nice example that has a good "been there" look and by a desirable maker... (Pictures)

M148.  Early Stamped Hollow Back Panzer Assault Badge.  Super looking Early Stamped Hollow Back Panzer Assault Badge that has a repaired catch.  The repair looks to have been period done as the solder does not look like modern solder.  Super looking early example with a great finish.  Would look great in a display case or on a tunic.  Great crisp detail.  See pictures... (Pictures)

M149.  Early Kriegsmarine Officer's Summer Tunic Breast Eagle.  Super looking pin-back  Kriegsmarine Officer's Summer Tunic Breast Eagle.  This early example has a gilt finish with polished highlights over a nickel metal base.  See pictures... (Pictures)

M150.  Enamel Red Cross Female's Breast Badge.  Nice looking Enamel Red Cross Female's Breast Badge.  The catch on this example has been lost to time.  See pictures... (Pictures)

M153.  Luftwaffe Observer's Badge by "PM".  Super looking Luftwaffe Observer's Badge by "PM" which represents the firm of  Paul Meybaeur.  This badge is a zinc based example and is textbook of this maker's observer's badge.  This badge was awarded upon two months of completion of qualifying service or after five operational flights in the capacity of an observer, navigator or bombardier.  If the person was wounded the badge could be awarded earlier than the prescribed time requirements.  See Pictures... (Pictures)

M154.  General Assault Badge.  Super looking General Assault Badge which retains most of its original finish.  Instituted on June 1, 1940 and awarded to personnel who supported an attack but were not eligible for award of an infantry or panzer assault badge.  It was originally awarded to combat engineer personnel but the scope was soon expanded and the badge was awarded to members of the artillery, engineers, anti-tank and anti-aircraft units as well as medical personal.  The General Assault Badge is scarcer than the Infantry Assault Badge.  Superb example... (Pictures)

M155.  Infantry Assault Badge by "GWL".  Infantry Assault Badge by  the maker "GWL".  This is a desirable maker.  This is a zinc based example with an honest "been there" look in decent shape.  The catch on this badge has broken off.  "GWL" badges have cast in hinge and catch assemblies and it is not uncommon to see the catches broken off... (Pictures)

M156.  Luftwaffe Reconnaissance Clasp, Gold Grade, by "JMME & SOHN BERLIN".  Super looking  Luftwaffe Reconnaissance Clasp, Gold Grade, by "JMME & SOHN BERLIN" that retains about 95 percent of the original gold/gilt finish.  This is an early tomack-based example of the highest quality  and would be nearly impossible to upgrade and is a recent indirect veteran purchase.  This badge came in three grades: bronze, silver and gold and was instituted on January 30, 1941 by an order of Reichsmarschall Goring.  The gold clasp was awarded for 110 operational flights.  The full name of this clasp is the "Reconnaissance, air/sea rescue and meteorological clasp".  This clasp was designed by Professor von Weech of Berlin.  As awards were based on operational flights an operation was counted if the enemy was engaged, if enemy air-space was flown into by a certain distance and multiple missions were awarded for exceeding  a certain number of time in the air.  The pilot kept a logbook to record these missions.  The clasp was usually awarded at a squadron-level ceremony.  The clasp was worn on the upper left breast of the tunic.  Super example.  See pictures... (Pictures) 

M158.  Hitler Youth Marsksmanship Award by "RZM M1/120".  Super looking zinc-based Hitler Youth Marsksmanship Award by "RZM M1/120".  In 1936 Reichsjugendfuhrer Baldur von Schirach instituted a series of shooting awards for Hitler Youth members in an effort to encourage competitive shooting.  Competitive shooting was intended as a sort of pre-military training.  Recipients of this award wore it on the left breast pocket of their uniform.  The badge was qualified for with the use of a small bore rifle and was given to Hitler Youth members over the age of 16 who had qualified by shooting well (five rounds in the prone position with support, five rounds in the prone position without support and five rounds in an unsupported kneeling position).  By late 1943 273,545 badges had been awarded.  This example is a nice wartime zinc-based example and scarcer than the early enamel versions.  See pictures... (Pictures)

M159.  Iron Cross, First Class, by "L/18".  Super looking Iron Cross, First Class, by "L/18" with minor wear to the paint but in overall excellent condition.  This example has a pleasant toning.  See pictures... (Pictures)

M160.  KRIM Shield with backing plate.  Nice looking KRIM shield that retains 3 out of the 4 original reverse pins and also retains the original backing plate.  The finish is good and rates at about 70 percent.  See pictures... (Pictures)

M161.  War Merit Cross With Swords, 2nd class, by "87".  Early bronze War Merit Cross With Swords, 2nd class, by "87" on piece of original ribbon.  Recent direct vet-pickup.  See pictures... (Pictures)

M162.  Entry into Czechoslovakia Medal with Prague Castle Bar.  Nice looking Entry into Czechoslovakia Medal with the scarce Prague Castle Bar mounted on the original ribbon.  See pictures... (Pictures)   

M164.  Nazi Faithful Service Decoration for 50 years.  This is the highest grade of the Nazi Faithful Service Decoration.  This award also came in 25 and 40 year grades.  Recent vet pick-up.  Scarce to find in this grade.  See Pictures...  (Pictures) 

M167.  Luftwaffe Officer's Summer Tunic Breast Eagle in Aluminum.  Super looking Luftwaffe Officer's Breast eagle for the summer tunic.  Nice pre-war example made from aluminum with a nicely crimped in catch and hinge.  See pictures.  Excellent... (Pictures)

M169.  Luftwaffe Flak Badge by "C.E.JUNCKER BERLIN SW".  Super looking early nickel Luftwaffe Flak Badge by "C.E.JUNCKER BERLIN SW".  This badge was introduced on January 10, 1941 and went into full production by the Juncker firm on January 31, 1941 as well as being made by other makers.  This badge was awarded to LW flak crews to recognize air defense actions and for a brief period, prior to the introduction of the LW Ground Assault Badge, this badge was awarded for actions where the flak guns used by these crews were involved in actions against ground targets such as tanks or ships.  This badge is of the earliest quality and in super condition with a really pleasing patina and would be hard to upgrade.  Excellent... (Pictures)

M170.  Luftwaffe Bomber Clasp, Silver Grade by "R.S.S.".    Nice early quality, maker marked, super looking, tomback based example of a silver grade Luftwaffe Bomber Clasp.   The flying bomb is a separate silver finished piece that is attached to the rest of the badge with a rivet.  This is a super looking early example with a great look to it with natural toning and patina with the correct upside-down "R.S.S." maker mark on the reverse.  The silver finish on this example is strong and rates at over 90 percent.  Excellent example... (Pictures)

M172.  Luftwaffe Flak Badge by "BREHMER MARKNEU-KIRCHEN".  Super looking early nickel Luftwaffe Flak Badge by "BREHMER MARKNEU-KIRCHEN".  This badge was introduced on January 10, 1941 and went into full production by the Juncker firm on January 31, 1941 as well as being made by other makers such as Assman and Gustav Brehmer.  This badge was awarded to LW flak crews to recognize air defense actions and for a brief period, prior to the introduction of the LW Ground Assault Badge, this badge was awarded for actions where the flak guns used by these crews were involved in actions against ground targets such as tanks or ships.  This badge is of the earliest quality and in super condition with the correct pin and hinge assembly for a Brehmer Flak Badge.  Excellent... (Pictures)

M173.  Blockade Runner's Badge by R.S.  Great looking Kriegsmarine Blockade Runner's Badge by the Rudolf Souval firm of Vienna.  Clean textbook zinc-based example with the wide "coke-bottle" type pin.  I have also seen these with the round style pin.  Some backround information:  This badge was instituted by Hitler on April 1st, 1941 to award the efforts of German Marchant Marine Men and those in German Navy who attempted to break through the sea blockade imposed by the British.  The criteria for the award were either of the following:  To bring a ship into a German or German-held port after breaking through the enemy blockade; To scuttle the ship to avoid capture; For serving on a ship lost to enemy action or to have been wounded during the course of action while at sea or for displaying courage and daring to prvent the ship from falling into enemy hands.  The badge was worn on the lower left breast of the uniform or in the case of civilian awards a stickpin version was worn.  The badge was presented with an award document.  See pictures... (Pictures)  

M180.  Luftwaffe Flak Badge by "G.B.".  Super looking zinc-based Luftwaffe Flak Badge by "G.B.". The maker of this badge is the firm of Gustav Brehmer.   This badge was awarded to LW flak crews to recognize air defense actions and for a brief period, prior to the introduction of the LW Ground Assault Badge, this badge was awarded for actions where the flak guns used by these crews were involved in actions against ground targets such as tanks or ships.  Nice textbook example by a desirable maker.  See pictures... (Pictures)

M181.  Naval Coastal Artillery Badge by "SCHWERIN BERLIN".  Super looking Naval Coastal Artillery Badge by "SCHWERIN BERLIN".  This badge was instituted by Grand Admiral Raeder on June 24, 1941 to be awarded to individuals in Naval Coastal Artillery Gun Crews either for individual acts of merit or for the actions of the gun crew.  This is badge is made by a premier maker of Naval Badges.  See pictures... (Pictures)

M182.  Bronze-Grade Panzer Assault Badge, Stamped Out Version.  Super looking early stamped-out Bronze-Grade Panzer Assault Badge of the highest quality.  This early tomback-based Panzer Assault Badge retains about 80 percent of its original bronze finish.  The pin and hinge are made of nickel and the catch is made from tomback.  The Bronze-Grade Panzer Assault Badge is scarcer than the silver grade and was awarded to members of Panzer-Grenadier regiments as well as to medical personal who rode into combat on an armored vehicle to tend to wounded soldiers.  This badge was introduced on  June 1, 1940 and was awarded on the authority of the divisional commander.  See pictures... (Pictures)

M183.  War Merit Cross First Class with Swords by "62".  Super looking zinc based War Merit Cross First Class with Swords by "62.  The maker mark is stamped on the inside of the wide pin and the hinge and catch are textbook for this maker.  The finish on this piece is pleasing and has held up well.  Strong silver wash remains.  It would be hard to upgrade this piece.  Excellent... (Pictures)

M184.  Luftwaffe Flak Badge by "GWL.".  Super looking zinc-based Luftwaffe Flak Badge by "GWL.". This is a nice example with a slight vault to the right side of the wreath that is not detractive.   The maker of this badge is Gebruder Wegerhoff of Ludenscheid.  This badge was awarded to LW flak crews to recognize air defense actions and for a brief period, prior to the introduction of the LW Ground Assault Badge, this badge was awarded for actions where the flak guns used by these crews were involved in actions against ground targets such as tanks or ships.  Nice textbook example by a desirable maker.  See pictures... (Pictures)

M185.  Luftwaffe Officer's Summer Tunic Breast Eagle in Zinc.  Super looking Luftwaffe Officer's Breast eagle for the summer tunic.  Nice wartime example made from zinc with a nicely crimped in catch and hinge.  The finish is strong and rates about 90 percent.  See pictures.  Absolutely superb injection-molded example.  Excellent... (Pictures)

M186.  Early Kriegsmarine Officer's Summer Tunic Breast Eagle.  Super looking pin-back  Kriegsmarine Officer's Summer Tunic Breast Eagle.  This early example has a gilt finish with polished highlights over a bronze metal base.  See pictures... (Pictures)

M187.  Medal For The Spanish "Blue Division" by "1".  Nice looking zinc-based Medal For  the Spanish "Blue Division".  This medal was instituted late in the war, in January of 1944, by an order of Hitler to recognize the service of some 19,000 Spanish Volunteers in the German Army who fought on the Eastern Front between 1941 and October 1943.  The Spaniards wore German uniforms with a bevo shield bearing the word "ESPANA" over the national colors of Spain.  This piece is complete with its original ribbon and maker marked on the ribbon ring.  Nice looking German-Made example with crisp details.... (Pictures)

M188.  Luftwaffe Flak Badge by "WH".  Super looking zinc-based Luftwaffe Flak Badge by "WH.".  This badge was awarded to LW flak crews to recognize air defense actions and for a brief period, prior to the introduction of the LW Ground Assault Badge, this badge was awarded for actions where the flak guns used by these crews were involved in actions against ground targets such as tanks or ships.  Nice textbook example by a desirable maker with the typical greenish look to the finish common for this maker.  See pictures... (Pictures)

M189.  Panzer Assault Badge, Silver Grade.  Nice looking un-marked zinc based Silver Grade Panzer Assault Badge.  The reverse of this zinc-based badge is flat.  The finish is strong and rates at about 90 percent.  The hook on the catch is missing but this could be restored should the buyer choose to do so.  Comes with remains of the original LDO packet for the badge.  Nice looking badge.  See pictures... (Pictures)

M190.  Army/Waffen-SS General Assault Badge.  Silver plated, zinc-based example of a General Assault Badge which retains about 30 percent of its original finish.  Instituted on June 1, 1940 and awarded to personnel who supported an attack but were not eligible for award of an infantry or panzer assault badge.  The General Assault Badge was originally awarded to combat engineer personnel but the scope was soon expanded and the badge was awarded to members of the artillery, engineers, anti-tank and anti-aircraft units as well as medical personal.  The General Assault Badge is scarcer than the Infantry Assault Badge.  This piece has a solid reverse and a nickel pin/hinge assembly.  See pictures... (Pictures) 

M191. Panzer Assault Badge, Silver Grade. Nice looking un-marked zinc based Silver Grade Panzer Assault Badge. The reverse of this zinc-based badge is semi-hollow. The finish has fading to the highlights and a pleasing honest “been-there” look. The hook and hinge are in good working order. This badge is a textbook late-war Zimmermann made piece.  Nice looking badge. See pictures... (Pictures)

M194. “D.J.” German National Hunting Association Membership Badge. Super looking aluminum “D.J.” German National Hunting Association Membership Badge marked “GES.GESCH.” on the reverse. It would be hard to upgrade this example. Excellent... (Pictures)

M195. Luftwaffe Air Gunner/Flight Engineer Badge by “B & N L”. Super looking Luftwaffe Air Gunner/Flight Engineer Badge by “B & N L” that has its beautiful original finish. This style badge came out in 1942. This badge is much scarcer than the version with the lightning bolts coming out of the eagle’s talons (Wireless Operator/Air Gunner Badge). It would be difficult to upgrade this example. Excellent... (Pictures)

M197. Luftwaffe Paratrooper Badge by Assmann.  Super looking wartime Luftwaffe Paratrooper Badge by "A" for Assmann.  The finish on the eagle rates at about 100 percent and is most pleasing.  The wreath also has an excellent gray finish.  This is the nicest wartime Assmann Paratrooper Badge I have been able to offer in a while.  It would be impossible to upgrade this example.  See pictures... (Pictures)

M199. SA Reserve Enamel Stickpin, Maker Marked.  Nice looking stickpin that is maker marked.  See pictures... (Pictures)

M200. Reich's Senate for Culture Stickpin, Marked.  Nice looking stickpin that is marked "GES.GESCH" on the reverse.  See pictures... (Pictures)

M203. Badge for the NAD (Nederlandsche Arbeidsdienst) Netherlands Labor Service.  This is a badge for the NAD (Nederlandsche Arbeidsdienst), the Dutch equivalent of the RAD. 'Ick dien' translates roughly as  'I serve'. Thanks to Cees for the information.  An interesting Axis Badge.  See pictures... (Pictures)

M204.  Russian Front Medal with Ribbon in named packet.  Nice mint example! This example is complete with the original ribbon in the original packet named to the Zimmermann firm.  It would be nearly impossible to upgrade this medal.  Excellent... (Pictures)

M205.  Kriegsmarine Minesweeper Badge, Early Example.  Super looking early tomback-based example of a Kriegsmarine Minesweeper Badge.  This example has a pleasing patina.  Nice early textbook example... (Pictures)

M206.  Luftwaffe Flak Badge, Early Example.  Super looking early nickel Luftwaffe Flak Badge.  This badge was introduced on January 10, 1941 and went into full production by the Juncker firm on January 31, 1941 as well as being made by other makers.  This badge was awarded to LW flak crews to recognize air defense actions and for a brief period, prior to the introduction of the LW Ground Assault Badge, this badge was awarded for actions where the flak guns used by these crews were involved in actions against ground targets such as tanks or ships.  This badge is of the earliest quality and in super condition with a really pleasing patina and would be hard to upgrade.  This example has a semi scooped out reverse and is one of the recognized early maker styles.  Excellent... (Pictures)

M209.  Luftwaffe Flak Badge by "C.E.JUNCKER BERLIN SW".  Super looking early nickel Luftwaffe Flak Badge by "C.E.JUNCKER BERLIN SW".  This badge was introduced on January 10, 1941 and went into full production by the Juncker firm on January 31, 1941 as well as being made by other makers.  This badge was awarded to LW flak crews to recognize air defense actions and for a brief period, prior to the introduction of the LW Ground Assault Badge, this badge was awarded for actions where the flak guns used by these crews were involved in actions against ground targets such as tanks or ships.  This badge is of the earliest quality and in super condition with a really great look.  Excellent... (Pictures)

M210.  1939 Iron Cross, Second Class in Marked Packet with Original Tissue and Ribbon.  Super looking 1939 Iron Cross, Second Class in Marked Packet with Original Tissue and Ribbon.  The packet is marked "Josef Bengel Oberstein."  Nice complete set.  See pictures... (Pictures)

M211.  Iron Cross First Class, 1939 by "107".  Nice looking Iron Cross First Class, 1939 version, that is maker marked "107" on the back of the pin.  This maker mark is copied but the copies have the wrong hinge assembly and catch, also on the fakes, the "107" is smaller and the swastika and "1939" are different.  This example has honest age to the original paint, and has a pleasing patina to the silver plating.  Some honest toning  to the silver on the reverse...nice example by a desirable maker... (Pictures)

M212.  Iron Cross First Class, 1939 by "L/11". Super looking Near-Mint Iron Cross First Class, 1939 version, that is maker marked "L/11" on the back of the badge under the catch.  This badge is in near-mint condition and would be impossible to upgrade.  This example was probably never issued as it shows no wear.  A super looking Iron Cross by a desirable maker in excellent near-mind condition... (Pictures)

M214.  Luftwaffe Paratrooper Badge by Assmann marked "L/64", "A" and "1".  Super looking late war injection molded Luftwaffe Paratrooper Badge by Assmann.  This piece is marked "A" and "L/64", which are both manufacturer codes for Assmann as well as marked "1" on the wreath.  It is believed that the "1" represents the die used ..i.e. the first die for the wreath.  I have also seen these wreaths with the number "2". The hinge is cast in and the catch is soldered on.  These late war paratrooper badges by Assmann are among my favorite paratrooper badges.  I have seen three correct types of these late war Assmann Badges and they make an interesting study.  The badge has a very pleasing look.  Superb example of a late war paratrooper badge with an absolutely terrific finish... (Pictures)

M215.  Luftwaffe Flak Badge, Early Example.  Super looking early nickel Luftwaffe Flak Badge.  This badge was introduced on January 10, 1941 and went into full production by the Juncker firm on January 31, 1941 as well as being made by other makers.  This badge was awarded to LW flak crews to recognize air defense actions and for a brief period, prior to the introduction of the LW Ground Assault Badge, this badge was awarded for actions where the flak guns used by these crews were involved in actions against ground targets such as tanks or ships.  This badge is of the earliest quality and in super condition with a really pleasing patina and would be hard to upgrade.  This example has a semi scooped out reverse and is one of the recognized early maker styles.  The catch on this badge is slightly bent but this is not detractive.  Excellent... (Pictures) 

M216.  Kriegsmarine U-Boat Badge.  This unmarked example was made by Foerster and Barth which used the maker code of L/21 on their marked examples.  This is evident by the pin, catch and hinge used on the reverse of this example as well as the die characteristics.  This is a scarce maker to find for U-Boat badges and I have seen the maker marked example of this badge selling in the 800 to 1200 dollar range on dealer web sites.  Anyway, my piece is more realistically priced.  Nice zinc based example.  See pictures... (Pictures)

M217.  Kriegsmarine Destroyer Badge by "R.S.".  Nice looking wartime zinc-based example of a destroyer badge by Roudolf Souval of Vienna.  This example retains about 40 percent of the original finish and has a nice look.  See pictures... (Pictures)

M219.  Condor Legion Wound Badge, Black Grade.  Early style wound badge, also known as the Condor Legion Wound Badge, Black Grade.  This badge had a different design than the 1939 version and is much rarer.  This piece shows honest wear.  There is some oxidation on the reverse by the catch and hinge...just the way you like to see these.  Scarce to find original badge... (Pictures)

M220.  Kriegsmarine Minesweeper Badge.  Nice zinc based example of a Kriegsmarine Minesweeper Badge.  This example has all of the original fittings but the hinge has been re-soldered on at one time, possibly during the period... (Pictures)

M221.  Luftwaffe Paratrooper Badge by "B & N L" Named to Owner.  Nice looking mid-war  Luftwaffe Paratrooper Badge by "B & N L" Named to Owner on the reverse.  The reverse also has a swastika and sunburst scratched onto the back of the eagle.  Interesting to find a named example.  The eagle on this piece is tomback and the wreath is zinc.  The wreath has a crack at the left reverse rivet.  You can not notice this from the front and this is not detractive... (Pictures)

M222.  Luftwaffe Flak Badge by "G.B.".  Nice looking zinc-based Luftwaffe Flak Badge that is marked "G.B" for Gustav Brehmer.  This badge was introduced on January 10, 1941 and went into full production by the Juncker firm on January 31, 1941 as well as being made by other makers.  This badge was awarded to Luftwaffe flak crews to recognize air defense actions and for a brief period, prior to the introduction of the LW Ground Assault Badge, this badge was awarded for actions where the flak guns used by these crews were involved in actions against ground targets such as tanks or ships.  .  This badge has a good look.  See pictures... (Pictures)

M223.  Kriegsmarine Destroyer Badge by "S.H.u.Co.".  Nice looking wartime zinc-based example of a destroyer badge by "S.H.u.Co.".  This example has a pleasing look and is a textbook example from this maker.  See pictures... (Pictures)  

M224.  Kriegsmarine  U-Boat Badge.  This example is unmarked but no doubt was made by Schwerin the premier maker of U-boat badges as the characteristics and design of the badge are well representative of what you would expect to find on a Schwerin piece.  See pictures... (Pictures)

M227.  Kriegsmarine Coastal Artillery Badge, French Made by Baqueville.  The French firm of Baqueville created a number of Naval Badges for the Kriegsmarine which had bases in Occupied France.  All French made German Navy badges utilized the same hinge, catch and pin assemblies.  These badges are all die forged and all are zinc based.  Rarer than their German made counterparts. See pictures... (Pictures)  

M228.  Kriegsmarine Auxiliary Cruiser Badge by "SCHWERIN BERLIN".  Super looking Kriegsmarine Auxiliary Cruiser Badge by "SCHWERIN BERLIN".  This scarce wartime example is zinc-based with a supberb gilt-wash finish.  The globe is attached to the body of the badge by a rivet.  This piece retains over 90 percent of its original gold finish and would be hard to upgrade.  The finish on this example is very impressive.  The globe even retains most of the burnishing.  Nice crisp die strike.  Superb example... (Pictures) 

M232.  Army/Waffen-SS Infantry Assault Badge by "L/10".  This example is double marked, both on the reverse of the badge and on the pin.  Scarce and desirable maker to find.  See pictures... (Pictures)

M237.  Kriegsmarine High Seas Fleet Badge, French Made by Baqueville.  The French firm of Baqueville created a number of Naval Badges for the Kriegsmarine which had bases in Occupied France.  All French made German Navy badges utilized the same hinge, catch and pin assemblies.  These badges are all die forged and all are zinc based.  Rarer than their German made counterparts.  This badge retains about 75 percent of the original finish and has a pleasing look... (Pictures)

M239.  Army/Waffen-SS General Assault Badge, Zinc Solid-Back Version.  Silver plated, zinc-based example of a General Assault Badge which retains about 85 percent of its original finish.  Instituted on June 1, 1940 and awarded to personnel who supported an attack but were not eligible for award of an infantry or panzer assault badge.  The General Assault Badge was originally awarded to combat engineer personnel but the scope was soon expanded and the badge was awarded to members of the artillery, engineers, anti-tank and anti-aircraft units as well as medical