WW II general decorations

Iron core, with ribbon, condition 2.

Gilt bronze, reverse without maker's mark, round pin. Lightly worn, condition 2.

Iron core, marked 7 in ring, with long ribbon

Iron core, with long pin

Ausführung von Hermann Wernstein, Buntmetall versilbert, rückseitig L/17 markiert.

Manufactured by Wilhelm Deumer of Lüdenscheid, silver-plated base metal.

Large presentation document for the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, awarded to Oberst Karl Specht, dated “Führerhauptquartier, 8 September 1941”. With original ink signature of the Führer and Reich Chancellor “Adolf Hitler”. The document handwritten in brown sepia ink on large double-sheet parchment. The document handwritten on large double-sheet parchment, the name of the recipient “Karl Specht” in raised gold. The Knight's Cross portfolio of red leather with gold-embossed national eagle. The inside covers with parchment mirrors and hand-gilded line borders. On the lower edge of the reverse with signature “Frieda Thiersch”. The presentation portfolio shows minimal signs of age, the corners only slightly bumped, the red retaining strap for the parchment sheet is detached at the top but completely intact. The document and portfolio in good condition, exterior with slight age and storage traces, corners slightly bumped. Condition 2. Additionally 3 different photo postcards, as Oberst and as Generalleutnant, one with original signature “Specht”.

Karl Wilhelm Specht, also Karl-Wilhelm Specht (born 22 May 1894 in Herdecke/Westfalen; died 3 December 1953 in prisoner of war camp 5110/48 Woikowo near Iwanowo, Soviet Union) was a German General der Infanterie. After attending the Kadettenkorps, Specht entered the Königs-Infanterie-Regiment (6. Lothringisches) Nr. 145 of the Preußische Armee as a Leutnant on 26 January 1914 with patent dated 22 June 1912, and participated in combat on the Western Front after the outbreak of World War I. At war's end he was Oberleutnant (since 18 August 1917) and Regimental Adjutant. For his service he had received both classes of the Iron Cross, the Knight's Cross of the Royal House Order of Hohenzollern with Swords, and the Wound Badge in Black. After 1938 transferred to the Reichswehr. There he initially served on the staff of the 10. (Sächsisches) Infanterie-Regiment (Dresden), was promoted to Hauptmann on 1 April 1925, and from 1927 was employed as commander of the 10th Company. Almost simultaneously with his promotion to Oberstleutnant on 1 October 1936, he took command of the I. Bataillon of Infanterieregiment 110. Promoted to Oberst shortly before the beginning of World War II on 1 June 1939, he commanded Infanterie-Regiment 55 from 1 November 1939 in the Western Campaign and at the beginning of the war against the Soviet Union. For the fighting in the Gomel area and around Tschernigow he received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross in September 1941, and for his achievements during the attack on Moscow in mid-January 1942 the Oak Leaves to the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (62nd award). Promoted to Generalmajor on 1 August 1942, he became commander of the Infanterieschule Döberitz in mid-September 1942. One year later he was promoted to Generalleutnant on 1 August 1943 and relinquished command of the school to Generalleutnant Otto Hitzfeld on 19 November 1943. Specht entered the Führer Reserve to be appointed Inspector of the General Inspectorate for Military Education and Training (Berlin) on 1 December 1943. On 1 March 1944 he was appointed to establish the new central office as General Inspector for Officer Candidates. When the assassination attempt on Hitler failed on 20 July 1944, he declined participation in the uprising that evening. From August 1944 Specht was a member of the Court of Honor, which had the task of expelling army members from the Wehrmacht in order to circumvent a military tribunal. After Hitler's approval, with the expulsion the suspects could be transferred to the People's Court for sentencing. By mid-September 1944, nearly 85 suspects were thus “processed” by the Army's Court of Honor. Subsequently Specht again entered the Führer Reserve. On 1 December 1944 Specht was promoted to General der Infanterie. As such he was appointed Commanding General of the Deputy General Command of the XX. Armeekorps on the same day. Thereby he also became Commander of Wehrkreis XX with headquarters in Danzig. On 16 March 1945 he was appointed Commanding General of the newly established Korps Hela, which included several divisions of different formations. At war's end he fell into Soviet prisoner of war captivity in prisoner of war camp 5110/48 Woikowo, from whose effects he died in 1953. He was buried in a generals' cemetery in Tschernzy.

Iron core, marked “7” on pin, in case with EK imprint. Inside on silk lining of lid with manufacturer marking “Paul Meybauer Berlin”. Condition 2.

Iron core, with ribbon, the ribbon ring slightly deformed.

Magnetic core, slightly convex, pin back. Only lightly worn, Condition 2.

Magnetic core, slightly convex, pin on reverse. Only lightly worn, condition 2.

Non-ferrous metal, with ribbon, with award packet “Hermann Bauer Schwäb. Gmünd”. Includes matching ribbon bar. Condition 2.

Non-ferrous metal construction, denazified after 1945 in prisoner of war camp, condition 2.

Silver-plated base metal, denazified after 1945 while in prisoner of war captivity, condition 2.

Silver-plated base metal, reverse with 4 prongs affixed to ribbon, condition 2.

blackened iron core, with ribbon, condition 2.

Large award document for the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, awarded to Major Hans Christern, dated “Führerhauptquartier, 31 January 1941”. With original ink signature of the Führer and Reich Chancellor “Adolf Hitler”. The document on large double-leaf parchment handwritten in the early version in black ink (later a brown “sepia” ink was used). The document on large double-leaf parchment handwritten, the name of the recipient “Hans Christern” rendered in raised gold. The Knight's Cross presentation case of red leather with gold-embossed national eagle. The interior covers with parchment mirrors and hand-gilded line borders. On the reverse lower edge with signature “Frieda Thiersch”. The presentation case shows minimal signs of age, the corners only slightly bumped, the red retaining strap for the parchment sheet is detached at the top but completely intact. The document and case in good condition, exterior with slight age and storage traces, corners slightly bumped. Condition 2.

Hans Christern (born 24 January 1900 in Lauenburg/Elbe; died 17 June 1966 in Georgenhof near Oldenburg in Holstein) was a German officer, ultimately Oberst in World War II and last commander of the 7. Panzer-Division. Hans Christern grew up in Lübeck. In 1917 he became Fahnenjunker in the Kaiser Franz Garde-Grenadier-Regiment Nr. 2, in 1918 promoted to Leutnant. He was decorated with the Iron Cross II. Class and the Lübeck Hanseatic Cross. Shortly before the end of World War I he was severely wounded. The consequences of the wound led to his medical discharge from the Reichswehr in 1921. He became a farmer at Georgenhof, a former manor farm of the Putlos estate near Oldenburg in Holstein (today part of the Putlos military training area). On recommendation of Heinrich Eberbach he was reactivated in 1936 and came as Hauptmann initially to Panzer-Abwehr-Abteilung 12. On 31 January 1941 he was decorated as Major and battalion commander II./Panzer-Regiment 35 for the capture of the fortress Maubeuge on 17.5.1940 during the advance in France with the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. In 1943 he was promoted to Oberst. From May 1944 he was regimental commander of Panzer-Regiment 35. On 26 March 1945 Oberst Christern assumed command of the 7. Panzer-Division after Generalleutnant Karl Mauss was incapacitated due to severe injury. To avoid Soviet captivity, the 7. Panzer-Division under his command surrendered to the British Army in Schwerin on 8 May 1945. After the war he was again active as a farmer at Georgenhof. He became involved in the CDU, for which he unsuccessfully ran as a constituency candidate in the 1949 federal election.

Lightweight construction by Zimmermann, Pforzheim, 45 g, marked inside on the pin with maker code “20”.
Accompanied by the provisional award certificate in duplicate: “...I hereby award to Oberleutnant d.R. Gutwillinger, Commander 2/Gr.Rgt. 580, the German Cross in Gold”, OKH, dated 16 June 1944, signature Gfm. Keitel. The certificate shows age-related wear, perforated, holes reinforced and backed with adhesive, center fold. Also included is a photograph, approx. 65x95mm, of Gutwillinger in uniform wearing the German Cross.

blackened iron core, with ribbon, condition 2.

Non-ferrous metal, with ribbon and damaged award packet “Walter & Henlein Gablonz a.N.”

Base metal, on ribbon, without maker's mark in ring, presentation packet “Richard Simm & Söhne, Gablonz”, packet is damaged. Condition 2.

Non-ferrous metal, with ribbon and packet by Werner Redo, Saarlautern, the packet is slightly damaged. Condition 2.

Iron core blackened, marked “L/56” on the pin.

Blackened non-magnetic core, pin missing, heavily worn condition

blackened iron core

on ribbon bow, condition 2.

Cross finely struck in silver, with polished edges and swastika. Manufactured by Deschler & Sohn, Munich. Stamped in the lower cross arm with maker's mark “900” silver and “1”. Lightly worn or unworn piece, complete with long fabricated neck ribbon in matching blue presentation case with white silk lining and black velvet insert with recess for the cross. Set in exceptionally fine condition.

Iron core, blackened.

Non-ferrous metal, on ribbon, condition 2.

Base metal, on ribbon, unmarked, condition 2-.

Silver-plated base metal, the pin marked L/10.

approx. 36x26x2 cm, for Kriegsmarine badges and Spanish Cross variants, with storage wear

Non-ferrous metal, with ribbon, condition 2.

Fine zinc, reverse with manufacturer marking “L/53”

blackened iron core, marked “L/12” on the back plate, with concave iron washer and mounting screw. Lightly worn, Condition 2.

Core non-magnetic. Lightly worn, condition 2.

With maker’s mark, on 25mm wide ribbon. Condition 2-.

Fine zinc, no maker mark, with ribbon. Condition 2-

one-piece construction, non-magnetic, slightly convex. Reverse with thin magnetic needle mounted horizontally! Clearly worn, condition 3.

Base metal, on ribbon, ring marked with manufacturer's mark “19”, condition 2.

This is the presentation case for manufacturer codes “20” and “134” (Zimmermann and Klein respectively). Black presentation case with gold border around the edge, interior with sprayed felt lining. Condition 2.

This decoration is not (!) the actual piece awarded to Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring, but rather a contemporary piece made for exhibition purposes. This cross was manufactured by Zimmermann, Pforzheim. Blackened iron core. The silver frame “frosted” silver-plated with polished edges. Reverse side stamped “800” silver beneath the suspension loop. Complete with the special neck ribbon in the wide version unique to the Grand Cross 55 mm, total length 45.5 cm. The cross is in absolutely perfect condition, mint - “in mint condition”. 
This piece was found by American soldiers in 1945 at Schloss Klessheim (near Salzburg), where the Orders Chancellery had stored its inventory.

The Grand Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to Hermann Göring on July 19, 1940 during the historic Reichstag session on the occasion of the victory over France by Adolf Hitler. Göring remained the only recipient of the Grand Cross throughout the entire course of World War II. In addition to the official production by the firm C.E. Juncker, Berlin, several examples were manufactured for exhibition purposes, both by Juncker and by the firm Zimmermann, Pforzheim.
A flawless contemporary original, we are proud to offer this exceptional piece to our customers.

With maker's mark, on ribbon with pin clasp. Condition 2.

Lacquered iron core, reverse marked L/59 S, condition 2-3

Blackened iron, reverse with maker's mark, on ribbon. Condition 2.

Lacquered iron core, marked L/16 on the pin.

Lacquered iron core, condition 2

Silver-plated non-ferrous metal with polished edges, reverse center fitted with a double prong (1 loose included) for mounting to the ribbon bar.

Heavy version by Deschler & Sohn, Munich, reverse with 4 solid rivets, on curved pin with manufacturer's marking “1”. Weight 70 grams. The enamel in the swastika partially professionally repaired.

Silver-plated base metal.

Blackened iron, reverse with maker's mark, on ribbon, condition 2.

Blackened iron, reverse with maker's mark, on short ribbon. Condition 2.

Non-ferrous metal, on short ribbon, condition 3.

Non-ferrous metal, on ribbon. Manufactured by Karl Wild Hamburg, marked “107” in the ring. Complete with award packet, maker “Carl Wild Metallwarenfabrik Hamburg 24”. Condition 2.

With maker's mark, on ribbon. Condition 2.

Silver-plated tombac, affixed to ribbon with 4 prongs.

Silver-plated non-ferrous metal, superficially somewhat corroded.

Lacquered iron core, condition 2

blackened iron core, reverse marked “L/18”. Lightly worn, Condition 2.

Lightweight version by Zimmermann of Pforzheim, the pin marked 20. The backplate made of Cupal shows some corrosion. Heavily worn piece.

With maker's mark, on short ribbon. Condition 2-.

Non-ferrous metal construction, reverse with barrel hinge and pin assembly. Lightly worn, Condition 2. 

Base metal, hollow embossed.
The 1st Pattern of the Wound Badge was awarded in 1939 to veterans of the Legion Condor, but also later during the Polish Campaign and in France.

Silver-plated base metal, without maker’s mark. Lightly worn, condition 2.

Lacquered iron core, without maker mark. Lightly worn, condition 2.

Lacquered iron core, without maker mark. Lightly worn, condition 2.

rückseitig mit Hersteller "Ziemer & Söhne Oberstein/Nahe", Zustand 2.

10 pieces, on ribbon. Condition 2.

Base metal, on ribbon, marked “93” in ring. Condition 2.

Non-ferrous metal, on ribbon, ring marked with manufacturer's code “36”, condition 2.

Non-ferrous metal, on ribbon, with manufacturer's marking in ring "45", condition 2.

Fine zinc, on ribbon, condition 2.

Bronze-plated non-ferrous metal, on ribbon, marked "87" in ring. Condition 2.

Non-ferrous metal, on ribbon, with manufacturer marking in ring "127", condition 2.

Base metal, on ribbon, ring marked with manufacturer's code “36”, condition 2.

Fine zinc, on ribbon. With award packet, reverse marked with maker “Rudolf Souval Wien 62/VII”. Condition 2.

Base metal, with ribbon, with damaged award packet “Rudolf Tham Gablonz a.N.”

Non-ferrous metal, marked "1" on the ring, on ribbon, in original wrapping paper, in award packet from maker "Deschler & Sohn, München 9", condition 2+

Silver-plated base metal, maker “1” on pin, in black case with KVK imprint, black spray felt lining, interior marked with maker “Deschler & Sohn München”.

This is a Spanish manufacture, on ribbon with wear bar. Worn condition, Condition 2.

Non-ferrous metal with “frosted” silver plating and polished edges, reverse with wide pin, unworn, in mint condition.

Fine zinc, marked “127” on the piece, condition 2.

on ribbon bow with pin back, condition 2.

Base metal, condition 2.

Blackened iron core, in case with embossed EK on the lid, condition 2-3

blackened iron core, with manufacturer's marking on the pin "26"

Decorations included:
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, classic production by Steinhauer & Lück. Blackened iron core with silver frame, reverse marked “800” silver, unmarked suspension ring, complete on original worn neck ribbon section. Weight 31.5 grams. Worn piece in good condition.
German Cross in Gold. Early production by Deschler, München with genuine silver plate, reverse with 6 ball rivets. Worn piece, the early short pin was replaced in field conditions during the war. Worn piece in good condition.
Iron Cross 1939 1st Class. Blackened iron core, slightly convex, without maker's mark. Worn, in good condition.
Iron Cross 1939 2nd Class, on ribbon, without maker's mark, condition 2.
Panzer Assault Badge in Silver, brass hollow-pressed “cut out” version. Lightly worn, pin replaced during the war. In good condition.
Wound Badge 1939 in Gold. 1st model “Legion Condor”. Fire-gilded brass, hollow-pressed and crimped. Lightly worn, in good condition.
Commemorative Medal for March 13, 1938 on ribbon, condition 2.
Commemorative Medal for October 1, 1938, on ribbon with clasp “Prager Burg”, condition 2.
Wehrmacht Long Service Award 4th Class for 4 years service on ribbon.
Eastern Front Medal, on ribbon.
Bulgaria Order of Bravery IV Class on triangular ribbon
Slovakia Commemorative Medal 1939, on ribbon. Condition 2.
Plus ribbon bar with 7 decorations: Iron Cross 1939 2nd Class. Eastern Front Medal. Wehrmacht Long Service Award 4 years. Commemorative Medals March 13, 1938 and October 1, 1938 with clasp “Prager Burg”. Bulgaria Order of Bravery IV Class. Slovakia Commemorative Medal 1939.
Personal identification tag “1/Pz.R. 3 - 181”, aluminum, condition 2.
Pair of collar tabs and shoulder boards as Lieutenant Colonel Panzer-Regiment 3, bright version for dress field tunic or parade tunic. Only lightly worn, condition 2+. Plus another set for field tunic in matte finish. Heavily worn, 1 rank star missing, condition 2.
Additionally 3 sleeve eagles for parade tunic.
Documents and certificates:
Performance book German Reich Committee for Physical Exercise for German Gymnastics and Sports Badge, 1929-1931.
Performance badge of the DRA for Reich Youth Badge, 1929, with pin.
Certificate of entry into Stahlhelm association 1930, issued February 20, 1934. Plus Stahlhelm association Saxony state arm badge.
Appointment as officer candidate in 12th (Saxon) Cavalry Regiment March 1, 1934.
Military pass, issued by Cavalry Regiment 12 for years 1934-1936, with fine early uniform photo as cavalryman.
Swimming certificate from 12th (Saxon) Cavalry Regiment as NCO, dated 1935.
Enlistment certificate for Reichsheer dated July 23, 1934 and Wehrmacht March 20, 1936
Performance certificate DLRG October 5, 1935 as officer candidate, with fine uniform photo, with wearing pin, membership card, examination certificate.
German Reich passport Albrecht Kurt Georg v. Boxberg, issued 1938.
Graduation certificate War School München October 29, 1935
Promotion certificate to Senior Officer Candidate, War School München, October 25, 1936.
Certificate of War School München for passed officer examination October 26, 1935.
Large appointment certificate to Lieutenant, Berlin, April 20, 1936, with original signature “Reich War Minister v. Blomberg”.
Military pass, issued by Panzer-Regiment 3, Bamberg, January 26, 1938, with uniform photo as Lieutenant, completely filled with all entries: promotions up to Lieutenant Colonel April 20, 1945, all decorations up to German Cross in Gold and Knight's Cross etc. Last entry April 20, 1945.
From the pay book only page 21/22 remains with all decorations, the rest of the pay book was confiscated from Boxberg during captivity. On the page handwritten remark by v. Boxberg “Rest of pay book, before it was taken from me...”.
Award certificate for Medal Commemorating March 13, 1938, Berlin, November 8, 1938.
Certificate for Long Service Award 4th Class as Lieutenant in staff Panzer Regiment 3, issued Würzburg, July 10, 1938 with original signature of regiment commander Colonel.
Military pass, issued by Panzer-Regiment 3 for year 1939, with fine uniform photo as Lieutenant.
Possession certificate Medal Commemorating October 1, 1938 with clasp (Prager Burg) as First Lieutenant I./Panzer-Regiment 3, issued Vienna October 25, 1939.
Large promotion certificate to First Lieutenant, issued Berlin, February 28, 1939, with original signature “Army Commander-in-Chief v. Brauchitsch”. Folded, condition 2-.
Leadership examination of workshop company I./Panzer-Regiment for classes 1, 2, 3 and tracks under 10 t., Vienna-Mödling, September 20, 1940.
Certificate for Wehrmacht auxiliary motor vehicle expert as First Lieutenant, issued by Panzer Regiment 3, dated Vienna, October 5, 1940.
Possession certificate for Panzer Assault Badge in Silver, May 18, 1940, with original signature Lieutenant General Veiel, Division Commander 2nd Panzer Division.
Award certificate for Wound Badge in Black, June 25, 1940.
Award certificate for Slovak Commemorative Medal 1939, issued Bratislava September 1, 1940. Plus German translation and authorization certificate for acceptance, dated Berlin, January 28, 1941.
Award certificate for Iron Cross 2nd Class as First Lieutenant, issued Vienna, November 3, 1939, with original signature Lieutenant General Veiel, Division Commander 2nd Panzer Division.
Award certificate for Iron Cross 1st Class, as First Lieutenant 1./Panzer-Regiment 3, issued Selles, May 31, 1940, with original signature Lieutenant General Veiel, Division Commander 2nd Panzer Division. Reverse with handwritten note by Boxberg: “please keep carefully. If possible send me a bent Iron Cross I to keep the awarded Iron Cross I as memento, which is unfortunately completely straight and one constantly gets caught on it”.
Provisional possession certificate for German Cross in Gold as First Lieutenant and company commander 1./Panzer Regiment 3, issued Army High Command Headquarters, December 15, 1941, original signature “Army Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal v. Brauchitsch”.
Possession certificate for Bulgarian Order of Bravery IV Class 2nd Grade, issued Army High Command Headquarters, August 25, 1942.
Certificate for Eastern Front Medal as Major, awarded September 18, 1942.
Examination certificate for driving a motor vehicle, issued by Panzer Regiment 3 workshop company June 19, 1943.
Award certificate for Wound Badge in Gold as Major in Panzer Regiment 3, dated July 10, 1943, original signature Lieutenant General Vollrath Lübbe, Division Commander 2nd Panzer Division.
Domestic annual hunting license, issued Vienna, March 23, 1944, with uniform photo.
Provisional possession certificate for Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 as Major and Commander II./Panzer Regiment 3, issued Army High Command Headquarters February 12, 1944, with original signature Lieutenant General Burgdorf.
Various congratulatory letters for award of Knight's Cross, including congratulation from local group leader and deputy mayor of home community Kleinwelke (Bautzen district) April 27, 1944.
Assignment to Army High Command May 3, 1944.
Military pass, issued by Army High Command/Army Personnel Office from May 19, 1944 with fine uniform photo as Major with Knight's Cross.
Large framed portrait as Major with freshly awarded Knight's Cross, charcoal drawing, drawn in Russia, signed 1944. Dimensions 44.5 x 56.5 cm.

Post-1945 career with Bundeswehr:
Situation report from prisoner of war camp Pullach near München June 1, 1945 “For Officers Only!” Highly interesting circular written by Colonel General Friessner to captured officers in camp with presentation of current political situation after capitulation and behavioral rules for soldiers.
Copy from 1938 military pass with details of wounds 1940-1943, Bonn 1955.
Bundeswehr military pass, issued May 21, 1958 with photo and entries of all World War II decorations.
Miniature of Knight's Cross of Iron Cross 1957 version.
Miniature of Order of St. John Legal Knight.
Miniature chain 1957 version with 10 decorations: German Cross in Gold. Knight's Cross of Iron Cross. Iron Cross 1st and 2nd Class 1939 Wound Badge in Gold. Panzer Assault Badge in Silver. Eastern Front Medal. Wehrmacht Long Service Award 4 years. DLRG badge. Federal Republic sports badge. Bulgaria Order of Bravery. Plus cloth badges of DLRG, sports badge.
Large folder with award certificate for status of career soldier, Bonn June 9, 1956, with original signature Federal President Theodor Heuss, countersigned Blank.
Appointment certificate to Lieutenant Colonel of Bundeswehr, Bonn, December 9, 1955, original signature Federal President Theodor Heuss, countersigned Blank.
Appointment certificate to Colonel, dated February 23, 1961, with original signature F.J. Strauß.
Certificate as Honorary Knight of Order of St. John, original signature Oskar Prince of Prussia Bad Pyrmont, July 20, 1961.
, plus appointment as Legal Knight, issued October 28, 1961, original signature Wilhelm Karl Prince of Prussia.
Retirement certificate as Colonel September 30, 1971.
House pass Federal Chancellery Bonn 1954.
Certificate German Sports Badge in Gold 1959.
Annual hunting license 1968.
Silver and Gold Honorary Pin for services to comradeship of Vienna Panzer Division December 12, 1969 and May 9, 1975.
Certificate for 25-year membership German Bundeswehr Association February 1, 1982. Plus various other documents from Bundeswehr period.

A large comprehensive estate of a brave panzer officer, in this completeness very rarely found.
The estate is 100% cohesive and original in all parts and was in a well-known private collection for many years, directly from family possession. Nothing was added after 1945. For this we give our lifetime authenticity guarantee.

blackened iron core, in black case with Iron Cross impression on the lid.

With maker's mark, on ribbon. Condition 2.

Manufactured by Deschler & Sohn, Munich, reverse with 4 solid rivets, on convex pin, 69.8 grams. Lightly worn, enamel slightly damaged in the center of the swastika, otherwise condition 2.

Iron core, in black case with EK impression on the lid.

rare variant, the blackened core made of zinc. 

Non-ferrous metal, with ribbon and original award packet “Berg & Nolte Lüdenscheid”, the adhesive from the award packet has come loose. Unworn, condition 2.

With maker's mark, on ribbon. Condition 2.

Fine zinc, manufactured by Boerger & Co. Berlin. Marked L/57 on reverse. Upper prongs missing.

Non-ferrous metal, with ribbon and the award packet "Berg & Nolte Lüdenscheid", the adhesive from the award packet has come loose. Unworn, condition 2.

With maker's mark, on ribbon. Condition 2.

Bronze alloy, with ribbon.

The presentation case in the size and style of Knight's Cross cases, made of red leather with gold-embossed national eagle. Interior mirrors not bordered in gold as with Knight's Cross cases, but rather in handmade paper with deckled edge. On the lower edge of the reverse side with impressed signature “Frida Thiersch” in gold. The presentation case is in good condition, only slight signs of age, the red retaining strap for the parchment document is still undamaged, approx. 46 x 34.5 cm. Condition 2.
These cases were used for honorary awards to high-ranking dignitaries, e.g., the Golden Party Badge of the NSDAP as an honorary award. A corresponding certificate to Reichsleiter Albert Speer was auctioned this year at Hermann Historica.

Silver-plated tombac, silvering worn, 1 prong missing.

Silver-plated base metal, 2 prongs missing, with worn ribbon bar

Blackened iron, reverse with maker's mark "6." on the pin. Clearly worn, condition 2-3.

Lacquered iron core, reverse side on screw disc with maker mark “L 58”. Clearly worn, condition 2-.

Heavy manufacture by Deschler & Sohn, Munich. Heavy execution, 66.9 grams. Instead of the normal pin system, this piece had as a special order a large backing plate with 2 mounting screws; on the reverse of the German Cross, 2 threaded sleeves are attached at the top and bottom for fastening. Unfortunately, the backing plate with the screws is missing. Lightly worn, condition 2.
A very rare variant.

This is a Spanish manufacture for the veterans of the Blue Division, produced in the 1950s. One-piece, convex, Spanish manufacture, reverse with thin pin and 2 additional hooks. Condition 2. 

Iron core, marked “L 58” on reverse of screw disc, Condition 2

full length 240 mm, width 30 mm, unworn.
Shipping as letter 1€ postage possible.

Fine zinc, maker mark on pin "4", condition 2.

Sheet steel, reverse marked “93”. Condition 2.

Iron core, marked “65” in the ring, on ribbon. Condition 2.

Silver-plated base metal, reverse with 4 prongs affixed to ribbon, condition 2.

Lacquered iron core, without maker mark. Lightly worn, condition 2.

Lacquered iron core, without maker mark. Unworn, with very nice light patina, condition 2+.

Core non-magnetic

Non-ferrous metal, condition 2.

Lacquered iron core, marked L/18 on reverse. 

Lacquered iron core, reverse side with manufacturer marking “L 58” on screw disc.

blackened iron core

Non-ferrous metal, condition 2.

Non-ferrous metal, condition 2.

Manufactured by Deschler und Sohn in the heavy version, weighing 67.4 grams. Four rivets on reverse. The enamel of the swastika undamaged, condition 2.

Lightweight version by Zimmermann, Pforzheim, reverse with 4 hollow rivets, marking “20” inside on the pin. Worn piece, enamel undamaged, star wreath slightly bruised on right edge, otherwise condition 2.

Lightweight version by Deschler & Sohn, Munich, reverse with 4 solid rivets, on curved pin with manufacturer’s marking “1”. Weight 55.1 grams. Worn condition, Condition Grade 2.

Silver-plated base metal. Reverse marked L/53. 

Non-ferrous metal, on ribbon, condition 2.

Blackened iron, reverse with maker's mark FB, on ribbon, condition 2-.

Silver-plated non-ferrous metal, marked "1" on pin, in presentation case with KVK imprint on lid, white lining and black spray-felt insert.

Fine zinc construction, pin marked 4, in case with KVK imprint, interior with silk lining and spray felt insert.

Silver-plated base metal, 2 prongs loose, still inserted in ribbon

Fine zinc, unmarked maker, on ribbon. Condition 2-

Silver-plated zinc, reverse marked “3”, in presentation case with KVK imprint.

Core, non-magnetic

the blackening of the iron core apparently restored, reverse side marked by manufacturer “L/16”. Lightly worn, condition 2.

Silver-plated base metal, polished edges.