German Reich 1871-1918 decorations

Reduction 47 mm, gilt brass, condition 2+

Manufactured in the 1920s/30s from hollow zinc with crimped construction, showing remnants of original gilding.

Hollow-embossed non-ferrous metal, silver-plated. Condition 2.

Imperial crown, fire-gilt non-ferrous metal with polished edges, hollow construction with beaded border, approx. 35x33 mm. Reverse with thin horizontal pin. Condition 2+.

Silver-plated steel sheet, condition 2.

Silver-plated base metal, condition 2.

This is one of the few awarded pieces. Hollow-stamped base metal with silver lacquer finish, reverse with round pin, condition 2.

Iron, struck through and blackened, Condition 2.

hollow embossed and gilt, thin horizontal pin on reverse, privately procured piece from the 1920s. Worn piece, pin on reverse with old repair, condition 2.

Very fine example manufactured by C.E. Juncker Berlin. Silver-plated base metal, hollow-embossed, reverse with sunburst plate. Without maker mark. Lightly worn, condition 2.

Cast iron medal, blackened, diameter 45 mm. Obverse features Iron Cross above two crossed keys within oak leaf wreath, reverse shows city silhouette before rising sun, inscription “Am 3. September 1917 ward Riga frei” (On September 3, 1917 Riga was liberated). In original box. Condition 2.

awarded example in steel, with die-cutter Schulz, on original ribbon, condition 2-.

circa 1916. Silver finger ring, at center the badge for pilot, flanked by laurel leaf decoration. Worn piece, condition 2.

Brass embossed pass token with Imperial Crown, below “Windhuk Pass” with stamped number 10681, mounting hole at top. Clear signs of age, condition 2-3.
The pass tokens were issued by the Imperial Schutztruppe to natives to enable passage through border control posts.

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Brass embossed pass token with Imperial crown, below "Swakopmund Pass" with stamped number 7653, suspension hole at top. Clear signs of age, condition 3.
The pass tokens were issued by the Imperial Schutztruppe to natives to allow passage through border control posts.

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Stamped sheet iron, hollow-embossed, silver-plated. Condition 3.

Stamped sheet iron, hollow embossed, silver-plated. Condition 3.

Diameter 60 mm, in metal frame with aircraft motif, slightly damaged.

Tin badge, on long pin, condition 2.

with pin, condition 2.

non-portable version in silver, 41 mm, with die-sinker “E. Weigand F.”, condition 2+

Bronze toned, without ribbon. Condition 2-.

Manufactured by Godet Berlin, silver-plated sheet metal.

Tin badge, condition 2-.

Pressed sheet steel, lacquered, Condition 2.

Excellent quality manufacture by maker C.E. Juncker Berlin. Silver-plated base metal, hollow embossed, applied enameled overlay affixed with prongs, small sunburst backplate on reverse.

Silver-plated base metal, condition 2.

Manufactured in nickel silver by C.E. Juncker Berlin, hollow construction, Condition 2.

Manufactured by Meybauer in Berlin, silver-plated bronze alloy, hollow swaged construction, enameled overlay affixed with prongs, Condition 2

Hollow-embossed non-ferrous metal, silver-plated. Condition 2.

on medal bar with the Iron Cross 1914 and the Centenary Medal 1897. 2 combat clasps have been removed.

Sculptural bronze representation of two fighting eagles, as also depicted on the honor goblet. The 2-piece bronze is mounted on a black octagonal wooden base, with dedication plaque on the front "Dem Sieger im Luftkampf 18. Juli 1918 Leutnant d.R.M.A. Holm". Overall height 26 cm. Condition 2. The base with green felt covering.
Leutnant d.R. Holm was stationed, among other places, at the Seeflugstation Flandern I. His first flights there served primarily for reconnaissance and submarine hunting.
Holm received the honor prize with daily order of the Marine-Flugchef No. 221 of November 21, 1918 for his 1st aerial victory, ("Abzeichen und Ehrenpreise der Fliegertruppe 1913 - 1920", p. 537).

Extremely rare, one of very few originals. This piece is illustrated in the reference book "Flight badges of the Central Powers 1914-1918, Volume II" by Robert S. Pandis - on the back cover.

The honor prize for naval aviators was instituted by daily order of January 3, 1917. By war's end, German naval aviators had shot down approximately 270 aircraft, as well as 2 airships, 1 destroyer, 3 submarines, 4 motor torpedo boats and other vessels. However, the actual number of honor prizes awarded was certainly well under 100 pieces due to lack of financial resources.

Imperial crown, fire-gilt non-ferrous metal with polished edges, hollow construction, approx. 25x25 mm. Reverse with thin horizontal pin. Condition 2+.

This is one of the few pieces that were actually awarded. Hollow-embossed base metal with silver lacquer finish, reverse with round pin, condition 2.

Hollow-stamped and blackened iron, reverse with round pin. Lightly worn, condition 2.

Iron struck through, gilt, condition 2.

Gilt brass, on round pin. Condition 2.

Manufactured by Godet Berlin, silver-plated sheet metal, condition 1a

hollow embossed and soldered, the pin assembly was cleanly removed, a suspension loop with clasp soldered on, with the remaining piece of chain.

Iron Cross 1914 2nd Class. Bavaria Military Merit Order 4th Class with Swords, manufactured by Johann Leser in München, stamped on reverse “J.L. 950 - J.L. 900”, Honor Cross for Combatants.

Silver-plated base metal, with ribbon bar.

circa 1916. Silver finger ring, in the center the badge for pilot, flanked by oak leaf decoration. Worn piece, condition 2.

Gilt tombac.

Iron, die-struck, blackened finish, Condition 2.

Brass embossed pass token with Imperial Crown, below inscription “Okahanja Pass” with stamped number 5509, suspension hole at top. Clear signs of age, condition 2-.
The pass tokens were issued by the Imperial Schutztruppe to natives to enable passage through border control posts.

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Brass embossed pass token with Imperial Crown, below "Bethanien Pass" with stamped No. 251, top with suspension hole. Clear signs of age, condition 2-.
The pass tokens were issued by the Imperial Schutztruppe to natives in order to pass border control posts.

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Bronze-toned, on ribbon with pin bar, Condition 2.
The National-Flugspende was a national fundraising campaign, initiated by Prince Heinrich of Prussia, to advance the development of the German aviation industry.

Blackened fine zinc, condition 3.

enameled pin-back badge, condition 2

18 mm, 800 silver

Cast iron medal, blackened finish, diameter 45-87 mm. Obverse depicts a youth with a bow, Pallas Athena seated in the background; reverse shows Imperial Eagle with Iron Cross and text within laurel wreath, condition 2-.

Large non-wearable medal, polished steel, diameter 50 mm. Obverse: German soldier in trench warfare, throwing a hand grenade. Reverse: laurel wreath, without engraving, condition 2.

The 238th Infantry Division was a large formation of the Prussian Army in World War I. The division was assembled on January 16, 1917 and was deployed exclusively on the Western Front during World War I: Siegfried Front, Arras, Flanders and Artois, in November 1918 withdrawal battles before the Antwerp-Meuse Position.

Bronze-toned finish, without ribbon, condition 2.
The National-Flugspende was a national fundraising campaign, initiated by Prince Heinrich von Preussen, to advance the development of the German aircraft industry.

Tin badge, on long pin, condition 2.

Manufactured by B.H Mayer of Pforzheim from the 1930s. Hollow non-ferrous metal construction, silver-plated, with polished edges, pin back, condition 2

Bronze-toned, on ribbon with pin bar, condition 2
The National-Flugspende was a national fundraising campaign initiated by Prince Heinrich von Preussen to advance the development of the German aviation industry.

Bronze gilt cross with ruby-red cross arms of glass flux, at center with porcelain medallion (half Imperial eagle and Berlin bear), suspended from German Imperial crown with crossed swords, on long gilt suspension chain. The reverse cross arms with fine presentation engraving “Der Verband u. die Bez. Vorstände des Verb. Berlin ihrem allverehrten Fechtvater Nadermann”, the medallion with date “12/7.83.”, complete in large original case. Only lightly worn in beautiful condition. A unique piece!
See IMM 21/2002 page 39/40.

Manufactured in hollow silver construction, reverse marked “C.E. Juncker Berlin”, below stamped with crescent moon “800” silver. Light scratching on backplate “23.10.18 Flandern Lt.d.R. ... Jasta 4”. Lightly worn, condition 2.

Silver-plated base metal, hollow construction with soldered seam, two ventilation holes on reverse, manufactured by Paul Meybauer Berlin, however without maker's mark. Lightly worn, condition 2.

Very fine example by maker C.E. Juncker Berlin. Silver-plated base metal, hollow embossed, reverse mounted to sunburst plate. Without maker marking. Rare sew-on variant with 8 holes on sides for attachment. Lightly worn, condition 2.

Hollow-stamped and blackened iron, reverse with round pin. Lightly worn, condition 2.

Gilt non-ferrous metal, on round pin. Worn condition, Grade 2.

Gilt tombac, manufactured by Schwerin-Berlin in the 1920s.

Base metal hollow embossed and silver-plated. The cross on the Imperial Orb is missing!
See Carsten Baldes “Abzeichen und Ehrenpreise der Fliegertruppe 1913 bis 1920” on page 294.

hollow embossed and gold-plated, thin horizontal pin on reverse, privately purchased piece from the 1920s. Accompanied by 2 photographs of a police officer in the rank of Major. Notation on reverse: “Flensburg 16.10.38 zur lieben Erinnerung, Adolf”

circa 1907. Nickel-plated medal. Obverse depicts Germania with shield and sword, inscribed “In trutziger Wehr für Deutschlands Ehr” (In defiant defense for Germany's honor). Reverse inscribed “Zur Erinnerung an die Kriegsjahre in Deutsch-Süd-West-Afrika” (In memory of the war years in German South-West Africa), on original ribbon. Condition 2.

Condition 2.

Hollow-embossed iron sheet, silver-plated. Condition 3.

Brass embossed pass token with Imperial Crown, below "Bz. Swkpd. Pass" (= District Swakopmund) with stamped number 5066, attachment hole at top. Clear signs of age, condition 3.
The pass tokens were issued by the Imperial Schutztruppe to the natives to enable passage through border control posts.

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Bronze-toned finish, mounted on ribbon with pin-back attachment, condition grade 2.
The National-Flugspende was a national fundraising campaign initiated by Prince Heinrich von Preussen to advance the development of the German aviation industry.

on pin, condition 2.

Pin badge depicting a cruiser, horizontal pin attachment on reverse, condition 2.

circa 1916. Silver finger ring, featuring in the center the pilot's badge, flanked by oak leaf decoration. Worn piece, condition 2.

Brass hollow embossed and gilt, reverse with thin horizontal pin.

Solid struck badge, silver-plated with polished edges, reverse marked with maker “A. Werner & Söhne Berlin S.W. 13”, condition 2+.

This is a very fine example executed in silver. The embossed fighting eagles are rendered in particularly bold relief. The reverse bears a beautiful engraving: "Challenge Trophy of the Aviator Traditions Company 4./Inf. Rgt. 9 for the best marksman, Comradely Association of Former Aviation Battalions, 6.3.26." This is followed by engravings documenting 9 awards of the challenge trophy between 1926 and 1935 to various soldiers and non-commissioned officers, each with date, rank, and name of the winner. The base is inscribed around the circumference with the embossed inscription "Dem Sieger im Luftkampf" (To the Victor in Aerial Combat), with the hallmark "B" and locomotive mark of P. Bruckmann & Söhne Silberwarenfabrik, Heilbronn on the side. The underside bears the stamp "Chef des Feldflugwesens" (Chief of Field Aviation). Weight 438 grams. The honor cup displays a beautiful patina and is in very good condition.
Accompanied by a photocopy of a wonderful 1932 newspaper article from Potsdam regarding the presentation of this honor cup: "Founding Commemoration Ceremony of the Aviation Troops...".
In the Reichswehr, the 4th (MG) Company of Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 9 Potsdam maintained the traditions of the Prussian Aviation Troops, the fighter squadrons (Jagdstaffeln), and fighter wings (Jagdgeschwader). In this context, the challenge trophy was established using an honor cup from World War I. A historically valuable piece.