German Reich 1871-1918 decorations

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

Blechabzeichen, ca. 32x25 mm, an Nadel, Zustand 2

Kaiserkrone, Buntmetall feuervergoldet mit aufpolierten Kanten, hohl verbödet, ca. 35x33 mm. Rückseitig an dünner Quernadel. Zustand 2+.

Tinplate badge, approx. 32x25 mm, with pin, condition 2-.

Hollow-embossed and gilt brass, thin horizontal pin on reverse.

cleaned ground find. Solid non-ferrous metal stamped and gilt. Cross of crown and pin missing! Condition 3

Gilt bronze, with ribbon bar.

, on ribbon

Bronze-toned, 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 aviation industry.

Gilt bronze, reverse marked by sculptor “Walter Schot fec”. Heavily worn, catch and pin repaired, on reverse with illegible scratched inscription of bearer's name, city, address, “.. Danzig .. 48 .. ”

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.

approx. 19x19 mm, enameled, pin back

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

On single ribbon mount. Worn condition, Grade 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.

Blackened non-ferrous metal, condition 2.

Silver 950, diameter approximately 34 mm, on the obverse the portrait of the Kaiser in uniform with inscription. Kaiser Wilhelm II was, among other things, also since 1888 the patron of the Verband Deutscher Brieftauben-Liebhaber Vereine (Association of German Homing Pigeon Fancier Clubs).

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 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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Gilt tombac.

Non-ferrous metal, hollow embossed, silver-plated. Condition 2.

on pin, condition 2.

Fine zinc medal, diameter 55 mm, condition 2.

Non-ferrous metal hollow embossed, silver-plated. Condition 3.

Hollow-stamped iron sheet, silver-plated. 

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.

"Deutscher Reichsausschuss für Olympische Spiele", gilt non-ferrous metal, diameter approx. 50 mm, condition 2.
The 1916 Olympic Games were cancelled due to the war. However, a portion of the medals for the qualification competitions had already been struck and were later awarded at local competitions.

Bronze toned, with ribbon and pin bar, condition 2.

circa 1917/18. Silver-plated iron construction. Base stamped “Chef des Feldflugwesens” (Chief of Field Aviation). Height approximately 20 cm, weight 366 g. The honor goblet with patina in good condition. Accompanied by a uniform portrait as Leutnant in standing frame, 18 x 10.5 cm, 3 glass paperweights with newspaper clippings about Höfgen (promotion to Leutnant, award of the Iron Cross 1st Class and Austrian Military Merit Cross). Also included is a 1/4 drinking cup made of aluminum with engraved name “Höfgen”, and a death notice for his mother Elisabeth from 1940 with mention of her fallen son. 
Leutnant Alois Höfgen, born December 18, 1893, killed in action in France on July 15, 1918.

Due to wartime conditions, from late 1917 onwards the honor goblets were no longer manufactured in silver but in iron and were also awarded only after the 3rd aerial victory. Therefore, these are considerably rarer than silver honor goblets.

Lacquered iron, diameter 30 mm, reverse inscription “Das Allermindeste Müsst ihr entdecken Auf das geschwindeste in allen Ecken” Goethe, condition 2

Large stickpin badge, in design similar to the Imperial pilot badges, but not as elaborately manufactured. Gilt bronze, with black enameled winged propeller in the center. Fitted with round pin on reverse. Worn condition, good.

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.

Bronze, reverse with sculptor's designation “Walter Schot fec.”. Well-worn piece with fine patina.

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.

Blackened sheet steel, condition 2.

Hollow-embossed iron sheet, silver-plated. Condition 2.

Blackened non-ferrous metal, manufactured by Godet Berlin

Honor Goblet "To the Victor in Aerial Combat", executed in silver-plated iron. The base with embossed inscription around the circumference "Dem Sieger im Luftkampf". On the underside with stamp "Chef des Feldflugwesens" (Chief of Military Aviation). The honor goblet with light patina, the silver plating still very well preserved, in beautiful condition. Complete in original presentation case, exterior dark blue with gold border around the circumference, interior with yellow lining and bed for the honor goblet. Condition 2.
There are several versions of the case for the honor goblet. While the early models still had space for the wooden base, this is likely the last model; following this design, the cases for the Luftwaffe Honor Goblet in WWII were also manufactured.

Very rare.

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

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

Silver-plated steel sheet, condition 2.

Gilt tombac, with maker's mark of Meybauer Berlin, worn condition, pin catch missing on reverse, condition 2
An awarded piece from 1918.

Silver-plated base metal, condition 2.

Silver-plated iron, 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.

This is one of the few pieces that were actually awarded. Hollow-stamped iron with silver lacquer finish, reverse with round pin, lightly worn, condition 2.

Stamped sheet iron, silver-plated. Condition 2-3.

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.

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

Large medal, diameter 85 mm, obverse depicts warrior with inscription, reverse shows Prussian eagle on captured French position with inscription "Champagne 1915 - Verdun 1916 - Aisne 1917". 

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.

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

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.

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

Non-ferrous metal, hollow embossed, silver-plated. Condition 3.

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

Manufactured circa 1925. Very fine execution with a variant depiction, the eagle facing left but without maker's mark. Fire-gilt bronze with polished edges. Reverse with small pin hinge and broad pin. Lightly worn, condition 2.

Bronze toned, without ribbon. Condition 2-.

"To the Victor in the Olympic Trial Competition", gilt bronze medal, diameter 50 mm, obverse featuring the portrait of Kaiser Wilhelm II. In good condition.

This is a luxury production piece. Solid non-ferrous metal, stamped and silver-plated. Height 49 mm. Reverse with horizontal pin bar, the pin catch with an additional safety device. Condition 2.