Decorations of the Wehrmacht Army

Fine zinc with bronze finish, reverse marked “FLL 43”.

Fine zinc, silver-plated, with maker's mark.

with gilt aluminum overlay and gold decorative knots, with 2 attached gilt grenades, reverse with field-gray wool backing for Panzerjäger. Lightly worn, in good condition, very rare.

approx. 68x53 mm.

Fine zinc, on magnetic pin, marked LB for manufacturer, corroded.

Manufactured by Josef Feix Söhne, without maker mark. Fine zinc silver-plated, the tank burnished steel-gray, pin and catch are magnetic.

Hollow-embossed and gilt bronze alloy, the swastika solid-embossed and separately inserted, mounted to the ribbon with 4 round split pins. Complete in case, on the spray felt insert at lower left with the manufacturer's mark of the firm Klein in Hanau on the insert.
Unworn, condition 2+. Very rarely found in this quality.

Non-ferrous metal hollow embossed. Pin back variant.

Manufactured by Josef Feix Söhne, without maker mark. Silver-plated zinc alloy, tank gun-metal gray burnished, pin and catch are magnetic. Lightly worn, Condition 2.

Buntmetall, auf feldgrauer Tuchunterlage mit Rückenplatte und Papierabdeckung. Zustand 2.

Machine-embroidered version on dark green cloth, circa 1943.
This version was also awarded to members of the “Brandenburg” Division.

Buntmetall, mit Stempelschneider Lorioli Milano - De Marchis, am original Band, Zustand 2.

Feinzink, mit Band, Zustand 2

This is a hand-embroidered deluxe example. In contrast to the standard cloth versions, this piece features a hand-embroidered wreath of silver thread of the finest quality, with the swastika hand-embroidered on white cloth. Mounted on field-gray cloth backing, the reverse with black cloth covering. Lightly worn in good condition.
Officially, the German Cross in Silver was not approved in cloth version, as the cloth version was only authorized for combat troops. Nevertheless, unauthorized examples were made.
One of the most well-known wearers of the German Cross in Silver in cloth version was SS-Obergruppenführer Oswald Pohl.

This piece is a production of the firm C.E. Juncker, Berlin. Fine zinc, the tank silver-plated, attached to the wreath with 2 aluminum rivets. The oak leaf wreath gilt. Reverse semi-hollow, without maker's mark, the soldered-in plate "100" is magnetic, round non-magnetic pin. Worn piece, the gilding of the wreath is still approximately 75% intact. Condition 2.

Originally instituted in only one grade, the further course of the war eventually made it necessary to create higher grades for the Tank Battle Badge (both in Silver and in Bronze). This was due to the fact that more and more members of the armored forces and their subordinate units had exceeded the award criteria of the Tank Battle Badge. By directive of June 22, 1943, the Army High Command finally authorized their introduction. The grade classification thereby created was:

1st Grade: Tank Battle Badge (for 3 combat engagements)

2nd Grade: Tank Battle Badge with Engagement Number 25

3rd Grade: Tank Battle Badge with Engagement Number 50

4th Grade: Tank Battle Badge with Engagement Number 75

5th Grade: Tank Battle Badge with Engagement Number 100

From that point forward, the Tank Battle Badge in Silver was reserved for tank crews of armored units and the Tank Battle Badge in Bronze for tank crews of armored reconnaissance units. Members of assault gun units, assault tank units, and tank destroyer units of the tank destroyer battalions were thereafter awarded only the General Assault Badge.
Extremely rare, one of the highest decorations of the Wehrmacht! In over 35 years of business, this is only the 3rd badge of this type we have been able to offer.

Fine zinc construction, tank in steel-gray finish, silver plating of wreath partially preserved, semi-hollow construction, maker "G.B.", tank and engagement number riveted on, complete with original award paper packet printed "Panzer=Kampfabzeichen Silber 50", reverse with maker's imprint "Gustav Brehmer Markneukirchen i.Sa.", condition 2.
A very rare set.

hollow embossed and gold-plated, the swastika solid embossed and separately inserted, with 4 round split pins, completely mounted on ribbon.

Machine-embroidered execution on stone-gray background, bordered with gold cord. Unissued condition, grade 2.

The Marksmanship Badge was instituted on August 20, 1944 by Adolf Hitler. The introductory decree stated: “…in recognition of the individual rifleman as a marksman and in appreciation of the successes thereby achieved, I introduce the Marksmanship Badge for the Army and the Waffen-SS.” By decree of the OKW (Oberkommando der Wehrmacht) of December 14, 1944, it was also made available to the other Wehrmacht branches.
The award could be conferred in three grades:
1st Grade for at least 20 confirmed kills
2nd Grade for at least 40 confirmed kills
3rd Grade for at least 60 confirmed kills
Kills achieved from September 1, 1944 onward were counted. Kills made in close combat were not to be considered. Each kill had to be confirmed by witnesses and reported to the unit.

This represents one of the rarest decorations of the German Wehrmacht.

Tank Destruction Badge in Black. Burnished magnetic tank, fastened with 3 prongs onto silver braid, with iron backing plate. Reverse with dark green fabric covering. Lightly worn, condition 2.

According to General Heinz Guderian, approximately 10,000 Tank Destruction Badges were awarded by May 1944. By the end of the war, the number is estimated at 14,000.

This piece is a production of the firm C.E.Juncker Berlin. Execution in genuine silver, the gilding of the wreath still very beautifully preserved. Reverse with broad pin. The eagle reverse stamped with the fineness hallmark “800”. The small catch above the pin hook partially broken off. One of the very few original pieces without wearer engraving. The piece is lightly worn, in good condition.

Non-ferrous metal, slightly domed, toned, blue/yellow enameled. Reverse marked with maker “Braca Knaus Zagreb”, with wide pin. Lightly worn piece, extremely rare!

The 2nd Siberian Cossack Cavalry Regiment, under Colonel Freiherr Ernst Gustav von Nolcken, belonged to the 1st Cossack Cavalry Division of the German Wehrmacht and fought primarily in anti-partisan operations in Croatia. At the end of the war in 1945, approximately 35,000 Cossacks fled from Northern Italy to Carinthia and East Tyrol, including combat units and their family members, where they entered British captivity near Lienz. The units of the XV Cossack Cavalry Corps had withdrawn, fighting until after the war's end, into the Völkermarkt area in Carinthia. The capitulation to the British Army did not occur until May 12, 1945. Contrary to British assurances to the Cossacks, they were to be handed over to the Soviet Union in accordance with the Yalta agreements. To escape this fate, numerous Cossacks and their families committed suicide while still in Austria.

Es handelt sich bei diesem Stück um eine Fertigung der Fa. C.E. Juncker, Berlin. Feinzink, der Panzer versilbert, mit 2 Aluminiumnieten auf dem Kranz befestigt. Die Vergoldung auf dem Eichenlaubkranz ist noch schwach zu erkennen. Rückseitig halbhohl, ohne Herstellerbezeichnung, an breiter magnetischer Nadel. Magnetisches Ziffernfeld.

Dieses Stück ist abgebildet im Fachbuch "The German Panzer Assault Bade of World War II" von Philippe de Bock, Band II, Seite 851 und 852.

Extrem selten, eine der höchsten Auszeichnungen der Wehrmacht ! Die meisten Stücke wurde von der Firma JFS hergestellt, die Abzeichen der Fa. Juncker sind erheblich seltener, seit über 10 Jahren ist dieses erst das 2. Abzeichen der Fa. Juncker, welches wir anbieten können.

Machine-embroidered execution on black felt cloth. Length 44.5 cm, condition 2.

The cuff title was instituted on October 22, 1944. The award was not made until February 18, 1945 to the surviving officer cadets and cadre personnel of the War School Metz, approximately 250 awards. The cuff title "Metz 1944" is certainly one of the last and rarest decorations of the Wehrmacht.

Fine zinc silver-plated, without maker's mark. Worn condition, Grade 2.

Kreuz Eisen versilbert, mit Hoheitsadler und Ordensband. Zustand 2.

Nickel, hollow construction. Somewhat oxidized! Pin and catch replaced.

Silver-plated fine zinc. Only lightly worn, condition 2.

approx. 77 mm wide, reverse with wearer number "383". Worn condition, condition grade 2-.

Gold-plated sheet iron, with iron backing plate, with printed manufacturer's packet “Rudolf Souval Wien VII/62”. Unworn, Condition 2.

Early version, silver-plated fine zinc, semi-hollow construction, the tank applied with 2 aluminum rivets, reverse with round pin, the number panel magnetic. With wearer's scratch engraving "E.P. 18. X. 44".

Fine zinc silver-plated. Pin assembly crimped.

Octagonal brass medal, circa 1944. Condition 2.
These portable commemorative badges were very popular among the Gebirgsjäger (mountain troops), worn on the uniform, but unofficially.

Cross in silver-plated iron, with national eagle and ribbon. Condition 2.

Manufactured by Deumer, fine zinc on field-gray cloth base, back plate with paper covering, condition 2

Fine zinc

Machine-embroidered execution on stone-gray base, surrounded with gold cord. Unissued condition, however with slight moth damage, condition 2-.

The Marksmanship Badge was instituted on August 20, 1944 by Adolf Hitler. The introduction decree stated: “...in recognition of the individual rifleman as a sniper and in appreciation of the successes achieved thereby, I introduce the Marksmanship Badge for the Army and the Waffen-SS.” By decree of the OKW (Oberkommando der Wehrmacht) of December 14, 1944, it was also made accessible to the other branches of the Wehrmacht.
The award could be conferred in three grades:
1st Grade for at least 20 confirmed kills
2nd Grade for at least 40 confirmed kills
3rd Grade for at least 60 confirmed kills
Kills achieved from September 1, 1944 onward were counted. Kills made in close combat were not to be considered. Each kill had to be confirmed by witnesses and reported to the unit.

This is one of the rarest decorations of the German Wehrmacht.

Finnish Front, circa 1943. The center mounted on bone. Clearly worn, condition 2.

Iron, on field-gray backing with backplate and paper covering. Worn condition.

Tinted zinc alloy, on round magnetic pin. Lightly worn, condition 2.

Fine zinc, bronzed. Heavily worn, condition 3.

German Cross in Gold, cloth version for the Wehrmacht, denazified after 1945 while in prisoner of war captivity. Iron Cross 1939 1st Class, maker “20” on the pin, denazified after 1945 while in prisoner of war captivity. Panzer Assault Badge in Silver, without pin system, denazified after 1945 while in prisoner of war captivity. War Merit Cross 1939 1st Class with Swords, without pin, 1 sword broken off, denazified after 1945 while in prisoner of war captivity. War Merit Cross 1939 2nd Class with Swords, denazified after 1945 while in prisoner of war captivity. Also includes the ribbon bar. Wound Badge 1939 in Silver, reverse with adhesive residue. All decorations heavily worn, condition 3. The estate is contained in a wartime metal tin, with a German Cross in Gold hand-scratched into the lid.
Directly from a private household.

Peacetime garrison Wünsdorf, circa 1936. Manufactured in silver, depicting the tank badge of World War I above the regimental number “5”. Reverse stamped “800” silver. Lightly worn, condition 2. Very rare. In over 35 years of business, this is the first piece we have been able to offer.

Panzer-Regiment 5 was established on October 15, 1935 with two battalions and assigned to the 3rd Panzer Division. The regiment was formed from Kampfwagen-Regiment 1 and thus carried on the tradition of the old tank badge.

circa 1944. Rare Italian manufacture, produced in Milan (!). Silver-plated non-ferrous metal, hallmarked on reverse edge, with split pins. Worn, condition 2. Extremely rare to find!

Zinc alloy on dark green cloth backing, with backing plate. Worn condition, Grade 2-.

Color enameled pin badge, approx. 34.5 x 34.5 mm, on screw disc.

Anti-Partisan Badge in Bronze, manufactured by C.E. Juncker, Berlin. Bronzed fine zinc, non-pierced construction, semi-hollow reverse, with wide magnetic pin. Bronzing 95% intact, slight zinc corrosion on right edge, in good condition. Complete with the linen pouch in which the badge was stored.
Award certificate for the Infantry Assault Badge in Silver, issued August 2, 1944, with signature “SS-Standartenführer u. Führer d. Kampfgruppe Anhalt”.
Award certificate for the Anti-Partisan Badge in Bronze, issued September 1, 1944, stamped “Der Höhere SS- und Polizei-Führer Rußland-Mitte”, with original signature “von Gottberg, SS-Obergruppenführer u. General der Polizei”.
Additionally, the personnel file with numerous documents and certificates, including:
Record of instruction, subordination to special jurisdiction of SS and Police, by Pol.-Lehrbataillon II, Den Haag, August 2, 1943.
Declaration of commitment, issued Den Haag, September 8, 1943, with signature as candidate of the Auxiliary Police.
Certificate of participation from Pol-Waffenschule III, “.. is specifically trained on the following weapons: Karabiner 98, hand grenade and in anti-tank combat” Den Haag, November 17, 1943.
Promotion recommendation of 1./SS-Polizei-Regiment 24 to Unterwachtmeister der Polizei, March 9, 1944.
Battalion Daily Order No. 253 of I./SS-Polizei-Regiment 24, Subject: Promotion of volunteers of the German Police with mention by name of Zultner with promotion to Unterwachtmeister.
Letter from 1./SS-Polizei-Regiment 24 to the Police Administration Dept. “Auswärtiger Einsatz”, Graz, dated Beuthen O/S., October 28, 1944: “Enclosed are the Anti-Partisan Badge in Bronze and the award certificates for the wounded Unterwachtm. d. Polizei Andreas Zultner... presented, with the request to deliver these in appropriate form...”. Registered letter from SS-Polizei-Regiment 24 to the Police Administration in Graz, dated September 26, 1944: “Rottwachtmeister d. Pol. Andreas Zultner was awarded the Infantry Assault Badge in Silver on August 2, 1944. Z. was wounded on 30.6.44. His current whereabouts are unknown to us. Enclosed I am sending the award certificate with the request to deliver it to Zultner in appropriate form...”.
Application for award of the Infantry Assault Badge, issued 2.8.1944. File note from the Command of the Schutzpolizei as personnel authority for the Pol.-Freiw. from Romania, dated 15.1.1945 “.. Untw. d. P. Andreas Zultner is effective from 5.9.1944 seconded from Pol.-Waffenschule I to I./”Cholm” SS-Pol. Rgt. 25.”.
Letter from 1./SS-Polizei-Regiment 24 to the Police Administration Dept. “Auswärtiger Einsatz”: “Enclosed is the extract of recognized anti-partisan combat days as pay book insert for Unterwachtm. d. Polizei Andreas Zultner presented”, dated November 4, 1944. Additionally the pay book insert with 20 recorded anti-partisan combat days. Battalion Daily Order No. 265 of I./SS-Polizei-Regiment 24 from September 1, 1944 with promotions to Rev. Oberwachtmeister der Schp. d. Res., with mention by name of Zultner.

Fine zinc, with field-gray cloth backing, backplate and paper cover. Condition 2-

Gilt iron, ribbon with ribbon eagle, 1 pin missing.

Fine zinc, reverse marked "L/53". Condition 2.

Fine zinc, silver-plated.

Northern Front Cross / Pohjoisrintama 1941-43 with round commemorative badge Rovaniemi-Petsamo-Salla as pendant with chain and carabiner.

On field-gray wool backing, the applied wreath gilt, with paper protective covering. Unworn, in mint condition.

Iron, on field-gray base with backplate. Worn condition, Grade 2.

Manufactured by Josef Feix Söhne, with maker mark "JFS", pin and catch are magnetic. Clearly worn, condition 2-.

Zinc alloy

Nickel hollow

Iron, with field-gray cloth backing with back plate and paper cover. Worn, condition 2.

Hollow zinc construction, pin and catch are magnetic.

Zinc, reverse with raised maker mark “f.o.”. Worn condition, Grade 2.

Fine zinc

approx. 75 x 40 mm, condition 2

Fine zinc silver-plated, polished edges, condition 2+

Zinc, 32 mm, corroded

with gilt overlay and gold ornamental acorns, Condition 2

Fine zinc silver-plated, reverse marked by manufacturer “FEC. W. E. Peekhaus Berlin - FLL”, magnetic plate crimped in. Worn condition, Grade 2.

Toned iron, on field-gray base with backing plate, without paper cover. Condition 2-.

circa 1940. Official badge for members of Schützenregiment 111, with pin fastener. Worn condition, Condition Grade 2.

Fine zinc construction, on pin, condition 3.

heavy fine zinc construction, marked “W” on reverse upper left. Condition 2.
A rare variant.

Eisen, mit feldgrauer Tuchunterlage, Rückenplatte mit Papierabdeckung.

Aluminium Gold eloxiert, rückseitig alle 4 Splinte. Zustand 2.

Geflochtene Schnur mit Auflage aus Aluminium. Mottenschaden, Zustand 2-.

Fine zinc, diameter 50 mm, condition 2

bronzed finish, non-magnetic, with 3 of 4 stamped attachment tabs on sides. Unissued condition, condition grade 2.

Early production, hollow-embossed non-ferrous metal with silver plating. Lightly worn, condition 2.

Fine zinc silver-plated, semi-hollow reverse, pin hinge repaired, condition 2.

Fine zinc, condition 2

This piece was manufactured by the firm Josef Feix Söhne Gablonz/Neisse. Fine zinc construction, the eagle in gray tone, the original gilding of the oak leaf wreath preserved to nearly 100%. Reverse side with maker's mark "JFS", the wide pin and catch are magnetic. The piece is unworn, condition 1.

In over 35 years of business, this is certainly the finest preserved example we have ever been able to offer!

Braided cord, the badge with large oak leaf wreath and 1 suspended acorn. Lightly worn, condition 2.

Zinc alloy with bronze finish and toning, reverse marked with manufacturer's marking. With original paper packet printed “Infanterie=Sturmabzeichen Bronze” and manufacturer's marking “Josef Feix Söhne Gablonz/Neiße.”

Gilded sheet iron, with sheet metal backing, without fabric backing, Condition 2.

Hollow zinc construction, catch and pin are magnetic.

Non-ferrous metal, hollow-embossed. Lightly worn, condition 2.

Non-ferrous metal, hollow embossed. Lightly worn, condition 2.

Fine zinc construction, silvering faded, reverse with maker mark “GWL” overstamped with “RC”, with magnetic hollow-ground needle. Lightly worn, condition 2. A very rare variant.

Fine zinc on field-gray cloth backing, backing plate with paper covering, somewhat moth-damaged.

Fine zinc, maker marked R.S. on reverse.

Hollow-embossed non-ferrous metal. Lightly worn, condition 2.

Zinc.

Bronzed iron, with backing plate, condition 2.

Fine zinc, reverse with pin on ball hinge. Only lightly worn, condition 2.

Braided cord with aluminum overlay. Condition 2.

Silver-plated sheet iron, with iron back plate, with printed packet of manufacturer “Rudolf Souval Wien VII/62”, Condition 2

Peacetime garrison Potsdam and Zossen, circa 1936. Non-ferrous metal, partially blue enameled, reverse marked “Mehn Braunschweig”, with long pin. Worn condition, Grade 2. Rare.

Manufactured by Rudolf Souval Vienna, silver-plated fine zinc, reverse marked with maker “R. S.”, pin plate magnetic. Lightly worn, condition 2.

Braided cord with aluminum fittings. Condition 2.

Braided cord, the device with large oak leaf wreath and 1 suspended acorn. Lightly worn, condition 2.

Fine zinc construction, reverse marked "L/53". Condition 2.

Braided cord with large backing plate, with 3 pendant acorns. Lightly worn, condition 2. Rare.

Hollow zinc construction, with cut-out swastika, catch missing!

Fine zinc, semi-hollow construction, raised maker mark “A” on reverse.

Non-ferrous metal hollow construction.

12 cm, Fuchs was an officer of the Signal Corps in World War I, between the wars an Ober-Postsekretär and after being called up into the Wehrmacht held the rank of Feldpostinspektor (Captain). This ribbon bar dates from before the Winter Campaign against Russia. Included are the buttonhole decoration, 1 large framed photograph as an officer of the Signal Corps and 7 additional photographs.

Iron, with field-gray cloth backing with backing plate and paper cover.

Commemorating the 820 km march on the Arctic Ocean Road (Petsamo - Rovaniemi) 25.10. - 2.12.1941, enameled, reverse with screw disc.

final version circa 1945. Bronze-plated zinc alloy, with 1 hole for sewing onto the field tunic. The final version was issued without cloth backing and backplate. Unworn.

Fine zinc, diameter 50 mm, condition 2

Brass construction, 70 x 68 mm, maker: Steinhauer & Lück Lüdenscheid, condition 2.

auf feldgrauer Tuchunterlage, rückseitig mit Papierabdeckung. Ungetragen, Zustand 2+.

auf feldgrauer Tuchunterlage, rückseitig mit Papierabdeckung. Ungetragen, Zustand 2+.

Brünierter magnetischer Panzer, mit 3 Splinten auf Silbergespinst geklammert, mit Rückenplatte aus Eisen. 

Eisen bronziert, auf feldgrauer Tuchunterlage mit Rückenplatte. Die Papierabdeckung fast lose.

Zinc alloy with bronze finish, semi-hollow construction, the tank applied with 2 aluminum rivets, reverse with round pin.

Feinzink versilbert, 2-fach durchbrochen gearbeitet, rückseitig halbhohl, an breiter magnetischer Nadel. Die Versilberung noch gut erhalten. Reparierter Werksfehler auf dem Kranz oben um den Schwertgriff. 

Das Abzeichen wurde am 29. Januar 1944 durch Adolf Hitler gestiftet und galt rückwirkend ab dem 1. Januar 1943. Die Verleihung sollte an Führer, Unterführer und Mannschaften aller im Kampf gegen Partisanen eingesetzten Verbände erfolgen und war in drei Stufen (Bronze, Silber, Gold) vorgesehen. Die Aushändigung des Bandenkampfabzeichens in Gold behielt sich Himmler selbst vor. Die Bedingungen für die Verleihung waren:
für die erste Stufe (Bronze) – 20 Kampftage
für die zweite Stufe (Silber) – 50 Kampftage
für die dritte Stufe (Gold) – 100 Kampftage
Seit dem 5. Oktober 1944 wurde der Kreis der Personen, die diese Auszeichnung erhalten konnten, nicht mehr beschränkt auf Angehörige der Wehrmacht, der Waffen-SS oder der Einsatzgruppen der Sicherheitspolizei und des SD, sondern jeder, der sich aktiv an der sogenannten „Bandenbekämpfung“ beteiligt hatte, konnte diese erhalten.

Fine zinc bronze-plated and toned, reverse with maker mark "JFS". Worn, condition 2-

Silver-plated zinc alloy, semi-hollow struck. Break in wreath at 3 o'clock position.

Cloth version, printed, rare variant circa 1945, condition 2. A very rare variant that was produced only in very small numbers.

In over 35 years of business, this is the first example we have been able to offer.

Bronzed sheet iron, with iron backing plate, in the printed bag of the manufacturer “Rudolf Souval Wien 62/VII”. Unworn, condition 2+.

Braided cord with zinc overlay.

Embroidered version on black cloth. Worn condition, removed from uniform.

Iron, with field-gray cloth backing, back plate with paper covering.

Zinc 

circa 1936. Silver-plated non-ferrous metal with enamel, on long pin, condition 2. Very rare.

Non-ferrous metal, on field-gray cloth backing with backing plate. Split pins have been soldered together on reverse. Condition 2.

Brass alloy, mounted on field-gray wool backing with back plate and cover. Condition 2.

circa 1944. Fine zinc construction, reverse with split pins. Worn condition, Grade 2. Very rare.

Peacetime garrison Paderborn, circa 1936. Silver-plated non-ferrous metal, black enameled, reverse with long pin. Worn, condition 2. Rare.

Braided cord with aluminum fittings. Condition 2.

Iron, with field-gray cloth backing, back plate with paper covering.

Badge Petsamo-Rovaniemi - Salla (damaged) - Suomi-Finland 1941/42

Hollow zinc construction.

Zinc, diameter 36 mm

Fine zinc, marked R.S., pin and hinge are magnetic, condition 2

Manufactured circa 1943. Fine zinc construction, the eagle silver-plated, wreath gilt. Typical manufacturing by C. E. Juncker Berlin, however without maker marking. The pin catch repaired.

Hand-embroidered execution on black cloth. Worn condition.

Fine zinc with bronze finish, reverse marked by manufacturer "FEC. W.E. Peekhaus Berlin - A.G.M.u.K. Gablonz", catch plate and pin are magnetic. Lightly worn condition.

Zinc, hollow-back construction, with modern silver plating

circa 1939/1940. Dimensions 14 x 10 cm, mounted on wood.
The Division z.b.V. 539 was established on October 15, 1939, in Prague through the redesignation of Landesschützenkommandeur I (formerly Landesschützen-Regiment 3/IV) as headquarters for the Landesschützen battalions deployed in Bohemia under the Wehrmacht Plenipotentiary for Böhmen-Mähren.
The Division was also designated as “539.Inf.Div.”

Iron, with field-gray cloth backing with backing plate and paper cover.

Bronzed iron, on field-gray cloth backing with back plate, 1 pin missing.

Fine zinc semi-hollow struck, with pressed pin assembly, condition 2.

Round cap badge, hollow-embossed fine zinc, diameter 35 mm, without prongs.

Fine zinc, silver-plated

Fine zinc silver-plated, worn condition, Condition 2.

Silver manufacture by C.E.Juncker Berlin. Reverse side of wreath and eagle scratched with “Hack” (Jacob Hack, Feldwebel, Fallschirm-Jäger Regiment 4, recipient of the German Cross in Gold, Ortona / Italy 1944). The eagle reverse stamped with the fineness hallmark “800”. The small needle safety catch above the pin hook partially broken. 

Manufactured in fine zinc, solid construction, slightly convex, dimensions 50 x 65 mm. Light signs of age, condition 2.
This piece originates from the collection of Max Aurich, listed in the catalog and expert opinion by Friedhelm Heyde from 1978, which served as documentation for the estate settlement. The piece is recorded under position 97) together with the 2nd specimen made of fine zinc. The catalog is enclosed in photocopy.
Max Aurich was one of the most renowned collectors of orders and decorations already during World War II.

The Balkan Shield 1944-1945 was planned but never officially instituted. In the reference work by Dr. Klietmann “Deutsche Auszeichnungen” the shield is described on pages 156/57: “Such a shield was neither instituted nor awarded. However, the creation of such a decoration was apparently considered, as the Reich Stage Designer Benno v. Arent completed a drawing for a design of the Balkan Shield on March 7, 1945. It appears that this had been requested by the Führer Headquarters, but the rapidly successive military events prevented further decisions regarding this institution.”
In the reference work by Dr. Klietmann “Auszeichnungen des Deutschen Reiches 1936-1945” the shield is also described, along with the drawing by Reich Stage Designer Benno v. Arent for the shield dated March 7, 1945. He describes 2 presentation samples: “One sample exists in olive-brown toned metal, the other silver-plated...”. In the book itself, however, only a post-war illustration is shown alongside the original drawing.

This specimen is one of the two presentation samples manufactured in March 1945. These two presentation samples are the only known prototypes of the Balkan Shield that were produced before the end of the war.

Manufactured from hollow-stamped and silver-plated non-ferrous metal, on long pin, condition 2.
We were able to acquire a small remaining stock, EUR 90,-- per piece

Badge of Schützenregiment 111, on pin. Worn, condition 2.

Non-ferrous metal, black grosgrain ribbon, with snap hook, condition 2.
Field Post No. 29479 = 3rd Heavy Motorized Flak Machine Gun Company 55

2nd Model. Toned iron, small version 40mm, obverse: "Verliehen vom Oberkommando des Heeres" (Awarded by the High Command of the Army), national eagle, reverse with text in oak leaf wreath, Condition 2

Badge of Schützenregiment 110, with pin fastener. Stock from Carl Wild company, Hamburg. EUR 35,-- per piece