Decorations of the Wehrmacht Army

Bronzed zinc alloy, maker marked: “JFS - FEC. W.E. Peekhaus Berlin”, catch, pin and backing plate are magnetic, condition 2+

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

Fine zinc, maker marked W.H. on reverse.

Hollow zinc construction, worn condition.

Zinc alloy, magnetic pin

Fine zinc

Fine zinc silver-plated, reverse marked CW.

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

Zinc.

Hollow non-ferrous metal.

Zinc. Nicely preserved silver plating.

Zinc.

Zinc.

Zinc.

Zinc 

Hollow zinc.

Fine zinc construction, reverse marked with maker's mark “R.S.”

Zinc bronzed. Next to the pin with maker mark by Wurster.

Zinc with bronze finish.

Zinc hollow embossed.

Iron, on field-gray base with backplate and paper covering.

on field-grey cloth backing, reverse with paper covering. Heavily worn, condition 3.

Toned iron, the field-grey cloth backing, backplate and paper covering have been renewed.

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

Certificate of scientific qualification as an officer dated 19.9.1912, with stamp and original signature of an Oberst. Report of the Military Marksmanship School on Fähnrich Otto Deindl dated 28.9.1912
Bavarian Pilot's Badge for Military Aircraft Pilots. This is a very early production, manufactured from an Imperial Pilot's Badge. Silver-plated hollow-embossed brass and hollow-soldered, the Imperial crown was cleanly removed and replaced with a Bavarian crown. Reverse with pin and pin safety. A typical production from the beginning of World War I, when Bavarian pilots had not yet received Bavarian badges. Together with the rare certificate of ownership dated 27.9.1914, with original signature of Generalmajor z.D. Heinemann.
2 pilot's certificates for L.V.G. biplane (100 HP Mercedes) dated 28.8.1914, 8.9.1914 and 25.9.1914. Double sheets with stamp and original signature Oberstleutnant Engelhardt.
Provisional certificate of ownership for the Iron Cross 1st Class 1914 for Leutnant Deindl with Kampfgeschwader Nr. 2 O.H.L. With official seal of the Chief of Field Aviation and original signature Oberstleutnant Thomsen. Together with the certificate of ownership dated 8.3.1916.
Award document for the Iron Cross 2nd Class 1914. Dated 28.12.1914, for Leutnant Deindl, Feldfliegerabteilung VI B.
Provisional certificate of ownership for the Iron Cross 1st Class dated 20.7.1916 (!), with original signature of the Chief of Field Aviation, Oberstleutnant Thomsen. Certificate of ownership for the Iron Cross 1st Class dated 8.3.1916, with original signature of the Commander Kampfgeschwader 2, Hauptmann Kastner.
Award document for the Bavarian Military Merit Order 4th Class with Swords dated 2.3.1915, with facsimile signature of the Order's Grand Chancellor Frh. v. Kress.
Award document for the Austrian Military Merit Cross 3rd Class with War Decoration 3rd Class dated 2.1.1918, with paper seal and facsimile signature of the Lord Chamberlain.
Award document for the Bavarian Military Merit Order 4th Class with Crown and with Swords dated 8.4.1918, with facsimile signature of the Order's Grand Chancellor v. Hellingrath. Together with the confirmation of the order award by the Bavarian War Archive dated 2.11.1934.
Confirmation of the award of the Wound Badge in Black by the Bavarian War Archive dated 3.11.1934.
Award document for the Honor Cross for Front Fighters dated 1.12.1934.
Award document for the Medal in Commemoration of 1 October 1938, with original signature of the Commander-in-Chief of Army Group 4, General der Artillerie v. Reichenau.
5-piece miniature chain: Bavarian Military Merit Order with Crown and Swords; Iron Cross 2nd Class 1914; Austrian Military Merit Cross with War Decoration; Badge for Military Aircraft Pilots 1913-21; Wound Badge in Black WWI. 2 miniatures of the Iron Cross 1st Class 1914-18. Silver-plated, with brooches.
Wehrmacht 2 Long Service Awards for 18 and 4 years of service. Silver-plated, without ribbons. Together with 1 silver-plated Wehrmacht eagle for a ribbon.
Award document for the Long Service Award 1st-4th Class dated 2.10.1936 with original signature of the Commander of the 7th Division, Generalleutnant Halder.
1939 Clasp to the Iron Cross 2nd Class, 2nd pattern. Silver-plated brass, mounted on single-button ribbon with split pins. Together with the award document dated 17.6.1940. Award document for the 1939 Clasp to the Iron Cross 1st Class. Dated 15 September 1942. With official seal and original signature Generalfeldmarschall and Commander-in-Chief of Panzer Army Africa “Rommel”. Together with the congratulatory letter from Generalfeldmarschall Rommel dated 16.9.1942 for the defense against the attack directed at the fortress of Tobruk. On letterhead of Panzer Army Africa and with original signature Erwin Rommel. Together with related transcript.
2 cuff titles “AFRIKA”. Machine-embroidered versions on camel hair cloth. Both lightly worn, condition 2. Together with the award document dated 22.1.1944, with original signature General d. Inf. Schroth. Including the award proposal dated 18.5.1943 with award notation dated 3.9.1943.
2 cuff titles “AFRIKAKORPS”. Original metal-thread woven versions. Both lightly worn, condition 2. Together with 2 large PK photos of General Deindl upon arrival in Africa, inscribed on reverse March 1942.
Award document for the War Merit Cross 1st Class with Swords. Dated 20 April 1944. With official seal and original signature General der Infanterie Schroth.
Award document for the War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords dated 1.9.1942 by OKH, with original signature of General d. Inf. Keitel. Together with congratulatory letter from the High Command of the German-Italian Panzer Army dated 1.11.1942.
1 pair of shoulder boards for Generalmajor. Execution in gold-plated metal threads/silver braid, for sewing in.
Medal bar from World War II with 8 awards: Iron Cross 1914 2nd Class with 1939 Clasp, Bavaria Military Merit Order 4th Class with Crown and Swords, Austria Military Merit Order, Wehrmacht Long Service Award for 25 and 12 years with ribbon eagles applied, Medal in Commemoration 1.10.1938. Together with another medal bar from World War I with 4 awards.
Wreath for generals' cap (broken), gold-plated aluminum; miniature of a student tassel; ribbon piece for the Italian-German Africa Campaign Medal; miniature of the HJ Achievement Badge 1st Grade, zinc on pin, ribbon for War Merit Cross 2nd Class; brooch for Red Cross nurses; Red Cross pin 1934-37.
Wehrmacht Soldbuch, issued on 19.08.1939. With entries of all awards, promotion to Generalmajor 1942, last entry military pay on 1.11.1945. Together with military driver's license dated 21 March 1935. With very beautiful uniform photo as Major, the Bavarian Pilot's Badge from the estate is clearly visible!
Italy Colonial Order of Merit of the Star of Italy, Grand Officer set. The neck cross silver gilt and enamel, on ready-made neck ribbon. Worn, the enamel at the top on both sides with slight enamel damage under the crown suspension. The breast star silver-plated with gilt and enameled overlays, on pin. Worn, with slight enamel damage, on reverse the applied decorative plate is bent. The order set together with 2 medal bars and overlays in brown presentation case with manufacturer designation of jeweler Cravanzola, Rome. Together with the award document dated 7.5.1942 with original signature of the Order's Chancellor, as well as transmittal letter dated 5.6.1942 and congratulatory letter from the High Command of the Panzer Army dated 29.8.1942. Original photo Generalmajor Deindl in tropical uniform wearing the Italian order. Together with 4 additional photos General Deindl in Africa together with the Italian Duce Benito Mussolini.
Award document for the Medaglia d'Argento Al Valore Militare (Silver Medal for Military Valor). Dated 31 January 1943. Together with two German accompanying letters, with transmittal letter from the Deputy General Command IV Army Corps dated 14.5.1943 and decree for granting the award.
Wehrmacht hanger for officer's dagger (Army). Silver braid on field-gray velvet, silver-plated zinc fittings.
Patent to Fähnrich dated 24.06.1911, double sheet with seal. Patent to Leutnant dated 28.10.1912. Double sheet with seal and original signature Prince Luitpold. Patent to Oberleutnant dated 16.3.1916. Double sheet with seal and original signature.
Weimar Republic appointment document of the Ministry of the Interior to Polizeihauptmann dated 18.12.1930, with original signature Dr. Stützel.
Appointment document to Major of the Reichsheer dated 26.2.1935, with seal and original signature of the Reich Minister of War v. Blomberg.
Wehrmacht appointment document to Oberstleutnant with the Motor Transport Section Straubing dated 1.6.1938, with seal and original signature of the Reich Chancellor “Adolf Hitler” and countersignature v. Blomberg.
Promotion document to Oberst dated 30.9.1937, with seal and original signature of the Führer and Reich Chancellor “Adolf Hitler” with countersignature von Brauchitsch.
Double sheet in envelope with embossed gold double eagle.
Postcard with picture of Generalfeldmarschall v. Hindenburg with original signature in ink.
Large photo of General Erich Ludendorff with signature “Ludendorff” as well as handwritten dedication “In memory of 22.12.37 Mathilde Ludendorff”. Framed under glass.
Photo Generalmajor Schatz with Knight's Cross and German Cross, dated on reverse Dec. 1944 with original signature.
Lot of documents from the interwar period (14): Including citizenship certificate of the Free State of Bavaria dated 31.10.1923; permission from the Bavarian Ministry of State to wear the uniform of the Aviation Troops dated 23.4.1921; certificates for discharge from active army service by II Bavarian Army Corps dated 21.5.1920 and 22.9.1920; copy of appointment as Major with Motor Transport Section Straubing by Military District Command VII dated 20.2.1935; congratulatory letter from the Chief of Staff of the Inspection for Army Motorization in the Reich Ministry of War on transfer to the army dated 21.3.1935; letter from the Lord Mayor of Augsburg regarding Deindl's departure to another position dated 8.2.1938; wedding newspaper for the marriage celebration with texts of the table songs dated 4.2.1924.
Lot of documents from the time of World War II (15): Letter from the liaison officer with the Italian High Command North Africa dated 1.6.1942; special garrison orders as senior garrison officer of Panzer Army Africa; copy of a letter of recognition by the Commander-in-Chief of Panzer Army Africa GFM Rommel dated 19.9.1942; teletype Tobruk dated 2.10.1942 regarding Deindl's illness with request for prompt replacement assignment; letter from Deindl as Wehrmacht and Fortress Commander of Posen regarding a possible promotion in view of his responsibilities in North Africa; military medical certificate for Deindl's transfer to Europe due to illness; congratulatory telegram from GFM Rommel for Deindl's birthday; congratulations from the officer corps of the Fortress and Wehrmacht Command Posen with many signatures and watercolor; letter from company commander Ltn. v. Bülow (= known after the war as Loriot!) regarding the death of Deindl's son Uffz. Herbert Deindl to the general's wife dated 19.10 and notification of posthumous promotion to Fähnrich dated 29.10.1944, as well as condolence letter from General der Polizei v. Grolmann to the parents dated 20.11.1944.
Postwar documents. Deindl's correspondence from the prisoner of war camp Garmisch PWE 8 to family members; requests for support for release from the prisoner of war camp; several affidavits for submission to the denazification tribunal 1946/47, including Prince Fugger, Frh. v. Waldenfels, Generalmajor Krieger, General Bodenschatz and others; certified excerpt from the Soldbuch with original signature Gen. d. Inf. Petersen and Oberst i.G. Frank; death notice and family's letter of thanks dated 17.6.1947.
Congratulatory telegram from Generalfeldmarschall Rommel to Generalmajor Deindl for his birthday, dated 23.11.1942.
Drawn greeting card from the officer corps of the Fortress Wehrmacht Command Posen to Generalmajor Deindl for the new year 1945. With original signatures of all officers.
Large colored portrait drawing Generalmajor Otto Deindl in white summer uniform, with artist's signature, dated 1942. In contemporary frame under glass.
Highly interesting and very extensive lot of this brave aviation officer and Generalmajor in Rommel's Afrika Korps.

Otto Deindl (23.11.1890-14.6.1947) joined the Bavarian Infantry Regiment 16 on 1.10.1910 and was transferred as Leutnant to the Bavarian Aviation and Motor Transport Battalion on 2.2.1914. After training as a pilot, he was deployed in Kampfgeschwader 2 and later with various other units. He then directed Flight School 3 in Fürth, subsequently Flight School 1 in Schleißheim. After the end of World War I he transferred to the Bavarian State Police and was taken over as Major into the Reichswehr on 1.5.1935 and became commander of Panzer-Abwehr-Abteilung 27. As Oberst he held various service positions. He participated in the North African campaign as Generalmajor and was transferred back to the Führer Reserve on 7.3.1943. On 21.4.1943 he was appointed commandant of the training area Bitsch and on 13.8.1944 Wehrmacht Commander Posen and on 1.10.1944 Fortress Commander Posen. After further assignments he was captured on 8.5.1945 and died in captivity on 14.6.1947.

hollow embossed and gold-plated, the swastika solid embossed and separately inserted, polished edges, reverse with 4 round split pins, with ribbon, unworn condition.

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.

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

Zinc, reverse with manufacturer's marking. Condition 2.

Braided cord with aluminum fittings. Condition 2.

Braided cord with aluminum fittings. Condition 2.

Early production, silver-plated fine zinc, semi-hollow construction, tank applied with 2 aluminum rivets, reverse with round pin, number field magnetic. Worn condition, Grade 2.

7-wheeler cut out by Meybauer, repaired at the front and supplemented with the number 25, heavily worn, denazified during captivity. Also includes a Wound Badge 1939 in Gold, non-ferrous metal also denazified.
Direct from a private household, the wearer was an Oberleutnant in Panzer-Regiment 8.

Manufactured by Josef Feix Söhne, with maker mark "JFS". Silver-plated fine zinc, the tank steel-gray burnished, pin and catch are magnetic. Lightly worn, condition 2.

on field-gray cloth backing, worn condition removed from uniform.

Fine zinc silver-plated, semi-hollow embossed. 

Hollow zinc construction.

Fine zinc bronzed, reverse side marked by manufacturer "FEC. W.E. Peekhaus Berlin - A.G.M.u.K. Gablonz", the badge is magnetic.

Zinc, diameter 36 mm

Toned fine zinc, on magnetic pin, with manufacturer's marking, condition 2.

Large service badge, reverse with bearer number “1264”, approx. 75 x 40 mm, Condition 2

12.5 mm, pin-backed, color enameled, on pin.
With photocopy of the award certificate for the Anschlussmedaille October 10, 1938 for a Lance Corporal in the Signal Platoon of A.A.4.

Zinc, with field-gray cloth backing with backplate and paper cover.

with gold-plated aluminum overlay, condition 2-.

Iron, with field-gray cloth backing and backplate.

Gold-plated zinc alloy, wide magnetic gold-plated pin, reverse marked with manufacturer's designation F.&.B.L, magnetic plate crimped in.

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

Tank Destruction Badge in Black. Burnished magnetic tank, fastened with 3 split pins on silver braid, with iron backplate. Reverse with dark blue cloth backing. Unworn, with age marks, condition 2-.
Together with the award certificate, copy from Battalion Order No. 145/44 dated 12.11.1944 with the nominal mention of Feldwebel Pflaum, 3. Kompanie, one of 3 awards on that day.
Together with the registered letter from the 3./Kp. Ld. Schtz. Batl.917 dated 14.12.44 “Re.: Award of war decorations to the missing company member Feldw. Karl Pflaum, born 18.11.1898. .. The company hereby presents ... the war decorations awarded to the above-named with the award certificates, namely:
1. the War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords and
2. the ‘Tank Destruction Badge’..
Feldw. Pflaum, after destroying a Soviet tank while advancing on 5 additional enemy tanks in the city area of Barlad/Romania on 23.8.44, never returned. He has been missing since then.”..
Together with the War Merit Cross 1939 2nd Class with Swords with the award certificate, issued A.Gef. St., dated 1 Sept. 1944, with signature Wöhler, General der Infanterie and Commander-in-Chief of Armeegruppe Wöhler.
Condition 2.
An impressive estate. Feldwebel Pflaum, 46 years old, destroyed a Russian tank on 23.8.1944 during defensive fighting in Romania and most likely did not survive the day - missing. The decorations and certificates were sent by military post to the family.

This is a product manufactured by the firm JFS, without maker's mark. Fine zinc, the wreath, the tank and the engagement number bronzed, the tank affixed on the reverse with 2 aluminum rivets, on wide magnetic pin. Worn, denazified after 1945 in prisoner of war captivity. Condition 2.

Fine zinc, reverse marked with manufacturer “R.S.”, the blackened plate magnetic. Worn condition, Condition 2.

Silver-plated fine zinc, reverse with riveted pin assembly and maker mark “L/61”. A very rare variant.

This is a production by the manufacturer JFS. Fine zinc, the wreath, the tank and the engagement number bronzed, the tank on the reverse with 2 aluminum rivets, on wide magnetic pin, the pin hook is broken. Worn, condition 2.

Tinplate, hollow embossed, reverse with repaired pin attachment. Worn, condition 2.

The Sardinia Shield was an unofficial unit tradition badge awarded in 1944 to all soldiers of the 90th Panzer-Grenadier-Division.
After the capitulation of the 90th Light Africa Division in Tunisia in May 1943, it was reconstituted in July 1943 under the new designation 90th Panzer-Grenadier-Division. Following the landing of Allied forces in Southern Italy, the division was withdrawn to the Italian mainland in September 1944 and fought there until the end of the war, including at Monte Cassino, Roma, Firenze, Rimini, and Bologna. To commemorate its formation location of Sardinia, the division created its own Sardinia Shield.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Fine zinc, with manufacturer marking F.&.B.L., plate and pin and catch are magnetic.

Zinc alloy with bronze plating and toning, reverse marked with manufacturer's designation. The bronze finish somewhat faded.

Bronzed fine zinc, marked "FEC.W.E. Peekhaus Berlin - FLL", worn piece in good condition.

This is a typical production by C.E. Juncker, fine zinc construction, the original silver plating still over 80% intact, 32-fold pierced work, semi-hollow on reverse, on wide magnetic pin. Worn piece, condition 2.

The Anti-Partisan Badge was instituted on January 29, 1944 by Adolf Hitler and was valid retroactively from January 1, 1943. The award was intended for leaders, non-commissioned officers and enlisted men of all units employed in combat against partisans and was provided in three grades (Bronze, Silver, Gold). Himmler reserved the presentation of the Anti-Partisan Badge in Gold for himself. The conditions for the award were:
for the first grade (Bronze) – 20 combat days
for the second grade (Silver) – 50 combat days
for the third grade (Gold) – 100 combat days.
From October 5, 1944, the circle of persons who could receive this decoration was no longer limited to members of the Wehrmacht, the Waffen-SS or the Einsatzgruppen of the Security Police and SD, but anyone who had actively participated in the so-called “anti-partisan operations” could receive it.

Manufactured by JFS. Fine zinc, the eagle with gray tone, the original gilding of the oak leaf wreath 65% intact. Reverse with maker's mark "JFS", the wide needle and hook are magnetic. The piece shows light wear, condition 2.

circa 1936. Silver-plated base metal and enameled, on long pin, condition 2+. Very rare.

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

Fine zinc silver-plated, maker: “FEC. W. E. Peekhaus Berlin - FLL”, magnetic plate crimped in, on silver-plated pin. Lightly worn, condition 2.

Iron, on field-gray base with backing plate and paper covering. Worn, condition 2-3..

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

Bronzed zinc alloy, reverse marked by manufacturer "FEC. W.E. Peekhaus Berlin - A.G.M.u.K. Gablonz", the plate is magnetic.

Braided cord with aluminum fittings. Condition 2.

Bronze-plated fine zinc, the plate is missing.

Fine zinc bronzed, badge is magnetic.

Gilded iron, polished edges, ribbon. Condition 2+.

Braided cord, the device with large oak leaf wreath. Condition 2.

Hand-embroidered version on black cloth. Worn condition, removed from uniform.

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

Bronzed zinc alloy, backing plate is magnetic. Heavily worn.

Braided cord with aluminum overlay, field-gray backing marked Thiele & Steinert on reverse, condition 2

Hollow zinc alloy, condition 2

Manufactured by C.E. Juncker, fine zinc, the original silver plating still well preserved, triple pierced construction, reverse semi-hollow, with round pin. 29 grams. 58.5 mm x 49.5 mm. Clearly worn, condition 2-.

Hand-embroidered execution on black cloth. Worn condition.

Tank Destruction Badge in Black. Burnished magnetic tank, attached with 3 split pins on silver braid, with iron backing plate. Worn condition.

Hollow zinc construction, pin and catch are magnetic.

Fine zinc, semi-hollow construction, reverse with iron convex pin.

Zinc alloy

Hollow zinc construction. Catch missing, pin broken.

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.

circa 1936. Miniature of the battalion standard, finely enameled execution, the details very finely crafted with flag ribbon, height 22 mm, on long pin, repaired, condition 2. Extremely rare.

Zinc, hollow-back construction, with modern silver plating

Sheet iron, gold-plated, 1 pin missing. Condition 2.

Nickel, hollow-stamped and silver-plated. Condition 2-

This is a piece manufactured by Steinhauer & Lück. Solidly constructed of fine zinc and silver-plated, pierced in three places, reverse with broad magnetic pin. Lightly worn, in good condition.

The badge was instituted on January 29, 1944 by Adolf Hitler and was valid retroactively from January 1, 1943. The award was to be conferred upon leaders, junior leaders and enlisted men of all units deployed in combat against partisans and was designed in three grades (Bronze, Silver, Gold). Himmler reserved for himself the presentation of the Anti-Partisan Badge in Gold. The conditions for the award were:
for the first grade (Bronze) – 20 combat days
for the second grade (Silver) – 50 combat days
for the third grade (Gold) – 100 combat days
As of October 5, 1944, the circle of persons who could receive this decoration was no longer restricted to members of the Wehrmacht, the Waffen-SS or the operational groups of the Security Police and the SD, but anyone who had actively participated in the so-called “anti-partisan operations” could receive it.

Bronzed iron, on field-gray cloth backing with backplate, 1 prong missing.

approx. 75 x 40 mm, condition 2

2nd Model. Polished steel. Small version, diameter 40mm. Obverse features large national eagle with inscription "Verliehen vom Oberkommando des Heeres" (Awarded by the High Command of the Army), reverse with text "Für Verdienst um das deutsche Hundewesen" (For Service to German Dog Breeding) within oak leaf wreath. In special case with embossed national eagle.
The merit medal was awarded by the OKH (Oberkommando des Heeres) to civilian dog breeders and trainers who supplied or trained messenger dogs for the Wehrmacht.

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.”

Honor Roll Clasp of the Army, hollow embossed and gilt, the swastika solid embossed and separately applied, with 4 round split pins, completely mounted on ribbon. Worn, removed from tunic, condition 2. Iron Cross 1939 1st Class, reverse with maker mark “L/54”, with owner engraving “von Fabeck”. Lightly worn, condition 2. Additionally another Iron Cross 1939 1st Class, reverse without maker mark, with owner engraving “von Fabeck”. Lightly worn, condition 2. Iron Cross 1939 2nd Class, reverse with owner scratching “F”. Worn, condition 2. Large medal bar with 4 awards: Iron Cross 1939 2nd Class. Wehrmacht Long Service Award for 18 and 4 years with ribbon eagles. Commemorative Medal 1 October 1938 with clasp “Prager Burg”, condition 2+. Additionally the worn ribbon bar with 3 awards. Wound Badge 1939 in Black, blackened brass, reverse with owner engraving “v. Fabeck”. Heavily worn, condition 2-. Additionally another, blackened iron, condition 2. Wound Badge 1939 in Silver, fine zinc, maker “107”, reverse with owner engraving “v. Fabeck”. Condition 2. General Assault Badge, silver-plated fine zinc, worn, condition 2.
Wehrmacht Officer's Dagger, very fine manufacture by “Eickhorn Solingen”, on the reverse of the crossguard with very fine engraving “H.W. v. Fabeck Aufkl. Abt. 160 24.12.41”, complete with portepee and hanger, condition 2+. Probably a Christmas gift to v. Fabeck.
Federal Republic of Germany Order of Merit 1st Class, in presentation case with miniatures. Additionally the ribbon bar for the Bundeswehr uniform with all awards. Furthermore 3 membership pins Kyffhäuser, NS Soldatenbund and Kyffhäuser for 25 years membership.
A fine estate, directly from private ownership.

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

Zinc, with field-gray cloth backing with backing plate, slightly corroded.

Circa 1936. Miniature shoulder strap device, mounted on the old Prussian Guard Star as tradition regiment of the 1. Garde-Regiment zu Fuß, on ribbon. Worn condition 2. Extremely rare.

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

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

Tank Destruction Badge in Black. Burnished magnetic tank, fastened with 3 split pins on silver braid, with iron backing plate. Reverse side without fabric backing. Worn piece, condition 2.
Accompanied by the award document, typewritten on DIN A5 paper, dated August 13, 1944 “for the destruction of an enemy armored fighting vehicle on July 28, 1944 north of Bois Mayon as an individual combatant in close combat...”, with signature of Major and Abteilung Commander. Also included the promotion to Gefreiter, extract from the company order dated October 29, 1944. Both documents folded, hole-punched and glued, the Special Badge document in 2 parts.

The Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 2 was formed on March 16, 1943 and was subordinated to the 2nd Panzer Division. Destroyed in Normandy in August 1944 and reconstituted in the Eifel in November.

Zinc, 34 mm, reverse with prongs

color enameled pin badge, approx. 34.5 x 34.5 mm, screw disc missing!

Construction of embossed copper sheet metal, dimensions 50 x 65 mm. Minor signs of age, condition 2.
This piece originates from the collection of Max Aurich, listed in the catalog and appraisal by Friedhelm Heyde from 1978, which served as documentation for estate settlement. The piece is recorded under position 97) together with the 2nd example made of fine zinc. The catalog is included as 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. Apparently, however, the creation of such a decoration was contemplated, as the Reich Stage Designer Benno v. Arent completed a drawing for a design of the Balkan Shield on March 7, 1945. It appears 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, including the drawing by Reich Stage Designer Benno v. Arent for the shield dated March 7, 1945. He describes 2 prototype samples: “One sample exists in olive-brown toned metal, the other silver-plated...”. In the book itself, however, only a postwar illustration is shown alongside the original drawing.

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

Bronzed iron, with backplate, 1 pin missing. Condition 2.

Toned zinc alloy, on magnetic pin, with manufacturer's marking. Worn condition, Grade 2-

Bronze-finished iron with field-gray cloth backing, backplate and paper covering. Worn condition, some surface rust, condition 2-.

Fine zinc silver-plated, semi-hollow construction, the tank applied with 2 aluminum rivets, reverse with round magnetic pin. Worn piece, reverse on left wreath with old wartime repair, condition 2-3.

Rare silver-plated Cupal version, pin catch repaired. Worn condition, Grade 2.

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.

Large porcelain plaque by the Royal Prussian Porcelain Manufactory, diameter 185 mm, in blue presentation case with printed golden national eagle, interior lined with blue velvet with printed decorative ribbon “Der Chef des Heereswaffenamtes dem Oberst Rüggemann am 1. März 1942”, with presentation certificate in folder with printed national eagle, the certificate bearing the signature of General der Artillerie Emil Leeb, Leeb was Chief of the HWA (Army Ordnance Office) from April 16, 1940 to February 1, 1945, with official seal “Oberkommando des Heeres - Heereswaffenamt - Organisatonsabteilung d. Zentralamtsgruppe”.
Alfons Rüggemann was promoted to Generalmajor on April 1, 1942, assigned to assume the duties as Armaments Inspector I from March 31, 1942 and from December 1, 1942 Armaments Inspector XII.
Unique piece of highest quality, condition 1a.

Braided cord with aluminum fitting, Condition 2.

Cupal, reverse with 2 split pins intact, with zinc backing plate.

Fine zinc bronzed, obverse slightly corroded!

approximately 77 mm wide, reverse with bearer number “251”. Only lightly worn.

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

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

Badge Petsamo-Rovaniemi - Suomi-Finland 1941/42 - Liinahamari mounted on a pendant. Condition 2

Diameter 45.5 mm, nickel with stamped number "1400", reverse with national eagle.
Surface with light corrosion.

Silver-plated fine zinc, marked CW on reverse.

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

Hollow fine zinc.

Hand-embroidered version on black cloth. Unworn, condition 2. Very rare.

The German Cross in Gold was awarded to approximately 26,000 soldiers during World War II, with awards to members of the Panzer troops estimated at approximately 2,500.

Zinc, 32 mm

Fine zinc, the eagle steel-gray tinted, the wreath silver-plated. Reverse with manufacturer's marking "RK" in the wreath, the pin, catch and hinge are magnetic. Clearly worn, with traces of corrosion on the eagle, condition 2-3.

Fine zinc silver-plated, obverse with depiction of a Gebirgsjäger with inscription. Reverse edelweiss with inscription “1939 Poland - France - Yugoslavia - Soviet Russia”. Condition 2

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

Silver-plated finger ring, in the center the well-known Petsamo-Rovaniemi badge, with swastikas on the sides. Condition 2. Commemorative ring of the 820 km march on the Arctic Ocean Road, October 25 - December 2, 1941.

Iron with stamped attachment clips, with field-gray cloth backing and backplate. Lightly worn, Condition 2.

Bronze-finished iron on field-gray cloth backing, backplate with paper cover, condition 2

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

Fine zinc on field-gray cloth backing with back plate and paper underlayer. Unissued condition, Condition 2.

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

Fine zinc.

Fine zinc hollow embossed, condition 2+.

Machine-embroidered version on camel hair cloth, overall length approximately 64 cm, ends sewn together, condition 2.

This is a piece manufactured by Steinhauer & Lück. Solid fine zinc construction, gilded, triple pierced work, reverse with wide magnetic needle. Lightly worn, gilding still preserved over 90%, in good condition. Rarely found in this quality.

The badge was instituted on January 29, 1944 by Adolf Hitler and was retroactive to January 1, 1943. The award was to be conferred upon leaders, non-commissioned officers and enlisted men of all units engaged in combat against partisans and was provided in three grades (Bronze, Silver, Gold). Himmler reserved for himself the presentation of the Anti-Partisan Badge in Gold. The conditions for the award were:

for the first grade (Bronze) – 20 days of combat
for the second grade (Silver) – 50 days of combat
for the third grade (Gold) – 100 days of combat

Since October 5, 1944, the circle of persons who could receive this decoration was no longer restricted to members of the Wehrmacht, the Waffen-SS or the operational groups of the Security Police and SD, but anyone who had actively participated in the so-called “anti-bandit operations” could receive it.

Aluminum, reverse with 3 split pins, condition 2

Silver-plated base metal, with ribbon and ribbon eagle.

Beautiful engraved representation on the plate: palm tree and inscription "AFRIKA 1943", inner diameter approximately 19 mm. Worn condition.
A typical souvenir of an Afrika Korps fighter, manufactured in North Africa. 

Fine zinc, semi-hollow construction, the tank lightly toned, riveted with 2 aluminum rivets to the wreath, the wreath silver-plated, reverse with round non-magnetic pin, the plate soldered. Heavily worn, the badge was repaired on the reverse during the war, condition 2-3.

Tank Battle Badges with engagement numbers manufactured by C.E. Juncker are very rarely found.

By directive of June 22, 1943, the High Command of the Army (Oberkommando des Heeres) authorized the introduction of Tank Battle Badges with engagement numbers. The classification system thereby created was:
1st Grade: Tank Battle Badge
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

Fine zinc, semi-hollow construction, the tank with remnants of silver plating riveted to the wreath with 2 aluminum rivets, the silver plating on the wreath no longer present, reverse with round pin, the magnetic plate soldered.
The Panzer Assault Badges with engagement numbers manufactured by C.E. Juncker are very rarely found.

By directive of June 22, 1943, the Army High Command (Oberkommando des Heeres) authorized the introduction of Panzer Assault Badges with engagement numbers. The grade classification created thereby was:
1st Grade: Panzer Assault Badge
2nd Grade: Panzer Assault Badge with Engagement Number 25
3rd Grade: Panzer Assault Badge with Engagement Number 50
4th Grade: Panzer Assault Badge with Engagement Number 75
5th Grade: Panzer Assault Badge with Engagement Number 100

Fine zinc, manufacturer's marking on reverse, superficial corrosion.

Zinc, with field-gray cloth backing with backplate and paper covering.

Commemorating the 820 km march on the Arctic Ocean Road (Petsamo - Rovaniemi) 25.10. - 2.12.1941. Reverse with screw disc, condition 2

Fine zinc construction, on pin, condition 3.

Fine zinc, bronzed. Heavily worn, condition 3.

Fine zinc silver-plated, blackened magnetic base plate, reverse marked by manufacturer "FEC. W. E. Peekhaus Berlin - FLL". Only lightly worn, the silver plating still exceptionally well preserved, condition 2+.

Bronzed iron on field-grey cloth backing, back plate with paper covering, condition 2

Non-ferrous metal, on field-gray cloth backing with back plate and paper covering. Condition 2.

Non-ferrous metal, on field-gray cloth backing with back plate and paper covering. Condition 2.

Fine zinc, silver-plated.

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

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-.

Nickel hollow

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

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

Non-ferrous metal hollow construction.