Overview: Weimar Republic and Freikorps 1918 \x96 1933

Garrison Pasewalk, the crowned cipher "L" in 585 gold, the gold-plated clasp with engraving on reverse II. Kür. Reg. Königin Pasewalk - C. Meister Major d.R. 10.4.62, in cardboard case with note of the wearer.

Applied membership badge, reverse with engraving “Treu bis zum Schluss” (Loyal to the End), length with snap hook and chain 12 cm. Condition 2.

Red and black enameled, reverse with manufacturer: “Fleck & Sohn Hamburg 3 ges.gesch.”, complete with original ribbon. Condition 2.

Embossed, on dark green cloth backing. Worn condition, Grade 2-. Likely worn as sleeve insignia.

Fine zinc medal, obverse depicting an athlete with victor's laurel "Sieger" (Victor), reverse inscribed "II. Preis Tauziehen" (2nd Prize Tug of War). Condition 2.

Pin-back cross, silver-plated and toned non-ferrous metal, white enameled cross in center. Reverse marked with maker “Deutsches Feld-Ehrenzeichen ges. gesch. Hamburg 11”. Condition 2.

right collar side, hollow embossed silver-plated execution, reverse with mounting prongs. Lightly worn, condition 2.

embossed, gold-plated non-ferrous metal, on field-gray cloth backing, condition 2.

Federal and War Commemorative Badge, 1st pattern, 40x40 mm, 

Traditional cuff title of the 1st Hundertschaft (company) of the Hamburg Police, commemorating the battles of the Bahrenfeld forces against the Communists. Woven construction, approximately 37 cm long. 

Pin-back badge, enameled, on pin, condition 2.

on fabric rosette, with pin, condition 2.

woven badge in metal frame, condition 2.

Non-ferrous metal, partially enameled, with pin back, condition 2.

Hand-embroidered metallic thread, condition 2.

gilt and enameled, pin-back, condition 2.

Commemorative badge “1. Oktober 1916 Opfertag für die Deutsche Flotte” (October 1, 1916 Donation Day for the German Fleet), sheet iron with crimped paper flag, condition 2.

on original ribbon, condition 2.

Yellow woven on blue ground, lightly worn, length 41 cm, condition 2.

Woven construction. Lightly worn, condition 2

Civilian badge Stahlhelm-Landsturm 1st pattern, pin-back, condition 2

with maker's mark, on pin, condition 2.

so-called “Elephant Order”, with inscription “Südsee-Afrika-Kiautschou”, silver-plated tombac, reverse with damaged pin and “ges. geschützt Nr. 33992”.

Applied membership badge, length with snap hook and chain 13.5 cm.

circa 1933. Sheet metal construction, on long pin, condition 2.

Possibly also an NS sympathizer badge from the period before 1933.

Stick pin badge, silver-plated non-ferrous metal, the “H” enameled in black, reverse with wide pin. Lightly worn, condition 2.
The Verband “Hindenburg” was the successor organization of the Selbstschutzbataillon “Generalfeldmarschall v. Hindenburg” established in Oberschlesien in 1921, headquartered in Hannover. A rare badge.

Non-ferrous metal hollow embossed with affixed overlays.

Pin-back badge, silver-plated non-ferrous metal, center partially enameled, reverse with horizontal pin. Lightly worn in good condition, rare.

Tinplate badge, with pin, condition 2.

with ribbon, the combat clasp with split pins.

Tin badge, pinback, condition 2.

circa 1933. Stamped sheet metal construction, on long pin, condition 2.

Possibly also an NS sympathizer badge from the period before 1933.

Hollow sheet metal, gilded, with split pins on reverse.

Silver-plated non-ferrous metal, hollow-embossed with 3 prongs, approx. 39 x 25 mm.

approx. 70 mm, 2 small drill holes

Hollow embossed execution, silver-plated, center lacquered black. Worn condition, Grade 2.

The badge of the Schutztruppe Bug was established on February 1, 1919 by Major Kobe von Koppenfels with approval of the General Command of the Landwehr Corps. The design was created by Koppenfels with support from Rittmeister Meybauer, the proprietor of the insignia firm.

Manufactured in 1929. The chain composed of 21 silver coins of varying sizes from the Imperial period, the genuine silver links crafted as oak leaves, the lower 4 links each decorated with animal teeth, the clasp functional, the tongue marked with silver content "800", the lowest part of the chain designed as a motto banner with the inscription "Schützenvereinigung ehem. Jäger zu Berlin 1889", below it a gilt-finished badge in the form of the Kaiser's shooting prize for the Jäger troops, the motto banner and badge with silver content mark "800". The reverse of three coins smoothly polished, engraved therein with the names of the shooting kings from 1929 to 1938. In original case. Condition 2.
A rare unique piece.

In Berlin and Potsdam respectively, the Garde-Schützen-Bataillon and Garde-Jäger-Bataillon belonging to the Garde-Korps were stationed.

Non-ferrous metal and partially enameled, on original sewn ribbon, condition 2.

Silver-plated non-ferrous metal, with buttonhole attachment, Condition 2.

Pin-back badge. Silver-plated base metal, vertical thin pin on reverse. In very fine condition.

Manufactured from silver-plated non-ferrous metal, hollow-embossed and riveted. Reverse with large knurled screw disc. Weight 28.6 g. Lightly worn, original silver plating still partially preserved, in good untouched original condition. Condition 2.

On July 13, 1921, Reich Defense Minister Dr. Otto Gessler instituted the Tank Commemorative Badge, which was worn on the left breast. Prerequisites for the award were at least 3 documented combat missions in a German or British tank, or being wounded during one of these operations. This likely rarest badge of the First World War was awarded only 99 times.
This specimen is certainly a Berlin medal jeweler's manufacture from the 1930s for a World War veteran for his Wehrmacht uniform. 

Pin-back cross, silver-plated and toned bronze alloy, white enameled cross in center. Reverse marked with maker “Deutsches Feld-Ehrenzeichen ges. gesch. Hamburg 11”. Condition 2.

Pin-back cross, silver-plated non-ferrous metal, partially gilt and enameled. 

Brass with applied decoration 1923, approximately 60 mm high

Manufacturer: N. & H. GES.GESCH., with clip pin, Condition 2.

Collar tab, toned sheet metal, approx. 40x33 mm.

Large pin-back badge, partially silver-plated and gilt, condition 2.

Gilt non-ferrous metal, partially enameled, affixed to horizontal pin bar on reverse, condition 2.

woven badge in metal frame, on pin, condition 2.

Peacetime garrisons Rawitsch/Lissa, the enamel minimally damaged, on suspension ribbon loop.

Dark blue cloth with metal overlay, on long pin.

circa 1880. Cross on ribbon, Condition 2.

Dark blue cloth with metal overlay, on long pin. Condition 2.

(silver-plated star), on ribbon loop with pin, maker: Hch.Timm Berlin C19, condition 2.

on ribbon with suspension pin, condition 2.

Arten Habenhausen is located south of Bremen.

Metal bullion hand-embroidered execution on blue fabric rosette, condition 2.

Silver-plated non-ferrous metal, suspension loop marked by maker “H. Timm Berlin”, with ribbon.  Condition 2.

Silver-plated non-ferrous metal with engraving "IV. Mi. 441 1920", maker: STh GES.GESCH., on pin, condition 2.
STh = Stahlhof Magdeburg

Pressed tin badge, with pin fastener, condition 2.

circa 1933. Sheet metal construction, on long pin, condition 2.

Possibly also an NS sympathizer badge from the period before 1933.

Silver-plated version, sewn-on type, lightly worn, condition 2.

Pin-back badge, silver-plated brass and enameled, height 40 mm, pin on reverse. Condition 2.

The Grenzschutz Ost (Eastern Border Protection) was the collective designation for units established in 1918/1919 (Freikorps, volunteer units, Selbstschutz Oberschlesien, etc.) that were to assume protection of the eastern border and eastern territories of the German Reich until final border demarcation.
The Grenzschutz Ost formed part of the Provisional Reichswehr with headquarters in Bartenstein/Ostpreußen and Breslau. Operational command was exercised by the Oberste Heeresleitung (OHL), whose headquarters was located in Kolberg from February 1919 onward.

tall oval badge approx. 90 x 55 mm, hollow embossed and silver-plated, reverse with split pins.

Guard star embossed in relief, center color lacquered. Side holes for sewing. Lightly worn, condition 2

Tinplate badge, on long pin, condition 2.

Bronze, obverse depicting Privy Councillor Goethe, reverse inscribed "Ehrenpreis des Reichspräsidenten Goethe Gedenkjahr 1932 Verfassungstag" (Honorary Prize of the Reichspräsident Goethe Memorial Year 1932 Constitution Day), diameter 77 mm. Condition 2.

Woven construction. Condition 2.

with suspension loop, condition 2.

Large medal in fine zinc, in the center the Weimar eagle with inscription, reverse with motto “Fest stehn immer - still stehn nimmer” (Stand firm always - never stand still), approx. 70 x 50 mm, the anniversary plaque “50” in oak leaf wreath. Without banner ribbon. Condition 2.

enameled execution, condition 2.

Tin badge, with pin, condition 2.

Silver-plated base metal with engraving "VI. No. 68 8.10.1920", maker: STh GES.GESCH., with pin, condition 2.
STh = Stahlhof Magdeburg

Tinplate, embossed and silver-toned, with split pins on reverse. Condition 2.

Brass, diameter approx. 49 mm, reverse “Dedicated to the exhibitors for the anniversary celebration by the Handwerkskammer zu Flensburg”, in case with inscription “Handwerkskammer zu Flensburg 1900 - 1925”, condition 2.

Tin badge, on long pin, condition 2.

Silver-plated non-ferrous metal, with holes on sides for sewing. Safety pin soldered by the wearer on the reverse for wearing. Condition 2.

Bronzed non-ferrous metal, on original ribbon.

Pin-back cross. Toned non-ferrous metal, slightly domed. Reverse with manufacturer's marking "Nr. 317 Ges. Geschützt P. Küst Berlin C. 19 Seydelstr. 19 A", on vertical pin.

Silver-plated non-ferrous metal, eyelet marked by maker “H. Timm Berlin”, on original ribbon. With matching miniature. Condition 2.

Silver-plated plaque with designation “1. Preis Kugelstossen” (1st Prize Shot Put). Condition 2.

Bronze medal, obverse depicting an athlete with victory laurel wreath “Sieger” (Winner), reverse inscribed “Wachtregiment Berlin Sportfest 29.VI.1921 3. Preis Speerwurf” (Wachtregiment Berlin Sports Festival June 29, 1921 3rd Prize Javelin Throw). Condition 2.

The Wachregiment Berlin was a military formation of the Reichswehr, established in June 1921 after World War I, and later also of the Wehrmacht. It was deployed for the protection of government facilities and personnel, as well as for ceremonial purposes such as state receptions or parades. It was garrisoned at the Rathenower Straße 9-18 barracks in Berlin-Tiergarten (Moabit).

The Kommando Wachtruppe was composed of companies from all infantry regiments of the Reichswehr, rotated to Berlin on a scheduled basis. It consisted of seven rifle companies, with each of the seven divisions of the Reichswehr providing one company. In addition to the seven rifle companies, the command included a machine gun company and an artillery battery, specially detailed for this purpose. The companies were typically relieved after three months.

Embossed construction on field-gray wool backing. Condition 2.

lightly worn, condition 2.

with motto, oval sleeve badge, approx. 75x62 mm, silver-plated non-ferrous metal, with holes for sewing on. The Verband “Hindenburg” was the successor organization to the Selbstschutzbataillon “Generalfeldmarschall v. Hindenburg” (Self-Defense Battalion “Field Marshal v. Hindenburg”) established in Oberschlesien in 1921, with headquarters in Hannover.

silver-plated, reverse side with engraving "IV. No. 1436 20.8.24.", Manufacturer: STh GES.GESCH., on pin. Condition 2.
STh = Stahlhof Magdeburg

with clip pin, condition 2.

Non-ferrous metal construction, for sewing on. Worn condition, Condition 2.

Non-ferrous metal, the applied insignia affixed with clasps.

without ribbon, condition 2.

1st Model, circa 1934/35, inscription “Der Kyffhäuserbund seinem Kameraden” (The Kyffhäuserbund to its Comrade), hollow embossed, on pin clip. Condition 2.

large badge, silver-plated, with pin back, condition 2.

multicolored woven badge in metal frame, with pin, condition 2.

Pin newly soldered, Condition 2.

silver-plated sheet metal on green rosette, reverse with pin fastener, 47 mm diameter, condition 2

Enameled, with pin. Worn condition, Condition 2.

Reserve Infantry Regiment No. 31 was mobilized according to the mobilization plan on August 2, 1914. In addition to the regiment deploying to the field, a replacement battalion and a recruit depot were established. The regiment was formed in Altona with the regimental staff, I. and II. Battalions, as well as the machine gun company. The III. Battalion was formed in Bremerhaven. The battalions consisted of 4 infantry companies. A telephone section of 4 detachments was established with the II. Battalion. The machine gun company consisted of 6 machine guns and was subordinated to the II. Battalion.
The regiment was subordinated to the 34th Reserve Infantry Brigade, which was subordinated to the 18th Reserve Division, and this to the IX. Army Corps.

Cross, gilt and enameled, on ribbon, condition 2. Very rare.

silver-plated, with triangular ribbon buckle, condition 2.

Silver-plated sheet metal construction, condition 2

enameled, with brooch pin, condition 2. 

Stick pin cross, gilt and finely enameled. Medallion with Prussian eagle and letters "W.E.K.", reverse with broad pin, marked "Ges. Gesch."

Honor badge for 25 years of membership, on long pin, maker: Fahnenf. Coburg Arnold's Thür. GES.GESCH., condition 2.

Membership badge, on pin. Condition 2.

Woven construction. Condition 2.

pin-back, condition 2.

Non-ferrous metal, buttonhole version, condition 2. 

Tall oval badge, center enameled, within oak leaf wreath, with holes on sides for sewing. Height 65 mm. Worn, small enamel chip at upper left, condition 2.

Miniature stickpin cross, 22 mm, silver-plated base metal and black enameled. Condition 2.

Pinback cross, silver-plated white metal with black enamel, small chip in center. Pin fitting on reverse.

Non-ferrous metal construction, shows evident wear, pin repaired on reverse, condition 3.

Bronze-toned, diameter 37 mm.

with ribbon, the combat clasp with split pins.

Enameled non-ferrous metal, riveted appliques, maker's marking on reverse, condition 2

“For Outstanding Achievements”, non-ferrous metal, in original case.

Silver-plated non-ferrous metal, partially gilt and enameled, without ribbon, condition 2.

Approx. 70x50 mm, hollow embossed brass, gilt, backed with black velvet, reverse with magnetic backplate and 4 prongs.

Printed version, stamped “Landesleitung der E.W. Bayerns”. Unworn, condition 2.

Price per piece: 40 Euro.

Hollow stamped metal, gilt, split pins on reverse.

Second pattern without motto, oval sleeve insignia, silver-plated non-ferrous metal, with holes on sides for sewing. Approx. 75 x 62 mm. The Verband “Hindenburg” was the successor organization of the Self-Defense Battalion “Generalfeldmarschall v. Hindenburg” established in Oberschlesien in 1921, headquartered in Hannover.

Bronze, “Einwohnerwehr Bayern München V. Bezirk”, diameter 38 mm.

Buttonhole decoration, bronze-plated non-ferrous metal, condition 2.

935 silver, with engraving "VI No 382 1920", manufacturer: STh GES.GESCH., on pin, condition 2.
STh = Stahlhof Magdeburg

Stickpin cross, with 16 mm miniature.
The 26th Reserve Corps comprised Reserve Infantry Regiments 233-240 and Artillery Regiments 51 and 52. The regiments wore green bands around their shoulder straps - hence the name “The Green Corps”.

Non-ferrous metal 23x23 mm, with buttonhole attachment, condition 2.

Woven execution in yellow on blue, blue lettering is faded, length 15.5 cm, worn condition, Condition 2.

Tin badge, with pin, maker: "Deschler & Sohn München 9". Condition 2.

Circa 1919. Hand-embroidered execution on blue cloth, length 18 cm. Worn condition, Condition Grade 2. Very rare.

Pin-back badge, toned fine zinc, reverse with battle names: “Verdun, Limanowa...”. Catch repaired. Condition 2.

Tall oval pin badge. Laurel wreath, in the center black enameled winged propeller. Reverse with vertical pin attachment. Accompanied by the enameled 18 mm miniature for the dress chain. Lightly worn in good condition. Very rare.

44 mm diameter, silver-plated, rim with award number 231, with original packet bearing matching number, condition 2

Aluminum, 38 mm, condition 2.

Bronzed non-ferrous metal, the gilt overlay riveted on. Heavily worn badge.

Tin badge, with pin, condition 2.

Silver-plated base metal, diameter 50 mm, obverse with horse head, reverse inscribed “I.R. 19 Sportfest 1930”, condition 2

On ribbon, condition 2.

Membership badge, with suspension bar, condition 2.

Colored cardboard badge with suspension ribbon, condition 2.

multi-piece construction, on long pin, condition 2.

Gilt zinc, on ribbon, condition 2. Very rare.

Non-ferrous metal, partially enameled, with pin fastener, condition 2.

Ellerbek is a municipality in the district of Pinneberg in Schleswig-Holstein.

Silver-plated execution, sew-on type, lightly worn, condition 2.

Enameled non-ferrous metal. Pin back with needle. 

Condition 2

heavy bronze execution, obverse featuring portrait of Freiherr vom Stein, reverse inscribed "Ehrenpreis des Reichspräsidenten Stein Gedenkjahr 1931 Verfassungstag", diameter 75 mm. Condition 2.

Non-ferrous metal, hollow embossed, reverse with long horizontal pin. 98 mm.

Large heavy bronze plaque, 87 x 145 mm, obverse depicting: nude soldier protecting a young oak sapling, reverse inscribed "Landes-Schützen Korps - Deutsche Schutzdivision - Reichswehr Brigade 4 1919-1920". Condition 2.

The Deutsche Schutzdivision was formed in January 1919 in Zossen from the 31st Infantry Division and was deployed to suppress the Spartacus Uprising in Berlin. Later reformed into the Reichswehr-Brigade.

Fine zinc, condition 2.

hollow embossed silver-plated execution, split pins on reverse. Condition 2.

Silver-plated non-ferrous metal, reverse with 2 attachment prongs, condition 2.