Decorations of the Luftwaffe

Two-color machine embroidered, worn condition, Condition Grade 2.

Bronze-plated base metal, in presentation case with printed text "Frontflugspange für Aufklärer bronze". Condition 2.

Two-color machine embroidered, padded construction. Lightly worn, condition 2.

Cross of gilt iron with polished edges, with gilt national eagle mounted on the ribbon, in the presentation packet printed “Dienstauszeichnung I. Klasse”. Unworn, condition 2+.

Single-color machine-embroidered cloth version, padded. Unissued condition, Condition 2

Two-tone machine-embroidered cloth version, worn condition.

Zinc construction with riveted eagle, manufactured by Hammer & Söhne. Condition 2.

Fine zinc, manufactured by Berg & Nolte Lüdenscheid, reverse marked with manufacturer’s mark B&NL, on round magnetic pin, condition 2

Non-ferrous metal, reverse marked with manufacturer "Jmme & Sohn Berlin".

Fine zinc construction, reverse marked with maker “G.H.Osang Dresden”. Heavily worn, catch re-soldered, pin replaced.

Non-ferrous metal construction, manufactured by Berg & Nolte Lüdenscheid, reverse marked on eagle “B & N L”, in matching case with imprint “Luftwaffen=Fliegerschützen=Abzeichen”, interior with dark blue sprayed felt lining and silk padding. Lightly worn, condition 2. Condition 2

Bullion hand-embroidered version for Luftwaffe uniform. Condition 3.

Fine zinc, the eagle Cupal B-Type, round pin.

Single-color machine-embroidered cloth version. Unworn, condition 2

Gold-plated zinc alloy, the attached device is magnetic, the gilding is faded.

Base metal, maker mark "A" at 9:30 position in wreath.

Machine-embroidered cloth version, backed, with fabric covering on reverse.

exterior with printed inscription “Luftwaffe=Flugzeugführer=Abzeichen”, interior with spray felt lining

Silver braided cord with blue interwoven threads, complete with aluminum attachment plaque. Lightly worn, condition 2.

Pin-back badge. Enameled base metal, with serial number "27144", maker: J. Preissler Pforzheim GES.GESCH., on pin. Worn condition, Condition 2.

Nickel silver version with engraving "Feldwebel Max Stephanidis am 20.9.42", stamped on the underside of the base "Joh. Wagner & Sohn Alpaka - Feinsilber Auflage". Undamaged and uncleaned, with beautiful even patina, condition 2+.

Hand-embroidered bullion wire version for Luftwaffe uniform. Condition 3.

Hand-embroidered metallic bullion thread version for uniform, condition 4.

with national eagle and Odal rune, silver 925, on suspension chain with snap hook.

Hand-embroidered metal bullion execution for the tunic, on gabardine, condition 3.

round fine zinc badge, serial number 6274, hole at top center for chain or cord to wear around neck, condition 3

Hand-embroidered bullion wire version for Luftwaffe uniform. 

machine-embroidered cloth version, condition 2.

machine-embroidered cloth version, worn condition, condition grade 2.

Fine zinc, reverse marked with manufacturer's mark "GWL", round magnetic pin. Condition 2-.

Two-color machine-embroidered version. Worn piece, condition 2.

Ceramic, approximately 13 x 13 cm, reglued after damage.

machine embroidered, condition 2

Particularly fine example, the swastika embroidered in black. Lightly worn, condition 2. Very rare.

Zinc alloy, hinge, pin and catch are magnetic, the eagle re-soldered at the wings. Worn condition.

Gilded zinc alloy, reverse marked by manufacturer “R.S.&.S.”, pin is magnetic, catch has been re-soldered.

Fine zinc construction, maker marked “GWL” on reverse, round magnetic needle. Condition 2.

Fine zinc, reverse marked with manufacturer's code “GWL”, round magnetic needle.

Silver braided with blue interwoven threads, complete with aluminum fittings. Lightly worn, condition 2.

Machine-embroidered version, length 45 cm, with hemmed ends. Unissued, condition 2+.

Nickel-silver alloy, eagle toned, wreath silver-plated, reverse marked “GWL”. Lightly worn, condition 2.
Accompanied by photograph of the wearer. From the estate of Unteroffizier Erwin Harz, Flugzeugführerschule B 9.

Fine zinc construction, gilding on the eagle still well preserved, reverse marked with manufacturer's mark “A”, in blue presentation case with imprint “Fallschirmschützen=Abzeichen”, interior with silk lining and spray felt insert, condition 2.

Aluminum, numbered 230, with damaged area, condition 3

Dark blue, exterior with imprint “Beobachterabz.”, interior with silk lining and velvet inlay.

Hand-embroidered bullion wire construction for uniform wear, Condition 2.

Eagle aluminum, reverse marked A, wreath zinc. 

Tombac metal, the eagle toned steel-gray, the wreath silver-plated with polished edges, reverse marked "C.E.Juncker Berlin SW". Lightly worn, condition 2.

The wearer was Oberleutnant Hans Keiper-Knorr, Reconnaissance Squadron 3./(H) 13 (1908 - 2001).

Bronze on ribbon

Bullion hand-embroidered version for Luftwaffe uniform, heavily worn, condition 4.

Machine-embroidered in a "darker" golden-yellow thread, embroidered on thinner linen fabric, length 41 cm, condition 2.
A rare variant.

Zinc alloy construction, eagle soldered on, reverse side without G.B. marking.

Zinc alloy construction, manufactured by Assmann & Sohn Lüdenscheid, reverse marked with manufacturer's “A” on the eagle. The wreath bears marking “4”.
This variant represents the rarest version produced by this manufacturer.

Non-ferrous metal construction, reverse marked with maker “Imme & Sohn Berlin”. Lightly worn, condition 2.

Base metal construction, gilding now only preserved on the reverse side.

Hand-embroidered bullion wire execution for uniform, Condition 3

Zinc, reverse marked with maker “W. Deumer Lüdenscheid”. Condition 2-3.

Fine zinc construction, the eagle marked “B&NL” on reverse, round pin.

Fine zinc construction, eagle marked "A" on reverse, iron round pin.

Fine zinc, swastika damaged, condition 2.

machine-embroidered version, approx. 45 cm long

Gold-plated bronze alloy, polished edges, reverse with scratched initials "F.M."

Fine zinc.

Gilded zinc alloy, the overlay magnetic, the gilding faded.

Toned bronze alloy, on thin round pin with ball hinge.

Non-ferrous metal construction, the eagle toned, marked “GWL” on reverse. Lightly worn, condition 2.

Non-ferrous metal, marked on reverse “Brüder Schneider A.G Wien”. Worn condition, still uncleaned with beautiful patina, condition 2-.

Fine zinc with bronze finish, wreath blackened, needle and catch iron with bronze finish.

Fine zinc, the eagle soldered on, reverse with maker mark G.B.

Early flat version made of tombac, reverse marked with manufacturer “C.E.Juncker Berlin SW”. The catch has been repaired in period.

Fine zinc construction, reverse marked "P. Meybauer Berlin".

machine-embroidered cloth version, condition 2-

Made of bronze, diameter approximately 5.5 cm, with inscription “Die Deutsche Seewarte Ihren Mitarbeitern zur See” (The German Naval Observatory to Its Collaborators at Sea), “Gestiftet am Tage der Einweihung D. 14. Sept. 1881” (Founded on the Day of Inauguration, 14 September 1881). In original case.

Hand-embroidered metallic thread on Luftwaffe blue cloth. Worn piece, condition 2-.

Zinc alloy construction, the riveted eagle and pin are missing.

Fine zinc construction, the eagle marked “A L/64” on reverse, iron round pin.

Heavy variant with the exceptionally large eagle and wide wreath, very finely executed in relief, dark toned. Particularly fine example of the rarely found privately purchased versions.

Gold-plated non-ferrous metal.

Nickel silver construction with engraving “Unteroffizier Bernhard Lensing am 30.1042”, stamped on the underside of the base “Joh. Wagner & Sohn Alpaka - Feinsilber Auflage”. Uncleaned with attractive dark patina, small dent on side, condition 2.

Unteroffizier Bernhard Lensing received his Honor Goblet as a radio operator.

Nickel silver version with engraving "Feldwebel Heinrich Gärtner am 10.6.42", stamped on the underside of the base "Joh. Wagner & Sohn Alpaka - Feinsilber Auflage". Uncleaned and undamaged, with beautiful light patina, condition 2+.

Feldwebel Heinrich Gärtner received his Honor Goblet as a radio operator in 3.(F.)/Aufklärungsgeschwader 122, awarded the German Cross in Gold on March 20, 1944.

Metal bullion hand-embroidered version for Luftwaffe uniform. Worn condition, Grade 2.

Hand-embroidered metal bullion construction for uniform wear, minor moth damage. Unissued condition, grade 2+.

Cloth badge, condition 2.

Non-ferrous metal, maker's mark on reverse “C.E. Juncker, Berlin SW”. Clearly worn, condition 2.

Semi-hollow embossed construction. Silvered tombac, reverse with horizontal pin assembly. Worn piece, pin was repaired during wartime on reverse, condition 2-.

Semi-hollow embossed construction. Non-ferrous metal, silver-plated, reverse with horizontal pin. Lightly worn, condition 2.

round fine zinc badge, serial number 3210, hole at top center for a chain or cord for wearing around the neck, condition 3

Non-ferrous metal hollow-embossed, gold-plated, with 4 flat prongs mounted on Iron Cross ribbon. Unworn in very good condition. In presentation case with removable spray-felt lining. Unworn, condition 1a.

, round fine zinc badge, serial number 6290, centered hole at top for chain or cord to wear around neck, condition 3

round fine zinc badge, serial number 6067, centered hole at top for chain or cord for wearing around the neck, condition 3

round fine zinc badge, serial number 6287, drilled hole at top center for chain or cord to wear around neck, condition 3.

, round fine zinc badge, serial number 6161, drilled hole at top center for chain or cord for wearing around the neck, condition 3.

, round fine zinc badge, serial number 6248, drilled hole at top center for chain or cord suspension, condition 3.

Italian manufacture, circa 1944. Enameled version, reverse with pin fitting, in paper bag with maker Bregonzio, Milano. Unworn, condition 2.
Accompanied by a photocopy “Sicher ist sicher! .. auch hinter der Front, Merkbuch Nr. 1” published by “Gen.-Kdo. I. Fsch.-Korps” with illustration of the badge.

Dimensions approximately 15 x 9 cm. Used condition.

circa 1936. Large round plaque of cast bronze, in the center the Luftwaffe eagle with SA rune, inscription “Jagdgeschwader Horst Wessel - Ralph Baberadt”, diameter 14.5 cm. With mounting tabs on the sides.
Jagdgeschwader 134 (JG 134) “Horst Wessel” was established on January 4, 1936 in Döberitz, honorary name “Horst Wessel” awarded on March 24, 1936. Later redesignated as Zerstörergeschwader 26.
Theodor Sanders was an SA member from Hamburg who fell victim to a communist attack on January 15, 1935.
Appendix includes scans regarding Ralph Baberadt and the plaque from the book “Jagdgeschwader Horst Wessel”, Zentralverlag der NSDAP 1938.

The clasp and pendant made of fine zinc, gilding faded, reverse with gilded pin assembly, without maker marking. Lightly worn, condition 2. Very rare.

Cloth insignia, Condition 2.

Non-ferrous metal, diameter 40.5 mm, condition 2.

Hand-embroidered bullion wire version for uniform, heavily worn, condition 2-.

Identification badge for civilian employees and guard personnel, brass, partially white lacquered, service number 1447, with pin, manufacturer: L.Chr.Lauer Nürnberg-Berlin, condition 2.

Round zinc badge, partially enameled, with pin fastener, bearing serial number 4596, worn condition.
During World War II, DEW manufactured armor plating for tanks and artillery pieces, as well as shells, ordnance, and steel helmets. Board member Walter Rohland in particular was responsible for a significant expansion of DEW's armaments production. This production was partially carried out using forced laborers and concentration camp prisoners; the Neubrücke concentration camp subcamp serves as one example.

Bullion hand-embroidered version for uniform, condition 2-3

Silver-plated base metal. Initials “HW” scratched on reverse.

Non-ferrous metal, the eagle burnished, the wreath silver-plated, without maker mark, Condition 2

Two-color machine embroidered, padded construction. Unissued condition, condition 2+.

early version made of aluminum, reverse side with manufacturer markings "A" and "D.R.G.M.", the rivet covers the "A". Worn, reverse side catch was repaired during wartime, condition 2

Fine zinc construction, gilding faded and only visible on the pin, reverse marked by manufacturer “G.H.Osang Dresden”, magnetic base plate, catch missing!

Hand-embroidered in bullion wire, with paper backing on reverse. Heavily worn, condition 3-4.

Machine-embroidered in 2 colors.

Tall oval pin badge, manufactured in silver. Height 30 mm. Reverse with horizontal pin assembly, lower part with 2 jeweler's marks.

Hand-embroidered in bullion wire, worn example, condition 2-.

Zinc construction with riveted eagle, in slightly damaged paper bag marked "J.E.Hammer & Söhne Geringswalde".

Toned zinc alloy, reverse with thin round magnetic pin, in blue case with printed text “Flak=Kampf=Abz.”, interior with silk lining and spray felt insert, Condition 2

Fine zinc, eagle made of nickel silver riveted on, reverse with maker mark “G.H.Osang Dresden”, pin and catch are magnetic.

Non-ferrous metal, reverse marked by manufacturer "B & N L". Lightly worn, condition 2.

Two-tone machine-embroidered cloth version, worn condition.

Non-ferrous metal, reverse marked by maker "Jmme & Sohn Berlin", in matching presentation case with printed text "Luftwaffen Flieger=Schützen=Abzeichen", blue silk lining and cardboard insert.

Non-ferrous metal, the eagle bronzed, the wreath silver-plated, marked on reverse "P.Meybauer Berlin". Lightly worn, Condition 2.

Non-ferrous metal, with ball hinge, condition 2

Manufactured from bronze-plated fine zinc, featuring Luftwaffe eagle and standing sword with year "1941" "For Outstanding Service - The Commanding General and Commander of Air District II" below which is the coat of arms of Posen. Height 19 cm. Condition 2-3. Included is the appointment document of the decorated soldier to Sergeant in the 2nd Battery / Reserve Flak Battalion 505.

Established in 1941 by the commanding general and commander of Air District II, Air District Command II, Lieutenant General Bieneck. Air District II in Posen, Warthegau region as well as the northern area of the General Government.

Manufactured by Friedrich Linden in Lüdenscheid, fine zinc, the riveted overlay is magnetic. The gilding on the front is fading, still preserved on the reverse.

Fine zinc, unmarked production by J.E. Hammer & Söhne Geringswalde. Worn condition, Grade 2.

machine-embroidered version, approximately 44 cm long

Tradition badge of the Sturm-Regiment, introduced at the end of 1944.
Paratrooper badge, bronze alloy, reverse marked by maker C.E.Juncker Berlin SW and scratched inscription "MAROTZKI 11/2".
Ground Combat Badge, zinc, hinge resoldered.
Iron Cross 1939 1st Class, manufactured by Meybauer.
Iron Cross 1939 2nd Class on ribbon bar.
Wound Badge in Black.
Cuff title "KRETA", heavily worn condition, length 42 cm.
Pair of shoulder boards and collar tabs for a lieutenant, heavily worn condition.

Fine zinc construction, reverse marked with manufacturer “G.H.Osang Dresden”, the round pin is magnetic. The catch was repaired in period.

Fine zinc, manufactured by Assmann & Sohn Lüdenscheid, maker's mark on reverse of eagle. The catch newly resoldered.

Fine zinc, gilding faded, surface somewhat corroded, marked on reverse JMME & SOHN BERLIN.

Toned base metal, on thin round pin with ball hinge.

Metal thread hand-embroidered officer's version. Reverse side still retains the original price label “RM 6,--”, slightly corroded.

Fine zinc silver-plated, the clouds and lightning bolt painted gray, one-piece construction, reverse with thin round magnetic pin.

Fine zinc construction, with riveted eagle, unmarked production by J.E.Hammer & Söhne Geringswalde.

Bronzed non-ferrous metal, the applied eagle blued. Lightly worn, condition 2.

Silver medallion depicting the Parachute Badge, reverse side with motto “Treue um Treue” (Loyalty for Loyalty) and maker's mark of the jeweler in Mailand “800”, complete with silver neck chain, condition 2.
As thanks for the rescue of the art treasures of the Monte Cassino monastery before it was bombed by the Americans, Abbot Gregorio Diamare presented the 1st Parachute Division with, among other things, a small silver donation. From this donation the loyalty chains were created.
Accompanied by a photocopy of an award certificate, with signature “Schulz, Oberst und Divisionsführer Div.-Gef.-Stand”.

Fine zinc construction, with riveted eagle, unmarked production by J.E.Hammer & Söhne Geringswalde.

Bronzed iron, with Luftwaffe-blue cloth backing, with back plate and paper covering. Lightly worn condition 2.

Non-ferrous metal, reverse marked by manufacturer “C.E. Juncker, Berlin SW”. Clearly worn, condition 2-.

German silver (Alpaka) version with engraving “Oberfeldwebel Paul Mischke am 16.12.42”, stamped on the underside of the base “Joh. Wagner & Sohn Alpaka - Feinsilber Auflage”. Uncleaned and undamaged, with beautiful even patina, condition 2.
Oberfeldwebel Paul Mischke served as radio operator with 2./Kampfgeschwader 27 and received the German Cross in Gold on July 23, 1943.

Nickel silver construction with engraving “Unteroffizier Willi Ginter am 6.6.42”, stamped on the underside of the base “Joh. Wagner & Sohn Alpaka - Feinsilber Auflage”. Uncleaned, a few small dents on the Iron Cross, the foot also with dings, condition 2-.

Unteroffizier Willi Ginter received his goblet as an aircraft pilot.

German silver (Alpaka) version with engraving “Hauptmann Felix-Alexander Kreitlow am 10.11.42”, stamped on the underside of the base “Joh. Wagner & Sohn Alpaka - Feinsilber Auflage”. Uncleaned and undamaged, with beautiful even patina, condition 2+.

Hauptmann Felix-Alexander Kreitlow received his goblet as a radio operator.

machine-embroidered cloth construction, backed, with paper covering on reverse.

Hand-embroidered bullion wire version for uniform wear. Unissued condition, condition 2+.

Fine zinc, without maker's mark.

Hand-embroidered bullion wire construction for uniform wear, Condition 2

Silver medallion depicting the Paratrooper Badge, dimensions with ring approximately 2.3 x 1.3 cm, reverse side with motto “Treue um Treue” (Loyalty for Loyalty) and manufacturer's mark of the jeweler in Mailand “800”, without chain, condition 2. Accompanied by the original double-sided award certificate, issued to Mrs. Anni Kaufmann, dated “Div. Gef. Std., den 24. Dezember 1944”, with signature “Schulz, Oberst und Divisionsführer Div.-Gef.-Stand”.
As thanks for the rescue of the art treasures of the Monte Cassino monastery before it was bombed by the Americans, Abbot Gregorio Diamare presented the 1st Fallschirmjäger Division with, among other things, a small silver donation. From this, the loyalty chains were created.

, round fine zinc badge, serial number 6313, centrally drilled at top for chain or cord for wearing around neck, condition 3

, round fine zinc badge, serial number 6070, hole at top center for a chain or cord for wearing around the neck, condition 3.

Very fine example in gold-plated base metal, the wings enameled in blue. Reverse with wide pin and maker mark “C.E. Juncker Berlin SW”, lightly worn, condition 2. 

Hand-embroidered bullion wire version for uniform wear, somewhat corroded, condition 2-3

Bronze-plated non-ferrous metal, the applied eagle burnished, in blue presentation case with printed text “Frontflugspange für Kampfflieger bronze”.

Fine zinc, the gilding completely faded, the gold grade can only be identified by the pin assembly, marked on reverse “Jmme & Sohn Berlin”.

Manufactured by Friedrich Linden in Lüdenscheid, fine zinc with remains of gilding, the grooved pin magnetic.

Fine zinc, maker marked on reverse, pin with plate repaired!

In heavily damaged condition, printed text “Luftwaffe Frontflugspange für Kampfflieger Gold”. Very rare.

Silver-plated non-ferrous metal, maker's mark on reverse.

Zinc, reverse with maker “W. Deumer Lüdenscheid”. Worn condition, Condition 2-.

Zinc construction, reverse marked with maker “W. Deumer Lüdenscheid”, worn condition.

Zinc construction, reverse marked with maker “W. Deumer Lüdenscheid”. Worn piece, the right rivet was repaired on the reverse during the war, otherwise in good condition 2.