Overview: German States pre- 1933: Orders and decorations

Silver-plated cross, the arms with red glass enamel, the medallion gilded and enameled, on ribbon.

Standort Lüneburg, Silber, an langer Nadel, Zustand 2.

emailliert, 22 x 22 mm, Zustand 2.

Standort Lüneburg, Silber, an langer Nadel, Zustand 2.

Regimentsnadel ca. 18 mm an Nadel. Dabei das emaillierte Kreuz für 10jährige Mitgliedschaft im Verein ehemaliger 154er zu Berlin. Ca. 27x27 mm.
Mit Ausbruch des Ersten Weltkriegs machte das Regiment am 2. August 1914 mobil und wurde in der Folgezeit bis November 1918 ausschließlich an der Westfront eingesetzt. Nach Kriegsende kehrte das Regiment nach Jauer zurück, wo ab 17. Dezember 1918 die Demobilisierung erfolgte. Aus Teilen formierte sich im Januar 1919 das Freiwilligen-Infanterie-Regiment 154, das beim Freikorps „Schlesien“ im Grenzschutz Oberschlesiens Verwendung fand.

with edge inscription "Aus erobertem Geschütz" (From Captured Cannon), Condition 2-



Instituted on December 24, 1813 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III. Together with this medal, the medals for 1813 and 1813/14 were instituted. The medal for 1815 was instituted later on October 30, 1815. This decoration was awarded to those combatants who participated in the War of Liberation against Napoleon in the year 1813 and actually fought. Prerequisites were faithful service and no criminal offenses or excesses during the fighting. After the death of the bearer, the medals were to be transferred to the responsible parish and name lists were to be compiled. Medals were manufactured with rounded cross arms (so-called Paris manufacture) and medals with sharp-edged cross arms (so-called Berlin manufacture).

Silver-plated cross, the arms with red glass enamel, the medallion gilt and enameled, with ribbon and buttonhole decoration.

Manufactured by Gebrüder Friedländer during World War I, silver gilt, finely enameled on both sides, stamped “838 FR” in the lower arm of the cross. Minor superficial damage to the upper arm of the cross.

Diameter 28.5 mm, die engraver Franz X. Pawlik in Vienna, silver with hallmark A next to the suspension loop. Busts of Ernst August of Hanover and Thyra of Denmark in profile facing right, the Duke in Austrian uniform. Reverse: ZUR FEIER DER SILBERNEN HOCHZEIT - 1878 21. DEC 1903. Beneath crown the two coat of arms shields of Brunswick-Hanover and Denmark framed by six roses. Below wedding rings from which an agave grows. Below 1878 21 DEZ 1903. Motto ribbons: NUNQUAM RETRORSUM, MED GOD FOR AERE OG RET, above SUSCIPERE ET FINIRE.

Bronze-toned, on short original ribbon with applied Distinction Badge.

at Solingen since 1840, Register No. 90 under the constitution of the Große Landesloge der Freimaurer von Deutschland. Multi-part, gilt bronze with enameled medallions.

Blackened zinc, slightly domed with convex backing disc, reverse with threaded sleeve and knurled screw.

Blackened iron core, ribbed back plate.

backed with cardboard.

backed with cardboard.

backed with cardboard.

Gilt bronze, on ribbon for non-combatants, condition 2

Iron core, reverse with slightly variant pin, condition 2

without diesinker mark, on clasp with the King Ludwig Cross. With buttonhole ribbon.

non-magnetic core, sprung back plate.

Iron core slightly convex. Reverse side beneath the pin with silver fineness mark "800" and safety catch at the hinge.

Brass bronze, with rim inscription "Aus erobertem Geschütz" (From Captured Cannon), mounted on the ribbon with cardboard backing are 3 battle clasps "Paris", "Wörth", "Beaumont".

Iron core, marked CD 800 on the reverse plate.

partially enameled, with pin. Condition 2

Silver-plated cross, with ribbon loops. Condition 2.

Blackened iron core, marked in ring with manufacturer “KAG”, on ribbon, condition 2.

Blackened iron, on original ribbon, condition 2-.

Silver medal “For Sixteen Years of Faithful Service”, without ribbon. Condition 2-.

Cross silver-plated, on ribbon, condition 2

Steel version, awarded piece, with sewn ribbon rosette.

Medal with edge inscription, battle clasps “Vionville-Mars Latour”, “Gravelotte St.Privat” and “Metz”, detached from buckle on ribbon rosette and fitted with supplementary pin back.

Cross with rounded arms, edge inscription “Aus erobertem Geschütz” (From Captured Guns), complete with original period ribbon bar. Shows clear evidence of wear, condition 3.
Instituted on December 24, 1813 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III. This medal was established together with the medals for 1813 and 1813/14. The medal for 1815 was not instituted until later on October 30, 1815. This decoration was awarded to those combatants who participated in the War of Liberation against Napoleon in 1813 and actually fought in combat. Prerequisites were faithful service and no criminal offenses or excesses during combat. Upon the death of the recipient, the medals were to be turned over to the responsible parish and name lists compiled. Medals were manufactured with rounded cross arms (so-called Paris manufacture) and medals with sharp-edged cross arms (so-called Berlin manufacture).

wreath in toned iron, zinc appliqué, on pin. Condition 2-3

The Warrior's Badge of Honor in Iron was instituted on March 13, 1917, by Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig von Hessen on the occasion of his 25th jubilee. The badge of honor was awarded approximately 2,000 times to Hessian officers, non-commissioned officers, and enlisted men who had previously received the Iron Cross and the Hessian Medal for Bravery and had been wounded at the front. For this reason, the decoration received the nickname “Bloody Ludwig” among the soldiers.
One of the most famous recipients of this decoration was the German fighter pilot Julius Buckler.

Small metal appliqué for a photo album, wall plaque, etc., hollow-embossed execution, height 28 mm, condition 2.

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

cotton construction, condition 2.

with drill holes for mounting on the veterans association flag, slightly dented, condition 3.

with drill holes for attachment to the veterans' association flag, condition 3.

Base metal on ribbon bar, condition 2.

Aluminum, without ribbon, suspension loop is damaged, condition 2.

Silver-plated base metal. Diameter 35 mm. Condition 2.

Medal, on ribbon, condition 2.

Diameter approximately 34 mm, Condition 2.

Wearable medal in white metal, without ribbon, condition 2.

without ribbon, condition 2.

enameled badge, on ribbon suspension loop, condition 2.

Large Weimar Eagle with inscription, reverse motto “Fest stehn immer - still stehn nimmer” (Stand firm always - stand still never), approx. 70 x 50 mm, silver-plated base metal, the anniversary plaque “25” in oak leaf wreath. Without banner ribbon. Condition 2.

Pin-back type, condition 2-.

Large stickpin badge. Height 80 mm. Gilt base metal, finely enameled, with movable crown bearing bandeau inscribed "Gut Ziel" (Good Shot), reverse with horizontal pin, condition 2.

with pin and patriotic ribbon rosette, condition 2.

Pin catch is broken off, condition 2.

without suspension loop and without ribbon, Condition 2.

with maker mark, on pin with patriotic ribbon bow, condition 2.

Large pin-on cross, height 8.5 cm, nickel finish, center applied crowned eagle with year “1914”, inscription “Through Hardship and Death”, with large upright sword. Reverse with maker's mark “A. Steenaerts” and design protection mark “G.M. 1804”, on vertical pin. Condition 2.

pinback, catch newly soldered, condition 2.

21 mm, base metal, condition 2.

silver-plated without ribbon, condition 2.

Cardboard with pin, condition 2. Very fine.

Condition 2.

gilt star, on ribbon bow with pin, maker: Hch.Timm Berlin C19, condition 2.

Solid non-ferrous metal, without ribbon, condition 2.

solid construction, with pin, condition 2.

Buckle, maker “M. Heinloth”, condition 2+.

Dia. 35 mm, without ribbon. Condition 2.

Medal for flag ribbon. Diameter 45 mm, gilt non-ferrous metal, without ribbon. Condition 2

enameled on pin, condition 2.

with maker's mark, on pin with patriotic ribbon rosette, condition 2.

with ribbon, condition 2.

, with makers marks, on pin, ribbon damaged, sheet iron with traces of rust, condition 3.

with maker marks, pin-back, condition 2.

, Vet. & Krieg.Ver. Schwandorf, tin badge with fabric pennant, on pin, condition 2.

elaborate construction, on pin. Condition 2

unworn condition with ribbon bar.

with pin and ribbon. Condition 2.

This is a very fine manufacture by the Court Jeweler Rose in Schwerin. The badge in gold, finely enameled on both sides, the crown “in bronze” blackened gold, the 4 griffins in the cross arms finely chased, suspended from movable crown. Together with matching breast star in silver, the crown “in bronze” toned, the medallion rings and letters in gold, reverse with domed pin. Complete on sewn sash in large presentation case, interior lid with gold-embossed maker's mark “H. Rose Grossherzoglicher Hof-Juwelier und Hoflieferant s.M.d. Königin d. Niederlande, Schwerin i. Mkl.” Nearly unworn in very fine condition.

The order was established by Friedrich Franz II, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, and Friedrich Wilhelm II, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, on May 12, 1864. The Grand Crosses with crown in bronze were awarded only to princes or sovereigns.

exceptionally fine workmanship in silver, finely enameled on both sides, on the ring for the order chain, condition 2

Bronze, with edge inscription “Aus erobertem Geschuetz” (From Captured Cannons), with ribbon.

Silver-plated and toned base metal, partially enameled, reverse marked "Deutsches Feld-Ehrenzeichen ges. gesch. Hamburg 11", in box with label inside lid "Fahnen- und Ordensfabrik M. Fleck & Sohn Hamburg", condition 2.

Museum reproduction, manufactured after 1945. Gold-plated, finely enameled on both sides, with long neck ribbon.
An excellent substitute for an expensive original.

High quality Collector's copy, made after 1945.

Clasp, condition 2-.

Silver, condition 3

Condition 2

Miniature approx. 25 mm, Knight's Cross 1st Class with Swords. With button and ribbon loop.

Silver, diameter 34 mm, weight 20.6 grams, condition 2.

gilt, condition 2

Silver-plated fine zinc, diameter approx. 30 mm, reverse “Zur Feier des hundertjährigen Geburtstages d. 10. November 1859”, die engraver “W. Kullrich P.”, condition 2.

Bronze, with ribbon, condition 2

the blackened core non-magnetic, slightly domed with convex backing plate, reverse with threaded sleeve and knurled screw.

marked W.& CO. 980 in the cylinder, on ribbon bar with the Jubilee Medal of the Bavarian Army 1905.

Iron core slightly convex. Rare variant with threaded post flattened on one side and hallmark 900, Iron Cross-shaped washer with hallmark 900, wing nut with hallmark 900 and D.R.G.M. 653146.
Frank Thater lists this variant in his reference work “Das Eiserne Kreuz 1.Klasse von 1914” in Volume 2 on pages 840/841.

Bronze, condition 2.
Instituted by Grand Duke Leopold as grateful recognition for all participating troops in the suppression of the uprising in the Grand Duchy of Baden.

Awarded piece made of gun bronze

Awarded piece made of gun bronze

Prussia Commemorative Cross “Königgrätz 1866”, Centenary Medal 1897, Prussia War Commemorative Medal 1870-1871 for Combatants, German Honor Medal of the World War, Fire Brigade Commemorative Badge for Merit in Fire Fighting Services. Condition 2+

Cross “Treu dem Regiment - Allzeit bereit” (Loyal to the Regiment - Always Ready) gilt bronze, with clasp “RES.JNF.RGT.231”

Iron core slightly convex. Reverse with 2 threaded posts, silver fineness hallmark 800 centrally on the back plate. The large backing disk and the attachment screws are missing!

polychrome enameled, diameter 22 mm, pin fastening on reverse

Bronze 47 x 68 mm. The plaque, designed by medalist Rudolf Otto, depicts on the obverse a portrait of Kaiser Wilhelm II and on the reverse a standing goddess of peace upon two globes.

Silver, Condition 3

Gilt non-ferrous metal, on ribbon, condition 2.

Diameter 33 mm, Condition 2.

Bronzed zinc, the suspension loop re-soldered!

Buckle.

Cross on ribbon bar, condition 2.

Pin-back cross, approx. 61 x 53 mm, center field blue enameled, on pin, maker: Hch.Timm Berlin C19, condition 2.

Grand Ducal Family of Hesse and by Rhine, Commemorative Medal for the 200th Anniversary of Austrian Infantry Regiment No. 14 “Ernst Ludwig Grand Duke of Hesse and by Rhine”, awarded 1933.

Struck in gilt bronze, with soldered ring suspension and open ribbon ring. Obverse shows the portrait of Ernst Ludwig facing left, surrounded by “ERNST LUDWIG” and “1733–1933”. Reverse with two-line inscription “FUER / HESSENTREUE” above oak leaves, with a laurel branch on the left.

Good, lightly worn condition, on triangular ribbon.


The former Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig instituted this commemorative medal in 1933 on the occasion of the 200th anniversary celebration of the regiment, of which he had been the proprietor. The “Hessen-Offiziers-Bund” in Linz was entrusted with processing the awards. The medal was manufactured by the striking facility of Max Pöllath, Schrobenhausen, in approximately 800 examples.

Cardboard, inscription slightly damaged, condition 3.

Toned iron core, slightly convex, reverse marked with silver fineness hallmark 800, soldered threaded posts with nuts, the large washer is missing.

small badge, condition 2.

Hamburg-Altona, silver-plated and enameled, pin mechanism incomplete, condition 2.

pin-back, condition 2

Sheet metal, on pin, condition 2

without ribbon, condition 2.

without ribbon, condition 2.

on ribbon, condition 2.

large aluminum medal depicting a color bearer of the Hanseatic Legion, reverse inscription "Das erbe der Väter Freiheit und Recht bewahre in Ehren junges Geschlecht" (Preserve in honor the heritage of the fathers, freedom and justice, young generation), condition 2.

Large cross with inscription "...1709 - 1909, Sedan Paris, Jigin Nouart", on suspension bar with Saxon coat of arms, reverse marked with maker G.Deschler München, condition 2.

Ribbon bar with metal device. Unissued condition, complete with original paper packet from maker Gustav Hanneck in Braunschweig.

gilt-plated, on pin, maker: Hch.Timm Berlin C19, condition 2.

with pin and ribbon, condition 2.

Enameled badge, with pin, condition 2.

with pin, condition 2.

Enameled, pin-back, condition 2.

solid construction, without ribbon and without suspension loop, condition 2.

solid construction on ribbon, with horizontal pin, condition 2.

Manufactured by Carl Dillenius, blackened iron core, reverse of pin marked "CD" and silver fineness hallmark "800". Lightly worn with attractive patina, condition 2.

enameled on pin, condition 2.

enameled on pin, condition 2.

  Condition 2.

with pin, condition 2.

enameled on pin, condition 2.

with maker's mark, on pin with patriotic ribbon bow, condition 2.

German manufacture, on original pin back. Condition 2.

A veterans association badge from Brazil, very rare!

made of cardboard, with pin. Condition 2.

Warrior's and Veteran's Association Oberhöchstädt. Tin badge with fabric pennant, on pin, condition 2.

Iron core slightly convex. Reverse with hallmark punch. Only lightly worn, condition 2.

Neck cross. Crafted in gold, finely enameled on both sides, finely worked medallion, the rose in the center with minimal damage, movable pierced crown. Complete with long unworn original neck ribbon in the presentation case. Condition 2+.

Very fine enameled version, with pin fastener, worn condition, Condition 2.

Bronze toned, without ribbon. Condition 2-.

Blackened iron, on original ribbon, condition 2.

Gilt bronze, on original period ribbon, condition 2.

Medal for XII years, on ribbon. Condition 2.

Medal for IX Years, on ribbon, Condition 2.

Medal for IX Years, on ribbon, Condition 2.

Gilt bronze, finely grained arms with polished border and suspension ring, condition 2.

Silver, edge engraved “Georg Diestel.”, on wide original ribbon, condition 2+

Cross of gilt base metal, enameled medallion, maker's mark “N” scratched into lower arm by jeweler Neuhaus, with new ribbon section.

Iron core, the pin with silver fineness hallmark 800, reverse engraved “Leutn. d. R. A. Pawletta Inf.Rgt. 129 25.12.1917.”
The award was made during the Battle in the Ardennes in the Hauvine sector.

Silver gilt, with maker's mark in the cross arms “Scharffenberg”, “Dresden”, “S”.

Silver gilt, with maker's mark in the cross arms “Scharffenberg”, “Dresden”, “S”.

gilt-finished, diameter 39 mm

Silver-plated non-ferrous metal with red glass enamel, on original ribbon. With ribbon bar.

Blackened iron core, with manufacturer's marking in the ring "Wilm"

Pin-back badge in the form of a sabertache, partially gilt and enameled, condition 2.

Blackened iron, on original ribbon, with a pin-back fastener. With the 16x20 cm award certificate for a Vice Sergeant Major dated April 9, 1917.

Blackened iron core, with maker's mark “K.O.”, in case with IC imprint, interior with purple velvet lining and white silk padding. Condition 2-3

Blackened iron core, marked by manufacturer "K.O.", in case with EK imprint, interior with purple velvet lining and white silk padding. Condition 2-3

Blackened iron core, with manufacturer's mark “K.O.”, in case with EK imprint, interior with purple velvet lining and white silk padding. Condition 2-3

Bronze, diameter 51 mm, die engraver LOOS. In case with blue lining and velvet insert.

Iron core, reverse of pin marked with manufacturer's marking. In presentation case with silver cross on lid, interior with purple velvet lining and paper backing.

Blackened iron core, with maker's mark “K.O.”, in case with EK imprint, interior with purple velvet lining and white paper backing.

Gilt non-ferrous metal, slightly convex, reverse with pin attachment. Lightly worn, complete in original presentation case, Condition 2.

Silver, manufactured by Wagner of Berlin, scratch mark “W” on lower arm of cross, medallion with fine enamel painting, with ribbon, condition 2. The red case from the World War I period made of substitute material.

33.5 mm diameter, edge marked with silver designation and registry number 90, in presentation case with imprint in blue silk lining E.F.Wiedmann Hof-Münzprägeanstalt Frankfurt a. M. The base of the case bears a vignette with registry number 90. The design was created by the renowned medalist and sculptor Moriz Rother.

Convex iron core, pin back. With bracelet featuring enameled Iron Cross 1914 in case by Belmonte & Co. Goldwaren-Industrie Berlin Königstr. 46. The opening in the insert for the pin mechanism of the Iron Cross was added later to allow both pieces to be stored in the case.

enameled, condition 2.

enameled, on pin with ribbon, condition 2.

on pin with ribbon, condition 2.

hollow embossed, on pin fastening, condition 2.

Membership badge, pinback, condition 2.

Garrison Lüneburg, Condition 2.

on single ribbon bar, gilt medallions, condition 2+.

Approx. 38x38 mm, cardboard base backed with linen, marked “AWES gesetzlich geschützt”, the center of black silk, the crown “W” 1914 made of metal and attached with black thread, the bezel made of twisted thick white thread. The frame appears to be missing here. Worn condition, very well preserved.
Frank Thater lists this variant by AWES in his reference work “Das Eiserne Kreuz 1.Klasse von 1914” in Volume 3 on page 1436.

Diameter 29 mm. Condition 2.

Steel version, issued piece, with ribbon.

Diameter approximately 30 mm, bronze, inscription "Erinnerung 1878", condition 2.

Medal for IX Years, on 25 mm ribbon, Condition 2.

reverse without pin attachment, ribbon extremely fragile, damaged, condition 2.

Cardboard, condition 2.

without ribbon, condition 2.

on pin, condition 2.

with pin, condition 2.

pin-back, condition 2.

Silver-plated base metal, pin back, condition 2. Rare.

Location Berlin. Large badge with ribbon bow with Guards star with suspended cross in oak leaf wreath, condition 2.

Silver-plated base metal, with fabric pennant, reverse with pin fastener, condition 2. Rare.

Rieding (1940–44 Riedingen) is today a French commune in the Département Moselle, until 2015 part of the Lorraine region.

Stamped metal badge, silver-plated and toned, condition 2.

Badge in the form of a Guards star, with pin fitting. Condition 2.

Hamburg-Altona, tinplate badge, pin-backed, condition 2.

with pin attachment, condition 2.

enameled on pin, condition 2.

with pin and ribbon, condition 2.

Large pin badge on rosette, with needle pin, condition 2.

on pin with patriotic ribbon bow, condition 2.

with maker's mark, on pin with patriotic ribbon rosette, condition 2.

enameled, with maker's mark, on pin with patriotic ribbon rosette, condition 2.

Bronze alloy on ribbon bar, condition 2.

with maker's mark, on pin with patriotic ribbon bow, condition 2.

Solid construction with pin fittings, condition 2.

enameled with clasps and on pin, condition 2.

without suspension loop and without ribbon, condition 2

with pin, condition 2.

hollow embossed, on pin, condition 2.

Sheet metal construction on suspension ribbon, condition 2.

Non-ferrous metal, on pin, condition 2.

Royal Bavarian 3rd Chevau-légers Regiment “Herzog Karl Theodor”, with ribbon on pin, Condition 2

solid badge, enameled, with pin attachment, condition 2.

multi-piece construction, with single ribbon bar, condition 2

multi-part construction, maker: Metallwarenfabrik AD Schwerdt Stuttgart, pin-back, condition 2.

without ribbon, condition 2.

with maker’s mark, on pin with patriotic ribbon bow, condition 2.

no maker, on pin with patriotic ribbon rosette, condition 2-.

silver-plated, on original period ribbon, condition 2.

elaborate manufacture, on pin. Condition 2

worn condition, Condition 2.

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

Silver-plated medal, with ribbon, condition 2.

Iron core slightly convex. Reverse side on the thin pin with silver fineness hallmark 800.

Steel execution, awarded piece, on ribbon, suspension loop repaired.

Bronze, on ribbon, condition 2

Silver, on 10 cm long original ribbon section. Medallion twisted!

Knight's Cross of the Military Order of St. Henry, silver gilt, in the lower arm of the cross with hallmark "R" of the court jeweler Roesner in Dresden. Civil Merit Order 1st Class with Swords, silver gilt, in the lower arm of the cross with marking of the court jeweler Scharffenberg Dresden. Order of Albert 1st Class with Swords, silver gilt, in the lower arm of the cross with hallmark "R" of the court jeweler Roesner in Dresden. Order of Albert 2nd Class with Swords, silver gilt, in the lower arm of the cross with hallmark "G" of Glaser & Sohn.
With the 12 cm long ribbon bar of the later Wehrmacht officer.

Aluminum, on ribbon loop, condition 2-.

Core non-magnetic, ribbed back plate with maker mark AWS. Worn piece, condition 2-.

circa 1860. Large high-oval service badge made of brass sheet, embossed hollow, height 80 mm, in the center the crowned coat of arms shield with the Prussian eagle and surrounding inscription, the wear clip is missing on the reverse. Worn over many years in daily service with typical age and wear marks. Overall condition 2-.

Badge for 25 Years of Faithful Service, silver-plated sheet metal badge on ribbon bar with yellow-white ribbon, needle pin on reverse, condition 2.

Zinc, 38 mm diameter, artist's mark “Hanns Bastanier 1919”

Silver-plated cross, the arms with red glass enamel, the medallion gilt and enameled, on ribbon.

on ribbon, with affixed swords, condition 2

WWI period manufacture, copper-plated, on original period ribbon, condition 2.

Blackened iron core, with maker mark in ring "KO", on ribbon, condition 2.

Iron core, marking in ring "CD 800"

of the Prussian Ministry for Agriculture, Domains and Forests, bronze medal, diameter 52 mm, die engravers Brasch and Kullrich.

on new ribbon, condition 2.

Base metal, without ribbon ring, condition 2
Awarded to the old Hanoverian soldiers of Infantry Regiment No. 77

Gun bronze, without suspension ring, condition 2.

The commemorative medals for the former Royal Hanoverian troops were instituted on December 19, 1903, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the regiments.
Eligible for award were the 5th Hanoverian Infantry Regiment No. 165 and the 2nd Hanoverian Dragoon Regiment No. 16.

Non-ferrous metal with new ribbon.

silver-plated, on old original ribbon, condition 2.

Brass bronze, the cross with sharp-edged arms, with edge inscription "Aus erobertem Geschütz" (From Captured Cannon), on new ribbon. Heavily worn, condition 3.

Instituted on December 24, 1813 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III. Together with this medal, the medals for 1813 and 1813/14 were instituted. The medal for 1815 was not instituted until later on October 30, 1815. This decoration was awarded to those combatants who participated in the War of Liberation against Napoleon in 1813 and actually fought. Prerequisites were faithful service and no criminal offense or excess during the fighting. After the death of the bearer, the medals were to be transferred to the responsible parish and name lists were to be compiled. Medals were produced with rounded cross arms (so-called Paris manufacture) and medals with sharp-edged cross arms (so-called Berlin manufacture).

with ribbon in presentation case with imprint "Bayr. M.V.Kr. 3. Kl.", with maker's mark "Gebrüder Hemmerle München", clasp defective! Condition 2.

with edge inscription "Aus erobertem Geschütz" (From Captured Cannon), polished.



Instituted on December 24, 1813 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III. Together with this medal, the medals for 1813 and 1813/14 were instituted. The medal for 1815 was not instituted until later on October 30, 1815. This decoration was awarded to those combatants who participated in the War of Liberation against Napoleon in 1813 and actually fought in battle. Prerequisites were faithful service and no criminal offenses or excesses during the fighting. Upon the death of the bearer, the medals were to be turned over to the responsible parish and name lists prepared. Medals were manufactured with rounded cross arms (so-called Paris manufacture) and medals with sharp-edged cross arms (so-called Berlin manufacture).

enameled, with maker's mark, condition 2.

Medal in silver, the swords gilt. Complete with original ribbon. Condition 2+.

Toned non-ferrous metal, slightly domed, pin back, condition 2

on short ribbon remnant, condition 2.

Silver medal, on original ribbon, condition 2. Accompanied by matching miniature.

Wearable medal "Gold gab ich für Eisen 1914" (I Gave Gold for Iron 1914), diameter 29mm.
The "Flottenbund deutscher Frauen" (German Women's Navy League), founded in 1905, pursued expansionist power-political and nationalist objectives.

Stamped tin badge with pin fastener. Condition 2.

without ribbon, condition 2

multi-piece construction, maker: Ru.Gericke Schmargendorf on pin, condition 2.

4 decorations: Military Order of St. Henry Knight's Cross. Saxony Civil Merit Order Knight's Cross 2nd Class with Swords. Saxony Albert Order Knight's Cross 2nd Class with Swords. Iron Cross 1914 2nd Class. The button of the miniature chain with maker's mark “G.A. Scharffenberg Juwelier”. Condition 2. Very rare.

Manufactured during World War I from substitute materials. Red case, condition 2

2 medals, silver-plated iron, diameter 33 mm, condition 2.

US manufacture circa 1918. Large Iron Cross, cast iron, height 95 mm, width 70 mm, with inscription across the entire cross “Bull shit”.
The so-called Shame Crosses were produced by the English/French side as propaganda tools. They were dropped over the German main line of resistance on the Western Front to demoralize German troops, albeit without success.

Fine zinc, on original ribbon, condition 2.

Cast iron, 43 x 45 mm, obverse with names of French cities “Rheims-Amiens-Louvain”, center W and cross, reverse with names of Belgian cities “Antwerp-Dinant-Ghent” W 1914, condition 2.
The so-called Shame Crosses were produced by the English/French side as propaganda tools. They were dropped over the German main line of resistance on the Western Front to demoralize German troops, but to no avail.

Condition 2.

without ribbon, condition 2.

with ribbon, condition 2.

without ribbon, condition 2.

without ribbon, condition 2.

with pin, condition 2.

23 mm, on ribbon, condition 2

with pin, condition 3.

pin-back, condition 2.

enameled, with pin fastener, condition 2.

The Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 470 was established on November 6, 1916. Stickpin in the form of shoulder straps, condition 2.

with ribbon, condition 2.

Stick pin badge, Condition 2.

with ribbon and pin, condition 2.

on long pin, condition 2.

woven badge in metal frame, condition 2.

solid construction, with pin, condition 2.

Non-ferrous metal, without ribbon, condition 2.

Tinplate badge, with pin, condition 2.

Tinplate badge, ribbon missing, with pin, condition 2.