Prussia

Fine zinc, on original ribbon, condition 2.

Manufactured by Carl Dillenius, blackened iron core, backplate marked “CD” and silver fineness hallmark “800”. Lightly worn, condition 2.

Gilt bronze, without edge inscription, on ribbon. Condition 2.

Bronze version for personnel and servants, bronze diameter 30.5 mm.

with edge inscription "Aus erobertem Geschütz" (From Captured Cannon), condition 3-4

The Medal for 1815 was instituted on October 30, 1815. This decoration was awarded to those combatants who participated in the War of Liberation against Napoleon and had not already received a commemorative medal for the years 1813, 1814. Prerequisites were faithful service and no criminal offense or excess during the fighting. After the death of the bearer, the medals were to be turned over to the responsible parish and name lists compiled. Medals were manufactured with round cross arms (so-called Paris manufacture) and medals with sharp-edged cross arms (so-called Berlin manufacture).

Iron core slightly convex, reverse marked "800" silver, with large backing plate and replacement knurled screw made of aluminum

with edge inscription “Aus erobertem Geschütz” (From Captured Cannon).
The Medal for 1815 was instituted on October 30, 1815. This decoration was awarded to those combatants who participated in the War of Liberation against Napoleon and had not already received a commemorative medal for the years 1813, 1814. Prerequisites were faithful service and no criminal offense or excess during the fighting. After the death of the recipient, 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).

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

Core iron blackened, silver fineness hallmark 800 on pin, worn condition.

Clasp, condition 2-.

Core made of black lacquered iron, marked “G” in the ring.

Silver, marked 800 on reverse plate, iron core. Condition 2-3.

circa 1915. 46 mm, hand-embroidered version for the field-gray uniform. Unworn, condition 2+.

Cross with curved arms, with edge inscription “Aus erobertem Geschütz” (From Captured Cannons), on replaced ribbon. Worn in good condition.

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 engaged in combat. Prerequisites were faithful service and no criminal offense or excess during the fighting. After the death of the bearer, the medals were to be turned over to the responsible parish and nominal rolls prepared. Medals were manufactured with rounded cross arms (so-called Paris manufacture) and medals with sharp-edged cross arms (so-called Berlin manufacture).

Awarded version in gun bronze, on long original ribbon for combatants, condition 2.
The crosses with the original old ribbons are very rarely found.

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

Ribbon mount piece, circa 1870, non-ferrous metal, ribbon missing, condition 2.

Iron core, marking in ring "CD 800"

Clasp, condition 2-.

Silver frame with black enameled core, red cross applied in center, minor enamel chips.

Medal, on 25 mm wide ribbon. Condition 2.

Iron core, marked WS on reverse next to the pin. 

Iron core slightly convex. Reverse with threaded post, flat washer and wing nut, upper arm with square punch mark for base metal.

Tall oval pin badge made of zinc, approx. 45x35 mm, reverse inscribed “In treuer Kameradschaft zur Erinnerungen gemeinsame Zeiten im Weltkrieg” (In true comradeship in remembrance of times shared in the World War). Design by O. Thiede 1917. With these badges bearing his portrait as a German and Austrian officer, the Prince presented officers and enlisted men with whom he had fought a personal commemorative token, thereby invoking the intensely experienced comradeship of the war.

Iron core slightly domed. Back plate with threaded post, hallmark 900 silver and coat of arms shield, polished cross-shaped washer with hallmark 500 silver, wing nut with hallmark "800" silver and "D.R.G.M. 653146" as well as maker "PM". Lightly worn, condition 2.

Manufactured by Friedländer firm, from 1914. The breast star in silver, the appliqués silver-gilt, finely enameled. Reverse with gilt pin, below the catch with maker's scratch mark “FR” and marking “S” for silver.

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

Cross for XV Years, without ribbon, Condition 2.

Slightly vaulted design, blackened iron core, on silver back plate, unmarked. Lightly worn, condition 2.

Gilt bronze

Iron core slightly domed. Back plate with threaded post and additional hallmark, round screw disc made of silvered non-ferrous metal.
Frank Thater lists this variant in his reference work "Das Eiserne Kreuz 1.Klasse von 1914" in Volume 2 on pages 914/915.

Iron core, silver fineness hallmark 800 on the pin.

Steel version, awarded piece, with ribbon.

Medal in gilt bronze, on original ribbon, condition 2.

Iron core slightly convex. Reverse with silver fineness hallmark 800.

Neck cross, manufactured in gilt bronze, circa 1920, enameled on both sides, complete with long silk neck ribbon. Lightly worn, condition 2.

Iron core slightly convex. Reverse with threaded post and retaining nut. Condition 2+.

Cross with iron core and silver frame. The case covered with textured paper measures approximately 80 x 65 x 20 mm. The lid with surrounding silver trim. Interior of lid lined with cotton, velvet insert with embossed fitting.

Version in silver for relatives and persons close to him. Silver, diameter 30.5 mm.

16 mm, condition 2.

Fine zinc, on original ribbon, condition 2.

Bronze, with edge inscription “Aus erobertem Geschuetz” (From Captured Cannon), condition 2-

Gilt bronze, without edge inscription, on ribbon. Condition 2-

3 badges, condition 2.

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

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, but without success.

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.

Iron core blackened, reverse marked with manufacturer marking “WS”, condition 2.

Slightly convex form, blackened iron core, on silver backing plate, unmarked. Lightly worn, condition 2.

English manufacture circa 1915. Iron Cross, cast iron, 45 x 45 mm, depicting: German eagle wearing Pickelhaube with inscription “Kultur 1915”.
The so-called Shame Crosses were produced by the English/French side as propaganda material. They were dropped over the German main line of resistance on the Western Front to demoralize German troops, albeit without success.

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.

Cast iron, 43 x 45 mm, obverse inscribed “For Kultur”, condition 2.
The so-called Shame Crosses were produced by the English/French side as propaganda material. They were dropped over the German main battle line on the Western Front to demoralize German troops, albeit in vain.

Very fine craftsmanship in gold by the court jewelers Wagner & Sohn in Berlin, circa 1900. Gold, hollow construction, polished edges, finely enameled on both sides, eagles lacquered black, engraved mark “W” in upper cross arm, with original ribbon section. Condition 2+.

Awarded piece struck in gun bronze, with edge inscription “Aus erobertem Geschütz” (From Captured Guns), on original period ribbon, condition 2.
Rarely found with the original period ribbon!

blackened iron core, reverse plate marked CD and with silver fineness hallmark "800". 

Aluminum, condition 2.

Iron core slightly convex. Reverse with threaded post and retaining nut

Diameter 22 mm. Condition 2.

Awarded version made of captured cannon bronze, with edge inscription “Aus erobertem Geschütz” (From Captured Guns). Suspension ring broken. Condition 2.

Bronze, without ribbon, suspension loop newly soldered, used condition.

Decoration instituted on August 23, 1851 by King Friedrich Wilhelm IV for members of the Prussian military and civil servants who distinguished themselves in combat against the insurgents during the Revolution of 1848/1849.

The flag finial made of fire-gilded brass bronze, at the center a laurel wreath with riveted Grand Cross in silver frame, blackened iron core. Museum-quality piece with typical age patina, in beautiful untouched original condition. During World War I, the color was still carried in the field and sustained damage.

After the 1870/71 campaign, the Kaiser awarded all Prussian battalion colors that stood “under enemy fire” the new flag finials with the Iron Cross as a decoration. The cross set in the flag finial is identical to the Grand Crosses of the Iron Cross 1870 awarded during the campaign. Very rare and a highly desirable piece for any Iron Cross collector.
Compare Dr. F. Wernitz/V. Simons “Das Eiserne Kreuz 1813 1870 1914 Geschichte und Bedeutung einer Auszeichnung” page 156 ff.

Slightly convex construction, blackened iron core, reverse plate marked with silver fineness hallmark “925” and AWES coat of arms punch mark, thin round pin. Lightly worn, condition 2.

Condition 2.

On individual mounting bar, Condition 2.

Iron core slightly convex. 

Hollow shell with suspended Iron Cross 1914, black enameled, condition 2.

Blackened iron core, with marking in ring, in approx. 80 x 60 x 20 mm case, interior with silk lining and retention bands for the award ribbon, velvet insert with recess for the cross, the clasp is damaged, Condition 3

Issued by the Royal Bavarian District Court Oberdorf, circa 1860, folded multiple times, large-format double sheet, used condition

silver-plated, “König” (King) version with rosette of 6 beads, with ribbon, condition 2

circa 1900. The cross in gold, finely enameled on both sides, scratch mark "Z" on the lower arm of the cross by the firm Zehn in Berlin, in matching presentation case with crown imprint "WR", interior with silk lining and hinged velvet insert, complete with the ready-made neck ribbon. Only lightly worn, condition 2+.

This decoration is a contemporary manufacture produced as a display piece, likely made for the 25th anniversary celebration in 1896. 
Multi-part construction. The blackened iron core embossed on both sides. The silver frame with polished edges, unmarked. Dimensions 63 x 58.7 mm, weight 27.2 g. Complete with neck ribbon. Only slight signs of age, condition 2. 
We believe this to be a product of the firm AWS Albert Werner und Söhne. A sales board of the company shows the Grand Cross 1914 with the same characteristics as our piece.
Extremely rare, an excellent reference piece for any Iron Cross collection, awarded originals are unobtainable.

The Grand Cross of the Iron Cross was the highest Prussian military decoration from 1813 to 1918 and the highest of the German Reich from 1939 to 1945. The Grand Cross was instituted as the supreme class of the Iron Cross on March 10, 1813, by Prussian King Friedrich Wilhelm III in Breslau. It was awarded a total of 20 times in four wars. 
In the Franco-Prussian War, nine Grand Crosses were awarded:
Helmuth Graf von Moltke (March 22, 1871)
August Karl von Goeben (March 22, 1871)
Prinz Friedrich Karl von Preußen (March 22, 1871)
Kronprinz Albert von Sachsen (March 22, 1871)
August Karl von Werder (March 22, 1871)
Edwin von Manteuffel (March 22, 1871)
Kronprinz Friedrich Wilhelm von Preußen (March 22, 1871)
König Wilhelm I. von Preußen (June 16, 1871)
Großherzog Friedrich Franz II. von Mecklenburg-Schwerin (December 4, 1871)

This decoration is a contemporary manufacture as a display piece, produced circa 1940.
Multi-piece construction. Blackened iron core. The silver frame with polished edges. Stamped “800” silver on the obverse below the suspension loop. Dimensions 71.5 x 63.1 mm, weight 57 g. Complete with neck ribbon.
Only minor age traces, condition 2.
Extremely rare, an excellent reference piece for any Iron Cross collection, as awarded originals are unobtainable.

The Grand Cross of the Iron Cross was the highest Prussian war decoration from 1813 to 1918 and the highest decoration of the German Reich from 1939 to 1945. The Grand Cross was instituted as the supreme grade of the Iron Cross on March 10, 1813 by Prussian King Friedrich Wilhelm III in Breslau. It was awarded a total of 20 times in four wars. During World War I, the Grand Cross was awarded five times to the following recipients:
Generalfeldmarschall Paul von Hindenburg (December 9, 1916)
Kaiser Wilhelm II (December 11, 1916)
Generalfeldmarschall August von Mackensen (January 9, 1917)
Prinz Leopold von Bayern (March 4, 1918)
Generalfeldmarschall Erich Ludendorff (March 24, 1918).

Awarded piece made of gun bronze, on old original ribbon.

blackened iron core with silver frame, reverse side below pin with maker mark “Fr”. 

This is a piece manufactured by C.F. Zimmermann in Pforzheim during the 1920s for exhibitions, etc. The blackened core is non-magnetic, the silver frame is finely struck, with suspension ring. Dimensions approximately 58 x 63 mm, weight 43.4 g. Complete with the original neck ribbon section. A piece with very fine patina, condition 2.
During World War I, the Grand Cross was awarded only 4 times. Recipients were:
Paul von Hindenburg (December 9, 1916)
August von Mackensen (January 9, 1917)
Leopold von Bayern (March 4, 1918)
Erich Ludendorff (March 24, 1918)
Kaiser Wilhelm II wore the piece honoris causa.

Iron core slightly convex. Reverse with threaded sleeve, washer and knurled nut, lower cross arm with silver fineness hallmark 800. Lightly worn with beautiful patina, condition 2.

Silver medal, diameter 28 mm, obverse featuring the crowned cipher “W”, reverse inscribed “Annaburg den 3. August 1888” within an oak leaf wreath. Complete in original case. Condition 2. The medal was awarded in limited numbers only to the instructors.

In 1877, the Prussian War Ministry established the Non-Commissioned Officer Preparatory Schools. The first preparatory school was established in 1877 in Weilburg. In 1880, Annaburg (Saxony) followed as an expansion of the old military boys' institution located there. The third preparatory school was established in 1888 in Neubreisach. In 1891, a preparatory school was opened in Jülich, alongside the Non-Commissioned Officer School. Additional preparatory schools were established in 1894 in Fürstenfeldbruck in Bavaria, in 1896 in Bartenstein, and in 1897 in Greifenberg. In the Kingdom of Saxony, a preparatory school was established in Marienberg.
The preparatory school students were not military personnel. In contrast to the Non-Commissioned Officer School, where military training was the primary objective, the preparatory school was intended to provide the general intellectual and moral foundation as well as physical fitness required for the future military profession.

After two years of training, students were transferred to the Non-Commissioned Officer School. The Non-Commissioned Officer Preparatory Schools initially had only two companies. Those who came to the Non-Commissioned Officer School as preparatory school students could complete their training after only two years, while the training of non-commissioned officer candidates from the troops lasted three years.

Non-magnetic construction, flat version. No pin assembly attached to reverse, with 8 holes on sides for sewing. Worn condition, Grade 2. An interesting variant.

Blackened iron, without pin. Condition 2.

Blackened iron core, with maker mark in ring “Fr”, on ribbon. Condition 2.

Cast iron, 43 x 45 mm, obverse design identical to a standard Iron Cross, reverse marked “Deutschland”.
The so-called Shame Crosses were manufactured by the British and French as propaganda material. They were dropped over German main battle lines on the Western Front in an attempt to demoralize German troops, albeit unsuccessfully.

Iron, diameter 50 mm, in cardboard case with label depicting the Christianenheim Erfurt, Condition 2
The medal was instituted in 1914 by Paul von Breitenbach as Minister of Public Works (1906-1918). The Eisenbahn Töchterhort was a charitable foundation of the State Railway established on May 25, 1908. Empress and Queen Auguste Victoria assumed the protectorate and honorary chairmanship. In spring 1909, the newly constructed “Christianenheim” was opened in Erfurt

Silver struck, with rigid soldered parallel suspension loop made of angular wire.

date no longer legible, with rim inscription “Aus erobertem Geschütz” (From Captured Cannon), on new ribbon. Condition 3.

Gilt bronze, on triangular ribbon.

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

Blackened iron core, eyelet repaired, in approximately 90 x 75 x 40 mm case, embossed leatherette with Iron Cross, interior with purple velvet lining and angled velvet insert holding the cross and attached ribbon bar. Obverse features built-in lock for securing the case, without key, function not tested.

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

Fine zinc, on original ribbon, condition 2.

Iron core, silver fineness hallmark 935 on the pin.

Gilt bronze, on single mount bar, condition 2.

Medal for IX years, on 25 mm ribbon, condition 2.

on long ribbon with adhesive residue, condition 2.

Large teapot of black basalt ceramic with round, elongated form, the domed lid formed with reed decoration with finial modeled with flowers and fruits (glued), the flared neck with basal laurel frieze, the body on one side modeled with a bust of Wellington, as a symbol of British success Britannia crowning the victorious field commander with a laurel wreath while the winged figure of Fame blows into a horn. Below the banner scroll “WELLINGTON”, on the other side oval laurel wreath with Wellington's military victories “India, Portugal & Spain”, below “Vittoria 21st. june 1813”, on the handle in the form of a mythical sea serpent a metal loop with chain and hook for the tea infuser, the spout in the form of a lion's head with neck. Height approx. 23 cm, width approx. 28 cm.

At the Battle of Vitoria on June 21, 1813, English, Portuguese and Spanish troops under the supreme command of Wellington fought against French forces, which were under the nominal supreme command of Joseph Bonaparte, but were commanded by Marshal Jourdan. The French lost the battle, fled and left behind a large quantity of booty and artillery pieces on the battlefield.

blued iron core, slightly vaulted. Reverse with threaded post, zinc washer and wing nut, in the upper cross arm with silver fineness hallmark 800

Version with "Koenig" (King), silver-plated, on long original ribbon, condition 2

Iron core blackened, pin on reverse.

Iron core, reverse marked with silver fineness hallmark 925, the repaired pin missing, frame partially open, condition 3.

Awarded piece in gun bronze, on original period ribbon.

Iron core, marking in ring "CD 800"

Iron core slightly convex. Heavily worn, variant pin.

with ribbon bar

Non-magnetic core, slightly convex. Reverse with threaded post and large starburst screw disc. Clearly worn.

unworn condition with ribbon bar.

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

Iron core slightly convex. Back plate with threaded post and hallmarks 800 and coat of arms shield, Iron Cross-shaped washer with hallmark 500, wing nut with hallmarks 800 and D.R.G.M. 653146.

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

Gilt bronze, with applied Geneva Cross, awarded example with engraved maker's mark W in the upper arm of the cross.

Flat version with horizontal suspension ring, on original ribbon, worn condition, grade 2-.

25 mm, silver, reverse inscribed "Krieger Verdienst", on 25 mm wide ribbon.
From 1888, the medal was also awarded on white-black ribbon to non-combatants. Furthermore, the medal was also used as a bravery decoration in the colonies for native soldiers and non-commissioned officers who fought on the German side. During World War I, the medal was also awarded to allied soldiers.

Cross with sharp-edged arms, with edge inscription “Aus erobertem Geschütz” (From Captured Cannon), on replaced ribbon. Worn condition, Grade 3.

Instituted on December 24, 1813 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III. This medal was instituted together with the medals for 1813 and 1813/14. 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 1813 and actually fought. Prerequisites were faithful service and no criminal offenses or excesses during the fighting. After the death of the recipient, the medals were to be transferred to the responsible parish and name lists compiled. Medals were manufactured with round cross arms (so-called Paris manufacture) and medals with sharp-edged cross arms (so-called Berlin manufacture).

Iron core slightly convex.

Iron core slightly convex. Reverse with threaded post, domed washer and wing nut, in upper cross arm with silver fineness hallmark 800

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

This is an American-made patriotic brooch for German-Americans, probably as a donation for war orphans in Germany. One-piece construction, the center blackened, height 26 mm, reverse marked with manufacturer “D. Childs & Co. Chicago”, with horizontal pin. Condition 2. 

This is a typical production by the firm Steinhauer & Lück from the 1960s. The cross and oak leaves are silver-gilt (marked 800), enameled, on the original neck ribbon section. Condition 2.

This is a typical production by Steinhauer & Lück from the 1960s. The cross and oak leaves are silver gilt (marked 800), enameled, on a long prepared neck ribbon section. Condition 2.

Silver-plated non-ferrous metal, with separately applied medallions. Complete on original ribbon section, Condition 2

with ribbon, condition 2.

Core one-piece non-magnetic. The threaded sleeve slightly angled. Thin washer and knurled screw.

removed from medal bar, condition 2

Campaign ribbon of the War Commemorative Medal 1870/71, with battle clasp "Montmedy" in the special curved version for the flag ribbon. Condition 2.

Iron core, marked WS next to the pin on reverse. The pin professionally resoldered.

Fine zinc, on original ribbon, condition 2.

Blackened iron core, with maker mark in ring “Fr”, on ribbon. Condition 2.

Iron core blackened, silver fineness hallmark 800 on back plate, worn condition.

Core of blackened iron, silver fineness hallmark 800 on reverse plate, worn condition.

Blackened iron core, in case measuring approx. 115 x 65 x 20 mm, interior with silk lining bearing impression “Zur Erinnerung an Deutschlands große Zeit” (In Memory of Germany's Great Time), insert with recess for the cross, with ribbon bar, bottom of case with embossed marking ges.gesch.

Brass bronze, the cross with sharp-edged arms, with edge inscription “Aus erobertem Geschütz” (From Captured Cannon), the medal was later gilded. On the old original ribbon. Very rarely found with the old ribbon!

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 turned over to the responsible parish and name lists were to be prepared. Medals were manufactured with round cross arms (so-called Paris manufacture) and medals with sharp-edged cross arms (so-called Berlin manufacture).

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

Clasp, with replaced pin assembly, condition 2.

Core non-magnetic. Worn, condition 2.

Iron version, on original ribbon for the Hohenzollern Commemorative Medal 1848/49. Worn, blackening no longer present, condition 2-3.
The iron war medal was only awarded to physicians, army chaplains, etc. and is exceptionally rare.

Medal for IX years, on ribbon, condition 2.

Medal bar: Iron Cross 1914 2nd Class, Oldenburg Friedrich-August Cross 2nd Class, Honor Cross for Combatants, Red Eagle Order Medal, Service Decoration Cross XV Years. With ribbon bar and 3 buttonhole decorations (with Baltic Cross). Iron Cross 1914 1st Class, KO marked, Wound Badge 1918 in Silver, openwork version.
Military passport from 1907, Soldbuch 1916 with numerous entries; entry into the Non-Commissioned Officers School Weißenfels, October 1909 IR 13, Marksman badges of the Shooting School Spandau 1907, 1908, 1910, 1911, 1913. Training on Rifle 98, field pioneer service, Army telephone operator, telephone squad leader.
Participated in battles at Lüttich, Namur, St. Quentin, Montmarcon, Reims etc., wounded, afterwards replacement detachment. Field Replacement Detachment 8, 3rd Cavalry Division. From 1919 deployment in Lithuania, Kurland, Dünaburg, border guard against the Poles, further protection of the Dutch border, protection of industrial areas in Essen 1920.

lightweight version, iron core blackened.

Order of Saint Tamara, breast star, the medallion blue enameled and gilded, the pin marked Friedrich Sedlatzek Berlin, with the award certificate for Lance Corporal Rühl in Detachment v. Apell of the Command of German Troops in the Caucasus with illustration of the order star.
Schaumburg-Lippe Cross for Faithful Service 1914 in presentation case, with the award certificate for Lance Corporal Rühl of 3rd Company Reserve Jäger Battalion No. 7 dated February 23rd, 1917.
Iron Cross 1914 2nd Class, with the provisional certificate for Lance Corporal of the Landwehr Rühl in 3rd Company Reserve Jäger Battalion No. 7 dated January 29, 1918, issued by Royal Bavarian 29th Infantry Regiment (Jäg.Regt.).

This is an American-made patriotic brooch for German-Americans, probably as a donation for war orphans in Germany. One-piece construction, blackened center, height 26 mm, reverse marked with manufacturer “D. Childs & Co. Chicago”, with pin back. Condition 2.

Iron core, marked in ring “CD 800”

on button by Gebr. Godet in Berlin.

Clasp, condition 3.

Large miniature for the medal chain. Silver 4-pointed star, medallion in gold and finely enameled. Height 22 mm (without ring). Condition 2+. Rare.

Iron core, reverse engraved “s./l Rohleder zur Erinnerung an den Weihnachtsabend in den Argonnen 1916” (s./l Rohleder in memory of Christmas Eve in the Argonne 1916), in black case with EK imprint, interior with paper lining and velvet insert.

Core iron blackened.

Bronze, with edge inscription “Aus erobertem Geschuetz” (From Captured Cannon), on short remnant of silk ribbon.

Brass bronze, the cross with rounded cross arms, with edge inscription “Aus erobertem Geschütz” (From Captured Cannon), complete with original period ribbon. Worn example, the suspension ring replaced in period, condition 2-. Very rarely found with the original ribbon!

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 punishable offense or excess during combat. After the death of the bearer, the medals were to be transferred 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).

Iron core slightly convex. Reverse with coat of arms hallmark and silver fineness mark "800". Frame minimally open.

Blued iron core, slightly convex. Reverse with threaded post, washer and wing nut, condition 2.

Fine zinc, on original ribbon, condition 2.

Gun bronze, on original ribbon, condition 2
Instituted by Kaiser Wilhelm II for the 100th anniversary of the 2nd Kurhessian Infantry Regiment No. 82 on November 30, 1913. Only approximately 170 awards are known.

pin soldered on reverse, condition 2

Iron core, with ribbon, maker marked “DW” in ring, condition 2.

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

Very rare wartime production by Godet & Sohn from the period 1925-1935, silver, edges polished, the crown movably attached to the hinge with red translucent enamel, the swords gilt with remnants of the original zapon lacquer in the area of the grips, the medallion separately applied, the eagle finely painted with gold lacquer painting.

one-piece construction, non-magnetic

Iron core, maker's mark on reverse of pin.

Tall oval bronzed pin badge made of zinc, approx. 45x35 mm, reverse inscribed “In treuer Kameradschaft zur Erinnerungen gemeinsame Zeiten im Weltkrieg” (In loyal comradeship in memory of shared times in the World War). Design by O. Thiede 1917. With these plaques bearing his portrait as a German and Austrian officer, the Prince presented officers and enlisted men with whom he had fought a personal commemorative badge, thereby evoking the intensely experienced comradeship of the war years.

Iron core, maker's mark on reverse.

Hand-embroidered execution, approx. 44x45 mm, cardboard base backed with linen, the center of black cloth, the crown “W” 1914 and the border of fine silver wire, the frame of cotton thread wrapped with metal thread. Worn, very beautifully preserved condition.

This is a beautiful awarded piece from circa 1900. A typical production by the jeweler Wagner & Sohn in Berlin, however without scratch mark. Silver breast star, the cross arms and medallion in gold, the center finely enameled. On the reverse of the pin with French export hallmark “Swan” (stamp for objects made of silver, imported from countries without trade agreement with France, since 1893).

Iron core black lacquered, marked "G" in the ring.

Manufactured by Meybauer with coat of arms punch mark. Condition 2-3

Gilt non-ferrous metal, polished edges, mounted on thin horizontal pin. Unworn condition in original cardboard case by Gebr. Godet in Berlin.

Non-ferrous metal, ribbon missing, condition 2.

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

Iron core slightly convex. Reverse with crowned device hallmark and silver purity mark "800". Clearly worn piece, condition 2-.

Silver-plated base metal, with separately applied medallions. Complete with original ribbon, condition 2

Manufactured by Wilhelm Deumer, blackened iron core slightly convex. Reverse with threaded sleeve and large sunburst screw disc. Engraved on back plate “Liebe Ballonkanone - Alles Liebe - Deine Kameraden Der Jagdstaffel 25.2.1917”.

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).

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

Blackened iron core, slightly convex. Reverse marked 800 silver, with threaded sleeve and large starburst screw disc.

Silver cross, the medallion of porcelain with fine hand-painting, on ring, without maker's mark. The former swords were removed in period. 

Iron core slightly convex. Reverse with threaded sleeve and large starburst screwback disc.

Magnetic core, with thin washer and knurled screw, condition 2+

Awarded version made of gun bronze, on original sewn ribbon for combatants, condition 2.
Crosses with original ribbons are very rarely found.

Iron core slightly vaulted, with genuine silver bezel and reverse silver plate, unmarked. Reverse with pin catch at top, mounted on threaded disc with oval backing plate. 

Base metal, without ribbon, condition 2.

unworn condition with ribbon bar.

Pin-back badge, Finnish manufacture in silver, partially enameled and gilded, design: Iron Cross with green enameled laurel wreath, in center the gilded battalion number "27", reverse with Finnish jeweler's hallmarks "WP 813H, A, 06" and struck service number "23 A". Height 38 mm. Only lightly worn, condition 2+. 

The Royal Prussian Jäger Battalion No. 27 consisted of Finnish volunteers who were trained in Germany during World War I to fight against Russia and achieve Finnish independence. From 1915, over 1,500 Finnish volunteers completed their military training at Lockstedt camp. The battalion participated in combat on the Eastern Front before returning to Finland in 1918 and forming the core of the Finnish armed forces for the Finnish Civil War and subsequent wars.

blackened iron core slightly convex. Reverse marked 800 silver, with threading and large ray screw disc with soldered nut. 

Iron core broken, on the pin with manufacturer’s marking.

light flat construction, iron core.

Iron core, on thin pin, reverse marked KO.

Silver frame with black enameled center, red cross applied in the middle, with chipping.

Award piece in exemplary manufacture by the Berlin Mint. Pin-back cross, silver gilt, the cross arms with red glass flux. Reverse with round pin and roller hinge. Complete with original presentation case of red leather, interior with black velvet bed and white silk lining. 
The Red Cross Medal was instituted by King Wilhelm II on October 1, 1898 in three classes for merit in voluntary nursing care by men and women in war and peace. The first class was awarded very sparingly and predominantly to high-ranking personalities from the circles of nobility and high nobility, business, administration and military medical services.
A total of 260 examples were manufactured at the Berlin Mint.

Iron core slightly convex. Pin on reverse marked with silver fineness hallmark 800. Frame of lower cross arm slightly open.

Core non-magnetic. Reverse with threaded post and large backing plate with wing nut.

Steel version, awarded piece, on ribbon, condition 2.

Model 1888 - 1916, gilt bronze, on sewn original ribbon. Condition 2. Accompanied by a formerly framed document from the Royal Consistory of the Rhine Province regarding the certificate of ownership to a gentleman in Essen, dated December 17, 1910. Also includes 3 typewritten copies.

Steel version, awarded piece, with sewn ribbon rosette.

Bronze, with edge inscription “Aus erobertem Geschuetz” (From Captured Cannon), on original silk ribbon.

Bronze, with edge inscription “Aus erobertem Geschuetz” (From Captured Cannon), on original silk ribbon.

Manufactured from captured cannon bronze, on new ribbon.

Gilt bronze, variant by Zimmermann with ball suspension, the ring with hallmark “D”.

Iron, diameter 45 mm, condition 2.

Home garrison Metz in Lorraine. Silver-plated zinc alloy, with ribbon.
The Battle of Mont Cornillet in 1917 was part of the larger Battle of the Aisne and Champagne during World War I, which extended over several months, with major engagements in May and July. French troops attacked the ridge considered impregnable, which was defended by the Germans. The fighting was particularly fierce and led to heavy casualties, culminating in the tragic disaster in the Cornillet Tunnel, where on May 20, 1917, nearly all German soldiers in the tunnel perished due to exploding shells and gas.

Awarded piece struck in captured gun bronze, with edge inscription “Aus erobertem Geschütz” (From Captured Guns), on original period ribbon, condition 2.
Rarely found with the original period ribbon!

Gold-plated base metal, on old original ribbon, ribbon ring suspension repaired. Condition 2.

Awarded piece made of gun bronze, on old original ribbon.

Awarded piece made of gun bronze on replaced ribbon

Version 1888 - 1916, gilt bronze, on original ribbon. Condition 2.

awarded piece in gun bronze on original ribbon for combatants. Condition 2

Iron, on original ribbon. Condition 2.

Medal in gilt bronze, on original ribbon, condition 2.