Third Reich : War Merit Cross 2nd Class without Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2 Kl. ohne Schwertern).

Nice early bronze issue with unmarked ring. Complete with a 120mm length of original ribbon. Excellent condition.  read more

Code: 53684

Third Reich : War Merit Cross 2nd Class without Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2 Kl. ohne Schwertern).

Later-war bronzed zinc alloy cross with top eyelet cast as part of the cross. The finish has darkened somewhat. There is no maker's number stamped on the riing. Complete with a nice piece of original ribbon.  read more

Code: 52952

Third Reich : Crimea Battle Shield (Krimschild) 1941/42 on Luftwaffe Cloth Backing with Metal Back-plate.

Dark bronze shield with Luftwaffe blue-grey cloth backing and steel (magnetic) backplate. All securing pins are intact. Remnants of the buff paper backing remain. Excellent condition.  read more

Code: 52461

Third Reich : Honour Cross of the German Mother "Mutterkreuz" in gold.

Gilded and enamel cross with 18cm length of neck-ribbon. Second pattern cross with on the reverse the award's date of institution '16th December 1938' and a facsimile of Hitler's signature. This grade was awarded to mothers bearing eight or more healthy Aryan children.
Minor wear to the gilding which does not detract and the enamel.is in perfect condition.  read more

Code: 51891

Imperial : German Prussian Long Service Clasp 3rd Class (1825 - 1913).

A pin-back clasp awarded for 9 years military service consisting of a silver-edged blackened iron bar bearing "F.W.III" in gothic lettering with the correct backing ribbon-plate.
King Frederick William I instituted these awards, a gold clasp for 21 years service, a silver for 15 years and the black iron clasp for 9 years.
Very good condition. .  read more

Code: 51859

1914-18 German Cross of Honour for Combattants. (Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer).

Introduced in 1934 to recognize WWI service and popularly known as the Hindenburg Cross. Bronzed iron cross (magnetic) with swords with ribbon. Plain reverse bearing the manufacturer's logo 'G3'.  read more

Code: 51346

Third Reich : Crimea Battle Shield (Krimschild) 1941/42 on army field-grey cloth backing with metal back-plate.

Shield is in very good condition and retains three of the original four securing prongs. No mothing to the backing.  read more

Code: 50003

France : Foreign Legion 5th Mixed Regiment of the Pacific (5e Régiment Mixte du Pacifique) Formation-badge.

Gilt metal regimental pin-back badge with enamel central shield. This regiment was considered mixed as it was made up not only of infantry but other supporting arms. The 5e Régiment Mixte du Pacifique was established in 1948 and was specifically formed to serve in the French territories in the Pacific, including French Polynesia, It played a role in maintaining French presence and authority in ...  read more

Code: 54384

France : Foreign Legion 5th Mixed Regiment of the Pacific (5e Régiment Mixte du Pacifique) Formation-badge.

Beautifuuly gilded metal regimental pin-back badge with enamel central shield. This regiment was considered mixed as it was made up not only of infantry but other supporting arms. The 5e Régiment Mixte du Pacifique was established in 1948 and was specifically formed to serve in the French territories in the Pacific, including French Polynesia, It played a role in maintaining French presence and...  read more

Code: 54383

France : Foreign Legion 2nd Infantry Regiment (2e Régiment étranger d'infanterie (2REI)) Beret-badge.

Silvered metal horseshoe regimental beret badge of the Foreign Legion's 2nd Infantry Regiment (2e REI). The reverse of the badge is marked 'Drago Paris' and 'R76'. It is fitted with lugs & split-pin fixing. This badge dates from the late 50s / early 60s. Very good condition.  read more

Code: 54382