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US Post Civil War, Hartford Ct. Hall of Flags Memorial Medal, September 17 1879
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$195.00
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 Original era manufacture. A period medal, struck in what looks to be sterling silver, to honor the gathering of Connecticut Civil War Battle Flags, which were placed in the new State Captitol building in 1879. The coin, or medal measures 30mm and resides in its original case of issue.
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US Spanish American War, Admiral Dewey Manila Bay Memorial Medal, Chicago 1900
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$495.00
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 Original era manufacture. Massive 5x45mm bronze medallion suspended by two linked chains from a bronze eagle and scroll bearing the inscription "Invitation Committee". Between the linked chains is a ships anchor bearing the letter D for Dewey. On the obverse is the prow of the USS Olympia and on the reverse the names of the US Navy ships which took part in the battle of Manila Bay. The medal celebrates the visit by Admiral George Dewey to Chicago in 1900. No doubt this medal was worn with pride by a Chicago Big-Wig as he shook the Admiral's hand 110 years ago. Comes with a partial original case.
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German WWII Iron Cross 2nd Class, Ring Marked 25
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$145.00
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 Original era manufacture. Magnetic center EK2 with a dark patina to the frame edges. Maker marked on the suspension ring, 25, using the excellent collectors reference "The Iron Time" by Privetera, we see that the maker number 25 was assigned to Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Graveur, Gold und Silberschmiede-Innungen, Hanau a.M. Decent length of original ribbon.
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German WWI Iron Cross 2nd Class Watch Fob
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$75.00
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 Original era manufacture. Magnetic centered EK2 with age patina to the edge frames. Original ribbon which has been transformed into a watch fob for wear by the veteran. Interesting variant.
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German WWII Iron Cross 2nd Class, Ring Marked 132
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$145.00
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 Original era manufacture. Magnetic centered EK2 which displays traces of the original plating and frosting on the edge frames. Ring marked 132, Franz Reischauer. Short length of original ribbon which shows staining from age, does not glow under a UV light.
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German WWII Infantry Assault Badge, Zimmerman Mfg
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$135.00
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 Original era manufacture. Zinc badge with an alloy attaching pin. Maker marked beneath the pin hinge with the logo of the Fritz Zimmerman firm. Shows normal age and wear.
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Soviet Post WWII Badge of Honor, Serial Nr.459765
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$50.00
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 Original era manufacture. Sterling medal with enameled highlights and a serial numbered reverse. The ribbon shows wear and use, steel ribbon backing plate. Likely dates from the 1950's.
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German WWII Silver Wound Badge, Maker Marked 65
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$75.00
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 Original era manufacture. Solid cast zinc body with the number 65 (Klein & Quenzer)appearing on the reverse just above the catch. About 50% of the original silver wash remains.
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German WWII Black Wound Badge, Maker Marked 107
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$55.00
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 Original era manufacture. Stamped brass badge with traces of the black painted finish remaining on the obverse. Maker marked 107 (Carl Wild) on the reverse.
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US WWII Distinguished Flying Cross, Serial Numbered Edge
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$135.00
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 Original era manufacture. Slot brooch medal complete with its original issue case and lapel button. Engraved on the bottom edge of the cross is the serial number 7245. Very clean overall with typical scuffing to the issue case. Unusual to find a serial numbered DFC.
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US WWII Air Medal, Cased, Serial Numbered Wrap Brooch
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$125.00
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 Original era manufacture. Early manufacture Air Medal with a wrap brooch, which displays the serial number 34057. The medal is very clean, no ribbon damage and is complete with its issue case.
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German WWII Hitler Youth 1938 Kreissieger Badge, Bronze
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$325.00
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 Original era manufacture. Handsome bronze badge which is maker marked on the reverse. No chips to the enamel, just minor surface scratching from wear and handling.
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German WWII 1939 5th Class SA Sports Competition Table Medal, Cased
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$265.00
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 Original era manufacture. Silver alloy, double sided medal which measures 95mm across. Likely never issued due to the outbreak of WWII. It resides quite snugly in its fitted case.
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German WWII Army Marksmanship Lanyard
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$95.00
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 Original era manufacture. Braided, silver colored aluminum cording with an aluminum emblem at the top. Feldgrau wool backing pad with makers initials. There is some light oxidation on the aluminum cording but nothing serious.
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German WWII 1939 6th Place SA Sports Table Medal, Cased
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$245.00
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 Original era manufacture. 95mm silver colored alloy table medal with the German eagle on one side and the SA Sports Badge on the other. Comes with a black fitted case.
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German WWII Iron Cross Second Class, Parade Mount
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$145.00
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 Original era manufacture. A nice quality parade mounted EK2 showing a dark patina to the frame edges and a magnetic center to the cross. Red wool backing cloth. Shows normal age and wear, with a small dent in the ribbed edging of the cross on the left arm towards the center.
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German WWII Westwall Medal with Luftwaffe Eagle
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$75.00
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 Original era manufacture. Interesting medal, regulation Westwall medal with its correct ribbon. Mounted to the ribbon is a silver Luftwaffe eagle indicating Air Force service, no doubt installed by the GI who brought the thing home from WWII, and an indication of someone not knowing, or caring how it went together. They were just another group of old Nazi pins that Dad brought home.
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German WWII Heer/Waffen-SS Kuban Shield
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$235.00
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 Original era manufacture. Stamped steel shield with a bronze color finish with a steel backing plate and feldgrau wool backing cloth. Partial white paper covering remains. Sound, original example.
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German WWII Black Wound Badge, Vet Bringback
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$25.00
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 Original era manufacture. We recently purchased a small grouping of WWII German souvenirs sent home from Europe by a soldier who served as a US 3rd Army Jeep driver. The lucky recipient was his younger brother who cherished them and stored them away for many years before selling them to us. Stamped steel badge with most of its paint finish remaining. The attaching hook is missing.
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German WWII Iron Cross 2nd Class, Vet Bringback
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$135.00
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 Original era manufacture. We recently purchased a small grouping of WWII German souvenirs sent home from Europe by a soldier who served as a US 3rd Army Jeep driver. The lucky recipient was his younger brother who cherished them and stored them away for many years before selling them to us. A very nice example with a magnetic center and polished and frosted frame edges. No makers mark on the suspension ring. Complete with original ribbon as shown.
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German WWII Hitler Youth Profficiency Badge, Silver
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$115.00
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 Original era manufacture. Silver colored zinc badge with a pinback reverse. RZM marked M1/72. Awarded to members of the HJ for excellence in athletics and other activities.
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German WWII Luftwaffe Bomber Flight Clasp, Bronze
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$350.00
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 Original era manufacture. Early quality bronze colored badge with a silver colored alloy winged bomb in the center. Unmarked reverse as usual. Shows normal age and wear, only damage is that the tip of the bomb has broken away from the bottom of the wreath. It is still held securely in place with the base of the wings and tail.
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German WWI (or earlier)Veterans Association Badge, Prussia, Vet Bringback
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$25.00
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 Original era manufacture. We recently purchased a small grouping of WWII German souvenirs sent home from Europe by a soldier who served as a US 3rd Army Jeep driver. The lucky recipient was his younger brother who cherished them and stored them away for many years before selling them to us. An attractive enameled brass shield bearing the Prussian colors of black/white along with the Imperial eagle. Black/white striped silk ribbon bearing the words Prussische Landes Kriegerverband. Ribbon shows light amount of fraying from age.
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German WWII Luftwaffe Cloth Obeservers Badge
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$150.00
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 Original era manufacture. Three color cotton embroidery on a padded, LW blue wool material. Black cotton backing.
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German WWII Bronze Close Combat Clasp, Peekhaus Berlin
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$285.00
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 Original era manufacture. Zinc badge with little of the bronze finish remaining. Steel backing plate behind the crossed bayonet & grenade, wide bronze colored alloy attaching pin.
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