Type I - SS-Dienstauszeichnungen 3. Stufe für 8 Jahre by Deschler & Söhn of München. Instituted January 30, 1938, the SS Long Service Award would be awarded for eight years of service within the SS. It is constructed out of a die struck bronze base. The round shaped obverse features two centrally placed SS runes that are surrounded by an oak leaf ... Read and See More

Type II - SS-Dienstauszeichnung 4. Stufe für 4 Jähre. Instituted January 30, 1938, the IV stage - 4-year SS Long Service Award was awarded to all members of the SS who completed 4 years of faithful and impeccable service. Time in the Wehrmacht, the state police and periods in previously recognized voluntary organizations (Freikorps) were also used to calculate the length of service. ... Read and See More

Type I - SS-Dienstauszeichnungen 3. Stufe für 8 Jahre. Instituted January 30, 1938, the SS Long Service Award was awarded to all members of the SS who completed 8 years of faithful and impeccable service. Time in the Wehrmacht, the state police and periods in previously recognized voluntary organizations (Freikorps) were also used to calculate the length of service. It is constructed out of ... Read and See More

Type II - SS-Dienstauszeichnungen 3. Stufe für 8 Jahre. Instituted January 30, 1938, the SS Long Service Award was awarded to all members of the SS who completed 8 years of faithful and impeccable service. Time in the Wehrmacht, the state police and periods in previously recognized voluntary organizations (Freikorps) were also used to calculate the length of service. It is constructed out of ... Read and See More

Type II - SS-Dienstauszeichnung 4. Stufe für 4 Jähre. Instituted January 30, 1938, the IV stage - 4 year SS Long Service Award was awarded to all members of the SS who completed 4 years of faithful and impeccable service. Time in the Wehrmacht, the state police and periods in previously recognized voluntary organizations (Freikorps) were also used to calculate the length of service. ... Read and See More

Wehrmacht Dienstauszeichnung für Heer/Kriegsmarine und Luftwaffe. Instituted March 16, 1936, the Wehrmacht Long Service was awarded for years of good standing military service. The top left is made for the army or navy for 4 years, the lower left for 4 years in the Luftwaffe and the other is for 12 years. They all feature the appropriate eagles. The button backing measures 11/16 of ... Read and See More

Mounted on velvet. Gold Wound Badge, Black Wound Badge, 10 Year NSDAP Long Service and Army 18 Year Long Service. ... See More

The medal bar consists of a parade mounted, Hindenburg cross with Swords by "R.V. 67." and a third class Long Service award for twelve years service. Both of the awards are die struck, The Hindenburg of steel and the L.S. of tombac. with no device pinned to the ribbon this is appropriate for both Army and Navy. ... See More

An Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen by Karl Wurster of Markneukirchen. Instituted June 1, 1940, the General Assault Badge was awarded to Army, Waffen-SS and Ordnungspolizei personnel who supported an infantry attack in three separate assaults but did not qualify for the Infantry or Panzer Assault Badge. It is constructed out of a die struck zinc base that has been silver washed. The obverse depicts ... Read and See More

Struck in fine zinc, steel grey finished eagle over crossed stick grenade and bayonet with minor oxidation, oakleave wreath retains trace amounts of original gilding. Reverse retains comparable finish with raised maker mark "JFS" Josef Feix & Söhne , complete with wide magnetic pin and catch. ... See More

Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen. Instititued June 1, 1940, the General Assault Badge was awarded to Army, Waffen-SS and Ordnungspolizei personnel who supported an infantry attack in three separate assaults but did not qualify for the Infantry Assault Badge. It is constructed out of a die stamped zinc base that has been silver washed. The obverse depicts a closed winged eagle, clutching a mobile swastika ... Read and See More

Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen in Silber by Hermann Aurich of Dresden. Instituted December 20, 1939, the Infantry Assault Badge was awarded to a soldier who had taken part in three assaults since January 1, 1940, had fought in the front lines, had attempted a break-in with a weapon or had been involved in combat operations on three different days. The silver variant was awarded non-motorized infantry divisions ... Read and See More

Minty - Panzerkampfabzeichen in Bronze by R.K. - Rudolf A. Karneth & Sohne, Gablonz a.N. Instituted December 20, 1939, the Panzer Assault Badge was awarded to those who had either; taken part in three armored assaults in three different days, had been wounded in the course of an assault or who had earned a bravery decoration in the course of an ... Read and See More

A Minty - “Oval Crimp” - Panzerkampfabzeichen in Bronze by Wilhelm Deumer of Lüdenscheid. Instituted December 20, 1939, the Panzer Assault Badge was awarded to those who had either; taken part in three armored assaults in three different days, had been wounded in the course of an assault or who had earned a bravery decoration in the course of an assault. ... Read and See More

Unfinished – Early Panzerkampfabzeichen in Bronze by Steinhauer & Lück of Lüdenscheid so called “classic Juncker” reverse hardware. This piece is quite unique as it missed some production steps leaving flashing around the eagle’s head and around the tank. I purchased this from the veteran’s family. Instituted December 20, 1939, the Panzer Assault Badge was awarded to those who had ... Read and See More

A 2nd Pattern - 1. Stufe Nahkampfspange in Bronze by Josef Feix Söhne of Gablonz (6.5). Instituted November 25, 1942, the Bronze I Stage Close Combat Clasp was awarded for 15 close combat battles. It is constructed out of a die struck zinc-alloy base that has been bronze washed and brennlack finished. The obverse depicts a crossed model 24 grenade and K98 bayonet with oak ... Read and See More

1. Stufe Nahkampfspange in Bronze - “6-Dot” (11.2). Instituted November 25, 1942, the Bronze I Stage Close Combat Clasp was awarded for 15 close combat battles. It is constructed out of a die struck zinc-alloy base that has been bronze washed and brennlack finished. The obverse depicts a crossed model 24 grenade and K98 bayonet with oak leaves, acorns and lined rays all beneath a German ... Read and See More

A 2. Stufe Nahkampfspange in Silber (1.5.4) by A.G.M.u.K. – Arbeitsgemeinschaft Metall und Kunststoff of Gablonz an der Neiße. Instituted November 25, 1942, the Silver II Stage Close Combat Clasp was awarded for 30 close combat battles. It is constructed out of a die struck zinc-alloy base that has been silver washed. The obverse depicts a crossed model 24 grenade and K98 ... Read and See More

A 2. Stufe Nahkampfspange in Silber (9.1) by Deschler & Sohn of München. Instituted November 25, 1942, the Silver II Stage Close Combat Clasp was awarded for 30 close combat battles. It is constructed out of a die struck zinc-alloy base that has been silver washed. The obverse depicts a crossed model 24 grenade and K98 bayonet with oak leaves, acorns and lined rays all beneath ... Read and See More

1. Stufe Nahkampfspange in Bronze by A.G.M.u.K mit mit Besitzzeugnis und Foto. Instituted November 25, 1942, the Bronze I Stage Close Combat Clasp was awarded for 15 close combat battles. It is constructed out of a die struck zinc-alloy base that has been bronze washed and brennlack finished. The obverse depicts a crossed model 24 grenade and K98 bayonet with oak ... Read and See More

1. Modell - Wehrmacht Schützenschnur 1. Stufe (c.June 1936 - October 1938). Instituted June 29, 1936, the first pattern Wehrmacht Marksmen Lanyard (Wehrmacht eagle in front of a shield) was originally made in four grades to replace the previous sleeve stripes. Come October 17, 1938, the first pattern lanyard was replaced with the second pattern (the insignia differentiated depending on the unit) for grades five through ... Read and See More

Stufe Kraftfahrbewährungsabzeichen in Gold, Sibler und bronze. Awarded upon completing specific award criteria in recognizing driver efforts, ability and vehicle maintenance. It is constructed out of a die stamped steel base that has been finished and lacquered. The obverse features a steering wheel above a textured background surrounded by a laurel leaf wreath with stems to the bottom. These ... Read and See More

Am unissued Heer - 1. Stufe Kraftfahrbewährungsabzeichen in Bronze. Awarded upon completing specific award criteria in recognizing driver efforts, ability and vehicle maintenance. It is constructed out of a die stamped steel base that has been bronze washed and lacquered. The obverse features, in bronze; a steering wheel above a textured background surrounded by a laurel leaf wreath with stems ... Read and See More

A Heer - 3. Stufe Kraftfahrbewährungsabzeichen in Gold. Awarded upon completing specific award criteria in recognizing driver efforts, ability and vehicle maintenance. It is constructed out of a die stamped steel base that has been gilded and lacquered. The obverse features, in gold; a steering wheel above a textured background surrounded by a laurel leaf wreath with stems to the ... Read and See More

Here we have a stamped steal, bronze washed Army driver's proficiency badge, mounted on a green wool backing. The obverse depicts a steering wheel on a pebbled background which is surrounded by a leaf wreath. The back retains one prong and a steel circular mounting piece. the badge and plate are both glued onto the wool to keep it all ... Read and See More

Here we have a Bronze Drivers Proficiency Badge! It is constructed out of a die stamped steel base that has been bronze washed and attached with prongs to a green wool and round zinc plate. The round shaped obverse depicts a steering wheel on a pebbled background which is surrounded by a laurel leaf wreath and is above a round ... Read and See More

A Heer - 3. Stufe Kraftfahrbewährungsabzeichen in Gold. Awarded upon completing specific award criteria in recognizing driver efforts, ability and vehicle maintenance. It is constructed out of a die stamped steel base that has been gilded and lacquered. The obverse features, in gold; a steering wheel above a textured background surrounded by a laurel leaf wreath with stems to the ... Read and See More

A Heer - 2. Stufe Kraftfahrbewährungsabzeichen in Silber. Introduced October 23, 1942, the Probationary Driving Badge was awarded in recognition of completing specific award criteria, driver efforts, ability and vehicle maintenance. It is constructed out of a die stamped zinc base that has been silver washed and lacquered. The obverse features, in silver; a steering wheel above a textured background surrounded by ... Read and See More

Stufe Kraftfahrbewährungsabzeichen in Gold, Sibler und bronze. Awarded upon completing specific award criteria in recognizing driver efforts, ability and vehicle maintenance. It is constructed out of a die stamped steel base that has been finished and lacquered. The obverse features a steering wheel above a textured background surrounded by a laurel leaf wreath with stems to the bottom. silver ... Read and See More

A Heer - 1. Stufe Kraftfahrbewährungsabzeichen in Bronze. Awarded upon completing specific award criteria in recognizing driver efforts, ability and vehicle maintenance. It is constructed out of a die stamped steel base that has been bronze washed and lacquered. The obverse features, in bronze; a steering wheel above a textured background surrounded by a laurel leaf wreath with stems to ... Read and See More

A Heer - 2. Stufe Kraftfahrbewährungsabzeichen in Silber im Etui by Rudolf Souval of Vienna. Awarded upon completing specific award criteria in recognizing driver efforts, ability and vehicle maintenance. It is constructed out of a multi piece die stamped alloy base that has been silver washed. The obverse features, in silver; a steering wheel above a textured background surrounded by ... Read and See More

A Bronze Drivers Proficiency Badge! It is constructed out of a die stamped steel base that has been bronze washed. 2 of the three prongs are missing. The steel plate remains. The round shaped obverse depicts a steering wheel on a pebbled background which is surrounded by a laurel leaf wreath. It measures approximately 2 inches in diameter. Nice bronze wash and ... Read and See More