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10979? German army post WW2 1957 pattern Long Service Award 12 Years Medal

10979? German army post WW2 1957 pattern Long Service Award 12 Years Medal

10979? German army post WW2 1957 pattern Long Service Award 12 Years Medal

10979? German army post WW2 1957 pattern Long Service Award 12 Years Medal

10979? German army post WW2 1957 pattern Long Service Award 12 Years Medal

10979? German army post WW2 1957 pattern Long Service Award 12 Years Medal

10979? German army post WW2 1957 pattern Long Service Award 12 Years Medal

10979? German army post WW2 1957 pattern Long Service Award 12 Years Medal

10979? German army post WW2 1957 pattern Long Service Award 12 Years Medal

10979? German army post WW2 1957 pattern Long Service Award 12 Years Medal

10979? German army post WW2 1957 pattern Long Service Award 12 Years Medal

10979? German army post WW2 1957 pattern Long Service Award 12 Years Medal

10979? German army post WW2 1957 pattern Long Service Award 12 Years Medal

Original German post WW2 / 1957 pattern Military Long Service Medal for 12 Years, IN VERY GOOD CONDITION – A VERY NICE DETAILED EXAMPLE ON GOOD RIBBON, MAKER: ST&L (STEINHAUER & LUECK), THE AWARD IS NOT OFTEN SEEN. FEW FACTS ABOUT 1957 PATTERN AWARDS. In 1957 the West German government authorised replacement Iron Crosses with an Oak Leaf Cluster in place of the swastika, similar to the Iron Crosses of 1813, 1870, and 1914, which could be worn by World War II Iron Cross recipients. The 1957 law also authorised de-Nazified versions of most other World War II-era decorations (except those specifically associated with Nazi Party organizations, such as SS Long Service medals, or with the expansion of the German Reich, such as the medals for the annexation of Austria, the Sudetenland, and the Memel region). The main government contract to manufacture and supply these new de-nazified WW2 1957 official decorations went to the world famous German firm Steinhauer & Lueck, Luedenscheid Germany. Knights Crosses, Iron Crosses, Wound Badges, Tank Assault Badges etc were re-designed by Steinhauer & Lück – often with the oak-leaf spray replacing the swastika, with S&L having the sole patent rights to all WW2 1957 German decorations. S&L did not have the whole monopoly on medal making, other famous firms such as Deschler & Sohn, BH Maher and Juncker also manufactured these new German decorations. Lüdenscheid is situated between the cities Dortmund and Bonn. It was here that one of the youngest medal firms was founded in 1889 by August Steinhauer and Gustav Adolf Lück. The first production began in a cellar, the customer base continued to increase. A property was bought at 51 Hochstrasse which is still home for this famous company today. During WW2 Steinhauer & Lück produced medals and badges, like the famous Knights Cross and many other types of medals and badges. In 1957 this company was awarded the contract to produce all the newly re-designed legal WW2 1957 de-nazified decorations, plus the contract to manufacture all of Germany’s official decorations including Germany’s highest order the Bundesverdienstkreuz. Only a very limited number of original WW2 1957 medals are still produced, mainly Iron Crosses, German Cross Gold & Silver & Wound Badges and are considered 100% genuine by the German Government. HISTORY OF THE AWARD. Long Service Award (Wehrmacht-Dienstauszeichnungen) – A year after the reinstitution of the draft Germany reinstated the Long Service Awards (March 16th, 1936). All members of the Armed Forces were eligible for the award which was bestowed in five classes; four years, twelve years, eighteen years, twenty five years and fifty years. The four year service medal was mat silver and had on the obverse the Wehrmacht Eagle and the inscription “Treue Diesnste in der Wehrmacht” (Loyal Service in the Armed Forces). On the reverse it bore only the number 4 in the center surrounded by oak leaves. The twelve year award was the same design but slightly larger, in bronze, and with the number “12″ replacing the “4″ on the reverse. Those who served eighteen years were presented a silver Maltese cross featuring the Wehrmacht eagle in the center obverse and the number “18″ on reverse. The same design was maintained for the next and highest class, awarded to those veterans who served twenty five years. The cross in this instance was gold, larger, and naturally had “25″ on the reverse. A special grade for 40 years of service was also approved; This was an oak leaves set which was worn on the ribbon of the 25 years award. All levels of the award were held on blue ribbons with the appropriate branch of service attached to it. It was either the spread wing eagle for the Army and Navy or the flying eagle for the Air Force. Only two long service awards were to be worn at the same time. The 4 and 12 year classes were obviously to be worn together, but once the individual received the 25 year class, he would wear it with the 4 year class, and if the 40 year class were achieved then it would be worn with the 12 year class. The award was worn as part of a group or in the ribbon bar for daily wear. During its early years of existence the award was normally constructed of German silver and heavily plated, but from 1942 on it was made from gold or silver washed zinc. During the last year of the war, presentation of the award ceased.

11671? German Order of Merit post WW2 medal Merit Cross for women cased ST&L

11671? German Order of Merit post WW2 medal Merit Cross for women cased ST&L

11671? German Order of Merit post WW2 medal Merit Cross for women cased ST&L

11671? German Order of Merit post WW2 medal Merit Cross for women cased ST&L

11671? German Order of Merit post WW2 medal Merit Cross for women cased ST&L

11671? German Order of Merit post WW2 medal Merit Cross for women cased ST&L

11671? German Order of Merit post WW2 medal Merit Cross for women cased ST&L

11671? German Order of Merit post WW2 medal Merit Cross for women cased ST&L

11671? German Order of Merit post WW2 medal Merit Cross for women cased ST&L

11671? German Order of Merit post WW2 medal Merit Cross for women cased ST&L

11671? German Order of Merit post WW2 medal Merit Cross for women cased ST&L

It has existed since 7 September 1951, and between 2,100 and 5,200 awards are given every year across all classes. The President of the Federal Republic holds the Sonderstufe des Großkreuzes ex officio.

10466? Austria post WW2 Gold Medal of Merit from the State of Vienna cased

10466? Austria post WW2 Gold Medal of Merit from the State of Vienna cased

10466? Austria post WW2 Gold Medal of Merit from the State of Vienna cased

10466? Austria post WW2 Gold Medal of Merit from the State of Vienna cased

10466? Austria post WW2 Gold Medal of Merit from the State of Vienna cased

10466? Austria post WW2 Gold Medal of Merit from the State of Vienna cased

10466? Austria post WW2 Gold Medal of Merit from the State of Vienna cased

10466? Austria post WW2 Gold Medal of Merit from the State of Vienna cased

10466? Austria post WW2 Gold Medal of Merit from the State of Vienna cased

10466? Austria post WW2 Gold Medal of Merit from the State of Vienna cased

10466? Austria post WW2 Gold Medal of Merit from the State of Vienna cased

10466? Austria post WW2 Gold Medal of Merit from the State of Vienna cased

10466? Austria post WW2 Gold Medal of Merit from the State of Vienna cased

10466? Austria post WW2 Gold Medal of Merit from the State of Vienna cased

10466? Austria post WW2 Gold Medal of Merit from the State of Vienna cased

10466? Austria post WW2 Gold Medal of Merit from the State of Vienna cased

10466? Austria post WW2 Gold Medal of Merit from the State of Vienna cased

Every holder of a badge of honor is entitled to wear it in the prescribed manner and to call himself or herself an envoy. No other privileges are associated with the award. Eleven gilded rays are included in each of the cross wings.

11044? German post WW2 Order of Merit Grand Cross Großes Verdienstkreuz medal

11044? German post WW2 Order of Merit Grand Cross Großes Verdienstkreuz medal

11044? German post WW2 Order of Merit Grand Cross Großes Verdienstkreuz medal

11044? German post WW2 Order of Merit Grand Cross Großes Verdienstkreuz medal

11044? German post WW2 Order of Merit Grand Cross Großes Verdienstkreuz medal

11044? German post WW2 Order of Merit Grand Cross Großes Verdienstkreuz medal

11044? German post WW2 Order of Merit Grand Cross Großes Verdienstkreuz medal

11044? German post WW2 Order of Merit Grand Cross Großes Verdienstkreuz medal

11044? German post WW2 Order of Merit Grand Cross Großes Verdienstkreuz medal

11044? German post WW2 Order of Merit Grand Cross Großes Verdienstkreuz medal

11044? German post WW2 Order of Merit Grand Cross Großes Verdienstkreuz medal

11044? German post WW2 Order of Merit Grand Cross Großes Verdienstkreuz medal

11044? German post WW2 Order of Merit Grand Cross Großes Verdienstkreuz medal

The order was established on 7 September 1951 by the decree of the then Federal President Theodor Heuss. The President of the Federal Republic holds the Grand Cross Special Class ex officio. Other than the German president, only a foreign head of state can be awarded with this highest class.

10976? German post WW2 1957 pattern Army War Merit Cross II. Class medal ST&L

10976? German post WW2 1957 pattern Army War Merit Cross II. Class medal ST&L

10976? German post WW2 1957 pattern Army War Merit Cross II. Class medal ST&L

10976? German post WW2 1957 pattern Army War Merit Cross II. Class medal ST&L

10976? German post WW2 1957 pattern Army War Merit Cross II. Class medal ST&L

10976? German post WW2 1957 pattern Army War Merit Cross II. Class medal ST&L

10976? German post WW2 1957 pattern Army War Merit Cross II. Class medal ST&L

10976? German post WW2 1957 pattern Army War Merit Cross II. Class medal ST&L

10976? German post WW2 1957 pattern Army War Merit Cross II. Class medal ST&L

10976? German post WW2 1957 pattern Army War Merit Cross II. Class medal ST&L

10976? German post WW2 1957 pattern Army War Merit Cross II. Class medal ST&L

10976? German post WW2 1957 pattern Army War Merit Cross II. Class medal ST&L

10976? German post WW2 1957 pattern Army War Merit Cross II. Class medal ST&L

It was reissued in 1957 by the Bundeswehr for veterans. Recipients had to have the lower grade of the award before getting the next level. Knights Crosses, Iron Crosses, Wound Badges, Tank Assault Badges etc were re-designed by Steinhauer & Lück – often with the oak-leaf spray replacing the swastika, with S&L having the sole patent rights to all WW2 1957 German decorations.

11402? German post WW2 1957 pattern Submarine War Badge U-Boot Abzeichen

11402? German post WW2 1957 pattern Submarine War Badge U-Boot Abzeichen

11402? German post WW2 1957 pattern Submarine War Badge U-Boot Abzeichen

11402? German post WW2 1957 pattern Submarine War Badge U-Boot Abzeichen

11402? German post WW2 1957 pattern Submarine War Badge U-Boot Abzeichen

11402? German post WW2 1957 pattern Submarine War Badge U-Boot Abzeichen

11402? German post WW2 1957 pattern Submarine War Badge U-Boot Abzeichen

11402? German post WW2 1957 pattern Submarine War Badge U-Boot Abzeichen

11402? German post WW2 1957 pattern Submarine War Badge U-Boot Abzeichen

11402? German post WW2 1957 pattern Submarine War Badge U-Boot Abzeichen

11402? German post WW2 1957 pattern Submarine War Badge U-Boot Abzeichen

Knights Crosses, Iron Crosses, Wound Badges, Tank Assault Badges etc were re-designed by Steinhauer & Lück – often with the oak-leaf spray replacing the swastika, with S&L having the sole patent rights to all WW2 1957 German decorations.

11400? German post WW2 1957 pattern Air Radio Operator & Air Gunner Badge

11400? German post WW2 1957 pattern Air Radio Operator & Air Gunner Badge

11400? German post WW2 1957 pattern Air Radio Operator & Air Gunner Badge

11400? German post WW2 1957 pattern Air Radio Operator & Air Gunner Badge

11400? German post WW2 1957 pattern Air Radio Operator & Air Gunner Badge

11400? German post WW2 1957 pattern Air Radio Operator & Air Gunner Badge

11400? German post WW2 1957 pattern Air Radio Operator & Air Gunner Badge

11400? German post WW2 1957 pattern Air Radio Operator & Air Gunner Badge

11400? German post WW2 1957 pattern Air Radio Operator & Air Gunner Badge

11400? German post WW2 1957 pattern Air Radio Operator & Air Gunner Badge

11400? German post WW2 1957 pattern Air Radio Operator & Air Gunner Badge

11400? German post WW2 1957 pattern Air Radio Operator & Air Gunner Badge

11400? German post WW2 1957 pattern Air Radio Operator & Air Gunner Badge

11400? German post WW2 1957 pattern Air Radio Operator & Air Gunner Badge

Original German post WW2 version / 1957 pattern Luftwaffe Air Radio Operator and Air Gunner Badge, STEINHAUER UND LUECK (ST&L) MADE LATER EXAMPLE OPEN HINGEBLOCK, TWO PIECE CONSTRUCTION, IN VERY GOOD CONDITION, PERFECT PIN DEVICE, THE AWARD IS NOT OFTEN SEEN. FEW FACTS ABOUT THE 1957 PATTERN AWARDS. In 1957 the West German government authorised replacement Iron Crosses with an Oak Leaf Cluster in place of the swastika, similar to the Iron Crosses of 1813, 1870, and 1914, which could be worn by World War II Iron Cross recipients. The 1957 law also authorised de-Nazified versions of most other World War II-era decorations (except those specifically associated with Nazi Party organizations, such as SS Long Service medals, or with the expansion of the German Reich, such as the medals for the annexation of Austria, the Sudetenland, and the Memel region). The main government contract to manufacture and supply these new de-nazified WW2 1957 official decorations went to the world famous German firm Steinhauer & Lueck, Luedenscheid Germany. Knights Crosses, Iron Crosses, Wound Badges, Tank Assault Badges etc were re-designed by Steinhauer & Lück – often with the oak-leaf spray replacing the swastika, with S&L having the sole patent rights to all WW2 1957 German decorations. S&L did not have the whole monopoly on medal making, other famous firms such as Deschler & Sohn, BH Maher and Juncker also manufactured these new German decorations. Lüdenscheid is situated between the cities Dortmund and Bonn. It was here that one of the youngest medal firms was founded in 1889 by August Steinhauer and Gustav Adolf Lück. The first production began in a cellar, the customer base continued to increase. A property was bought at 51 Hochstrasse which is still home for this famous company today. During WW2 Steinhauer & Lück produced medals and badges, like the famous Knights Cross and many other types of medals and badges. In 1957 this company was awarded the contract to produce all the newly re-designed legal WW2 1957 de-nazified decorations, plus the contract to manufacture all of Germany’s official decorations including Germany’s highest order the Bundesverdienstkreuz. Only a very limited number of original WW2 1957 medals are still produced, mainly Iron Crosses, German Cross Gold & Silver & Wound Badges and are considered 100% genuine by the German Government. HISTORY OF THE AWARDS. Luftwaffe Air Radio Operator & Air Gunner badge was instituted on January 19, 1935 and dedicated at first (before the institution of the gunner badge) to radio and gunner qualified personnel. Personnel had to success the training course and to participate at least at 5 operational flights. The badge was oval shaped and slightly vaulted surrounded by a silvered wreath composed of laurel and oak leaves on the base. The old silver oxidized eagle is fixed to the wreath by two small round rivets. The eagle clutched in its claws two crossed lighting bolts which could, depending the manufacture, be more or less detailed and cut out or not. The employed metal varied all along the war from aluminum and tombak, to a silver-nickel called”Neusilber”, zinc, and pot metal. Though initially a cloth version was not authorized, one was later introduced and was found in both bullion and silver wire embroidery. The badge was presented in a dark blue box of which several variants exist, with velvet, cloth or flocage lid. The letters on the top are always golden. A certificate was presented to all personnel who received the badge which was worn, as with most war badges, on the lower left breast, below the Iron Cross. As implied by the title, the badge was presented to Air Gunners and Radio Operators and mechanics who completed two months training or five missions. The criteria was shortened if the soldier received a wound in action.

Post WW2 Royal Observer Corps Medal & Box To Observer R. N Jackson

Post WW2 Royal Observer Corps Medal & Box To Observer R. N Jackson

Post WW2 Royal Observer Corps Medal & Box To Observer R. N Jackson

Post WW2 Royal Observer Corps Medal & Box To Observer R. N Jackson

Post WW2 Royal Observer Corps Medal & Box To Observer R. N Jackson

Post WW2 Royal Observer Corps Medal & Box To Observer R. N Jackson

Post WW2 Royal Observer Corps Medal & Box To Observer R. N Jackson

Post WW2 Royal Observer Corps Medal & Box To Observer R. N Jackson

Post WW2 Royal Observer Corps Medal & Box To Observer R. N Jackson

Post WW2 Royal Observer Corps Medal & Box To Observer R. N Jackson

Post WW2 Royal Observer Corps Medal & Box To Observer R. N Jackson

Post WW2 Royal Observer Corps Medal & Box To Observer R. N Jackson

Post WW2 Royal Observer Corps Medal & Box To Observer R. N Jackson

Post WW2 Royal Observer Corps Medal & Box To Observer R. N Jackson

Post WW2 Royal Observer Corps Medal & Box To Observer R. N Jackson

Post WW2 Royal Observer Corps Medal & Box To Observer R. N Jackson

Post WW2 Royal Observer Corps Medal & Box To Observer R. N Jackson

Post WW2 Royal Observer Corps Medal & Box To Observer R. N Jackson

Post WW2 Royal Observer Corps Medal & Box To Observer R. N Jackson

For sale is a Post WW2 Royal Observer Corps Medal To Observer R. This medal includes its original ribbon which is attached to a badge ready to wear by the recipient, this also comes with the original box and rice paper packet. The Royal Observer Corps Medal was instituted in 1950 by King George VI for long service by members of the Royal Observer Corps (ROC) in the United Kingdom. It was awarded until December 1995, when the ROC was stood down. This is in excellent condition.

POST WWII US Army Legion Of Merit Medal Cased Set

POST WWII US Army Legion Of Merit Medal Cased Set

POST WWII US Army Legion Of Merit Medal Cased Set

POST WWII US Army Legion Of Merit Medal Cased Set

POST WWII US Army Legion Of Merit Medal Cased Set

POST WWII US Army Legion Of Merit Medal Cased Set

POST WWII US Army Legion Of Merit Medal Cased Set.

11558? German post WW2 1957 pattern Close Combat Clasp badge Nahkampfspange

11558? German post WW2 1957 pattern Close Combat Clasp badge Nahkampfspange

11558? German post WW2 1957 pattern Close Combat Clasp badge Nahkampfspange

11558? German post WW2 1957 pattern Close Combat Clasp badge Nahkampfspange

11558? German post WW2 1957 pattern Close Combat Clasp badge Nahkampfspange

11558? German post WW2 1957 pattern Close Combat Clasp badge Nahkampfspange

11558? German post WW2 1957 pattern Close Combat Clasp badge Nahkampfspange

11558? German post WW2 1957 pattern Close Combat Clasp badge Nahkampfspange

11558? German post WW2 1957 pattern Close Combat Clasp badge Nahkampfspange

11558? German post WW2 1957 pattern Close Combat Clasp badge Nahkampfspange

11558? German post WW2 1957 pattern Close Combat Clasp badge Nahkampfspange

11558? German post WW2 1957 pattern Close Combat Clasp badge Nahkampfspange

11558? German post WW2 1957 pattern Close Combat Clasp badge Nahkampfspange

Original German post WW2 / 1957 pattern Close Combat Clasp in Silver (Nahkampfspange in Silber), IN PERFECT CONDITION, INTACT PIN DEVICE, MAKER: STEINHAUER UND LUECK (ST&L), GOOD DETAILED LATER EXAMPLE WITH OPEN HINGE BLOCK. FEW FACTS ABOUT THE 1957 PATTERN GERMAN AWARDS. In 1957 the West German government authorised replacement Iron Crosses with an Oak Leaf Cluster in place of the swastika, similar to the Iron Crosses of 1813, 1870, and 1914, which could be worn by World War II Iron Cross recipients. The 1957 law also authorised de-Nazified versions of most other World War II-era decorations (except those specifically associated with Nazi Party organizations, such as SS Long Service medals, or with the expansion of the German Reich, such as the medals for the annexation of Austria, the Sudetenland, and the Memel region). The main government contract to manufacture and supply these new de-nazified WW2 1957 official decorations went to the world famous German firm Steinhauer & Lueck, Luedenscheid Germany. Knights Crosses, Iron Crosses, Wound Badges, Tank Assault Badges etc were re-designed by Steinhauer & Lück – often with the oak-leaf spray replacing the swastika, with S&L having the sole patent rights to all WW2 1957 German decorations. S&L did not have the whole monopoly on medal making, other famous firms such as Deschler & Sohn, BH Maher and Juncker also manufactured these new German decorations. Lüdenscheid is situated between the cities Dortmund and Bonn. It was here that one of the youngest medal firms was founded in 1889 by August Steinhauer and Gustav Adolf Lück. The first production began in a cellar, the customer base continued to increase. A property was bought at 51 Hochstrasse which is still home for this famous company today. During WW2 Steinhauer & Lück produced medals and badges, like the famous Knights Cross and many other types of medals and badges. In 1957 this company was awarded the contract to produce all the newly re-designed legal WW2 1957 de-nazified decorations, plus the contract to manufacture all of Germany’s official decorations including Germany’s highest order the Bundesverdienstkreuz. Only a very limited number of original WW2 1957 medals are still produced, mainly Iron Crosses, German Cross Gold & Silver & Wound Badges and are considered 100% genuine by the German Government. HISTORY OF THE AWARD. Heer Close Combat Bar was instituted on November 25, 1942, in order to recognize the courage of the German soldier in hand-to-hand combat. This award was completely independent of the Infantry Combat Badge. The badge designed by Wilhelm Ernst Peekhaus of Berlin (his name preceded by FEC can be found on the reverse of some examples), and was instituted in three classes, bronze, silver, and gold. The badge is die cast and generally manufactured in zinc, though examples in tombac or aluminum are also found.. It is slightly convex, with the center piece consisting of the national emblem surmounting a crossed bayonet and hand grenade. This piece is cut out and backed with a flat square of blackened steel (magnetic), crimped in place on the reverse. The pin is always broad in the center and tapering at the end. The bar varies in length from between 95 to 97.5mm, and in height from between 25 to 27mm according to the Juncker, JFS and F&BL types. Presentation of the badge was made by the company, Battalion or Regimental Commander (or equivalent). On March 26, 1944, A. Reserved the right to personally present the close combat bar in gold as “the highest infantry decoration”. On August 30, 1944, the gold class recipients were automatically presented the German cross in gold and were permitted to spend 21 days at home. The Close Combat Badge decoration was to be worn 1 centimeter above the ribbon bar or mounted group. When more than one grade was presented to the same individual, only the highest grade was to be worn (though the recipient kept all grades in his possession). An award document was given to the soldier (different types exist, it depending on the unit), and there was an entry in his Soldbuch attended with a detailed list of his combat days (unit, date, location). The close combat bar was presented in a cardboard box or in celluloid. The badge was presented based on the number of combat days as follows: Bronze class for 15 combat days, Silver class for 30 combat days, Gold class for 50 combat days. Criteria for a combat day was as follows. All combat days in which the soldier had the opportunity to be close enough to “see the white of the enemy’s eyes”, use close combat weapons to assault the enemy man-to-man and be victorious. Days in which the soldier was part of a mayor attack or assault, reconnaissance attack, defense of a position, or single messenger run. These actions could take place in the front line or in the rear (against Partisans). The initial combat days were established taking in count the uninterrupted time of engagement on the Eastern front since June 22 of 1941, or in Africa since March 26 of 1943: 15 months = 15 combat days, 12 months = 10 combat days, 8 months = 5 combat days. This decoration was also awarded posthumously, in which case both decoration and certificate were sent to the next of kin. The Division commander was also able authorize the award to a wounded soldier who, because of permanent injury, would no longer have the opportunity to complete the minimum days, provided he completed the following: Bronze Class – 10 days minimum, Silver Class – 20 days minimum, Gold Class – 40 days minimum. The Close Combat Bar was also awarded to members of the Luftwaffe, though it would later replaced by the Luftwaffe Close Combat Bar (Few is known about this badge, and no picture exist of its wear). This article be not complete without a mention of the gold bar presentation. According to Manfred Dörr’s book on this subject, about 600 gold bar were awarded. The bar was in every respect the same design than the other classes, but gilded – a special fire gilded badge does exist. This badge was presented during an official ceremony.