WW1 Set Of 4 German Order Medals, Mini set & Helmet paper. There is a Cased Order of Albrecht Knight’s Cross 2nd Class with swords that remains in excellent condition. The order is with perfect enamel on the central disks and the arms on both sides. The case is marked with Maker and address in Dresden. The Royal Order of Albrecht, Albert the Bold, was established in 1850. Following the Austro-Prussian Civil War in 1866, it was awarded to civilian and military personnel for merit in war. The type 2 decoration was awarded from 1910 through the end of the First World War in 1918. The Order was discontinued with the establishment of the Weimar Republic after the end of World War I. WW1 Iron Cross with ribbon. Honor Cross 1914-18 with ribbon. Wilhelm Centenary Medal with ribbon. Mini 4 medal grouping as above on Gold Chain. German helmet on stone slab (Crack repaired). All ribbons are original and are in unused condition.
Rare Second Place Winner’s Medal 1918 “Munich Olympic Games” for Allied POWs WWI. A fascinating and very rare medal for second place in the 200 metres race at an event for Allied POWs held during World War One calling itself the “1918 Munich Olympic Games”. I would say that it was in close to extremely fine (EF) condition, with a spot of oxidation on the obverse side, but please take a good look at my photographs and form your own opinion of its grade. There is no ribbon or case. Made from a grey base metal Zinc? , Diameter 30 mm, Weight 9.7 grams. An article in the Olympic World Library entitled “Behind Barbed Wire – the’Olympic’ Games of 1918″ by Christian Kunz and Volker Kluge explains that the Games were held at a Prisoner of War Camp at Puchheim, near Munich. These probably took place in the summer of 1918. A French prisoner called Alexandre Richard noted the date on his postcards. These show athletic events like the standing long jump and relay race as well as a French football team. The obverse shows three runners competing in a long or middle distance race. The reverse has a laurel wreath, with the German legend. SPIELE / 1918 / 200 M. (Munich Olymp[ic] Games 1918, 200 metres race, 2nd place). All my medals are guaranteed genuine. Please check out my feedback ratings or contact me if you have any doubts. Get images that make Supersized seem small. Showcase your items with Auctiva’s. Track Page Views With.