Age/Use-appropriate condition with signs of wear.
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Shows age and wear. Measures 1 1/8″ x 1 1/8″.
This two-piece style, which is hollow, and made of stamped metal with a thin back plate, is known as Höhlverbodet. The obverse of this badge has great character, with light, even wear that exposes much of the brass-colored base metal. The remaining silver finish in the recesses shows pleasant age toning. It’s a finely detailed piece, with incredible fine detail throughout the design. The reverse of this Imperial Prussian Pilot Badge. The backing plate is applied perfectly, with no solder visible at the seam. The hardware setup features a barrel hinge, round wire pin and catch, and is intact and unrepaired. The typical hole near the catch reveals the hollow nature of the construction. These early pilot badges are tough to find. This beauty of a badge remains in excellent condition. I believe it has been cleaned though. The Imperial Prussian military instituted a number of flying awards and badges prior to 1918, to recognize the skills and achievements of pilots and air crew before and during the First World War. The Prussian Army Pilot’s Badge was officially instituted by the King of Prussia and Emperor of the German Empire Wilhelm II on January 27, 1913, as a qualification badge. The criteria for the award of this badge evolved during WWI, making it more of an award; pilots were expected to have completed some actual combat flying. In addition to the Pilot’s Badge, an Observer’s Badge was also instituted; in January 1918, an Air Gunner’s Badge was instituted as well. There was also a Commemorative Flyer’s Badge, which commemorated service with the German Army air service. Wear of these badges continued after WWI by those men who had earned them.
WWI German Oldenburg Friedrich August Cross. German Empire, Grand Dutchy of Oldenburg, WWI – Friedrich August Cross 1st Class. Instituted September 24, 1914, by Frederick Augustus II, Grand Duke of Oldenburg, the Friedrich August Cross was awarded to all persons of military or civilian status, who have shown outstanding service during the war itself. It is constructed out of a die struck cupel base that has been black painted. The obverse features a pattée style cross that has a centrally placed embossed “FA”, below the royal crown of Oldenburg (top arm) and above “1914″ (lower arm), which is on a black base with a laurel leaf wreath to the inside arms. The full back reverse displays, in tombak: a soldered-on block hinge, It measures 1 ¾ inches wide and tall.
This is an extremely large German Franco-Prussian War veterans banner that was taken out of Prussia during World War II by an American soldier and brought back stateside. It features a wide variety of medals, ribbons, and decorative items utilized by units and soldiers during the Franco-Prussian War and is in great condition for its age. Some medals are missing, as described, but very few compared to how many are there. This is a once-in-a-lifetime find with an outstanding story and great variety of medals. Feel free to message us with any questions or concerns.
WWI Imperial German Army Medal Stickpin Iron Cross First Class Original 1917. Original Period Stickpin, for a WWI German Army Imperial Soldier, who won both classes of the Iron Cross – This came in a large estate of WW1 items. An Authentic Candidate for any Collection, Impression, or Display. Recent Estate Collection Acquisition & Presented as Acquired, Scarce. Check back often – we search estates and sources across the world to bring a fine selection of militaria. Please review all photos for details regarding the condition of the item listed – further condition information will be included in the listing as is relevant, if you need additional photographs or have questions regarding the condition please do not hesitate to ask. I describe all items to the best of my ability – please do not hesitate to ask any and all questions prior to the close of the listing. Mistakes very rarely occur – however if one does please rest assured that it will be corrected. International Buyers are Welcome!
WW1 German Prussia 1914 Iron Cross Order Crown medal Imperial badge WWII Knight. Website come with a 100% lifetime guarantee of authenticity. This fantastic opportunity is complete with his original July 1918 (Kanitz) signed Pour le Mérite document which is accompanied by an authentic gilt Wagner Pour le Mérite. Additional items include his personal photo albums, period postcards, numerous photos of him in Luftwaffe service uniform as well as photos of his involvement with postwar Veteran reunions for PLM holders. Jacobs was known to have several examples of the PLM to wear for different occasions. As discussed in Neal O’Connor’s Aviation Awards of Imperial Germany in World War I and the men who earned them, at least two others are known to the collecting community and are published. The cross in this grouping is not one of the two published examples but did arrive to me with his original award document. Also included are his air victory confirmation papers. Another original item from. I never grade my items as mint, even though may be. If for any reason you require additional photos, please do not hesitate to ask. View My Other Items For Sale. Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing. Auctiva gets you noticed! Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter.
This is a nice ORIGINAL WW1 German 3 place medal bar. From left to right: Iron Cross 2nd Class, Hindenburg Cross, Bavarian Merit Cross. Condition is seen in the pictures. What you see in the pictures is exactly what you will receive. Quarter (if in the pictures) is not included, is only in the pictures for size reference.
Vaulted Original WWI German IRON CROSS 1ST CLASS, 1914. Please see the pictures there part of the description any questions please ask.