$30.00
This is the Black Army Wound Badge (3rd Class). It was the badge one received after one’s first and second wounds. Wound badges were first authorized in March 1918. The badge is in very good condition. Its stahlhelm has lost some paint. It is the badge’s high spot, where paint loss is usually seen.
This is the Black Army Wound Badge (3rd Class). It was the badge one received after one’s first and second wounds. Wound badges were first authorized in March 1918. The badge is in very good condition. Its stahlhelm has lost some paint. It is the badge’s high spot, where paint loss is usually seen.
This is the Black Army Wound Badge (3rd Class). It was the badge one received after one’s first and second wounds. Wound badges were first authorized in March 1918. The badge is in very good condition. Its stahlhelm has lost some paint. It is the badge’s high spot, where paint loss is usually seen.
$95.00
Königlich Bayerisches Infanterie-Regiment “Prinz Arnulf” Nr. 12 was founded in 1814. It was garrisoned at Neu-Ulm and attached to the I. Armeekorps. It is a badge commemorating the regiment’s 100th Anniversary in 1914. The badge is eight-sided and measures 1 ½” x 1 ½.” Its center features Prinz Arnuff’s royal cypher. Attached to the top is a small ribbon and a safety pin. It has no manufacturer’s hallmark.
Königlich Bayerisches Infanterie-Regiment “Prinz Arnulf” Nr. 12 was founded in 1814. It was garrisoned at Neu-Ulm and attached to the I. Armeekorps. It is a badge commemorating the regiment’s 100th Anniversary in 1914. The badge is eight-sided and measures 1 ½” x 1 ½.” Its center features Prinz Arnuff’s royal cypher. Attached to the top is a small ribbon and a safety pin. It has no manufacturer’s hallmark.
$395.00
As we all know, WW I saw many efforts to raise money for the German war effort, and for war relief in general. Perhaps best known was where German citizens were asked to give “Gold for Iron.” They donated gold jewelry and other items and received small gifts of iron in return. So when women donated their gold rings, pins, chains, etc., to the war effort, they then proudly displayed iron jewelry that was much cruder in appearance. The program was very popular in WW I Germany. Interestingly enough, this practice did not originate during WW I. The Napoleonic Wars of the early 19th Century were long and difficult for Prussia. Thus, a program of exchanging gold for iron was begun under Princess Mariana’s auspices. We are proud to offer a piece from this earlier war relief effort. The cross measures 1 1/2″ x 1 1/4.” One side bears the date “16 October 1813.” The other side displays “RU:” at the 12 o’clock arm’s top. The phrase “Heil Den” appears in the center. This cross is very thin. Its arms are NOT textured. A small loop appears at the top. It is very delicate and nearly 200-years-old!
As we all know, WW I saw many efforts to raise money for the German war effort, and for war relief in general. Perhaps best known was where German citizens were asked to give “Gold for Iron.” They donated gold jewelry and other items and received small gifts of iron in return. So when women donated their gold rings, pins, chains, etc., to the war effort, they then proudly displayed iron jewelry that was much cruder in appearance. The program was very popular in WW I Germany. Interestingly enough, this practice did not originate during WW I. The Napoleonic Wars of the early 19th Century were long and difficult for Prussia. Thus, a program of exchanging gold for iron was begun under Princess Mariana’s auspices. We are proud to offer a piece from this earlier war relief effort. The cross measures 1 1/2″ x 1 1/4.” One side bears the date “16 October 1813.” The other side displays “RU:” at the 12 o’clock arm’s top. The phrase “Heil Den” appears in the center. This cross is very thin. Its arms are NOT textured. A small loop appears at the top. It is very delicate and nearly 200-years-old!
$125.00
This is a most interesting, large veteran’s badge that commemorates the Russian-German Legion’s 100th anniversary in 1912. The regiment was formally known as Infanterie-Regiment Graf Bose (1. Thüringisches) Nr 31. As previously noted, the regiment was founded in 1812 and garrisoned at Altona (Altona is located in Northern Germany near Hamburg) where it was assigned to the IX. Armeekorps. The badge measures an impressive 2 1/2″ x 1 3/4.” It is in the shape of a cross and features a high-relief depiction of a soldier standing at attention in its center. Information about the Legion and its one-hundred-year jubilee is noted. If somebody pinned this badge to their garment, they certainly were aware that they were wearing a large memento for the occasion!
This is a most interesting, large veteran’s badge that commemorates the Russian-German Legion’s 100th anniversary in 1912. The regiment was formally known as Infanterie-Regiment Graf Bose (1. Thüringisches) Nr 31. As previously noted, the regiment was founded in 1812 and garrisoned at Altona (Altona is located in Northern Germany near Hamburg) where it was assigned to the IX. Armeekorps. The badge measures an impressive 2 1/2″ x 1 3/4.” It is in the shape of a cross and features a high-relief depiction of a soldier standing at attention in its center. Information about the Legion and its one-hundred-year jubilee is noted. If somebody pinned this badge to their garment, they certainly were aware that they were wearing a large memento for the occasion!
Der Rittmeister Militaria proudly holds many of the rarest to most received Imperial German and WWI badges, These badges range from Army Wound badges, Navy badges, Veterans badges, shooting prizes, commemorative badges, Red Cross pins and anniversary badges. If you do not see what you are looking for please feel free to contact us at 001.727.233.6173 or kgreenfield@derrittmeister.com.
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