$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.
$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!
$35.00
This is a black/third class of the Army Wound Badge. It was awarded for one or two wounds. Wound badge awards were instituted in March 1918. Our example is in generally good condition, although it has lost paint on the stahlhelm, which is the badge’s highest point.
This is a black/third class of the Army Wound Badge. It was awarded for one or two wounds. Wound badge awards were instituted in March 1918. Our example is in generally good condition, although it has lost paint on the stahlhelm, which is the badge’s highest point.
$115.00
This is a high-quality pinback badge for Bavaria’s largest veterans’ group, the Kriegerbund. The badge is silver-toned and measures 2″ x 1 ½.” In its center we see the Bavarian Lion holding a shield with his paw. This is encircled with blue enamel. A pin appears on the reverse. The badge is hallmarked “Deschler & Söhne München.”
This is a high-quality pinback badge for Bavaria’s largest veterans’ group, the Kriegerbund. The badge is silver-toned and measures 2″ x 1 ½.” In its center we see the Bavarian Lion holding a shield with his paw. This is encircled with blue enamel. A pin appears on the reverse. The badge is hallmarked “Deschler & Söhne München.”
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