$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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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.”
$195.00
This is a large, ornate shooting badge. It is a multi piece affair. The main piece measures 2 3/4″ x 1 ½.” A crown is at the top. It then shows a man from the 18th or 17th Century, with an old-fashioned flintlock over his shoulder. His left hand rests on a sign that reads “1862-1912.” Below that is “XVII Deutsches Bundes u. Gold. Jubil. Schiessen Frankfurt a. M.” Attached to the central piece is a green silk ribbon. Another metal piece, a Prussian Eagle displaying the date 1912, is attached to the ribbon’s bottom. The main badge’s reverse shows it was manufactured by a Frankfurt firm. This very high-quality shooting badge is in excellent condition.
This is a large, ornate shooting badge. It is a multi piece affair. The main piece measures 2 3/4″ x 1 ½.” A crown is at the top. It then shows a man from the 18th or 17th Century, with an old-fashioned flintlock over his shoulder. His left hand rests on a sign that reads “1862-1912.” Below that is “XVII Deutsches Bundes u. Gold. Jubil. Schiessen Frankfurt a. M.” Attached to the central piece is a green silk ribbon. Another metal piece, a Prussian Eagle displaying the date 1912, is attached to the ribbon’s bottom. The main badge’s reverse shows it was manufactured by a Frankfurt firm. This very high-quality shooting badge is in excellent condition.
$125.00
This is a most interesting example of the Army Wound Badge in gold. The pin on the reverse has been removed and two small holes have been drilled at the top and bottom of the badge. This allowed the wearer to sew the badge to his tunic rather than pinning it on. The badge is a darker bronze color from age. It is a most interesting variation of a badge that has been modified to suit its owner’s tastes.
This is a most interesting example of the Army Wound Badge in gold. The pin on the reverse has been removed and two small holes have been drilled at the top and bottom of the badge. This allowed the wearer to sew the badge to his tunic rather than pinning it on. The badge is a darker bronze color from age. It is a most interesting variation of a badge that has been modified to suit its owner’s tastes.
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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$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!