Pre-War German DRA BeVo Sports Badge – Bronze Grade, Deutscher Reichsausschuss für Leibesübungen
$150.00
Original BeVo-woven DRA Sports Badge in bronze grade, designed for wear on sports and training jackets. Features the interwoven “DRA” (Deutscher Reichsausschuss für Leibesübungen) monogram surrounded by an oak leaf wreath, all finely machine-embroidered in golden thread on black cloth backing.
This version predates ...
Pre-War German K98k Ammunition Pouch – Brown Leather, Albin Scholle 1935
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Original pre-war K98k ammunition pouch manufactured by Albin Scholle of Zeitz, dated 1935. This early Wehrmacht example was produced before the official outbreak of WWII, during the rearmament period of the Third Reich. Crafted from high-quality brown leather later dyed black, this pouch displays hallmark craftsmans...
Pre-War German K98k Ammunition Pouch – F.W. Rosenbaum Breslau, 1936
$400.00
Original pre-war K98k ammunition pouch manufactured by F.W. Rosenbaum of Breslau in 1936. This pouch represents the transitional production between the Reichswehr and the early Wehrmacht period, showcasing quality pebbled leather craftsmanship typical of the mid-1930s.
Historical Context
Produced before the full mil...
Pre-War German Leather Map Case – 1937 Dated, Named Bring-Back “Sgt Rudder”
$355.00
Original brown leather German map case dated 1937. Constructed from high-quality pebble-grain leather with full internal dividers, pencil sleeves, and rear belt loops. This example features a hand-written name inside the front flap, “Sgt Rudder,” almost certainly the name of the Allied soldier who captured and broug...
Pre-War German Reichswehr Gas Mask Tin – 1934 Dated, Named Example
$400.00
Original 1934-dated Reichswehr gas mask tin, an early transitional example from the interwar German army. Retains original field-grey paint and features a clear Reichsadler (eagle) and “WaA” inspection stamp on the base with the date “1934.” The lens compartment remains intact and includes spare lenses with maker ma...
Pre-War German VAD Women’s Labour Service Badge – Assmann, Bronze
$270.00
Original VAD (Voluntary Labour Service) member’s badge produced by Assmann & Söhne, Lüdenscheid, featuring the classic spade and wheat sheaf motif symbolising agricultural and community labour under the Reichsarbeitsdienst (RAD). The reverse is clearly stamped with the Assmann “A” maker mark and “GES. GESCH.”, i...
Pre-War Italian Army M29 Combat Assault Pack – Canvas Infantry Backpack (1936)
$400.00
Original Italian Army M29 combat assault pack dated 1936. Constructed from heavy canvas with leather reinforcements and steel hardware throughout. This early-war pack was designed for frontline infantry use and features the characteristic twin external pouches and multiple attachment points for field equipment. All ...
Pre-War Luftwaffe K98k Ammunition Pouches (Matching Pair) – Joseph Moll 1937
$600.00
Original matching pair of Luftwaffe-issue K98k ammunition pouches, both manufactured by Joseph Moll of Goch in 1937. These pouches represent an early Luftwaffe configuration before mid-war simplifications, featuring fine pebbled brown leather that has been field-dyed black for service uniformity.
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Pre-War VAD Women’s Labour Service Badge – Assmann & Söhne, Lüdenscheid
$270.00
Original VAD (Voluntary Labour Service) member’s badge, manufactured by Assmann & Söhne, Lüdenscheid. The design features a spade flanked by stylised wheat sheaves, symbolising agricultural labour and national service, representing the female auxiliary branch of the Reich Labour Service (RAD). Marked “A” and “GE...
Pre-War VAD Women’s Labour Service Badge – Silvered Finish
$300.00
Original VAD (Voluntary Labour Service) member’s badge, representing the female auxiliary branch of the Reichsarbeitsdienst (RAD). This example is produced in a high-quality silvered finish, featuring the characteristic spade with flanking wheat sheaves symbolising productivity and agricultural labour. The reverse i...
The Great War Medal Collectors Companion – Signed & Numbered Limited Edition
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A highly sought-after and authoritative reference work — The Great War Medal Collectors Companion by Howard Williamson, first published in 2011. This copy is hand-signed by the author and individually numbered 2102 of 3,500, making it part of a limited edition run.
This comprehensive guide is regarded as one of the ...
Weimar-Era Bavarian Bevo Sports Badge – LLA Monogram, c.1920s–30s
$225.00
Original early Weimar-era Bavarian Bevo sports badge, featuring finely woven gold thread on a black rayon backing. The badge displays the ornate intertwined “LLA” monogram surrounded by a detailed oak leaf wreath with a tied bow at the base. Produced during the early 1920s–1930s transitional period, this design refl...
Weimar-Era German Veterans Collar Tab – Der Stahlhelm Organisation, Oakleaf Insignia
$350.00
Original collar tab from the “Der Stahlhelm” organisation, featuring a metal oakleaf and acorn insignia on black wool with blue border. Period construction with burlap backing and hand stitching — an authentic interwar veteran’s piece showing light age wear.
Historical Context
Founded in 1918, Der Stahlhelm, Bund de...
WW1 Austrian Veteran Ribbon Bar (Two Awards – 1914–1918)
$80.00
Original World War I Austrian veteran ribbon bar representing two awards from the 1914–1918 Great War period. Featuring the distinctive red and white striped ribbon with crossed swords device denoting combatant service, this interwar example reflects veteran recognition awarded in the years following the collapse of...
WW1 Austrian Veteran Ribbon Bar for Three Awards (1914–1918)
$160.00
Original First World War Austrian veteran’s ribbon bar representing three decorations awarded for service during the 1914–1918 Great War. This example features period-mounted ribbons with crossed swords device, indicative of combatant service, and remains in its original configuration with full backing plate and pin...
WWI Austrian Veteran Ribbon Bar (1914–1918) – Six Awards, Full Dress Miniature Mount
$400.00
Original Austrian First World War veteran ribbon bar representing six separate decorations, mounted for post-war wear. This example reflects the service record of a decorated Austro-Hungarian veteran and remains a strong period piece suitable for display, research, or uniform grouping.
Historical Context
Following t...
WWI German Five-Year Volunteer Militärpaß – Infanterie-Regiment Graf Bülow von Dennewitz Nr. 55
$220.00
Original Imperial German Militärpaß issued to Friedrich Diekmann, a five-year volunteer (Fünfjährig-Freiwilliger) who entered service on 1 October 1899 with Infanterie-Regiment Graf Bülow von Dennewitz (6. Westfälisches) Nr. 55. The booklet documents his service, training, postings, and later annotations, with remar...
WWI German Hindenburg Cross Ribbon Bar – Ehrenkreuz des Weltkriegs Veteran Award
$60.00
Original Hindenburg Cross (Ehrenkreuz des Weltkriegs) ribbon bar from the First World War. Features the traditional black–white–red tricolour pattern representing Imperial Germany. Constructed with a stitched fabric backing and brass pin on reverse for uniform attachment. A clean and genuine piece of interwar German...
WWI German Iron Cross Second Class (1914–1918) – H. J. Wilm “WILM” Maker, With Ribbon
$480.00
Original First World War Iron Cross Second Class (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse), produced by H.J. Wilm of Berlin and marked “WILM” on the suspension ring. This example remains complete with its period black and white Prussian-style ribbon and features a well-preserved silver frame with an iron core.
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I...
WWI German Iron Cross Second Class (1914–1918) – Johann Wagner & Sohn “IW” Maker, Ring Marked
$335.00
Original First World War Imperial German Iron Cross 2nd Class manufactured by Johann Wagner & Sohn of Berlin and correctly ring-marked “IW.” This classic three-piece construction example features a magnetic iron core with silver frame and represents one of the most recognisable and historically significant comba...
WWI German Iron Cross Second Class (1914–1918) – S-W (Sy-Wagner Berlin) Maker, With Ribbon
$260.00
Original First World War Iron Cross Second Class (Eisernes Kreuz II. Klasse), manufactured by S-W (Sy-Wagner, Berlin). This classic three-piece construction example features the 1914 date to the obverse and the crowned “FW” cipher over oak leaves with 1813 to the reverse, complete with its period black and white rib...
WWI German Iron Cross Second Class (1914–1918) – SW Wagner Maker, Excellent Example
$420.00
Original First World War Iron Cross Second Class (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse), maker marked “SW” for S. Wagner, Berlin. This example features its original black and white suspension ribbon and retains strong enamel-style paint finish with light age patina to the silver frame.
Historical Context
The Iron Cross was one ...
WWI German Iron Cross Second Class (1914–1918) – SW Wagner Maker, With Ribbon
$420.00
Original First World War Iron Cross Second Class (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse), award issue 1914–1918, maker marked “SW” for S. Wagner, Berlin. This example is complete with its original black and white suspension ribbon and clearly stamped ring mark.
Historical Context
The Iron Cross was Prussia’s (and later Imperial ...
WWI German Iron Cross Veterans Ring, 1914 Pattern – Aluminium Trench Art
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Original WWI German Iron Cross veterans ring, privately purchased and crafted in aluminium, featuring the 1914-pattern Iron Cross with raised detailing and black enamel inlay. The design includes the Imperial Crown, “W” for Kaiser Wilhelm II, and 1914 date at the base — representing the year of the Iron Cross’s rein...