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If youd like to see medals from other countries, please use the main menu above. Avid military antique collector 30 years in the hobby. A nice version of the pour le merite medal blue max, highest honor award ww 1 german medal. Lot time life the third reich 1st printing complete set of 21 wwii books ex. Some of the most popular and well known german medals include the iron cross first class. The war merit cross the war merit cross was instituted by adolf hitler in 1939. It was awarded to civialian and military personnel alike. These awards were bestowed by the wehrmacht and waffenss between 1939 and 1945, during world war ii. German headgear in world war ii, a study of german hats and helmets book each peaked hat is shown from four angles, including interior, and insignia detail. During and after the second world war, which lasted from 1939 to 1945, numerous campaign medals and awards were instituted in recognition of service. Collectors guide to world war 2 german medals and political. The war medal 19391945 was a british decoration awarded to all full time service personnel of the armed forces wherever their service during the war. Air force world war ii militaria 19391945 for sale ebay.

World war 2 german medals, awards and badges are some of the most detailed and ornate of any in military history. Wwii german tank battle badge in silver, for 25 days in actual combat, by gustav brehmer. Hamelmans german iron cross documents of world war i. The best counterfeit versions are correct down to the weight and makers. East german reference book about soviet russian ussr badges medal insignes urss. Nazi awards and decorations were discontinued after the defeat of nazi germany in 1945, with display of the swastika banned. There were at least two reasons for this, 1 as a nation at war with limited resources, rewarding and motivating. Medal zwyciestwa i wolnosci 1945 medal of victory and freedom 1945 medal za udzial w walkach o berlin medal for participation in the battle of berlin krzyz batalionow chlopskich peasant battalions cross.

American and german world war 2 campaign medals ribbons and clasps. The last action to earn a contemporaneous medal of honor prior to the august 15, 1945, end of hostilities in world war ii, were those of melvin mayfield, on july 29, 1945 though several honorees may have been cited for their medal after mayfields recognition on may 31, 1946. Wr attack on pearl harbor silver collectors coin medal 1941 world war 2 memorial. Orders, decorations, and medals of nazi germany wikipedia. Adolf hitler introduced the war order of the german cross on september 28, 1941 in 2 distinctive classes. The colors showcased for each are only representative of their reallife counterparts as age fading may present differences, sometimes making precise identification difficult. Military medals and ribbons the armed forces developed a series of medals to recognize the achievement of the soldiers and volunteers. Early in germanys history, before the individual german states were unified in 1872, and even after that. Jul 14, 2011 german military medals german medals and decorations of wwii. Air crew europe star medal the air crew europe star was a campaign medal of the british commonwealth, awarded for service in. Illustrated with hundreds of color and black and white photographs, this book is the definitive guide to the. The third reich, led by adolf hitler, rampaged across europe until it was finally defeated by allied forces in 1945. Military medals are a fascinating collectible and a true marker of someones dedication to the subject. Wwi war commemorative medal of the kyffhauser union.

The broad criteria was 180 days of service with more specific criteria. Field marshal august mackensen of world war i fame was still alive during the war, too, but did not serve. German military medals german medals and decorations of wwii. These medals are supplied on a loose ribbon but can be mounted andor fram. Powered by ebay turbo lister the free listing tool. Albert goodwin collection 126 a gentlemans collection. The text is supplemented by 179 facsimile images of relevant documents, with further blackandwhite illustrations. Buy collectable wwii military books and get the best deals. Germany 19331945 47 the notable figures auction series the. This question is often overshadowed by the liberation of the concentration camps and the onset of the cold war. In fact, the history of german awards and medals is very extensive, with hundreds of colorful awards being awarded since the early 1800s. D uring world war two, nazi germany issued an astounding number of medals, badges, decorations, pins, and awards. I want to buy your world war 2 items to preserve history and share it with generations to come. Wwii collectable medals 19391945 for sale shop with.

The books content consists of 228 white paper pages with black ink text, encompassing information on 1914 iron cross award documents throughout the entirety of the first world war. Got the book, made a mistake thought it was the better book with prices, the heading fooled me, leave this book here for amateurs get the, niemann, german medals number 3, much better book with prices, great photos that help to identify your medals. Military decorations of the third reich were awards and medals bestowed by the wehrmacht between 1935 and 1945 during the reign of nazi germany and the years of world war ii. By the beginning of 1945 the war which germany had unleashed throughout the world had come back to consume it. List of military awards and decorations of world war ii. World war 1 medals german for sale in uk view 26 ads. Unfollow world war 2 medals to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. World war ii was a global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. German navy uboat u512 military history 1942 us army 99th bombardment group. Gwi0033, wwii german army hat wreath and cockade typical example shown. The list below show those from the main participants, created during the ww2 period and subsequent years. Third reich depot, military collectables, world war ii, nazi. List of medal of honor recipients for world war ii wikipedia.

This list of military awards and decorations of world war ii is an index to articles on notable military awards presented by the combatants during world war ii. Gm501 wwii german national id card kennkarte our price. The iron cross, which dated from 18, was earned by some 2,500,000 men during world war ii. Providing the collector with detailed and objective advice, the book will be. Wwii german kriegsmarine blockade runner badge by schwerin. Third reich depot, military collectables, world war ii. Books inter war 19231930 air gunners log book and ww2 medals. Aug, 2016 i want to buy your world war 2 items to preserve history and share it with generations to come. The arctic star medal recognises service between 1941 and 1945 delivering vital aid to the soviet union, running the gauntlet of enemy submarine, air and surface ship attacks. There were at least two reasons for this, 1 as a nation at war with limited resources, rewarding and motivating soldiers.

A collectors guide to german world war 2 medals and political awards. Springboard to final victory camera book by henri, usmc 95 pp 1945 iwo jima. You will find a full selection of our british made, mod licensed world war ii medals for sale below. Ww2 german armed forces awards and medals germany produced an extensive array of medals, badges, awards, and decorations between 1935 and 1945. Gst of 5% is applicable on all sales within canada. World war ii military medals and awards identify medals. Collectors guide to world war 2 german medals and political awards collectors guides. The 19391945 star is a military campaign medal instituted on 8 july 1943 by the united kingdom to award to subjects of the british commonwealth for service in the second world war during specified periods of operational service overseas between 3 september 1939 and 2 september 1945. German iron cross documents of world war i, by william e. Germany produced an extensive array of medals, badges, awards, and decorations between 1935 and 1945. You will not find any other referance material that is as easy to understand and the photos are quite good. Rising to power in an unstable germany, adolf hitler and his national socialist nazi. Sell ww2 memorabilia top dollar paid free appraisals. German wwii collectable medals 1939 1945 make an offer.

Considered by collectors to be the holy grail of german wwii medals, this wound badge is often reproduced. Nicknamed the gefrierfleischorden, or frozen meatmedal, the eastern front medal was awarded to three million german and axis personnel during 15 november 1941 to 15 april 1942. Nazi eugenics parenting aryan children german evolution hitler occult ss darwin. Wwii german medals military decorations of the third reich were awards and medals bestowed by the wehrmacht between 1935 and 1945 during the reign of nazi germany and the years of world war ii.

We are always in need of quality german world war two military relics such as badges, daggers, medals, helmets, uniforms, tunics. Wwii german nazi kriegsmarine sboat war badge schnellbootkriegsabzeichen. Eleven campaign medals were issued by the british government for participation in ww2, nine campaign stars, the defence medal and the war medal. This special edition of the wound badge is immediately recognizable by the datejuly 20, 1944, and hitlers signature embossed on the front of the award. A book examines germanys mass suicides after world war ii. Army ww2 original army medal and document group to 1687816 lbdr a a edwards r. One of the best books for anyone collecting world war 2 medals. Wwii nazi german wehrmacht special grade 25 general assault badge by rk. The mass suicide of ordinary germans in 1945, german historian florian huber sheds light on a darkly fascinating period.

The book consists of a glossed card stock binding, with the cover bearing a depiction of the 1914 iron cross, circumscribed by the books title and author. These german soldiers stand in the debris strewn street of bastogne, belgium, on january 9, 1945, after they were captured by the u. The gold cross was awarded to military personnel for significant achievements in combat including extraordinary acts of bravery while the silver class was awarded for distinguished acts of service in the war effort. Some medals issued in world war ii are the same today, like the purple heart. Springboard to final victory camera book by henri, usmc 95 pp 1943 u. Spanning from 1939 to 1945, world war ii was one of the most brutal conflicts in human history. Navy world war ii militaria 19391945 for sale ebay. An complete guide to british, american and german world war 2 campaign medals ribbons and clasps. The level of detail, consistency and quality demanded of ww2 nazi germany was unmatched for the time. World war 2 ww2 royal navy lists 1939 to 1945 59 vintage ebooks on 2 dvd pdf. Top dollar paid for your world war 2 militaria, whether it be helmets, caps, visors, flags, field gear, equipment, medals, insignia, uniforms, knives, guns, paper work, trench art, photo albums, battle souvenirs, relics or vet bring backs. In 1957 the federal republic of germany permitted qualifying veterans to wear many naziera awards in bundeswehr uniform.