Metal insignia & Awards

Shortened Italian M1870/16 bayonet in good, as found condition. These bayonets where manufactured between from 1871, then modified and shortened in the world war one era.

Very nice original cased iron cross first class with its design indicating production by Deumer. The cross is in good condition with most of its original finish. The case is a textbook example with working closing button. A very nice set!

Textbook eastern front medal or Medaille “Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42” marked 60 indicating production Katz & Deyhle, Pforzheim wich is a hard to find maker. Great piece in pouch with ribbon in great condition.

A very nice original ID disc/tag or Erkennungsmarke marked 2. Pi. 178 which indicates 2e Kompanie, Pionier Battalion 178 which was originally part of Infanterie Division 78. On 27 January 1940 they gave up the 2e Kompanie to set up Pionier-Bataillon 297 part of Infanterie. Division. 297. On 24 November 1941 the 2e Kompanie, which had been re-established in the meantime, was used to set up Pioneer-Battalion 305 part of 305. Infanterie Division wich was destroyed in Stalingrad. Nice early original Pioneer Erkennungsmarke made out of aluminium.

Rare original example of a privately purchased skull or Totenkopfring with bones and oak leaves. The ring is a very scarce original that was popular with members of the Waffen-SS.

Nice original Erkennungsmarke marked J.G. Ers. Komp. Mot. 82 indicating Infanterie Geschütz Ersatz Kompanie (Motorisiert) 82. This unit was a part of the 82. Infanterie Division which was tasked with „Befehlshabers der Truppen des Heeres in den Niederlanden“ being stationed in Breda, Rotterdam, Dordrecht, Utrecht and Haarlem. On 25th August 1941 they were moved to Alkmaar, Groningen, Velsen, Leiden and Den Helder. In may 1942 the division was moved to the Eastern front where it remained until the division got encircled in the Kamenets-Podolsky pocket.

 

 

Nice original Erkennungsmarke marked J.G.Ers. Komp. 9 indicating Infanterie Geschütz Ersatz Kompanie 9. 

Extremely rare early Gestapo warrant disc or Geheime Staatspolizei Dienstmarke. Early non-magnetic example numbered 675. Textbook design with the typical die flaws at the last letter E. This is a very rare opportunity to buy a early Gestapo warrant disc in good condition, especially with a very low number!

Rare original Belgian made Waffen-SS skull in very good condition. The skull is in very good condition with most of the original finish remaining!

Nice original Erkennungsmarke marked 2./Pi. E. B. 311 indicating 2. Kompanie Ersatz Batalion 311. This unit was stationed in Böhmer & Mähren and fell under the 151 Division. The tag comes with its original cord and is in good used condition.

Two original Kriegsmarine shoulderboard cyphers in good condition with intact prongs.