Straight from the family, original set of awards and documents from a father and son (both had the same name). The son was Killed in Action while serving with the 170. Infanterie-Division. The award include a Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (marked "65"), Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42 (marked "30") with ribbon & pouch, and a Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer. Award documents include: Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse, Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42 and Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer. Includes extra papers and feldpost package.
Original Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (Wound Badge in Black), Double Marked with “L/56” and "116" under the pin for Funke & Brünninghaus, Ludenscheid. Condition as seen.
Original Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse (Iron Cross 1st Class) in matching etui (casing) manufactured by Paul Meybauer, Berlin. Maker marked on the reverse with “7” on the pice. Three piece construction with soldered on pin. Attractive condition from desirable maker. Condition as seen.
Original Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (Iron Cross 2nd Class), unmarked, not attributed. Three piece construction with magnetic iron core. Condition as seen.
Original Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (Iron Cross 2nd Class), unmarked but attributed to the manufacturer Grossmann & Co, Wien. Three piece construction with magnetic iron core. Condition as seen.
Original Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (Iron Cross 2nd Class), unmarked but attributed to the manufacturer Wächtler & Lange, Mittweida. Three piece construction with magnetic iron core. Condition as seen.
Original Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (Iron Cross 2nd Class), unmarked but attributed to the manufacturer Klein & Quenzer, Idar Oberstein. Three piece construction with magnetic iron core. Condition as seen.
Original Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (Iron Cross 2nd Class), unmarked but attributed to the manufacturer Walter & Henlein, Gablonz. Three piece construction with magnetic iron core. Condition as seen.
Original Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (Iron Cross 2nd Class), unmarked but attributed to the manufacturer Berg & Nolte, Lüdenscheid. Three piece construction with magnetic iron core. Condition as seen.
Original Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (Iron Cross 2nd Class), unmarked but attributed to the manufacturer Julius Maurer, Oberscheid. Three piece construction with magnetic iron core. Condition as seen.
Original estate from a Wehrmacht Artillerie (Artillery) Officer who served with the schwere Artillerie-Abteilung 641 which most interestingly was equipped with the 35,5 cm Mörser (only 8 produced!) and 30,5-cm Mörser. This unit took part in the Siege of Leningrad and surpressing the Warsaw uprising! Comes with two pairs of shoulderboards, two pairs of collar tabs, two Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (Wound Badge in Black), Erkennungsmarke (2.L.Art.Ers.Abt.5), Unmarked TOP Allgemeines-Sturmabzeichen (Meybauer), Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse (Screwback, no plate), Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber (Wound Badge in Silver) and a ribbon for the Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse.
Read more about the 35,5 cm Mörser (only 8 produced!).
Original Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse (Iron Cross 1st Class) manufactured by C.E. Juncker, Berlin. Maker marked on the reverse with the LDO code of Juncker "L/12". Three piece construction with soldered on screwback cilinder and magnetic core. Attractive condition from desirable maker. Condition as seen.
Original Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse (Iron Cross 1st Class), unmarked but attributed to the manufacturer Wilhelm Deumer, Lüdenscheid. Three piece construction with soldered on pin and magnetic core. Unmarked but typical early variant with straight reverse pin and detailed core. Condition as seen.
Original Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse (Iron Cross 1st Class) manufactured by Paul Meybayer, Berlin. Maker marked with the LDO code of PM "L/13" on the pin. Three piece construction with soldered on pin and magnetic core. "Attractive front" patina to hang on a combat uniform. Condition as seen.
Original Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold (Wound Badge in Gold), unmarked but attributed to the manufacturer Hauptmünzamt Wien. Tombac construction with soldered on set up, needle pin variant. Nice heavy construction with nice patina and minor signs of wear. No repairs or damages to be seen. Condition as seen.
Original Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber (Wound Badge in Silver), unmarked but attributed to the manufacturer Hauptmünzamt Wien. Tombac construction with soldered on set up, needle pin variant. Nice heavy construction with nice patina and minor signs of wear. No repairs or damages to be seen. Condition as seen.
Original Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber (Wound Badge in Silver), unmarked but attributed to the manufacturer Rudolf Wächtler & Lange, Mittweida Sachsen. Zink construction with crimped in set up. Condition as seen.
Original Kriegsmarine (Navy) Kriegsabzeichen für Minensuch-, Ubootsjagd- umd Sicherungsverbände or shortened to "Minensucher-Abzeichen" (Minesweeper Badge) manufactured by an unknown Gablonz maker. Feinzink construction with crimped in set up and hook. Uncommon and in excellent condition with bright silver finish and dark painted gilding intact. Condition as seen.
Original Luftwaffe (Air Force) Frontflugspange für Kampfflieger in Bronze (Front Flying Clasp for Bombers in Bronze), unmarked but attributed to be manufactured by C.E. Juncker, Berlin. Tombac construction with soldered on set-up and riveted nickel silver bomb device. Pin looks to be (periodically) replaced? Condition as seen.
Original Wehrmacht (Heer) Nahkampfspange in Bronze (Close Combat Badge in Bronze) manufactured by Friedrich Linden, Lüdenscheid. Maker marked on the reverse with their logo "FLL". Zink construction with magnetic plate and soldered on set-up. No repairs or damages. Condition as seen.
The Close Combat Badge in Bronze was awarded after 15 days of close combat.
Original Wehrmacht (Heer) Nahkampfspange in Bronze (Close Combat Badge in Bronze) manufactured by A.G.M.u.K., Gablonz. Maker marked on the reverse with "FEC. W.E. Peekhaus Berlin - Ausf. A.G.M.u.K. Gablonz ". Zinc construction with integral hinge and crimped in catch. In very good condition with nearly of the all high quality bronze finish present. Top early clasp! Condition as seen.
The Close Combat Badge in Bronze was awarded after 15 days of close combat.
Original Luftwaffe Flak (Air Force, Anti-Aircraft) Flak-Kampfabzeichen (Anti-Aircraft Battle Badge) manufactured by Wilhelm Hobacher, Wien. Maker marked on the reverse with the maker's initials "WH". Zink construction with soldered on set-up. No repairs or damages. Condition as seen.
Original Kriegsmarine (Navy) U-Boot-Kriegsabzeichen (U-Boat War Badge) manufactured by Förster & Barth, Pforzheim. Maker marked on the reverse with the maker's code "L/21". Zink construction with soldered on set-up. Condition as seen.
Original Kriegsmarine (Navy) U-Boot-Kriegsabzeichen (U-Boat War Badge) manufactured by Friedrich Orth, Wien. Maker marked on the reverse with the maker's initials "FO". Zink construction with soldered on set-up. Condition as seen.