THIRD REICH WAR MERIT CROSS WITH SWORDS AND ORIGINAL AWARD CERTIFICATE.

A nice combination of the award document and the correct medal that goes with it. Awarded in January 1944 to a Lothar Eckhard. Original ink signature from an Oberst. Document is in perfect condition with no damage. War Merit Cross has a length of original ribbon which has been stuck to a display at some time. Cross itself has all of the original gilding finish.  read more

Code: 11311

2 WW2 JAPANESE COTTON ‘RISING SUN’ FLAGS.

The larger ones measures approx 38” x 23” and is printed cotton. No damage or moth. Has sewn in rope with the reinforced cotton pocket to the hoist edge. Colours perfect. The second flag is much smaller measuring 18” x 13”. Again printed cotton but this has leather tab reinforced corners and linen string ties, which are intact. A nice pair for reasonable money.  read more

Code: 11310

1943 RAF 'Radio Room' wall clock.

Air Ministry, English made wall clock with 18cm diameter bakelite case and hinged chrome bezel. 14cm white dial with black Arabic numerals and hands, dial now spotted. The movement is integral with the rear of the bezel and dial, it is marked with the stores reference number 10A/10449. Movement has integral winder, appears to keep reasonable time but would suggest a service. Various service da...  read more

Code: 11309

WW2 EKII - Paul Meybauer.

Iron Cross Second Class - three piece construction with magnetic iron core ringmarked ' 7 ' indicating manufacture by Paul Meybauer, Berlin. Patinated frame and core. Harder to find ring mark.  read more

Code: 11307

WW2 8th Army South African medal and insignia grouping.

Grouping to a Mr A.M.F.Nell an 8th Army veteran. Insignia comprising 8th Army badges affixed to slip on shoulder tabs with overseas volunteer strip, 3 x pin on insignia with one overseas volunteer strip. The medals are 39-45 Star, Africa Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and Africa Service Medal complete with the original envelopes. All medals impressed 215668 A.M.F.Nell. The service number is e...  read more

Code: 11306

Reichspost Armband.

Embroidered cotton armband for use by workers of the Reichspost. Presumably intended to be attached to the sleeve with a pin. Good, used condition.  read more

Code: 11305

WW2 A.T.S. War Office Signal Company insignia.

WW2 sleeve insignia as worn by a member of an A.T.S. Signal Company, in this case the 4th Signal Company which was assigned to the Western Command. Scarce.  read more

Code: 11304

1943 Kaufmannsgehilfenbrief.

Kaufmannsgehilfenbrief or commercial clerk certificate for a worker in the textile industry in Laupheim in Wurttemberg. Impressive card pass with gold embossed cover containing another piece of the Third Reich's impressive obsession with bureaucracy. Excellent, clean condition.  read more

Code: 11303

ME Commando Fighting Knife Sweetheart badge.

Pinback sweetheart badge bearing a miniature Middle East Commando fighting knife mounted on a mother of pearl background. The knife blade has been inscribed ' Gallipoli ' maybe a souvenir produced for an Australian soldier.This type of badge is typical of those made in the Middle East and are colloquially known as ' Bethlehem ' badges. Excellent condition and unusual.  read more

Code: 11302

1933 HJ festival Day badge.

Die struck brass tinny produced to commemorate the 1st Festival of Youth in June 1933. Stickpin type fitting. Good, clean condition.  read more

Code: 11299