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*Pair* ORIGINAL WWII Afrika Korps Kriegsmarine and Tri-Colour Shield Pith Helmet badges. M 142. - M 142
German soldiers pair of Pith helmet badges. The Afrika Korps formed on 11 January 1941 and one of Adolf Hitler‘s favourite generals, Erwin Rommel, was designated as commander on 11 February. Originally Hans von Funck was to have commanded it, but Hitler loathed von Funck, as he had been a personal staff officer of Werner von Fritsch until von Fritsch was dismissed in 1938. The German Armed Forces High Command (Oberkommando der Wehrmacht, OKW) had decided to send a “blocking force” to Italian Libya to support the Italian army. The Italian 10th Army had been routed by the British Commonwealth Western Desert Force in Operation Compass (9 December 1940 – 9 February 1941) and captured at the Battle of Beda Fomm. The German blocking force, commanded by Rommel, at first consisted of a force based only on Panzer Regiment 5, which was put together from the second regiment of the 3rd Panzer Division. These elements were organized into the 5th Light Division when they arrived in Africa from 10 February – 12 March 1941. In late April and into May, the 5th Light Division was joined by elements of 15th Panzer Division, transferred from Italy. At this time, the Afrika Korps consisted of the two divisions, and was subordinated to the Italian chain of command in Africa. Both shields in good order with a nice, aged patina. One of the prongs to the Kriegsmarine shield is omitted. The price includes UK delivery. M 142.
£175.00

German WWII Enamel NSDAP Party Badge. M 139. - M 139
A rare example of an NSDAP Party Badge constructed in red, white, black, and gold enamel. The reverse of the pin is marked ‘Gesh & Gesch’ indicating, Gesetzlich Geschützt, (Protected by Law) and RZM logo (RZM Reichzeugmeisterei, (National Equipment Quartermaster). The party badge has no damage or repairs in good condition. The Nazi Party, officially the National Socialist German Workers' Party (German: Nationalsozialistische Deutsche ArbeiterparteiR02; or NSDAP), was a far-right political party in Germany active between 1920 and 1945 that created and supported the ideology of Nazism. Its precursor, the German Workers' Party (Deutsche Arbeiterpartei; DAP), existed from 1919 to 1920. The Nazi Party emerged from the extremist German nationalist ("Völkisch nationalist"), racist and populist Freikorps paramilitary culture, which fought against communist uprisings in post–World War I Germany. The party was created to draw workers away from communism and into völkisch nationalism. The price includes UK delivery. M 139.
£195.00

*Original* Pre WWII Nazi Deutsches Jungvolk ‘Young People’ Ges Gesch’ Maker Marked Belt Buckle. 22184:7. - 22184:7
The Deutsches Jungvolk DJV "German Youngsters in the Hitler Youth" or "German Young People") was the separate section for boys aged 10 to 13 of the Hitler Youth organisation in Nazi Germany. Through a programme of outdoor activities, parades and sports, it aimed to indoctrinate its young members in the tenets of Nazi ideology. Membership became fully compulsory for eligible boys in 1939. By the end of World War II, some had become child soldiers. After the end of the war in 1945, both the Deutsches Jungvolk and its parent organization, the Hitler Youth, ceased to exist. The Deutsches Jungvolk was founded in 1928 by Kurt Gruber under the title Jungmannschaften ("Youth Teams"), but it was renamed Knabenschaft in December 1928 and became the Deutsches Jungvolk in der Hitlerjugend in March 1931. Both the Deutsches Jungvolk (DJ or DJV) and Hitler Youth (HJ) modelled parts of their uniforms and programmes on those of the German Scouting associations and of other youth groups, which were banned by the Nazi government during 1933 and 1934. Prior to 1937 the Deutsche Jugend or German Youth wore a buckle which had a single Sieg or ‘S’ rune in brass on a nickel plated field. Maker marked ‘Ges Gesch’ along with an RZM Reichzeugmeisterei, (National Equipment Quartermaster) stamp to the rear. In very nice condition. See chapter 8 of German Belt Buckles 1845-1945 by Peter Nash for reference. The price includes UK delivery. 22184:7.
£375.00

Nazi WWII Bronze Tank Battle Badge by Frank & Reif, Stuttgart. 22103. - 22103
The Panzer Badge (German: Panzerkampfabzeichen) was a World War II military decoration of Nazi Germany awarded to troops in armoured divisions. Introduced on 20 December 1939, the Panzer Badge was authorised for award to tank crews who had actively participated in three armoured assaults on different days. On 1 June 1940 a bronze version was created for panzer grenadier units equipped with armoured vehicles, as well as other infantry, armoured reconnaissance, armoured signals and medical units serving with Panzer divisions. From 31 December 1942 armoured unit repair teams could receive the silver badge for repairing tanks in combat conditions on three different days. In June 1943 additional Tank Badges were instituted in both silver and bronze to reward participation in 25, 50, 75 and 100 armoured actions. The number of engagements required for these higher-level badges could be reduced for those with previous long and continuous frontline service or who had received disabling wounds. Only one badge, the highest level received, could be worn. The authorisation of these badges was usually done at regimental or divisional level. Marked to the rear with the manufacturer: Frank & Reif Stuttgart. See page 167 of Combat medals of the Third Reich by Christopher Ailsby for reference. The pin and clasp are secure. The price includes UK delivery. 22103.
£375.00

Original WWII Kriegsmarine Destroyers Badge 1st Type by Manufacturer Schwerin Berlin. 22102. - 22102
On June 4th, 1940, this badge was introduced by Grandadmiral Erich Raeder, the Oberbelchlshaber der Kriegsmarine, during the battle of Narvik. It was initially to reward the crews under the command of Commadore Bonte involved in the battle. In an order dated 22 October 1940, awards and authorisations for the wear of the badge were extended to crew members of other vessels that could be described as ‘destroyers’ including torpedo boats and E-boats. In near perfect condition with pin and clasp working as they should. Measuring; 53 x 45mm with the makers mark: Schwerin Berlin (Kriegsabzeichen für Hilfskreuzer) to the rear. See page 137 of ‘Combat Medals of the Third Reich by Christopher Ailsby (N.007) The price includes UK delivery. 22102.
£345.00

*Pair* Derbyshire Regiment (Sherwood Foresters) & Notts & Derby Cap Badges. BA 895. - BA 895
The Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment) was a line infantry regiment of the British Army in existence for just under 90 years, from 1881 to 1970. In 1970, the regiment was amalgamated with the Worcestershire Regiment to form the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment, which in 2007 was amalgamated with the Cheshire Regiment and the Staffordshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's) to form the present Mercian Regiment. The lineage of the Sherwood Foresters is now continued by The Mercian Regiment. Both with pins intact. The price includes UK delivery. BA 895. (Badges/Medals Drawer)
£95.00

*Pair* The Royal Warwickshire Regiment Cap Badges. BA 894. - BA 894
The Royal Warwickshire Regiment, previously titled the 6th Regiment of Foot, was a line infantry regiment of the British Army in continuous existence for 283 years. The regiment saw service in many conflicts and wars, including the Second Boer War and both the First and Second World Wars. On 1 May 1963, the regiment was re-titled, for the final time, as the Royal Warwickshire Fusiliers and became part of the Fusilier Brigade. In 1968, by now reduced to a single Regular battalion, the regiment was amalgamated with the other regiments in the Fusilier Brigade – the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers, the Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) and the Lancashire Fusiliers – into a new large infantry regiment, to be known as the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, becoming the 2nd Battalion of the new regiment. Both badges are in very good condition. The price includes UK delivery. BA 894. (Cap Badges Drawer)
£95.00

*Pair* WWI Era 8th Bn P.W.O. ‘Leeds Rifles’ West Yorkshire Regiment & East Yorkshire Regiment Cap Badges. BA 892. - BA 892
The regimental cap badge of the 8th Bn P.WO. West Yorkshire Regiment is a blackened metal badge in the form of a cross based on that of the Order of the Bath, surmounted by an Imperial crown. In the centre of the cross is the inscription ‘LEEDS RIFLES’ and within this is a bugle with strings surmounted by a crown. The whole badge is surrounded by a laurel-wreath, with a scroll below in inscribed 8 BN. P.W.O WEST YORKSHIRE REGT.’ The cap badge in blackened metal for 8th Territorial Battalion (‘Leeds Rifles’), Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire Regiment) was worn from 1908-1922 when the 8th Battalion was merged with the 7th Battalion to form the 7/8th Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales’s Own). The West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales’s Own) (14th Foot) was an infantry regiment of the British Army. In 1958 it amalgamated with the East Yorkshire Regiment (15th Foot) to form the Prince of Wales’s Own Regiment of Yorkshire which was, on 6 June 2006, amalgamated with the Green Howards and the Duke of Wellington’s Regiment (West Riding) to form the Yorkshire Regiment (14th/15th, 19th and 33rd/76th Foot). The East Yorkshire Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the British Army, first raised in 1685 as Sir William Clifton's Regiment of Foot and later renamed the 15th Regiment of Foot. It saw service for three centuries, before eventually being amalgamated with the West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own) in 1958, to form the Prince of Wales's Own Regiment of Yorkshire. Subsequently, the regiment amalgamated with the Green Howards and the Duke of Wellington's Regiment (West Riding) to form the Yorkshire Regiment (14th/15th, 19th and 33rd/76th Foot) on 6 June 2006. Both items are in very good condition. The price includes UK delivery. BA 892. (Helmet Plates drawer)
£95.00

*Pair* Essex Yeomanry & Essex Regiment Cap Badges. BA 891. - BA 891
The Essex Yeomanry was a Reserve unit of the British Army that originated in 1797 as local Yeomanry Cavalry Troops in Essex. Reformed after the experience gained in the Second Boer War, it saw active service as cavalry in World War I and as artillery in World War II. Its lineage is maintained by 36 (Essex Yeomanry) Signal Squadron, part of 71 (Yeomanry) Signal Regiment, Royal Corps of Signals. The Essex Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the British Army in existence from 1881 to 1958. The regiment served in many conflicts such as the Second Boer War and both World War I and World War II, serving with distinction in all three. It was formed in 1881 under the Childers Reforms by the amalgamation of the 44th (East Essex) Regiment of Foot and the 56th (West Essex) Regiment of Foot. Both badges are in very good order. The price includes UK delivery. BA 891. (Helmet Plates drawer)
£95.00

*Set* World Wars South Lancashire, East Lancashire and Manchester Regiment Cap Badges. BA 890. - BA 890
The South Lancashire Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the British Army in existence from 1881 to 1958. The regiment, which recruited, as its title suggests, primarily from the South Lancashire area, was created as part of the Childers Reforms in 1881 as the Prince of Wales's Volunteers (South Lancashire Regiment) by the amalgamation of the 40th (the 2nd Somersetshire) Regiment of Foot and the 82nd Regiment of Foot (Prince of Wales's Volunteers). The East Lancashire Regiment was, from 1881 to 1958, a line infantry regiment of the British Army. The regiment was formed in 1881 under the Childers Reforms by the amalgamation of the 30th (Cambridgeshire) Regiment of Foot and 59th (2nd Nottinghamshire) Regiment of Foot with the militia and rifle volunteer units of eastern Lancashire. In 1958 the regiment was amalgamated with the South Lancashire Regiment. The Manchester Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the British Army in existence from 1881 until 1958. The regiment was created during the 1881 Childers Reforms by the amalgamation of the 63rd (West Suffolk) Regiment of Foot and the 96th Regiment of Foot as the 1st and 2nd battalions; the 6th Royal Lancashire Militia became the 3rd (Reserve) and 4th (Extra Reserve) battalions and the Volunteer battalions became the 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th battalions. All three are in very good condition. The price includes UK delivery. BA 890. (Helmet plates drawer)
£125.00
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