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Austro-Hungarian Bronze Tapferkeitsmedaille (Medal for Bravery) BA 401. - BA 401
The Medal for Bravery was a military decoration of Austria-Hungary established in 1789 and awarded for bravery in battle until the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1918. The Medal for Bravery was created by Emperor Joseph II on 19 July 1789 in order to recognise courage in combat by personnel below commissioned rank (courageous acts performed by commissioned officers could after 1757 be rewarded by appointment to the Military Order of Maria Theresa). From 1789 to 1915, the Medal for Bravery existed in three classes: Golden Medal for Bravery, Silver Medal for Bravery 1st Class and Silver Medal for Bravery 2nd Class. The latter honour was similar in design to the Golden Medal and the Silver Medal 1st Class, but considerably smaller. A fourth class, the Bronze Medal for Bravery, was introduced on 14 February 1915 during World War I. It was the same size as the Silver Medal 2nd Class. In good condition with its original ribbon intact. The price includes UK delivery. BA 401.
£145.00

WWII Nazi Issue West Wall Medal and Ribbon. BA 399. - BA 399
The West Wall Medal (German: Deutsches Schutzwall-Ehrenzeichen) was a decoration of Nazi Germany. It was instituted on 2 August 1939 and was given to those who designed and built the fortifications on Germany's western borders, known as the Westwall or, in English, the Siegfried Line, between 15 June 1938 to 31 March 1939. On 13 November 1939 eligibility was extended to include servicemen of the Wehrmacht who served on the Westwall for at least ten weeks. In all 622,064 medals were awarded until 31 January 1941, when awards of the medal ceased. In 1944, after the allied invasion, the medal was re-instituted and awarded to those who renovated and strengthened the fortifications on the western borders. This version of the medal was commonly known as the "Defence Wall Honour Award", to distinguish the decoration from its 1939 counterpart. In excellent order and UK delivery is included in the price. BA 399.
£85.00

1939 Nazi 2nd Class War Merit Cross and Ribbon. BA 398. - BA 398
The War Merit Cross (German: Kriegsverdienstkreuz) was a state decoration of Nazi Germany during World War II. This award was created by Adolf Hitler in October 1939 as a successor to the non-combatant Iron Cross which was used in earlier wars (similar medal but with a different ribbon). The award was graded in the same manner as the Iron Cross: War Merit Cross Second Class, War Merit Cross First Class, and Knights Cross of the War Merit Cross. The award had two variants: with swords given to soldiers for exceptional service "not in direct connection with combat", and without swords given to civilians for meritorious service in "furtherance of the war effort". In excellent order and UK delivery is included in the price. BA 398.
£125.00

1939 Nazi 2nd Class War Merit Cross and Ribbon. BA 397. - BA 397
The War Merit Cross (German: Kriegsverdienstkreuz) was a state decoration of Nazi Germany during World War II. This award was created by Adolf Hitler in October 1939 as a successor to the non-combatant Iron Cross which was used in earlier wars (similar medal but with a different ribbon). The award was graded in the same manner as the Iron Cross: War Merit Cross Second Class, War Merit Cross First Class, and Knights Cross of the War Merit Cross. The award had two variants: with swords given to soldiers for exceptional service "not in direct connection with combat", and without swords given to civilians for meritorious service in "furtherance of the war effort". In excellent order and UK delivery is included in the price. BA 397.
£125.00

1905 Bavarian Jubilee Medal. BA 396. - BA 396
A Jubilee medal instituted by Prince Regent Luitpold of Bavaria which is an award of merit and commemoration. 3 ¾ cm in length and 3 cm in width with a red ribbon and green edge. One side is a portrait surrounded with ‘LVITPOLD PRINZ REGENT VON BAYERN’ (Luitpold Karl Joseph Wilhelm Ludwig, Prince Regent of Bavaria (12 March 1821 – 12 December 1912), was the de facto ruler of Bavaria from 1886 to 1912, due to the incapacity of his nephews, King Ludwig II for three days and King Otto for 26 years) and the other a crowned basket ‘IN TREVE FEST – 1905’ translated ‘Steadfast in loyalty’ which is the motto of Bavaria 1805-1918. In very good condition. The price includes UK delivery. BA 396.
£125.00

WWI ‘Silver’ Imperial German Naval Wound Badge. N 99. - N 99
This is a World War I German Imperial Navy wound badge. Unlike the later Third Reich counterparts, the wound badges of World War 1 were split between the Army (Heer) and the Navy (Kaiserliche Marine). The silver class of the award would have been awarded to those who had sustained three or four wounds during service. The badge itself shows two swords crossed above an anchor, and the whole badge is surrounded by chain rather than laurel wreath. Measuring 4 ½ cm x 4 ¼ cm, the pin and clasp are in good working order and the badge is showing no damage. The price for this collectable item includes UK delivery. N 99.
£95.00

* Imperial Germany ‘Black’ Wound Badge. N 97. - N 97
The wound badges comprise of laurel leaves that have a bow at the base with seven bunches of three leaves on either side, with two laurel berries at each joint. The only difference is the colour of each grade. The steel body of the black award is painted with black enamel paint. The badge measures 42mm by 39mm. Crossed swords are super imposed on to the central pebbled field. A German steel helmet is superimposed over the swords. The reverse shows the negative of the obverse. It has a hinge and hook. The awards were worn on the left side of the tunic or jacket. The badge was awarded for wounds or frostbite. This black one was awarded for one or two wounds. This example is showing age related signs of wear to the front of the badge. The pin, hinge and hook are in good order. See page 98 of 'A collectors guide to World War Two German medals and Political awards' by 'Christopher Ailsby'. The price includes U.K. delivery. N 97.
£50.00

WWI Prussian Front Wappen (Front Plate) ‘Linien-Adler’ (For Infantry) Pickelhaube . 19966:14. - 19966:14
The front wappen is a standard ‘Linien-adler’ (for infantry). Often shown on the Prussian Pickelhaube Model 1895 helmet. Measuring 13 ½ cm in width and 11 ¼ cm in length. This pattern of helmet plate was worn from 1895 to 1918. The Eagle is found in German silver, in near perfect condition for its age. The price includes UK delivery. 19966:14.
£195.00

India General Service Medal (1854) with a Burma ‘1887-89’ Clasp. BA 392. - BA 392
This is a nice India General Service Medal with a Burma clasp ‘1887-89’ to ‘Pte. in the Madras Infantry. The obverse carries the wyon profile of ‘Queen Victoria’ with the reverse showing ‘Victory’ crowning a semi-nude warrior. The medal was first instituted in ‘1854’ to cover minor campaigns in India, and carried on for 41 years. With a total of 24 clasps issued. n 1852 Lord Dalhousie had suggested a general service medal for smaller Indian campaigns, in order to limit the number of individual medals awarded. Indian Army units made up the majority of forces present for nearly all campaigns. While the expeditions covered by the medal included few formal battles, most were undertaken in difficult terrain against determined resistance from local tribesmen. This example carries the ‘Burma 1887-89’ clasp. The medal missing its ribbon is in good condition, the engraving to the rim is a little rubbed, ‘ Pte. ? Madras Infantry. The price includes UK postage. BA 392.
£165.00

India General Service Medal (1854) with a Burma ‘1885-7’ Clasp. BA 389. - BA 389
This is a nice India General Service Medal with a Burma clasp ‘1885-7’ to ‘Pte.J.Foley’? Somerset Light Infantry. The obverse carries the wyon profile of ‘Queen Victoria’ with the reverse showing ‘Victory’ crowning a semi-nude warrior. The medal was first instituted in ‘1854’ to cover minor campaigns in India, and carried on for 41 years. With a total of 24 clasps issued. n 1852 Lord Dalhousie had suggested a general service medal for smaller Indian campaigns, in order to limit the number of individual medals awarded. Indian Army units made up the majority of forces present for nearly all campaigns. While the expeditions covered by the medal included few formal battles, most were undertaken in difficult terrain against determined resistance from local tribesmen. This example carries the ‘Burma 1885-7’ clasp. The medal and correct ribbon are in good condition is engraved to the rim with ‘884 Pte.J.Foley? 2nd Bn Som.L.I’ . The price includes UK postage.
£225.00
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