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SEEKING GRADE 1 + QUALITY CASED GERMAN CROSS AWARDS, IRON CROSS 1ST CLASS, EXAMPLES OF THE BLOOD ORDER AND AN SS 25 YEAR CASED LONG SERVICE CROSS IN GOLD
Knights Cross of the War Merit Cross with Swords cased by Steinhauer & Lück, apart of the Schloss Klessheim hoard
(Full provenance back to 1945 and illustrated in 'The War Merit Cross' by Gordon Williamson)
Price: P.O.R
This breathtaking cased Knights Cross of the War Merit Cross with Swords was found in the vaults of Schloss Klessheim, Germany, in 1945 by American troops. The well known American dealer Jason Burmeister tracked down some of these troops that occupied Schloss Klessheim in 1945 and purchased their 'souvenirs'. One such 'souvenir' was this cased Knights Cross of the War Merit Cross with Swords. Burmeister sold this piece to the British author, Gordon Williamson,
who had this actual example photographed for his book, 'The War Merit Cross' published by Bender Publishing (illustrated on pages 184-185). The Cross has survived in close to mint pristine condition, with 99% frosting remaining, along with superb burnished highlights. The base of the Cross is impressed with the '4' maker mark, and the '925' silver grade number. The Cross still retains the original silk ribbon with 'minor' neck ribbons to each end. The blue leatherette case also survives
in near mint condition, with just storage age only, and the interior velvet base and silk roof are perfect. A beautiful piece for the most discerning collector !
Olympic neck order 1st Class with original case of issue
Price: P.O.R
A stunning example of the Olympic neck order 1st Class with case of issue. The order is beautifully finished in mercuric gilt with polished highlights and with a white enamel centre,top eagle/swastika and riveted Olympic circles. The reverse shows two small and finely finished hollow rivets (for the Olympic circles), and the order still retains its original silk full length neck ribbon. The order is still retained within its original white leatherette case with golden olympic
circles to the lid. The interior has a mouse grey velvet fitted base, along with grey silk roof. An extremely rare award, with just 767 being awarded. This award is often missing from some of the major Third Reich award collections throughout the world today.
Special Class of the Social Welfare Decoration Breast Star
Price: P.O.R
A stunning example of the 1939 issue Social Welfare breast star. The beautiful frosted silver multi-fluted star has polished highlights and bears to its center a white enamel cross, which in turn, has to its center, a stylised black enamel eagle/swastika with Red Cross to the chest. Surviving in mint condition, the enamel is perfect, as is the frosted and polished star. The reverse bears its central screw disc along with flat tapered pin bearing the 'St & L'
makers initials along with the '800' silver content designation. An extremely rare award, so rare in fact, that this award is often missing from some of the major Third Reich award collections throughout the world today.
Breast star of the German Eagle Order
Price: £2450 - $4800
A beautiful example of the six-pointed breast star. The star survives in mint condition with just age darkening to the silverwork. Reverse bears the typical '900' and '21' stamps to the flat tapered pin.
A Superb HJ Leaders Sports Badge
Price: £675
A beautiful near mint example of the HJ Leaders Sports Badge. The award retains 95% frosted mercuric gilt plating to the obverse, along with the polished sham runic dedication and central swastika. The reverse has 99% frosted mercuric gilt plating remaining, and bears the typical large impressed issue number '12183', along with the raised RZM logo and manufacturers number. A scarce award in the market place, this example is undoubtedly one of the best condition survivors !
A good example of a cased German Cross in Gold with maker number '134'.
Price: S OLD
This example of a '134' German Cross in Gold has survived in excellent to near mint condition, showing signs of just the lightest use. The Cross still retains 98% of the anodised grey finish to the starburst, and approximately 98% of the gilt finish to the wreath, with fine polished scroll bands. The enamel to the swastika remains perfect, and the frosted silver centre plate has approximately 95% frosted finish remaining. The reverse shows just light age patination
with the typical four hollow rivet construction and flat tapered
pin. The '134' is typically in relief to a sunken cartouche to the centre of the back. The case shows just storage age only, with light use to the black flocking, typical of removing and replacing the cross over a period of time.
A good example of a C.F.Zimmermann cased German Cross in Gold
Price: S OLD
This example of a Zimmermann German cross has survived in overall very good to excellent condition. Showing signs of just light use, the cross still retains 98% of the anodised grey finish to the starburst, and approximately 70% of the gilt finish to the wreath. The enamel to the swastika is free from chips or damage, but does have very light surface wear. The reverse shows just light age patination with the typical four hollow rivet construction and flat tapered
pin. The pin bearing the stamped LDO number '20' for Zimmermann. The case shows storage age only, with light use to the black flocking, typical of removing and replacing the cross over a period of time.
A near mint and very rare example of a number '1' Deschler cased German Cross in Gold
Price: SOLD
This example has survived in close to mint condition. The cross has just the slightest wear to the highpoints of the rays and perfect enamel, the frosted silver base to the swastika remains bright and free from age patination. Reverse bears the typical four dome rivet construction, and the flat tapering pin bearing the stamped LDO number '1'. The case is an earlier quality example with actual black velvet base instead of black flocking, and the case has
the correct golden banding still visible. A near perfect example of a rare maker.
A excellent and very rare example of a five rivet number '2' cased German Cross in Gold
Price: SOLD
This example has survived in close to mint condition. The cross has just the slightest wear to the highpoints of the rays and perfect enamel, the frosted silver base to the swastika remains bright and free from age patination. Reverse bears the typical five rivet construction, with a larger rivet to the centre, and the flat tapering pin bearing the stamped LDO number '2'. Both the cross and the case shows just light use and most of the correct golden banding
still visible. A near perfect example of one of the hardest construction types to find.
A beautiful example of a C.F.Zimmermann cased German Cross in Gold
Price: SOLD
This example of a Zimmermann German cross has survived in mint condition. The cross is perfect in every respect, with the reverse showing just light age patination. The reverse bears the typical hollow rivet construction with flat tapered pin bearing the stamped LDO number '20' for Zimmermann. The Cross and case show storage age only. A near perfect example for the discerning collector.
A beautiful example of a C.F.Zimmermann cased German Cross in Silver
Price: SOLD
This example has survived in close to mint condition. The cross has no wear to the rays and perfect enamel, the fosted silver base to the swastika shows some age patination. Reverse bears the typical hollow rivet construction with flat tapered pin bearing the stamped LDO number '20' for Zimmermann. The Cross shows storage age only with light patina to the silver work. The case has just light wear only with most of the correct silver banding still visible. A near perfect example
for the discerning collector.
A beautiful example of a C.F.Zimmermann German Cross in Silver
Price: SOLD
This example has survived in close to mint condition. The cross has no wear to the rays and the enamel remains close to perfect, with just the faintest scratches showing under an eye glass. Reverse bears the typical hollow rivet construction with flat tapered pin bearing the stamped LDO number '20' for Zimmermann. The Cross shows just lightest use and age, only with light patina to the silver work. A near perfect example for the discerning collector.
A beautiful example of the German Cross in cloth for Heer still in its original celluliod packaging
Price: SOLD
A superb and rare example of the German Cross in cloth for Heer, still retained within its original manufacturer's celluliod packaging. The packaging also contains an original pricing card bearing the number '31', presumably the manufacturer's code number, this card is dated 1941 to the reverse.
A beautiful example of the German Cross in cloth for Luftwaffe
Price: SOLD
A good example of the German Cross in cloth for Luftwaffe. Textbook example with field-blue wool backing. Overall near mint condition, with just slight oxidation to the silver aluminium rays.
A beautiful and interesting SS court mounted set of medals with SS '4' year Long Service
Price: SOLD
The group consists of the 1914-18 Iron Cross, Saxony Ernest War Medal, Honour Cross with Swords, SS '4' Year Long Service Medal, and Bulgaria 1915-18 war Medal. The group have been beautifully court mounted and has a very high quality field grey cloth backing.
A superb German Army / Kriegsmarine '25' Long Service Cross court mounted group, together with matching miniature group.
Price: SOLD
The group consists of the 1914-18 Iron Cross, Prussia War Aid Cross, Honour Cross with Swords, '25' Year Long Service cross for German Army / Kriegsmarine, '12' Year Long Service Medal for German Army /Kriegsmarine, Finlan Commemorative Medal . The group has been beautifully court mounted and has a very high quality cloth backing. Remaining together with the group is the original matching set of miniatures. Both groups are in mint condition, and the '25' year Cross is of partiularly
high quality with 100% mercuric gilt finish with polished edging.
A unique and historical First Pattern Blood Order numbered '6' and originally belonging to Dr.Emil Ketterer
Price: SOLD
A superb near mint condition example of the first pattern Blood Order, numbered '6' and originally belonging to Dr.Emil Ketterer. During the 1930s, Ketterer became the SA Chief of Medical Services holding the rank of SA-Obergruppenführer, and became heavily involved in the advancement and promotion of the euthanasia programm. The Blood Order is complete with its original water-flecked button-hole ribbon, and the '990' silver medal retains 95% of its original special anodised finish. As with all first pattern
Blood Order medals, the base of the reverse bears the makers name, J.Feuss, München. Apart of the ULRIC of ENGLAND collection since the early 1980s, this is undoubtably the most significant Blood Order available today.
An excellent example of the 2nd Pattern Blood Order complete with original buttonhole ribbon
Price: SOLD
An excellent example of the 2nd Pattern Blood Order numbered '2565' and impressed with the '800' silver content. The Blood Order is complete with its original waterflecked 'button hole' ribbon, with a good SA tan cotton protective backing panel.
A veteran bring-back section of field-grey pocket with Blood Order ribbon
Price: SOLD
An extremely rare example of Blood Order ribbon sewn to the pocket flap and as brought back to the USA in 1945 by the veteran. Purchased by ULRIC of ENGLAND during the 1980s, it is now offered for sale for only the third time since 1945 !
Sash & sash cross to the Grand Cross of the Eagle Order
Price: SOLD
A mint condition example of the sash & sash cross to the Grand Cross of the Eagle Order. Cross is free from any blemishes or cracks and has just light age darkening. The Cross bears the '900' silver mark.
ALL IMAGES ARE PROTECTED UNDER INTERNATIONAL COPYRGHT LAW, SEE THE OPENING PAGE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
HIGHEST QUALITY DECORATIONS WANTED URGENTLY FOR PURCHASE OR COMMISSION !
SEEKING GRADE 1 + QUALITY CASED GERMAN CROSS AWARDS, IRON CROSS 1ST CLASS, EXAMPLES OF THE BLOOD ORDER AND AN SS 25 YEAR CASED LONG SERVICE CROSS IN GOLD
Knights Cross of the War Merit Cross with Swords cased by Steinhauer & Lück, apart of the Schloss Klessheim hoard
(Full provenance back to 1945 and illustrated in 'The War Merit Cross' by Gordon Williamson)
Price: P.O.R
This breathtaking cased Knights Cross of the War Merit Cross with Swords was found in the vaults of Schloss Klessheim, Germany, in 1945 by American troops. The well known American dealer Jason Burmeister tracked down some of these troops that occupied Schloss Klessheim in 1945 and purchased their 'souvenirs'. One such 'souvenir' was this cased Knights Cross of the War Merit Cross with Swords. Burmeister sold this piece to the British author, Gordon Williamson, who had this actual example photographed for his book, 'The War Merit Cross' published by Bender Publishing (illustrated on pages 184-185). The Cross has survived in close to mint pristine condition, with 99% frosting remaining, along with superb burnished highlights. The base of the Cross is impressed with the '4' maker mark, and the '925' silver grade number. The Cross still retains the original silk ribbon with 'minor' neck ribbons to each end. The blue leatherette case also survives in near mint condition, with just storage age only, and the interior velvet base and silk roof are perfect. A beautiful piece for the most discerning collector !
Olympic neck order 1st Class with original case of issue
Price: P.O.R
A stunning example of the Olympic neck order 1st Class with case of issue. The order is beautifully finished in mercuric gilt with polished highlights and with a white enamel centre,top eagle/swastika and riveted Olympic circles. The reverse shows two small and finely finished hollow rivets (for the Olympic circles), and the order still retains its original silk full length neck ribbon. The order is still retained within its original white leatherette case with golden olympic
circles to the lid. The interior has a mouse grey velvet fitted base, along with grey silk roof. An extremely rare award, with just 767 being awarded. This award is often missing from some of the major Third Reich award collections throughout the world today.
Special Class of the Social Welfare Decoration Breast Star
Price: P.O.R
A stunning example of the 1939 issue Social Welfare breast star. The beautiful frosted silver multi-fluted star has polished highlights and bears to its center a white enamel cross, which in turn, has to its center, a stylised black enamel eagle/swastika with Red Cross to the chest. Surviving in mint condition, the enamel is perfect, as is the frosted and polished star. The reverse bears its central screw disc along with flat tapered pin bearing the 'St & L'
makers initials along with the '800' silver content designation. An extremely rare award, so rare in fact, that this award is often missing from some of the major Third Reich award collections throughout the world today.
Breast star of the German Eagle Order
Price: £2450 - $4800
A beautiful example of the six-pointed breast star. The star survives in mint condition with just age darkening to the silverwork. Reverse bears the typical '900' and '21' stamps to the flat tapered pin.
A Superb HJ Leaders Sports Badge
Price: £675
A beautiful near mint example of the HJ Leaders Sports Badge. The award retains 95% frosted mercuric gilt plating to the obverse, along with the polished sham runic dedication and central swastika. The reverse has 99% frosted mercuric gilt plating remaining, and bears the typical large impressed issue number '12183', along with the raised RZM logo and manufacturers number. A scarce award in the market place, this example is undoubtedly one of the best condition survivors !
A good example of a cased German Cross in Gold with maker number '134'.
Price: S OLD
This example of a '134' German Cross in Gold has survived in excellent to near mint condition, showing signs of just the lightest use. The Cross still retains 98% of the anodised grey finish to the starburst, and approximately 98% of the gilt finish to the wreath, with fine polished scroll bands. The enamel to the swastika remains perfect, and the frosted silver centre plate has approximately 95% frosted finish remaining. The reverse shows just light age patination
with the typical four hollow rivet construction and flat tapered
pin. The '134' is typically in relief to a sunken cartouche to the centre of the back. The case shows just storage age only, with light use to the black flocking, typical of removing and replacing the cross over a period of time.
A good example of a C.F.Zimmermann cased German Cross in Gold
Price: S OLD
This example of a Zimmermann German cross has survived in overall very good to excellent condition. Showing signs of just light use, the cross still retains 98% of the anodised grey finish to the starburst, and approximately 70% of the gilt finish to the wreath. The enamel to the swastika is free from chips or damage, but does have very light surface wear. The reverse shows just light age patination with the typical four hollow rivet construction and flat tapered
pin. The pin bearing the stamped LDO number '20' for Zimmermann. The case shows storage age only, with light use to the black flocking, typical of removing and replacing the cross over a period of time.
A near mint and very rare example of a number '1' Deschler cased German Cross in Gold
Price: SOLD
This example has survived in close to mint condition. The cross has just the slightest wear to the highpoints of the rays and perfect enamel, the frosted silver base to the swastika remains bright and free from age patination. Reverse bears the typical four dome rivet construction, and the flat tapering pin bearing the stamped LDO number '1'. The case is an earlier quality example with actual black velvet base instead of black flocking, and the case has
the correct golden banding still visible. A near perfect example of a rare maker.
A excellent and very rare example of a five rivet number '2' cased German Cross in Gold
Price: SOLD
This example has survived in close to mint condition. The cross has just the slightest wear to the highpoints of the rays and perfect enamel, the frosted silver base to the swastika remains bright and free from age patination. Reverse bears the typical five rivet construction, with a larger rivet to the centre, and the flat tapering pin bearing the stamped LDO number '2'. Both the cross and the case shows just light use and most of the correct golden banding
still visible. A near perfect example of one of the hardest construction types to find.
A beautiful example of a C.F.Zimmermann cased German Cross in Gold
Price: SOLD
This example of a Zimmermann German cross has survived in mint condition. The cross is perfect in every respect, with the reverse showing just light age patination. The reverse bears the typical hollow rivet construction with flat tapered pin bearing the stamped LDO number '20' for Zimmermann. The Cross and case show storage age only. A near perfect example for the discerning collector.
A beautiful example of a C.F.Zimmermann cased German Cross in Silver
Price: SOLD
This example has survived in close to mint condition. The cross has no wear to the rays and perfect enamel, the fosted silver base to the swastika shows some age patination. Reverse bears the typical hollow rivet construction with flat tapered pin bearing the stamped LDO number '20' for Zimmermann. The Cross shows storage age only with light patina to the silver work. The case has just light wear only with most of the correct silver banding still visible. A near perfect example for the discerning collector.
A beautiful example of a C.F.Zimmermann German Cross in Silver
Price: SOLD
This example has survived in close to mint condition. The cross has no wear to the rays and the enamel remains close to perfect, with just the faintest scratches showing under an eye glass. Reverse bears the typical hollow rivet construction with flat tapered pin bearing the stamped LDO number '20' for Zimmermann. The Cross shows just lightest use and age, only with light patina to the silver work. A near perfect example for the discerning collector.
A beautiful example of the German Cross in cloth for Heer still in its original celluliod packaging
Price: SOLD
A superb and rare example of the German Cross in cloth for Heer, still retained within its original manufacturer's celluliod packaging. The packaging also contains an original pricing card bearing the number '31', presumably the manufacturer's code number, this card is dated 1941 to the reverse.
A beautiful example of the German Cross in cloth for Luftwaffe
Price: SOLD
A good example of the German Cross in cloth for Luftwaffe. Textbook example with field-blue wool backing. Overall near mint condition, with just slight oxidation to the silver aluminium rays.
A beautiful and interesting SS court mounted set of medals with SS '4' year Long Service
Price: SOLD
The group consists of the 1914-18 Iron Cross, Saxony Ernest War Medal, Honour Cross with Swords, SS '4' Year Long Service Medal, and Bulgaria 1915-18 war Medal. The group have been beautifully court mounted and has a very high quality field grey cloth backing.
A superb German Army / Kriegsmarine '25' Long Service Cross court mounted group, together with matching miniature group.
Price: SOLD
The group consists of the 1914-18 Iron Cross, Prussia War Aid Cross, Honour Cross with Swords, '25' Year Long Service cross for German Army / Kriegsmarine, '12' Year Long Service Medal for German Army /Kriegsmarine, Finlan Commemorative Medal . The group has been beautifully court mounted and has a very high quality cloth backing. Remaining together with the group is the original matching set of miniatures. Both groups are in mint condition, and the '25' year Cross is of partiularly high quality with 100% mercuric gilt finish with polished edging.
A unique and historical First Pattern Blood Order numbered '6' and originally belonging to Dr.Emil Ketterer
Price: SOLD
A superb near mint condition example of the first pattern Blood Order, numbered '6' and originally belonging to Dr.Emil Ketterer. During the 1930s, Ketterer became the SA Chief of Medical Services holding the rank of SA-Obergruppenführer, and became heavily involved in the advancement and promotion of the euthanasia programm. The Blood Order is complete with its original water-flecked button-hole ribbon, and the '990' silver medal retains 95% of its original special anodised finish. As with all first pattern
Blood Order medals, the base of the reverse bears the makers name, J.Feuss, München. Apart of the ULRIC of ENGLAND collection since the early 1980s, this is undoubtably the most significant Blood Order available today.
An excellent example of the 2nd Pattern Blood Order complete with original buttonhole ribbon
Price: SOLD
An excellent example of the 2nd Pattern Blood Order numbered '2565' and impressed with the '800' silver content. The Blood Order is complete with its original waterflecked 'button hole' ribbon, with a good SA tan cotton protective backing panel.
A veteran bring-back section of field-grey pocket with Blood Order ribbon
Price: SOLD
An extremely rare example of Blood Order ribbon sewn to the pocket flap and as brought back to the USA in 1945 by the veteran. Purchased by ULRIC of ENGLAND during the 1980s, it is now offered for sale for only the third time since 1945 !
Sash & sash cross to the Grand Cross of the Eagle Order
Price: SOLD
A mint condition example of the sash & sash cross to the Grand Cross of the Eagle Order. Cross is free from any blemishes or cracks and has just light age darkening. The Cross bears the '900' silver mark.