November 7-8, 2018 Edged Weapons, Armor, & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/7/2018
Lot consists of (A) German Cross in Cloth with Heer backing in excellent condition. Minor backing loss and one nip to one of the points. (B) Close Combat Clasp in Bronze by "F&BL". Clasp is in near mint condition with the exception of the finish loss from the zinc base metal, which is common to see. The hardware retains all of its original factory finish. (C) Panzer Assault Badge in Silver by "Meybauer". Badge is unmarked, but attributed to the firm "Meybauer". Badge has lost most of its original finish due to poor storage and the zinc base metal. A crack can be seen where the wreath meets the edge of the eagle on the right hand side. Hardware is original, and intact. (D) Panzer Assault Badge in Bronze by "Hermann Aurich". Badge retains approximately 90% of its original brennlack bronze finish on the obverse. The hardware on the reverse, which is unique to the maker "Aurich", is intact and without repairs. The firms logo can be seen above the catch. (E) Infantry Assault Badge in Silver by the maker "Bruder Schneider, Wien" or "BSW" for short. Badge retains approximately 30% of its original silver plating, but as with many zinc based badges has lost much of it over time. Hardware is correct for this maker, and without repairs. (F) Iron Cross First Class by "Wachtler & Lange". This cross is in near mint + condition. The black paint on the cross' core is totally intact, and the silver rhodium finish on the crosses frame appears almost completely intact as well. The hardware is correct and without repairs. (G) Iron Cross Second Class by "Klein & Quenzer". Cross is in near mint condition. The ring is marked "65" for the firm "Klein & Quenzer". Cross is complete with a 2 - 1/4" ribbon. (H) An Early Unmarked Black Wound Badge, made of brass, in very good condition. (I) NSDAP Party Pin marked "RZM M1/101" in near mint condition. (J) Three War Merit Cross Medals in various conditions. (K) One "Tag Der Arbeit" Tinnie in near mint condition.