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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.
Knights Cross of the Iron Cross
Price: SOLD
A mint condition example of the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross complete with ribbon. Beautiful quality with 100% black finish remaining. Both Cross and suspender marked '800', and construction suggests Klein & Quenzer manufacture.
A near mint and very rare example of a number '1' Deschler cased German Cross in Gold
Price: £3,250
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 good example of a C.F.Zimmermann cased German Cross in Gold
Price: £2,450
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 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 example of the Luftwaffe Honour Roll Clasp
Price: £1100
A mint pristine example of the Luftwaffe Honour Roll Clasp, complete with 100% mercuric fire gilting and polished highlights. Reverse has the typical four flat prongs. Mounted to a ribbon, as would be worn. Acquired from Adrian Formann in the 1980s. Ex-Atkinson 'Museum of the German Airforce' collection.
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 !
ESPECIALLY SEEKING GRADE 1 + QUALITY CASED GERMAN CROSS AWARDS, IRON CROSS 1ST CLASS AND EXAMPLES OF THE BLOOD ORDER
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.
Knights Cross of the Iron Cross
Price: SOLD
A mint condition example of the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross complete with ribbon. Beautiful quality with 100% black finish remaining. Both Cross and suspender marked '800', and construction suggests Klein & Quenzer manufacture.
A near mint and very rare example of a number '1' Deschler cased German Cross in Gold
Price: £3,250
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 good example of a C.F.Zimmermann cased German Cross in Gold
Price: £2,450
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 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 example of the Luftwaffe Honour Roll Clasp
Price: £1100
A mint pristine example of the Luftwaffe Honour Roll Clasp, complete with 100% mercuric fire gilting and polished highlights. Reverse has the typical four flat prongs. Mounted to a ribbon, as would be worn. Acquired from Adrian Formann in the 1980s. Ex-Atkinson 'Museum of the German Airforce' collection.
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.