103MAB11 - Infantry Assault in silver, unmarked. This hollow-back example features a high degree of its original frosted finish. Hollow-back pieces often have excellent detail which this one has. The reverse is unmarked and displays a standard pin and catch assembly. $200. More Photos

103MAB10 - Infantry Assault in silver by JFS. This heavy and early Infantry Assault badge displays excellent detail and retains a very high degree of its original silver finish. The reverse features the sunken hinge assembly along with the JFS maker's mark. Excellent condition. $250. More Photos

103MAB9 - Army / Waffen SS Close Combat Clasp in bronze by JFS. This bronze clasp is near mint retaining its deep chocolate bronze finish. This clasp would be impossible to upgrade. Being a JFS clasp, it displays excellent detail. The reverse features the JFS mark and the sunken hinge and catch assembly. $599. More Photos

103MAB8 - Army/ Waffen SS Close Combat Clasp in Gold by F & BL. This rare badge is unquestionably a gold Close Combat Clasp with the gold wash evident on the obverse. Although there is wear to the finish in the highlights, it is a gold award. The reverse shows wear along with the maker's mark, F&BL. Rare. $1500. More Photos

103MAB6 - Panzer Assault badge in bronze by Adolf Schwerdt. This badge awarded to panzer grenadiers features excellent detail. The original bronze finish has faded somewhat with age. The reverse features the AS inside a triangle identifying the maker as Adlof Schwerdt. $250. More Photos

103MAB5 - Panzer Assault badge in bronze by AS, Adolf Scholze. Awarded to panzer grenadiers , this badge appears to be un-issued. The badge retains almost all of its original finish and displays excellent detail. The reverse features the A.S. maker's mark. $300. More Photos

103MAB4 - Army /Waffen SS Infantry Assault badge in bronze JFS. Awarded to motorized infantry, this badge is in excellent condition retaining most of its original bronze finish. The reverse features the ball hinge assembly characteristic of JFS along with the maker's mark. $250. More Photos

103MAB3 - Army / Waffen SS Infantry Assault badge in bronze by AS ( Adolf Scholze). This badge displays an excellent conditioned bronze finish showing excellent detail. Awarded to motorized infantry, this badge is in un-issued condition. The reverse features the Adolf Scholze AS within a triangle mark. $225. More Photos

103MAB2 - Army /Waffen SS General Assault badge. This badge is in near mint condition having a beautifully frosted silver finish and displays excellent detail. The unmarked reverse has a standard hinge assembly with a bent catch. $275. More Photos

103MAB1 - Army/Waffen SS General Assault badge with ball hinge. This badge features about 95% of its original silver finish and displays excellent detail. The reverse is unmarked and displays a ball hinge. $250. More Photos

0910MAB2 - Army marksman’s lanyard for machineguns , antitank and antiaircraft proficiency. This grade 2-4 award features an aluminum Wehrmacht eagle on a medallion attached to an aluminum base with interwoven aluminum cords that extend 12 inches to a loop that connects to the second front button of the tunic. Above this loop are two shells indicating the marksman’s grade. $325. More Photos

091MAB1 - Army/ Waffen SS General Assault Badge for 75 engagements by JFS. This very rare zinc badge features a large Wehrmacht eagle over a crossed bayonet and stick grenade. The wreath is gold washed. At the bottom of the wreath is the separately affixed 75 indicating the number of engagements the recipient participated in. The reverse reflects the sunken hinge and catch assembly used in the JFS construction. The obverse eagle is attached with 4 domed-head zinc rivets. $4500. More Photos

091SO5 - "800 L/12" Knights Cross of the Iron Cross ( Ritterkreuz) by C.E. Juncker. Oakleaf Militaria is proud to offer this highly sought after Knights Cross. This cross features the correct stamps for the 800 silver content and C.E. Juncker's L/12 LDO number. The 800 and L/12 markings are properly positioned on the upper arm of the cross under the bale (ring through which the suspension loop passes). The magnetic cross weighs 35.2 grams with the silver suspension loop. The suspension ring is also marked "800". The loop has "cut ends". All the proper die flaws and cross-hatching is present as described in Dietrich Maerz's highly informative reference book, " The Knights Cross of the Iron Cross", published by B&D Publishing, LLC, copyright 2007. The cross further exhibits the excellent detail expected in Juncker made pieces with a high relief central swastika and dates. The cross comes with an original "wearing" ribbon that measures 17 inches. A very fine and highly collectible example. Price on Request. More Photos

096mab2 - Army Flak badge by Rudolf Souval, Vienna. This badge features a finely detailed 88mm cannon. The Wehrmacht eagle also shows excellent detail. The reverse features the R.S. maker's mark. Rare. $750. More Photos

096mab9 - Army Panzer Assault badge in silver, no maker. This badge retains a good degree of its original silver finish. The reverse is unmarked. $225. More Photos

096mab8 - Army Panzer Assault badge in bronze by Hermann Aurich. This zinc badge features traces of its original bronze finish. The reverse features the Aurich construction having a recessed circular hinge. The maker's mark is above the brass hook catch. $200. More Photos

095SO6 - The Oakleaves with Swords to the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross. Oakleaf Militaria,Inc. is proud to offer this very rare Third Reich military award made solely by the Gebruder Godet & Co. The Type 2 Swords are marked 900 21. This extremely high level decoration was presented to only 150 recipients (an additional 9 could not be confirmed through official documentation according to researcher and author Veit Scherzer). The "Swords" (Schwerten) were first presented in 1941 to Luftwaffe aces Galland, Molders, Oesau and Lutzow for their contributions during the Battle of Britain. The Kriegsmarine awarded the Swords only to Otto Kretchmer their top scoring U-Boat ace. By 1942 a total of 13 had been awarded to the Luftwaffe, 2 awarded for the Kriegsmarine and only 3 for the Army. These untouched and near mint Type 2 Swords feature the high quality craftsmanship typical of the Gebruder Godet & Co. All the correct die flaw characteristics associated with the Type 2 Swords are documented in the "Expertise" document provided by Dietrich Maerz author of The Knights Cross of the Iron Cross published by B&D Publishing, LLC, 2007. The swords feature a patina consistent with other examples found by soldiers of the 3rd Infantry Division of the U.S. Army in the safe at Schloss Klessheim near Berchtesgaden in 1945. Price on Request. More Photos

095mab53 - Army 18 yrs. Long Service medal. $180. More Photos

095mab59 - War Merit Cross withou t swords 1st class. $250. More Photos

095mab60 - War Merit Cross with swords 1st class. $250. More Photos

095mab62 - Italian German Afrikan Medal. $150. More Photos

095mab65 - Austrian Anexation and West Wall ribbon bar. $125. More Photos

095mab66 - Prague bar ribbon $50. More Photos

095mab68 - Iron Cross 1st class maker marked " 26". $350. More Photos

095mab69 - Iron Cross 1st class with brass core, vaulted. $400. More Photos

095mab71 - Iron Cross 2nd class parade mounted. $150. More Photos

095mab72 - Spange Iron Cross 1st class - $400. More Photos

095mab74 - Spange for Iron Cross 2nd class for medal bar - $200. More Photos

095mab47 - Army/Waffen SS Infantry Assault badge in Bronze for motorized infantry by JFS. Nice quality solid back version with most of the original bronze finish. JFS is featured on the reverse with ball hinge construction. $150. More Photos

095mab48 - Army/Waffen SS Infantry Assault badge in Silver by JFS. This badge has much of its original silver finish. These JFS pieces show excellent detail. The reverse features their ball hinge construction. $150. More Photos

095SO3 - Knights Cross of Ernst Neufeld awarded at Stalingrad. This Knights Cross is attributed to Ernst Neufeld with a copy of pages from his Soldbuch. Oberfeldwebel Ernst Neufeld was awarded the Knights Cross for his actions as Zugfuhrer (unit leader) of the 2. Kompany das Kradschutzen - Bataillons 40. at Stalingrad on January 3, 1943. Ernst Neufeld ended the war as an Oberleutnant. The Knights Cross is a Juncker marked L/12 800. This Knights Cross features the correct stamps for the 800 silver content and C.E. Juncker's L/12 LDO number. The 800 and L/12 markings are properly positioned on the upper arm of the cross under the bale (ring through which the suspension loop passes). The magnetic cross weighs 34.1 grams with the silver suspension loop. The suspension ring is also marked "800". The loop has "cut ends". All the proper die flaws and cross-hatching is present as described in Dietrich Maerz's highly informative reference book, "The Knights Cross of the Iron Cross", published by B&D Publishing, LLC, copyright 2007. The cross further exhibits the excellent detail expected in Juncker made pieces with a high relief central swastika and dates. The cross comes with an original "wearing" ribbon that measures 19 inches.It was reported that the Neufeld cross was purchased directly from the Ritterkreutztrager who permitted copies from pages of his Soldbuch to be made. Herr Neufeld provided the buyer with his original Life-Saving Society membership card dated 6. October 1938 with his photo attached. Given by Herr Neufeld at the time of purchase is a wartime autographed photo of Neufeld wearing his Knights Cross. $14,000. More Photos

095SO4 - Knight's Cross by Klein & Quenzer. This highly sought-after piece is generally accepted to be the most coveted award in the German Wehrmacht. With just over 7,000 of these awarded, this is a rare item of Third Reich militaria. Ritterkreutzstrager's (holder's of the Knight's Cross) were considered "national heros" and were often given a hero's reception upon returning from the front to their homes. All too often many did not return to receive their former award document. This piece features the characteristics of the L/65 Knight's Cross. The donut shaped eye on the top arm that the suspension loop passes through and the suspension loop marked 800 and 65. The reverse center upper arm of the cross is stamped 800. The cross comes with a wearing ribbon that shows use. The ribbon has tie ends. The cross shows very minor wear on the reverse and is in excellent to near mint condition on the obverse. $8750. More Photos

095MAB33 - German Cross im Silber marked "20". A fine example of a rare award. This cross show lights age tarnishin.. The silver background surrounding the swastika is in excellent condition The Zimmermann firm produced some of the finest awards during the Third Reich. The silver award was bestowed upon military personnel for their non-combat contribution.The underside of the pin is stamped "20" indicating Zimmermann. Excellent condition. $3500. More Photos

095MAB32 - German Cross in Gold by Zimmermann, "20". This cross shows age tarnishing and light surface wear. . The Zimmermann firm produced some of the finest awards during the Third reich. The German Cross in Gold award was bestowed upon military personnel for their combat contribution. The reverse of the pin is stamped "20" indicating C.F. Zimmermann. $2500. More Photos

095MAB27 - Aluminum Army Paratroop Badge (Fallschirmschutzen - Abzeichen des Heeres). This extremely rare badge (aluminum version) features the stylized diving Heer eagle. The Heer maintained a separate Fallschirminfantrie kompanie and later regiment until January 1, 1938 at which time it was incorporated into the Luftwaffe. Fallschirmjager who wore this badge after this date had previously been awarded the army version and allowed to wear the badge. This makes the early aluminum version very rare being that its production was discontinued after tombak became the primary material of construction prior to the outbreak of war. This badge shows use and has wear to the finish. There is a period repaired catch that protrudes through the wreath. This is a textbook example and will make a great centerpiece for anyone who collects badges, Luftwaffe, Heer or Fallschirmjager. $3000. More Photos

095MAB49 - Army/ Waffen SS General Assault "50" badge by RK. An excellent example showing most of the original finish. The reverse features the Rudolf Karneth maker mark. $2000. More Photos

095MAB50 - Army / Waffen SS General Assault '25' badge by JFS. An excellent example of the badge showing most of the original finish. The Josef Feix Sohne maker mark in featured on the reverse. $1500. More Photos

095MAB51 - Army/Waffen SS Panzer Assault 25 badge, unmarked. An unmarked example with what looks to be a period repaired hinge and a replaced pin. $1250. More Photos

095MAB43 - Army/ Waffen SS Close Combat Clasp in Silver by , A.G.M.u.K. GABLONZ. This award features a high degree of its original silver wash. Excellent example. $700. More Photos

095MAB44 - Army/Waffen SS Close Combat Clasp in Bronze A.G.M.u.K. GABLONZ. This clasp is an excellent example retaining most of the rich bronze finish. $450. More Photos

095MAB45 - Army/Waffen SS Single Handed Tank Destruction badge in Silver. Magnetic panzer on silver aluminum strip with cloth backing. $1000. More Photos

094MAB7 - Army /Waffen SS German Cross in Gold, cloth version. The wreath features the year that the award was instituted 1941. This multi-piece construction award shows excellent detail. Mint. $750. More Photos

091MAB1 - Cased War Merit Cross with Swords by Deschler. This mint War Merit Cross features a case with the facsimile of the silver cross. The cross is stunning with 100% of its frosted silver finish. Being a Deschler made piece it shows excellent detail. The reverse shows Deschler's LDO number "1" stamped on the pin. This is impossible to upgrade. $750. More Photos

0810MAB1 - Eastern Front medal with original packet by L/52 (C.F. Zimermann). This mint example retains 99% of its original finish. The ribbon is unattached to the ring as originally awarded in the packet. The ring and the packet are each marked L/52 for C.F. Zimmermann the same company who was a manufacturer of Knights Crosses and German Crosses. Hard to find in this condition. $165. More Photos

0810MAB4 - War Merit Cross 1st Class with case by 15 ( Friedrich Orth, Wein). This excellent example shows a fine silver finish. 15 is stamped inside a box on the pin. The case features a detailed likeness of the cross unlike most that have a filled-in outline. $425. More Photos

0810MAB7 - Iron Cross 1st Class - screwback by L59 (Alois Rettenmaier). An excellent example with a high gloss finish. L/59 is stamped on the reverse. $500. More Photos

0810MAB9 - Iron Cross 1st Class, unmarked. Fine example showing 100% black matte finish and nice patina along the silver edges. The reverse shows normal patination. $425. More Photos

0810MAB10 - Rare Spanish Wound Badge in Silver, hollow. This rare badge is hollow judging by its weight. The silver finish is mostly intact and shows excellent detail. The reverse is unmarked. $595. More Photos

0810MAB11 - Rare Spanish Wound Badge in Black. This badge has lost its original black finish over time but still shows excellent detail in the helmet, wreath and pebbled background. Rare. $275. More Photos

088MAB12 - SS 8 Year Long Service Award ( SS - Dienstauszeichnung 2. model, 1. Stufe, medaille fur 8 Jahre). An excellent example of the medal with ribbon detailing the wreathed SS runes inside the swastika on the obverse. The reverse features "For Loyal Service in the SS" and 8. Rare. $850. More Photos

088MAB8 - Wound badge in silver. This badge retains about 98% of its silver finish and I'd rate it as excellent. The reverse shows the maker's code as "65". $95. More Photos

084mab2 - KUBAN Campaign Shield. . The German High Command thought so highly of the Heer's campaigns (often defensive) on the Russian Front that a majority of Campaign Shields were designed and awarded to recognize the costly effort. This was an early awarded shield being that it's magnetic. The shield features the German Wehrmacht eagle over the word KUBAN (in Russia) with the date 1943 with a small map of the campaign area. The shield is on field gray wool backing. The reverseis paper backed with two attaching prongs. $350. More Photos

084mab3 - NARVIK Campaign Shield in silver. This award features a higly detailed eagle and wreath positioned above the shield the reads NARVIK. This magnetic silver shield contains a motif of a crossed Edelweisse, propeller and anchor signifying the involvement of the Army mountain troops, Kriegsmarine and Luftwaffe and dated 1940. The shield has a field gray wool backing. The reverse of the shield has a sheet metal plate with four attaching pins. $375. More Photos

084mab5 - Panzer Assault badge in bronze by FLL (Friedrich Linden) dated 43. This badge awarded to troops supporting armor units, is identical to the silver award. The bronze finish is in very good condition. The eagle and panzer show excellent detail. The reverse the circled maker's mark FLL AND 43. Nice example $275. More Photos

084mab6 - Infantry Assault badge in silver by Rudolph Souval. Yes this is an original wartime made Souval. The silver wash is gone but the detail in the eagle and rifle are excellent. The reverse shows the raised Rudoph Souval maker's mark and the date 43. $150. More Photos

084mab8 - 1939 Iron Cross 2nd Class marked 27 (Anton Schenkl, Wein). Nice solid example of an EKII with ribbon. The matte finish is 100%. The miniscule 27 is incuse stamped on the ring. This is an excellent example. $125. More Photos

084mab9 - 1939 iron Cross 1st Class, unmarked. A nice solid example. This cross shows minor wear to the arms of the swastika but has a fair amount of the original lacquer present and shows nice detail. The reverse and pin are unmarked. $350. More Photos

084mab10 - Eastern Front "Frozen Meat" medal. Awarded to Wehrmacht personnel for participation on the Russian Front during the Winter of 1941- 1942. Shows nice detail in the eagle. $45. More Photos

084mab11 - West Wall Medal. Medal awarded to personnel who contributed to the construction of the West Wall that was meant to protect Europe from the anticipated Allied invasion. The reverse reads, "For work in the Protection of Germany". $40. More Photos

084mab13 - Silver Wound badge. Marked 107. This badge lacks much of the original finish and has a slightly bent pin but it's nice to see one with a maker's number - Carl Wild, Hamburg. $65. More Photos

083mab1 - World War I cased Iron Cross 1st Class. This set is comprised of an unmarked WWI EKI and a 1939 case. The cross is a beautiful example of a "vaulted cross" having an excellent finish and detail. The reverse features a slightly fluted pin and standard catch and hinge assembly. The case features the 1939 Iron Cross nicely embossed.with the artificial leather and push-pin in excellent condition. The interior shows slight soiling and darkening to the material. There is minor separation in the fabric that joins the lid to the case. $500. More Photos

0710mab4 - Iron Cross 1st Class marked "100". This excellent EK1 is an excellent example retaining most of its original finish on the obverse. What little wear this cross has is on the reverse. The underside of the pin is stamped 100. $450. More Photos

0710mab3 - Infantry Assault badge by "JFS". These are relatively rare to find made by JFS. This badge features a high degree of its original silver plating. The eagle, rifle and wreath show excellent detail The ball hinge and plate catch are standard for JFS badges. This is an excellent example. $350. More Photos

0912MAB1 - Luftwaffe Pilot Badge cased by C.E. Juncker. This Luftwaffe Pilot badge by Juncker is an excellent example of a 1940 period badge made of nickel silver. The stylized eagle retains a fair amount of its original burnished finish. The eagle shows the excellent detail characteristic in Juncker made Luftwaffe badges. The reverse has a standard hinge, pin and catch assembly and features the C.E. Juncker maker’s mark. The badge is accompanied by its original blue leatherette case. The case is in excellent condition showing normal age. $2300. More Photos

098MAB1 - Luftwaffe Pilot Badge by GWL. GWL Luftwaffe badges are known for their high quality finish. This badge retains much of its original frosted finish on the obverse. This stunning piece features a heavily silvered eagle with a white frosted wreath. It is beautiful. The reverse features the unique GWL hinge and catch assembly. All this badge needs is your case. $2500 More Photos

098MAB2 - Early Luftwaffe Pilot Badge by Berg & Nolte Ludenscheid. This tombak badge shows early war construction. The eagle is the thinner type. The silver plate is wearing from the highlights of the wings. It shows nice character from use. The reverse shows the B&NL wreath design. Rare. $1650. More Photos

096MAB3 - Luftwaffe Ground Assault badge by M.u.K. This badge features a high degree of its original finish. I have always liked the detail in the MuK Ground Assault badges. The reverse features the 3 rivets that connect the eagle along with the raised M.u.K. maker's mark. $600. More Photos

096MAB7 - Luftwaffe Pilot Observer badge, no maker. This circa 1944 badge is an excellent example of late war badge production. The badge features a nicely burnished eagle and a gold "wash" finished wreath that has lost much of its finish to time. The reverse shows a hinge that is characteristic of GWL badges. $600. More Photos

096MAB11 - Luftwaffe Reconnaissance Clasp in Bronze. Excellent early example of the bronze award retaining 100% of its finish. The reverse is unmarked. $675. More Photos

096MAB14 - Luftwaffe Transport Clasp in gold. An early and excellent example featuring a high degreeof the original gilt finish. The reverse is unmarked. $895. More Photos

096MAB13 - Luftwaffe Transport Clasp in silver. An excellent early example featuring the transport eagle with the silvered oak leaves and wreath. The nickel silver clasp is unmarked. $795. More Photos

096MAB15 - Luftwaffe Bomber Clasp in gold. Early example featuring an excellent finish. Unmarked. $795. More Photos

096MAB16 - Luftwaffe Bomber Clasp in bronze. Early example of the clasp featuring 100% of its bronze finish. The reverse is unmarked. $495. More Photos

095MAB75 - luftwaffe Pilot badge by Bruder Schneider A.G. Wein ( BSW). This early war badge features nice detail in the eagle's features. The reverse features the cloverleaf maker's mark of BSW. $1450. More Photos

095MAB1 - Luftwaffe Observer badge by Assmann. This nickel silver badge features the stylized Observer eagle. The quality construction is evident in this early war period piece. The reverse of the eagle is maker marked "A". $900. More Photos

095MAB2 - Luftwaffe Air Gunner badge by W. Deumer. This mid-war badge features the eagle without the radio operator lightening bolts. The reverse shows the W. Deumer Ludenshied maker's mark. $700. More Photos

095MAB3 - Luftwaffe Wireless Operator badge by Berg & Nolte Ludenshied. This nickel silver badge features the diving eagle with the lightening bolts. The reverse features the B & N L maker's mark. The "c" catch is missing and can be repaired. $500. More Photos

095MAB5 - Luftwaffe Flak badge. This Flak badge features excellent quality in the details of the eagle, wreath and "88". The reverse is unmarked. The hinge is the "ball" type. $500. More Photos

095MAB6 - Luftwaffe Ground Assault badge, no maker. This badge features a high degree of its original finish. I have always liked the details of this badge. The reverse features a single rivet construction that connects the eagle to the clouds and lightening bolt motif $525. More Photos

095MAB8 - Luftwaffe Bomber Clasp in Silver by R.S. Mid-war piece showing wear to the original silver finish of the wreath and bomb. $500. More Photos

095MAB9 - Luftwaffe Bomber Claspin Gold. An excellent unmarked example retaining much of its original finish. $750. More Photos

095MAB14 - Luftwaffe Night Fighter Clasp in Silver. This rare clasp features the black wreath identifying it as a Night Fighter clasp. $1000. More Photos

095MAB13 - Luftwaffe Transport Clasp in Gold. Nice early tombak clasp with most of the gold finish. $900. More Photos

095MAB12 - Luftwaffe Transport Clasp in Silver. A nice early nickle silver example. $600. More Photos

095MAB29 - Spanish Cross with Swords in Bronze by W. Deumer, Ludenshied. This multi-piece constructed cross shows excellent detail. The number "3" is stamped on the pin indicating Deumer as the maker. $1200. More Photos

095MAB30 - Spanish Cross with Swords in Silver, "900". This example is solid silver as indicated by the solitary "900" stamp on the reverse. It is rare to fine this variety. Shows rich patina and wear. $1700. More Photos

95MAB31 - Spanish Cross with Swords in Gold by CEJ, C.E. Juncker. Very rare and early version of this award in gold showing excellent detail. The reverse is stamped "900" and a bowed CEJ. $3000. More Photos

094MAB4 - Luftwaffe Operational clasp (Frontflugspange fur Fernnachtjager) for Long-Range Night Fighter pilots in gold with pendant. Extremely rare award presented to Night Figther pilots. This award features a black wreath with a downward pointing winged arrow. Suspended beneath the wreath is a gilt zinc pendant. The reverse is marked R.K. $1300. More Photos

094MAB3 - Luftwaffe Ground Assault badge by M.u.K. This badge features a high degree of its original finish. I have always liked the detail in the MuK Ground Assault badges. The reverse features the 3 rivets that connect the eagle along with the raised M.u.K. maker's mark. $650. More Photos

094MAB8 - Luftwaffe German Cross in Gold, cloth version. This award features blue wool cloth. The wreath features the year the award was instituted 1941. This multi-piece construction award shows excellent detail. Mint. $800. More Photos

094MAB2 - Extremely rare Luftwaffe Pilot badge by OM. OM is by far the rarest maker of pilot badges to find examples of. This high quality early-war nickel silver badge shows outstanding detail in the eagle and wreath. The reverse features the highly vaulted eagle with the incused (raised letters)OM stamp. You might not have another opportunity to own an OM. $2500. More Photos

093MAB1 - Early Luftwaffe Pilot Observer badge by Assmann. This elegant early style Pilot Observer badge features high quality Assmann construction with excellent definition to the eagle and wreath. The eagle's reverse features the maker's "A". Very rare first style badge. $4,000. More Photos

093MAB2 - Prussian Imperial Kriegsmarine Observer badge by H. Shaper. This heavy and high quality brass badge features an eagle (reminiscent of the Luftwaffe Commemorative Pilot badge) perched on a ledge with a cloud background. The eagle, wreath and Prussian crown have excellent detail. The maker is identified by his name on the pin. Rare. $850. More Photos

093MAB3 - Prussian Imperial Kriegsmarine Land Pilot badge by H. Shaper. This heavy and high quality brass badge features an eagle soaring over land indicating the pilot qualified for flights over land and not the sea. This badge has excellent detail. The maker is identified by his name on the pin. Rare. $850. More Photos

0811MAB10 - Luftwaffe Pilot badge by B&NL (Berg & Nolte Ludenscheid. This is the nicest Berg & Nolte I've ever had. The anodized eagle is in excellent condition as is the silvered wreath. The reverse is maker marked. This badge would be hard to upgrade by this maker. $1995. More Photos

0811SO3 - Luftwaffe Honor Goblet ( Ehrenpokal ) named to Obergefreiter Gerhard Noatsch. This uncleaned goblet standing approximately 8.5 inches tall, has a rich patina to the silver. Instituted February 27, 1940 by Reichsmarshall Hermann Goring, this rare award was presented to Luftwaffe aircrew members who had already distinguished themselves in air combat who had already been awarded the Iron Cross 1st Class but not qualifying for the Knights cross. The goblet features two highly detailed eagles locked in aerial combat on the obverse and the 1939 Iron Cross on the reverse. Beneath the silver cup is a ring of decorative oak leaves and acorns. Underneath this ring is the recipient's name, rank and date of the award. This Ehrenpokal was presented to "OBERGEFREITER GERHARD NOATSCH AM 8.5.42." Along the base of the two-piece constructed goblet are the words - "FUR BESONDERE LEISTUNG IM LUFTKRIEG", "For Special Achievement in the Air War". The underside of the goblet is stamped FEINSILBER ALPAKA AUFLAGE JOH. WAGNER & SOHN. The underside rim has two minor indentations which is common to these goblets. These do not detract from the goblet's beauty or its standing presentation. Approximately 13,000 - 15,000 of these rare and beautiful goblets were presented. $5150. More Photos

0811MAB4 - Luftwaffe Pilot Badge by Deumer. This early nickel silver piece features the finely cut-out talons of the stylized pilot eagle. The reverse shows the Deumer maker's mark. Deumer made pilot badges are very rare. This is the first one I've ever offered through Oakleaf. $2450. More Photos

0811MAB7 - Luftwaffe Observers badge by C.E. Juncker. This is an excellent example of an early war, nickel silver piece. Much of the original frosting is present on the wreath which is not often seen. The anodized eagle retains much of its original finish. The reverse features the familiar C.E. Juncker maker's mark. A very hard badge to find in this condition and these are more difficult to find than pilot badges. Rare. $1750. More Photos

0811MAB8 - Luftwaffe Pilot Observer badge, no maker. This early war, high quality badge features a highly detailed nickel silver eagle with a gold wreath. The finish is in excellent condition. The reverse features a hinge that is different than the other makers which is a characteristic of this maker's badge. Rare. $1995. More Photos

0811MAB9 - Luftwaffe Pilot badge by Assmann. This excellent example is an early war, nickel silver piece. The eagle and wreath show excellent detail. The reverse is marked with a single "A". $1895. More Photos

0811MAB1 - Luftwaffe Soldbuch of Gefreiter Leopold Danek who served with I./Flak Regt. 53 in North Afrika with the award document for the Afrika – Italian Campaign Medal. This rare grouping consist of Danek’s Soldbuch that details his service in “Heeresgruppe Afrika”. Included in the Soldbuch are his postings and an inventory of the tropical uniform he was issued. Pages 8 - 13 have been removed. The award document of Leopold Danek’s Italienisch-Deutschen Erinnerungsmedaille is included. Accompanying this grouping is a letter sent by the German Red Cross advising Frau Semikin (presumably his next-of-kin) that Gefreiter Danek was being held as a POW at an internment camp located in Chaffee, Arkansas. Rare. $1250. More Photos

0810MAB15 - Luftwaffe Transport Clasp in Silver. I usually do not pickup late war examples but this is one of the exceptions. This piece still retains a high degree of its original frosted finish. The eagle has only minor wear to its burnished highlights. The reverse is unmarked. $475. More Photos

0810MAB17 - World War I Imperial German Observer's Badge, unmarked. Fine example featuring a high degree of its original frosted finish. The enameled flag is in excellent condition. Rare. $700. More Photos

0810MAB16 - World War I Imperial German Pilot's Badge, unmarked. This hollow-back example retains almost 100% of its original frosted finish showing only the slightest amount of wear. These pieces in the condition are rare. $725. More Photos

088MAB11 - Luftwaffe Bomber clasp in gold. Beautifully detailed and unmarked. $785. More Photos

088MAB10 - Luftwaffe Reconnaissance clasp in bronze (Frontspange fur Aufklarer). This fine early example shows nice age patination and is unmarked. $499. More Photos

088MAB9 - Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge (Erdkampfabzeichen) This late war and unmarked two piece construction zinc badge shows a high degree of its original finish. The eagle is secured by a single rivet. A very nice example. $499. More Photos

088MAB7 - Luftwaffe Flak badge by W.H. This earlier example features excellent detail throughtout. The reverse shows the raised W.H. maker's mark. $485. More Photos

084MAB1 - Kreta Campaign cufftitle. Mint and RBN numbered. This is as perfect an original example you will find. This cufftitle features KRETA embroidered with gold rayon thread on white cotton. The upper and lower borders are Russian braid. On either side of KRETA is the acanthus decorative motif with seven leaves to each side. The reverse features an ink stamped RBN number. This rare campaign award was presented to mainly Luftwaffe personnel who participated in the Krete operation which cost the Fallschirmjager branch such heavy casualties that Hitler ordered no more large scale Fallschirmjager operations. The cuffttile measures 15 inchs long. $700. More Photos

0712MBWW1G1 - Pilots Commemorative Badge. This nickel silver badge features a finely detailed Prussian crown with an eagle flying over the Fatherland. This version is hollow as indicated by the two vent holes on the reverse near the upper hinge and lower "c" catch. This badge was awarded to pilot's who served in the Great War. $750. More Photos

0710MAB7 - Luftwaffe Pilot badge by Berg & Nolte Ludenscheid. This is an excellent example of a 1940 period badge made of nickel silver. The stylized eagle retains a fair amount of its original burnished finish. The eagle show very good detail in the faethering. The reverse has a standard hinge, pin and catch assembly. $HOLD. More Photos

088MAB3 - Spanish Cross in Bronze with Swords, This original example has no maker mark. The Cross features multi-piece construction with great detail. The reverse shows a slightly tapered pin with a standard hinge, pin and catch assembly. $1200. More Photos

075MAB3 - Luftwaffe Pilot badge by BSW. This early-war badge was probably produced around the time of the Battle of Britain or 1940. The badge Shows a beautiful age patina. Nice frontal detail. The reverse features the Bruder Schneider Wein cloverleaf motif. An excellent example. $1475. More Photos

075MAB4 - Luftwaffe Bomber Clasp in Silver. This is an early RS&S marked clasp made of nickel silver. It features beautiful early detail and a nice even patina. Marked Operational clasp are hard to find. $485. More Photos

075MAB5 - Luftwaffe Bomber Clasp in Silver by F&BL. Mid-war piece showing and high amount of original frosting on the wreath and burnishing to the bomb. Excellent in condition and original. $425. More Photos

0511MAB12 - Luft. Pilot badge by GWL. This is an early nickel silver piece probably made around the time just prior to the Battle of Britain. The badge is the heavier version with the thicker eagle that first appeared around 1960. GWL Luft. badges feature eagles with excellent detail. This badge does not have its original finish and appears as most Luft. badges do today. The reverse features the characteristic hinge and rivets seen on GWL's. Early, authentic Luft. badges are drying up. $1575. More Photos

0511MAB1 - Medal for Outstanding Achievement in the Technical Branch of the Luftwaffe w/o case. This zinc award features a profile of Hermann Goering on the obverse and the stylized Luftwaffe addler on the reverse. This was awarded to non-military personnel for their engineering contribution to the war effort. This is a rare award. $485. More Photos

0511MAB6 - Luft. Flak badge with ball hinge. This early piece shows excellent detail to the "88" and the eagle. The unmarked badge shows typical construction for the variety. $425. More Photos

0411MAB6 - WW1 Bavarian Observer badge by Karl Pollack. This rare piece has an intact enameled checkerboard flag. The reverse is silver stamped "800". The Karl Pollack maker mark appears of the city of manufacture ( Schaffenhausen?). $1075. More Photos

0411MAB5 - WW1 Observer badge by C.E.Juncker. Excellent example faeturing the enameled black and white checkerboard flag. The reverse features the complete Juncker mark. This silver piece is in excellent condition. Rare - $975. More Photos

0411MAB10 - Luft. Flak badge. This Flaf features excellent quality in the details of the eagle, wreath and "88". The reverse is unmarked. The hinge is a "ball" type. $450.  More Photos

105MAB1 - Kriegsmarine 2nd model E-Boat badge by Schwerin, Berlin. This badge features the schnellboot breaking waves. This Kreigsmarine badge is large in comparison to the earlier model. This badge retains about 95% of its gilt finish. The reverse displays the expected Schwerin hinge and catch assembly along with the maker's name. Rare and in excellent + condition. $1200. More Photos

103MAB7 - Kriegsmarine High Seas Fleet badge by Schwerin Berlin. This early period tombak badge displays the excellent quality of Schwerin. The badge shows wear to the finish giving it a fine age patina. The reverse displays standard Schwerin construction in the hinge and catch assemblies along with the maker's name. $750. More Photos

096mab5 - Kriegsmarine Auxiliary Cruiser badge by C.E. Juncker. This badge features a Viking ship with a warrior on the prow. The badge retains much of its original gilt finish. The reverse features a single rivet. An excellent example $1350. More Photos

095mab7 - Kriegsmarine Narvik Shield. These rare shields were awards to KM personnel who participated in the invasion and subsequent battle that occurred in Narvik, Norway. The KM took quite a "bath" at Narvik losing a number of destroyers and personnel. This navy blue cloth backed shield features the Edelweisse (Heer), propeller (Luft.) and anchor. The three primary combat units who participated in the battle. The shield shows excellent detail but lacks the original gold finish. Rare. $400. More Photos

095mab17 - Kriegsmarine High Seas Fleet badge by Schwerin. Fine example featuring the front-on view of the prow of a battleship. The reverse features the Schwerin maker mark. $750. More Photos

095mab15 - Kriegsmarine Minesweeper badge, unmarked. A fine and early example showing age patina. $300. More Photos

095mab22 - Kriegsmarine stickpin Blockade Runner badge. $150. More Photos

095mab23 - Kriegsmarine Destroyer badge by Schwerin. Fine early example retaining much of the original finish. $550. More Photos

088mab5 - Kriegsmarine U-Boat badge (U-BOOT Kriegsabzeichen) by Rudolf Karneth. This later badge features the standard U-Boat design with much of its original wash still present. The Reverse exhibits the circled, raised RK maker's mark The sunken catch is standard for this maker. Becoming more rare. $600. More Photos

0911SO1 - Kriminalpolizei identity warrant disc. This disc features a finely detailed state eagle on the obverse and the words, STAATLICHE KRIMINALPOIZEI" ( State Criminal Police) and the identity warrant number 6676. The reverse show light vertigris that woud result from being stored in the leather pouch the disc were often carried and stored in. $3,000. More Photos

097MAB1 - SA Sports Badge in gold type II. This badge features a degree of the original gold wash. The reverse features the maker's name. $175. More Photos

097MAB2 - DRL Sports Badge in bronze, 3rd model. Features the stylized DRL characters with a swastika at the bottom of the wreath. The reverse features the maker's name and location. $50. More Photos

096MAB1 - Order of the German Eagle 3rd Class (5th Class after 1939). This award features an enameled Maltese cross with cross swords. State eagles separate the arms of the cross. The eagles and swords are vermeils ( gold plate over silver). The reverse repeats the design only without the swords. The cross comes with its original red leatherette case that features the NSDAP party eagle embossed in gold. At the very top of the bale is a single "W". The detail to the eagles and constructionof this award is stunning. $1,750. More Photos

088MAB15 - German eagle Order 3rd Class with Swords ( Deutscher Adlerorden 3. Klasse mit Schwerten). This beautifully enameled piece features crossed swords over the white enameled star on the obverse.Between each arm of the star is a finely detailed gilt eagle over an enameled wreathed swastika. This example has a "fan" style suspension ring. The bale ( fixed ring) that extends from the top of the fan is stamped "900" indicating the silver content. The reverse shows a small chip in the white enamel at the top center of the bottom arm. This Eagle Order comes with the original full length ribbon tie string. $2950. More Photos

088MAB13 - GAU BADEN badge by FR Klett Karlsruhe. This very badge features a very elegant and finely detailed eagle and wreath. This is the large version 2nd model for men. The reverse features the maker and location. Very rare political award. $2850. More Photos

088MAB4 - Gold Party Badge ( Goldenes Ehrenzeichen) kleine ausfuhrung 24mm. This elegant piece is an unmarked Deschler judging by the characteristics that separate from the Jos. Fuess version. This badge features eight, low ridged leaves on each side. The arms swastika touch the inner circle. The hyphen that separates the L from the S overhangs the bottom on the L. This badge's reverse features the Partei number 62035 with rounded numbers. There is not gas vent hole as this was not uncommon. Nice example with a relatively low number. Rare. $1,450. More Photos

068MAB4 - National Socialist Riderkorps Merit Plaque - This award was given to qualified individuals who competed and distinguished themselves in sponsored horseback riding events. The obverse features a state eagle under a beautifully sculpted horse. The reverse has an inscription that with a facsimile Hilter signature. Rare - $300. More Photos

0511MAB7 - Hunting Association Award. This award mounted on a wood plaque, features the stag head with antlers with a sunburst swastika between them. The bronze cast piece is not engraved. The reverse features the maker's original label - Otto Laue, Berlin. Ready for mounting. $475. More Photos

0511MAB13 - Commemorative Medal for Life Saving . Rare civilian award features a stylized eagle with the swastika on its breast. The deep-struck piece shows excellent detail. The reverse as the stamped "Fur Rettung aus Gefahr" roughly "For Rescuing of Life". $550. More Photos