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Two Matchbox DS75 Models of Yesteryear vac-formed wall display units: each includes a has space for 24 models, overall dimens

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Lot 436

Two Matchbox DS75 Models of Yesteryear vac-formed wall display units: each includes a has space for 24 models, overall dimensions approx. 76cm/30" x 51cm/20" x 6cm/2.5" (both appear G, somewhat dusty, boxed). Together with Matchbox Models of Yesteryear - The Collection (First Edition and Second Edition); two VHS videos (`The First Series 1956-1983` and `The Rare Ones 1956-1983`); The Yesteryear Book 1956 to 1993 (softback); The Yesteryear Book 1956 to 2000 Millennium Edition (hardback). (8).

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EstadesEstade of Oberleutnant Manfred Hermann in the 15./ Fspr. Inst. Halt. Kp. 651 im Nachr. Rgt. zbV 604.1.) Soldbook, with

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EstadesEstade of Oberleutnant Manfred Hermann in the 15./ Fspr. Inst. Halt. Kp. 651 im Nachr. Rgt. zbV 604.1.) Soldbook, with foto, well lead, denazified; 2.) War Merit Cross, 2. Class, with Swords, marked 13 (Gustav Brehmer, Markneukirchen), as well the document (form, cut, H.Qu.O.K.H., the 24.12.1942, OU General der Nachrichtentruppe und Chef des Heeresnachrichtenwesen Erich Fellgiebel); 3.) Iron Cross, 1939, 2. Class, as well document (form, H.Qu. OKH., the 24.4.1943, OU Fellgiebel); 4.) War Merit Cross, 1. Class, with Swords, Buntmetall silvered, marked 1 (Deschler & Sohn, München); 5.) dog tag, broken in halfs, on cord.Hermann joined the Wehrmacht as NCO in 1939, participated in the annexation of the Sudenteland and served during the war with the Communication Rgt. zbV 604 in southern Russia. Nice estade.The autograph of the leading conspirator of the 20th July 1944 Erich Fellgiebel are very rare. Fellgiebel was executed on 4th September 1944 in Berlin-Plötzensee.Condition: II

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EstadesEstade of Luftwaffen-officer Hans Kiers.1.) Flightbook, well written, 271 flights in Germany (workshop flights, traini

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Lot 91

EstadesEstade of Luftwaffen-officer Hans Kiers.1.) Flightbook, well written, 271 flights in Germany (workshop flights, training flights etc.), 20 Feindflüge, among those bombarding the river Thames, with with a nigh-fighter etc.; 2.) Fotoalbum with more than 120 fotos, additionally around 30 single fotos; 3.) Squadron Clasp for Bomber Pilots in Bronze, in Box; 4.) Luftwaffen-officers dagger, rare maker mark Ernst Pack & Söhne M.B.H. Waffenfabrik Solingen.Nice Bomber-Pilots estade with an interesting flightbook and many nice fotos.Condition: II

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MedalbarsMedalbar of Oberstleutnant Paul Adolf Geim.Large medalbar, with originally eight decorations on; Prussia: Iron Cross

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Lot 106

MedalbarsMedalbar of Oberstleutnant Paul Adolf Geim.Large medalbar, with originally eight decorations on; Prussia: Iron Cross, 1870, 2. class, ribbon; Red Eagle Order, 4. class, ribbon; Crown Order, 3. class, ribbon; Long service decoration for officers, ribbon; War medal 1870/71 with clasps WEISSENBURG, WÖRTH and SEDAN; Centenial medal (1897); Saxonian Duchys: Sax-Ernestine Houseorder, ribbon; Württemberg: Friedrichsorder, knights cross 1. class with swords, reverse with enamel chip; red backing; heavily worn and rummaged; with matching large ribbonbar in perfect condition, without EK2, two swords devices, red backing.The württemberg Friedrichs Order - knights cross 1st class - with swords is very rare, and one of only 82 awarded pieces in 1871. Paul Adolf Konrad Geim was born on 6.2.1844 as son of a Geheimer Ober-Finanzrat in Berlin. He made his Abitur at the Friedrich Wilhelm High School in Berlin and after that entered service on 1.3.1964 at the Infantery Regiment 32. As Seconde-Lieutenant he served with the prussian troops in the war 1866 and rose in rank up to became Bataillons-adjutant, and served in the same position also in the franco-prussian war 1870/71, where he got decorated with the Iron Cross in 1870. On 16.6.1871 he got awarded the Sax-Ernestine Houseorder, knightscross 2. class with swords from Meiningen as well as the knights cross 1. class with swords of the württemberg Friedrichsorder. 1875 and 1876 he spend his time with the Grand General Staff, 1878 then he came back and became again Company leader in the Infantery Regiment 32 as Hauptmann. Coburg rose the SEHO award by handing him out the knights cross 1. class with swords on 30.10.1883. With a short trip to the Jäger Bataillon 9, he became commander of the I. later of the IV. Bataillon of Infantery Regiment 32 in 1890. He got pensioned with full pension funds and the authority to wear the uniform of an Oberstleutnant of Infantery Regiment 32 on 12.9.1894. On 3.9.1912, beeing a pensioned Oberstleutnant, living in Berlin, he got awarded the Crown Order. Curriculum vitae comming with the medalbar.Condition: II

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MedalbarsLarge prussian trapez medalbar with 4 decorations.1.) Red Eagle Order, 4. model (1879-1918), 4. class, medallion wor

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Lot 111

MedalbarsLarge prussian trapez medalbar with 4 decorations.1.) Red Eagle Order, 4. model (1879-1918), 4. class, medallion worn, privatly gilded; 2.) Commemorative war medal 1870/71 in bronze, with battle clasps METZ, PARIS, LE MANS, LOIGNY-POUPRY, ORLEANS and BEAUGENCY-CRAVANT; 3.) Centenial medal (1897); 4.) Veterans Commemorative medal for the 2. Kurhessian Infantery Regiment No. 82 from 1913.Nice worn pure prussian medalbar of a veteran from the franco-prussian war who went under General of the Infantery Friedrich Franz Grandduke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin into France. Where he served either with the 17. hanseatic-mecklenburg Infantey Division or the 33. / 34. Brigade. As he later served in the Infantery Regiment 82, he was one of only 172 soldiers he got the veterans commemorative medal. Very rare.Condition: II

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MedalbarsLarge reuss medalbar with 8 decorations.1.) Reuss: Silver merit medal, 2. model (1902-1918), on war ribbon; 2.) Germ

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Lot 117

MedalbarsLarge reuss medalbar with 8 decorations.1.) Reuss: Silver merit medal, 2. model (1902-1918), on war ribbon; 2.) Germany: Honor cross for war participants, G21 marked; 3.) Prussia: Centenial medal (1897); 4.) Schaumburg-Lippe: Silver merit cross; 5.) Reuss: Golden merit medal, 2. model (1902-1918); 6.) Braunschweig: Merit cross 2. class of the Order of Henry the Lion, hallmarked halfmoon, crown, 900, S (Siebrecht, Brunswick); 7.) Schaumburg-Lippe: Golden merit medal, massive gold; 8.) Germany: Loyal servie honor decoration, 1. grade; red backing; in cardboard case of Juwelier Oskar Rieck, Greiz; with presentation needle with the crowned cipher Heinrich XXVIII Prince Reuss, silver gilded, in case of Court-Juweler Oscar Rieck, Greiz.Very attractive medalbar, the decorations in perfect condition and the ribbon colorfull, of a reuss court servant, whos identity can be found out due to the most likly unique combination of rare decorations of the federal german states. The Golden merit medal on second to last position realised in the auction of Andreas Thies e.K., 47 Auction on 17.12.2011 under lot no. 176 a hammer price of 2.706.- Euro incl. commission.Condition: I

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MedalbarsLarge ribbonbar of a long serving soldier with 8 decorations.1.) Germany: war merit cross, 2. class with swords; 2.)

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Lot 150

MedalbarsLarge ribbonbar of a long serving soldier with 8 decorations.1.) Germany: war merit cross, 2. class with swords; 2.) Prussia: merit cross for war aid; 3.) Germany: honor cross for frontfighters; 4.) Austria: world war commemorative medal 1914-1918, with swords; 5.) Prussia: china medal; 6./7.) Germany: long service decoration of the Wehrmacht, 1. and 3. class, with eagles for Army and Navy, as well as oak-leave for the 1st class; 8.) German Olympia-commemorative medal; black backing.Nice bar of a long serving soldier with a very rare oak leaves device.Condition: I-II

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Document GroupsDocument group of the Motor-HJ Kameradschaftsführer and tank gunner Fritz Roth of the 3./Pz.A. 160.1.) 3 photo

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Lot 177

Document GroupsDocument group of the Motor-HJ Kameradschaftsführer and tank gunner Fritz Roth of the 3./Pz.A. 160.1.) 3 photos in tank uniform; 2.) Motor-HJ exam badge, booklet with HJ-uniform photo; 3.) 3 documents for the Wehrmachts-training of the HJ; 4.) performance card for getting the K.-Schein of the HJ; 5.) promotion document to Kameradschaftsführer; 6.) drivers license (with tank uniform photo, only for fully-tracked vehicles up to 15to.); 7.) wounded badge, 1939, in black (document, folded, issued Schieratz, the 12. März 1943 for his wound recieved on 10.1.1943, sealed, OU Oberstabsarzt u. Chefarzt); 8.) license of heavy war invalids.Interesting estade which clearly shows how the youth was trained to become soldiers. Rare Motor-HJ documents and also the drivers license of some curiosity, as Roth was allowed to drive fully tracked vehicles, though no regular car. After he entered the army he came to the newly set up Panzer-Abteilung 160 and was present with it at the battles around Charkow. After that the unit was transfered to Stalingrad, where Roth got wounded on 10.1.1943 and because of that got flown out of the besieged city. This most likly saved his life, as the unit was totally wiped out still in January. After he left the hospital he most likly left the army, as he held a license for heavy war invalids.Condition: II

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Wehrpasses and SoldbooksSoldbook of Marine-Artillerie Obermaaten Heinz Trox in the fortress Lorient.Soldbook for the Kriegsma

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Lot 185

Wehrpasses and SoldbooksSoldbook of Marine-Artillerie Obermaaten Heinz Trox in the fortress Lorient.Soldbook for the Kriegsmarine, well kept, many entries; soldbook paper with reach numbers for battle-badges issued on 7.5.1945 in Lorient; furthermore papers and documents from his war and prison time.He served in several units, among those Marine Artillerie Abteilungen 262, 702 and 704. In December he was already awarded with the coastal artillery badge, and then on 2.9.1943 the EK2, already beeing in Lorient. There he got certified on 7. May 1945 that he reached 51 points for the coastal artillery badge or the navy front clasp. Very rare.Condition: II

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Wehrpasses and SoldbooksWehrpass of Vizefeldwebel Franz Zietz, awardee of the Prussian Golden Military-Merit-Cross.Wehrpass,

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Lot 187

Wehrpasses and SoldbooksWehrpass of Vizefeldwebel Franz Zietz, awardee of the Prussian Golden Military-Merit-Cross.Wehrpass, with photo, issued Neuruppin, the 16.6.1941, sealed, OU.Zeitz was born on January 3rd 1893 near Potsdam and worked as cabinetmaker. He enlisted in the army in 1913 and served during World War 1 in several companies of Pionier-Bataillon 9 till he was honorably discharged in 1919. He fought at the battles of Lüttlich, in the Alsace and on the Aisne as well in the 2nd Battle of the Marne. Already in October 1914 he was awarded the EK2 and in November 1917 the EK1. For shown bravery in the 2nd Battle of the Marne he was made the 1074th awardee o fthe Golden Military-Merit-Cross. In World War 2, he was reenlisted as Leutnant d.L.z.V. Due to a recieved wound by a shrapnell, he got ones in a while an epileptic result. Because of that he was send to a Bau-Ersatz-Bataillon - first on the Eastern Front, later within Germany. Before he got again honorably discharged, he was awarded with the Eastern Front medal. Comes with several photos and a medical certificate. Rare.Condition: I-II

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AnhaltHonor cross of the anhalt county society of the Red Cross, 3. class.Bronze gilded, partially enamelled, chiseled, on le

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Lot 192

AnhaltHonor cross of the anhalt county society of the Red Cross, 3. class.Bronze gilded, partially enamelled, chiseled, on length of original ribbon. Rare.SM 118. 43 x 39 mm, 15,7 g m.B.Condition: I-II

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BavariaMilitary Merit Order, grand cross sash.Complete period sash from WW1, once ready made for wear, bow clear separated. W

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Lot 212

BavariaMilitary Merit Order, grand cross sash.Complete period sash from WW1, once ready made for wear, bow clear separated. Well well worn and a little bit dirty. Rare.1820 x 100 mm.Condition: III

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BavariaMilitary-Merit-Order, Officers cross with flames and swords (1905-1918), in case.Silver, gilded, partially enamelled,

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Lot 213

BavariaMilitary-Merit-Order, Officers cross with flames and swords (1905-1918), in case.Silver, gilded, partially enamelled, fine chiseled, multiple parts, the crown semi hollow and open work made, the swords riveted, gilding partially gone, reverse hallmarked J.L. (Jakob Leser, München) and 950, safety pin on chain privatly by a juweler attached, chain broken, but laying aside; in lightblue case, silver embossed dedication Bayr. M.V.O. Offizierskreuz, golden maker mark of Gebrüder Hemmerle, Maximilianstr. 41 München in the lid. Cross flawless, the case shows signs of wear.SH S. 68ff, OEK18 404. 78 x 48 mm, 46,5 g.According to stickers, which where originally placed on the bottom of the box and are included with the cross, a identification of the former owner is possible. It was awarded on 6.7.1918 to Oberstleutnant Karl Theil of the Austro-Hungarian Army. Nice and rare cross, and especially with the box hard to find.Condition: II

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BavariaLivesaving medal (1889-1931).Silver, die cutter SCHARFF, on ribbon.SH S. 127, HS 272, OEK18 482. Ø 40 mm, 35,5 g.Rare

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Lot 226

BavariaLivesaving medal (1889-1931).Silver, die cutter SCHARFF, on ribbon.SH S. 127, HS 272, OEK18 482. Ø 40 mm, 35,5 g.Rare livesaving medal with quiet deap coinage and fine patina.Condition: I-II

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BrunswickDucal brunswick Order Henry the Lion, commanders cross.Silver gilded, multiple parts, open work, partially enamelled

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Lot 232

BrunswickDucal brunswick Order Henry the Lion, commanders cross.Silver gilded, multiple parts, open work, partially enamelled, with fine enamel painting, chiseled, on neck ribbon ring, sewed on ribbon to the loop.RW S. 7ff, OEK18 582. 82 x 54 mm, 35,9 g m.B.The piece of non standart production, probably of french production of before 1900. The manufacturing techniques are quiet high, as well the tail is pointing down as well as the star in the wreath of the reverse medallion is missing. The ribbon in the ring is sewn the way that it could be worn as additional neck decorations on the chest, as it was common at the time if an awardee hat more than one commanders cross. Rare and of high quality.Condition: I-II

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HessenGrand ducal hessian Philipps-Order, commander cross case.Red maroquin leather, gold embossed lid with decoration, white

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Lot 242

HessenGrand ducal hessian Philipps-Order, commander cross case.Red maroquin leather, gold embossed lid with decoration, white inlay of the lid, black inlay with cross space, hook closing, bottom with paper coating. Very rare and early case from around 1850.88 x 85 x 27 mm.Nice and rare case from the time of the model change in 1849.Condition: I-II

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HessenGrand ducal hessian merit order of Philipp the generous, 2. model (1849-1918), knightscross 2. class with swords.Silver

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Lot 243

HessenGrand ducal hessian merit order of Philipp the generous, 2. model (1849-1918), knightscross 2. class with swords.Silver, medallions gold, multiple parts, enamelled, reverse medallion with small chip to the wreath and lion, the sowrds parts screwed in the zylinder, on canelled ribbon ring. Rare and nice piece.OEK18 833, BWK2 S. 677. 40 x 35 mm, 12,9 g.Condition: II

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Schaumburg-LippePrincely Schaumburg-Lippe Houseorder (1890-1918), 3. class.Silver gilded, made out of several parts, fine cut

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Lot 248

Schaumburg-LippePrincely Schaumburg-Lippe Houseorder (1890-1918), 3. class.Silver gilded, made out of several parts, fine cutting work, the rose in the avers medaillon perfect as well as the reverse medaillon which bears the chased chiffer AG (Adolph Georg), on original ribbon with metal weavings in the edges. Rare knights cross of highest quality and appearance.OEK18 1211. 50 x 46 mm, 28,5 g.Exact award numbers are not known so far, but if working analogously to the Principality Lippe-Detmold, which had more than tripple as much people, around 100 awards can be estimated. Out of these most likly 15 or less would have been made in gilded silver, making this a very rare piece.Condition: I-II

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PrussiaEminent Order of the Black Eagle, shoulder ribbon.Ready to wear sash. Rare.Wide: 101 mm.Condition: I-II

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Lot 264

PrussiaEminent Order of the Black Eagle, shoulder ribbon.Ready to wear sash. Rare.Wide: 101 mm.Condition: I-II

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PrussiaIron Cross, 1914, 1. class, prince size, in case.Blackened core, frame silvered, on pin; in violett case with attached

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Lot 279

PrussiaIron Cross, 1914, 1. class, prince size, in case.Blackened core, frame silvered, on pin; in violett case with attached miniature and nacre push button. Rare and impressive piece.34 x 34 mm, 9,3 g.Condition: II

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PrussiaGeneral Honor Decoration, 2. class, jubilee number 50.Silver. Rare.Ø 9 mm, 1,6 g.Condition: I-II

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Lot 287

PrussiaGeneral Honor Decoration, 2. class, jubilee number 50.Silver. Rare.Ø 9 mm, 1,6 g.Condition: I-II

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Saxonian KingdomCivil merit order, 2. model (1891-1918), commander cross 2. class with swords.Silver gilded, partially enamel

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Lot 303

Saxonian KingdomCivil merit order, 2. model (1891-1918), commander cross 2. class with swords.Silver gilded, partially enamelled, in the lower arm hallmarked SCHARFENBERG DRESDEN, the crowned coat of arms in the Avers medallion as well as the struck swords separatly attached. Lenght of neck ribbon included.WB S. 146f. 87 x 61 mm, 58,2 g.Very rare decoration, that was awarded during World War 1 only 38 times. Of fine quality, and perfect example of the high quality, the juwelers of Dresden where producing during World War 1. Even though the orders chancellory ordered them to save money wherever possible. Due to the many fakes, that where put in circulation of this order, we explicitly refer on the originality of this particular piece, that is here on offer.Condition: I-II

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Saxonian KingdomCivil merit order, 2. model (1912-1918), knights cross 1. class.Silver gilded, partially enamelled, hallmarke

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Lot 304

Saxonian KingdomCivil merit order, 2. model (1912-1918), knights cross 1. class.Silver gilded, partially enamelled, hallmarked S (silver) in the rim, crowned coat of arms in the medallion separatly attached, fine chiseled, on ready to wear triangular ribbon. Much more rare than the pieces with swords.WB S. 154ff, OEK18 2151. 44 x 43 mm, 26,3, g m.B.Condition: I-II

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Saxonian KingdomCarola Medal, in gold, miniature.Gold, die-cutter M.B. (Max Barduleck), on womens bow.Ø 16 mm, 3,1 g m.B.The

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Lot 317

Saxonian KingdomCarola Medal, in gold, miniature.Gold, die-cutter M.B. (Max Barduleck), on womens bow.Ø 16 mm, 3,1 g m.B.The golden Carola Medal was awarded between 1892-1915 only in 46 pieces. The miniature on offer is an official piece, that was made by the Dresden Mint. The dies for it where made by die-cutter Barduleck, and they are today stored at the Coin-cabinett in Dresden. The medal in its miniature model is listed under no. 143 in the following book: Max Barduleck. Die letzten Jahre der Münze in Dresden, Werksverzeichnis 1865 bis 1911, hrsg. by Dr. Paul Arnold, director of the Coin-cabinett of the federal art-collection Dresden. Very rare.Condition: I

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Saxonian KingdomSilver medal for 15 years of service for NCOs and enlisted men (1831-1874).Silver, on new ribbon. Rare.HS 152

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Lot 324

Saxonian KingdomSilver medal for 15 years of service for NCOs and enlisted men (1831-1874).Silver, on new ribbon. Rare.HS 1524. OEK18 2304. Ø 29 mm, 11,6 g.Condition: II

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Saxonian KingdomBronze medal for 10 years of service for NCOs and enlisted (1831-1874).Bronze, on new ribbon. Rare.AB2 6.13.2

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Lot 325

Saxonian KingdomBronze medal for 10 years of service for NCOs and enlisted (1831-1874).Bronze, on new ribbon. Rare.AB2 6.13.2, HS 1525, OEK18 2305. Ø 29 mm, 15,6 g.Condition: II

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Sax-WeimarGrand ducal saxonian House Order of vigilance or of the White Falcon, knight 2. division, document to the royal han

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Lot 330

Sax-WeimarGrand ducal saxonian House Order of vigilance or of the White Falcon, knight 2. division, document to the royal hannoverian Amtsrath Friedrich Mejer at Marienroda.Form, folded, issued Weimar, the 14.2.1858, embossed seal, OU Grand Duce Carl Alexander and OU orders chancellor. Very rare.352 x 217 mm.Condition: II

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WürttembergFriedrichsorder, Commanders cross with swords.Body in gold, the cipher well cut and as well as the medallion wreat

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Lot 337

WürttembergFriedrichsorder, Commanders cross with swords.Body in gold, the cipher well cut and as well as the medallion wreath on front and reverse separatly attached, partially enamelled, the upper arm of the reverse with surface chip; the swords silver gild on hinge; on long, ready to wear, neck ribbon. Rare.SMK12 O27, OEK18 2978. 65 x 53 mm, 38,2 g m.B.Early body, that was made by the court juweler Friedrich Steinam before 1886, and after it got returned to the orders chancellery upgraded by the royal min with swords and re-issued.Condition: II

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WürttembergCivil merit medal, Wilhelm II., 1892/93, in silver, in case.Silver, die maker K.SCHWENZER, on ribbon; in black cas

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Lot 339

WürttembergCivil merit medal, Wilhelm II., 1892/93, in silver, in case.Silver, die maker K.SCHWENZER, on ribbon; in black case, silver embossed coat of arms, with decorative outer line, black inlay, red lining.SMK12 123a, OEK 2997/3. Ø 28 mm, 11,9 g m.B.The medal was struck in only 200 pieces with the compact oakleaves wreath on the reverse. The medal as well as the case, very rare.Condition: I-II

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War Veteran AssociationsAssociation of prussian war veterans in the german war society 1914-1918, commemorative cross 2. clas

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Lot 394

War Veteran AssociationsAssociation of prussian war veterans in the german war society 1914-1918, commemorative cross 2. class (ray-cross).Buntmetall gilded, parts polished, medallion riveted, partially enamelled, of great appearance. Rare.NM3 2.02.31d. 49 x 45 mm, 22,7 g.Condition: I

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Weimar RepublicMedal of the King Karl Jubilee-foundation (1921-1937), in case.Silver, on ready to wear ribbon, with bronze br

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Lot 411

Weimar RepublicMedal of the King Karl Jubilee-foundation (1921-1937), in case.Silver, on ready to wear ribbon, with bronze broach, in black case. This rare to find.SMK12 524, HS 2058, OEK18 3113. Ø 26 mm, 18,4 g m.B.Condition: I-II

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Germany (1933-1945)Honor Cross for Frontfighters, in case.Iron bronzed, marked KM8F, on ribbon, in brown case, Treue um Treue

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Lot 426

Germany (1933-1945)Honor Cross for Frontfighters, in case.Iron bronzed, marked KM8F, on ribbon, in brown case, Treue um Treue von Hindenburg in the lid. Rare.HS 408, OEK18 380/1. 42 x 38 mm, 15,0 g m.B.Condition: II

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Germany (1933-1945)Volksdeutsche in Hungary, Sportsbadge, in bronze.Buntmetall bronzed, hollow struck, open work, on pin. Fot

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Lot 444

Germany (1933-1945)Volksdeutsche in Hungary, Sportsbadge, in bronze.Buntmetall bronzed, hollow struck, open work, on pin. Fotoexpertise of Uwe Bretzendorfer, Ludwigsburg comes with the piece.42 x 33 mm, 9,0 g.Very rare, and awarded only in a low number.Condition: II

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Germany (1933-1945)War Merit Cross, 2. class with swords and document of Assisten Medic Walter de Pay of Sa. Komp. 2/200.Cros

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Lot 457

Germany (1933-1945)War Merit Cross, 2. class with swords and document of Assisten Medic Walter de Pay of Sa. Komp. 2/200.Cross in bronzed Buntmetall; document form, folded, issued Afrika, the 8.2.1942, sealed Kdo. 21. Panz. Div., OU Generlamajor and Div. Kdr. Georg von Bismarck. Rare.NM3 7.04.08, HS 407i, OEK18 3835. 48 x 49 mm, 24,6 g.Walter de Pay was born on 24.12.1911 in Stuttgart, and served as assistant medic on the african battlefield and became his medical PhD after the war in Liverpool. In Vaihingen he took over the office of Dr. Walz and took aktive part in public live - which resulted in getting a street named after him. De Pay died on 9.6.1976 in Vaihingen an der Enz. CV included.Georg von Bismarck distinguished himself several times in World War 1 and got decorated with the baden Military-Karl-Friedrich Merit Order. After his unit went ahead well into the enemys area he got decorated with the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross on 30.9.1940. As commander of the 21. Tank Division he fell on 31.8.1942 after an air raid close to Desi el Shein el Alamein.Condition: II

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Germany (1933-1945)War Merit Corss, 2. class with swords, document of Oberleutnant (MN) Willi Scheerer.Hectographical form, i

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Lot 460

Germany (1933-1945)War Merit Corss, 2. class with swords, document of Oberleutnant (MN) Willi Scheerer.Hectographical form, issued Stb. Qu., the 6. may 1945, sealed Kriegsmarine - Admiral der norwegischen Nordküste, OU Vizeadmiral Erich Schulte Mönting (DKiS on 25. June 1942).143 x 105 mm.Rare and very late document, issued two day before the war ended.Condition: II

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Germany (1933-1945)Winter War Medal 1941/42, document for Obergefreiter Cornelius Eenboom, 13. G.R. 252.Colored form, folded,

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Lot 465

Germany (1933-1945)Winter War Medal 1941/42, document for Obergefreiter Cornelius Eenboom, 13. G.R. 252.Colored form, folded, issued Rgt. Gef. Std., the 7.8.1942, sealed, OU Major. Very nice and rare form.210 x 148 mm.Condition: II

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Germany (1933-1945)Krim shield.Bronzed iron, on uniform fabric, backing. Very rare variation.K3/3 1.27, NM3 7.05.02, OEK18 38

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Lot 468

Germany (1933-1945)Krim shield.Bronzed iron, on uniform fabric, backing. Very rare variation.K3/3 1.27, NM3 7.05.02, OEK18 3871. 61 x 51 mm, 27,3 g.Condition: I-II

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Germany (1933-1945)Promotion document to Intendanturassessor of the Army for Horst Mühle.Form, double page, unfolded, embosse

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Lot 486

Germany (1933-1945)Promotion document to Intendanturassessor of the Army for Horst Mühle.Form, double page, unfolded, embossed seal, issued Berlin, 16. May 1940, OU. Rare, especially in this condition.355 x 254 mm.Condition: I

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Germany (1933-1945)Badge of the 4. Paratrooper Division.Buntmetall, hollow struck, partially enamelled, on pin. Rare.31 x 24

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Lot 487

Germany (1933-1945)Badge of the 4. Paratrooper Division.Buntmetall, hollow struck, partially enamelled, on pin. Rare.31 x 24 mm, 4,6 g.Condition: I-II

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Germany (1933-1945)German bicycle-sport youth badge, 3. form, bronze.Bronzed, maker mark LEHMANN & WUNDENBERG HANNOVER; with

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Lot 490

Germany (1933-1945)German bicycle-sport youth badge, 3. form, bronze.Bronzed, maker mark LEHMANN & WUNDENBERG HANNOVER; with photo of a group of DRV-members with arm patches. Rare.HE5 8737i. 35 x 23 mm, 2,9 g.Condition: II

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Germany (1933-1945)Nationalsocialistic Womens association, Reichsleitung, Reichsfrauenführerin.Buntmetall silvered, enamelled

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Lot 492

Germany (1933-1945)Nationalsocialistic Womens association, Reichsleitung, Reichsfrauenführerin.Buntmetall silvered, enamelled, M1/73, RZM marked, on pin. Very rare. In the literatur marked with a price of *.HE5 9125mh. 33 x 32 mm, 6,8 g.Condition: I-II

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Federal Republic of GermanyHonor decoration of the German Red Cross, 1957, 1. class.Buntmetall gilded, partially enamelled, e

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Lot 509

Federal Republic of GermanyHonor decoration of the German Red Cross, 1957, 1. class.Buntmetall gilded, partially enamelled, eagle separatly attached, oakleave neck ring soldered together, on neck ribbon part.DO3 S. 154f. 58 x 54 mm, 41,8 g m.B.Rare, as of the only limited demand, only few pieces where made.Condition: I

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Federal Republic of GermanyWürttemberg-Hohenzollern (1947-1952), Agricultural ministry plaque.Buntmetall giled, partially ena

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Lot 534

Federal Republic of GermanyWürttemberg-Hohenzollern (1947-1952), Agricultural ministry plaque.Buntmetall giled, partially enamelled, two holes, reverse with maker mark F.HOFFSTÄTTER, BONN. Rare, due to the short existence of Württemberg-Hohenzollern.Ø 79 mm, 71,3 g.Condition: II

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AfghanistanOrder of the Star, 5. model (1960-1973), commander.Silver, medallion gold, body hallmarked 925. Rare.BWK1 S. 17. 6

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Lot 4

AfghanistanOrder of the Star, 5. model (1960-1973), commander.Silver, medallion gold, body hallmarked 925. Rare.BWK1 S. 17. 65 x 59 mm, 42,3 g.Condition: I-II

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AfghanistanCultural-Merit Order, 1. class.Silver gilded, partially enamelled, open work, hallmarked 925, on ready to wear rib

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Lot 6

AfghanistanCultural-Merit Order, 1. class.Silver gilded, partially enamelled, open work, hallmarked 925, on ready to wear ribbon. Very rare.TA 82. 53 x 53 mm, 45,9 g m.B.Condition: I-II

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AlbaniaOrder of Skanderbeg, 2. model (1940-1944), grand cross.Silver gilded, partially enamelled, silvery maker mark E. GARDI

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Lot 9

AlbaniaOrder of Skanderbeg, 2. model (1940-1944), grand cross.Silver gilded, partially enamelled, silvery maker mark E. GARDINO SUCC. CRAVANZOLA, ROMA on the reverse, several hallmarks. Nice and ornate quality. Very rare.BWK1 S. 24. 77 x 54 mm, 50,7 g.Condition: II

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ChinaGeneral N. Sichong Commemorative medal.Silver, pierced. Very rare.BWK1 S. 251. Ø 28 mm, 12,6 g. Condition: I

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Lot 38

ChinaGeneral N. Sichong Commemorative medal.Silver, pierced. Very rare.BWK1 S. 251. Ø 28 mm, 12,6 g. Condition: I

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Costa RicaOrder of the Red Cross, Grand cross breast star.Corpus silver, ray bundle partially brillanted, fine chisseled, med

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Lot 64

Costa RicaOrder of the Red Cross, Grand cross breast star.Corpus silver, ray bundle partially brillanted, fine chisseled, medallion back plate marked VILARDEBO & RIERA, HABANA, FABRICADO EN CUBA. Backplate unproffessionally glued on. Pin with stains of rust.84 x 84 mm, 82,5 g.Very rare and not mentioned so far in the literature. In the style of the Order of the Red Cross of Cuba. Difference is, that the medallion and the wreath around showing the coat of arms and the motto of Costa Rica. The construction is identical to the cuban version, as the dies for the body and the attachements where already in stock in Cuba.Condition: II

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DenmarkDanebrog-Order, 5. model Christian IX (1863-1906), star to the commander 1. grade.Pailletten, goldwire, colored metal

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Lot 66

DenmarkDanebrog-Order, 5. model Christian IX (1863-1906), star to the commander 1. grade.Pailletten, goldwire, colored metal inlay, side with loops, all on silber backplate, slightly vaulted, double pin, several hallmarks among those AM crowned, 1900. Rare.STVO5 S. 72ff. 89 x 70 mm, 24,7 g.Condition: II

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DenmarkRoyal nobility women-seminar Wallö on Seeland, breaststar for the abbess.Silvered and gilded sequins, silver abd gold

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Lot 69

DenmarkRoyal nobility women-seminar Wallö on Seeland, breaststar for the abbess.Silvered and gilded sequins, silver abd gold thread, colored base on fabric, on the side small loops for attachement, leather backing. Fine quality. Rare.GD 96. 70 x 70 mm, 13,0 g.The seminar was founded on May 13th 1737 by Queen Sophie Magdalena. The seminar-women as well as the abbess wore a ribbon-decoration. The last one as well the cross shown here, on the breast. The cross was founded by the 2nd wife of King Christian IX. Juliana Maria.Condition: I-II

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DenmarkBadge for the invited person to the Golden-Wedding of King Christian IX. and Queen Luise 1892, in case.Buntmetall holl

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Lot 71

DenmarkBadge for the invited person to the Golden-Wedding of King Christian IX. and Queen Luise 1892, in case.Buntmetall hollow struck, gilded, enamelled, device separatly attached, in redbrown case, gold embossed rim. Very rare.20 x 38 mm, 2,5 g.Condition: I-II

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Lufthansa2.000.000 flight-kilometer, badge, of Flight captain Friedrich Walter Heinrich Lutz.Silver gilded, partially enamell

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Lot 423

Lufthansa2.000.000 flight-kilometer, badge, of Flight captain Friedrich Walter Heinrich Lutz.Silver gilded, partially enamelled, wing separatly attached and twice riveted, reverse with 800 hallmark and engraved award number 28, in juwelers box.DLH S. 188ff. 32 x 24 mm, 5,8 g.Walter Lutz was born on August 11. 1903 in Köhra. As 28 flight captain of the Lufthansa he was decorated with the badge, type after 1936, on November 11. 1942. During his career he survived two plan crashes - one of them in China. Luck wasnt with him on January 1. 1943 while serving on the eastern front. Badge comes with some photos, one where he wears the badge. Very rare.Condition: I-II

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Dominican RepublicOrder of Juan Pablo Duarte, for civil merits, grand cross set.Silver, partially gilded and enamelled, multi

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Lot 564

Dominican RepublicOrder of Juan Pablo Duarte, for civil merits, grand cross set.Silver, partially gilded and enamelled, multiple parts, medallion riveted, reverse with maker mark la roylae Rio, on pin, enamel in the arms with cracks, but no parts broken off. Rare.VPI2 S. 25. 81 x 80 mm, 96,1 g.Condition: II

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FreemasonryLodge Friedrich zum goldenen Zepter im Oriente zu Breslau, membership badge.Bronze gilded, medallion riveted, part

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Lot 651

FreemasonryLodge Friedrich zum goldenen Zepter im Oriente zu Breslau, membership badge.Bronze gilded, medallion riveted, partially enamelled, reverse engraved: Fr: Zum Zepter im O. zu Breslau, gest. den 10.t Dezember 1776. Nice piece of around 1850. Rare.64 x 40 mm, 21,4 g.Condition: II

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FinlandEstade of the Artillery soldier Erkki Teodor Saarinen, of 1. Field-Artillery Regiment.1.) Order of the cross of libert

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Lot 572

FinlandEstade of the Artillery soldier Erkki Teodor Saarinen, of 1. Field-Artillery Regiment.1.) Order of the cross of liberty, 1939, 4. class on mourning ribbon; 2.) same, 1939, medal 2. class; 3.) commemorative medal on the winter war, with clasp SUMMA and swords device; 4.) shooting badge in bronze; 5.) Badge of the 1. Field-Artillery Regiment, silver, enamelled, grenades in the arm-corners riveted, several hallmarks, engraved Saarinen E., on screw.Saarinen was born 4. November 1918 in Ruovesi. During winter war, he served with the 1. Field-Artillery Regiment and got killed in action on 14. February 1940 near Muolaa. Nice small estade with a rare regimental badge. Personal data enclosed.Condition: II

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FinlandMiniature bar of a lifesaver with 3 decorations.1.) Life saving medal, in swedish; 2.) Sports badge, 1. model (1945-19

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Lot 578

FinlandMiniature bar of a lifesaver with 3 decorations.1.) Life saving medal, in swedish; 2.) Sports badge, 1. model (1945-1983), medal in silver; 3.) Swedish-Finnish Sports association, honor cross.The life saving medal is issued with finnish and swedish reverse inscription. As there are far less swedish speaking people in Finnland than finnish speaking ones, this type is far more rare than the already rare finnish type.Condition: I-II

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FinlandMannerheim Cross, 2. class.Buntmetall gilded, partially enamelled, medallion separatly attached, on pin. Variation mad

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Lot 587

FinlandMannerheim Cross, 2. class.Buntmetall gilded, partially enamelled, medallion separatly attached, on pin. Variation made by Steinhauer & Lück, Lüdenscheid. Rare.JT S. 71. 45 x 45 mm, 24,7 g.Condition: II

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FinlandCampaign cross of the Lappland front.Buntmetall, on ribbon. Rare.JT 9.1.6. 43 x 37 mm, 20,8 g.Condition: I-II

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Lot 600

FinlandCampaign cross of the Lappland front.Buntmetall, on ribbon. Rare.JT 9.1.6. 43 x 37 mm, 20,8 g.Condition: I-II

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FinlandHeadquarters cross, with ribbon device of the special forces.Cross blackened, partially silvered, lion gilded and twic

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Lot 603

FinlandHeadquarters cross, with ribbon device of the special forces.Cross blackened, partially silvered, lion gilded and twice riveted, on ribbon with attached device. Rare.Kreuz geschwärzt, teilweise versilbert, Löwe vergoldet und zweifach vernietet, am Bande mit aufgesplinteter Auflage. Selten.JT 9.2.1d. 46 x 40 mm, 13,2 g m.B.Condition: I-II

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FinlandLappland Cross.Front black laquered, raised parts and reverse silver, engraved 1941 LAPPI 1944, on ribbon. Rare.JT 9.3

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Lot 607

FinlandLappland Cross.Front black laquered, raised parts and reverse silver, engraved 1941 LAPPI 1944, on ribbon. Rare.JT 9.3.27. 46 x 41 mm, 14,5 g.Condition: II

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