{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-service-used-medal-and-insignia-grouping-with-ek-ii-kvk-ii-minesweeper-badge-more-8-items","title":"Original German WWII Service Used Medal and Insignia Grouping with EKII, KvKII, Minesweeper Badge \u0026 More - 8 Items","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. This is a very nice collection of German WWII Insignia \u0026amp; Awards, which was brought back from the European theater by a USGI after the war was concluded. Many solders traded these on the way back, and would end up with a pocket full of various different collectible items, and this set represents the typical \"haul\" one might have come back with. It includes some a wide variety of medals and insignia, including a War Merit Cross, Luftwaffe insignia, and more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lovely set includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- One German WWII Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939 (Eisernes Kreuz II. Klasse 1939) with Ribbon.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a well patinated example, showing oxidation and weathering on both sides. It looks like it was suspended for a time on a chain similar to a lamp pull chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- One German WWII War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords.\u003c\/strong\u003e The medal has a lovely mellow patina, showing only minor surface oxidation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- One German German WWII Silver Grade General Assault Badge\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eAllgemeines Sturmabzeichen\u003c\/em\u003e). This example is in lovely shape, with the only real issue being that the pin catch on the back is missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- One German WWII Infantry Assault Badge\u003c\/strong\u003e (Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen). This example is missing both the pin and the catch, with only the hinge remaining, and is definitely well patinated. This makes it impossible to tell whether it is a silver or bronze grade badge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- One German WWII Kriegsmarine Minesweeper War Badge.\u003c\/strong\u003e This still has some of the silver wash on the \"splash\", but the rest shows a dark oxidized patina. The back is missing the pin catch, and the pin has been bent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- One German WWII 3rd Class Black Wound Badge\u003c\/strong\u003e (Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). This is an early stamped brass example of the black wound badge, which has lost almost all of the original black finish. These were awarded for 1 or 2 wounds during service. It is somewhat crushed around the edges, and the pin catch is missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- One German WWII German WWII 2nd Class 25 Year Civil Service Faithful Service Medal.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is missing the ribbon, and has lost much of the original civil wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- One German Pre-WWII Soldatenbund Aluminum Cap Eagle Insignia.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Soldatenbund (Registered Soldier’s League) was an early Veteran's association founded in 1936, which proved to be very short lived. The insignia features a Reichsadler National Eagle surmounted by crossed swords and an Iron Cross\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful totally genuine grouping perfect for the German Medal and Insignia collector, especially those who appreciate some real period wear. Ready to research and display!\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41900521357381,"sku":"ONSV22WON87","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV22WON87__01.jpg?v=1726274286","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-service-used-medal-and-insignia-grouping-with-ek-ii-kvk-ii-minesweeper-badge-more-8-items","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}