SOLD Original WWII Era German NSDAP (Nazi) Party 1938 MAY DAY BADGE Brought Home By A U.S. Veteran. Solid molded badge, whose obverse depicts a young couple dancing before a "May Pole," from which streamers trail in the wind. An eagle with outstretched wings and a wreathed, mobile swastika in its talons is to the base. To one side of the eagle is "1 Mai," with "1938" to the other. "RK," no doubt the designer’s initials, may be seen beneath the pig-tailed girl. A vertical pin-back device is to the reverse, to the right of which is embossed the maker’s name A scarce bade from the early days of Hitler’s power. We have obtained a collection of a few of these and we will pick the best one for you, the maker mark might vary. All in good condition as pictured. Typical  age toning and some storage wear. a very  Nice example.  Gettysburg Museum Certified (COA) provided. Rare 100% Guaranteed to be authentic pre-1945. Sold for historic purposes only. See our other pieces on our web site.  Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers.

SOLD Original WWII German Hitler Youth Knife Brought Home By A U.S. Veteran Certified.  HJ hike/camp knife with-out the blade motto. Roughly 14nm long, nickel/silver plated, drop forged steel, single edged, non-fullered blade. The reverse of the blade has stamped manufacturers code and the  "RZM" logo and M7/38 manufacturing code and date 1939.  Blade has some age toning.  The leather washer is intact. The hilt features nickel/silver plated, steel, single up-swept cross guard and stylized eagle head pommel. The molded, black, diamond grooved, bakelite grips with dual dome headed retaining rivets are fully intact. Some nicks in the blade and grip from use (see photo). The obverse grip has an imbedded enameled HJ diamond. The HJ diamond features red top and bottom quarters and white side quarters with a central canted black swastika. The diamond has the correct translucent red enamel with a pebbled field visible underneath and has some nicks and issues (see photos). The knife comes with its original magnetic sheet metal scabbard. The scabbard retains a good portion of its period  black paint missing (see photos) . The top edge of the scabbard has a riveted on, vertical, dual-ply, brown leather belt hanger is torn. One of the classic desirable collector's edged weapons  from the third Reich in fair-good used condition (priced accordingly). Typical light age toning plus wear during use. Nice example issued with expected used U.S. Veteran bring-back condition.  Gettysburg Museum Certified (COA) provided. Rare 100% Guaranteed to be authentic pre-1945. Sold for historic purposes only. See our other pieces on our web site.  Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers.

SOLD Original WWII Era German SS Dagger Made By Rich Abr. Herder  brought home By A U.S. Veteran Certified By The Gettysburg Museum Of History. Early Model 1933 Enlisted Man's SS Dagger. This dagger has the SS number 104575 stamped into the dagger and scabbard. The earlier ones had the SS man's SS number making identification possible. This dagger belonged to SS-Sturmmann Viktor Stroh and we included his research file (see photos). This fine and most desirable dagger has the Rich Abr. Herder name and all of the classic qualities associated with this respected producer. This is an untouched un-messed with U.S. Vet bring back. The ebony handle is nice a with some minor wear. The top screw has only minor surface scratching and looks like it was never taken apart, this grip fits like a  glove. The SS runes button has a couple of minor blemishes in the enamel surface, but there is no enamel missing. The silver SS runes are in good condition with their accompanying dual circles around them. The nickel grip eagle is nice There is minor wear to the breast feathering, but the bird's head, wing feathering, talons, wreath and swastika remain crisp. The scabbard is straight throughout, having slight loss of the anodized surfaces. The  only real issue with this dagger is the blade has some scratching (see photos)  the Vet cleaned it or sharpened it  a real shame but make this otherwise very expensive dagger a real bargain.  The scabbard mounts are matching nickel. They are in fine condition  The original nickel screws are all present (see photos). The blade is in good untouched condition  It is bright and has some of its crossgrain. The SS motto is deeply etched and nice. Beneath is the factory name and location, "Rich Abr. Herder Solingen". The blade shoulders perfectly meet the lower crossguard. very early pre-RZM. Due to the minor condition issues is very affordable and 100% Guaranteed to be authentic and un-repaired just as it came back from Germany in 1945.  Excellent  used example showing the expected  age and wear. Brought home by a U.S. Veteran as a trophy of war. 100% Guaranteed to be authentic, A very collectible  authentic SS dagger that are among the most desirable of all Third Reich Relics.  Complete museum documentation (COA) Provided. Certified by The Gettysburg Museum of History. Also included is the research file on this SS solider. Having the name and information about the owner of the SS dagger makes this an important piece of WWII/Third Reich history. The photos shown are not Stroh but are included in this listing to show SS daggers in use. The Gettysburg Museum of History does not support or condone Adolf Hitler or the Nazi Party and is only offering this as a historic relic. Please see our other items.  Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers. Do not miss this!

SOLD A German  Police Officer's Journey Through Life In The Third Reich, A Rare  Archive Certified. The papers are all from a few different people (family) and covers  their life  time during the Third Reich (1933-45) plus pre war time. . Also is the passports with many travel stamps. This is we believe a husband and wife, it all came together.  WWII German Police groupings like this are RARE! Their association with the SS made it almost impossible to save items like this at the end of the war. Most documents were destroyed and Police and SS documents were almost never saved. (Very Rare) This is a researcher's dream! This group has lots of potential. All papers were with this group and nothing was added or taken away.  During de-Nazification much of this type of material like so many WWII documents was destroyed.  in good condition. Complete museum documentation (COA) Provided. Certified by The Gettysburg Museum of History. The Gettysburg Museum of History does not support or condone Adolf Hitler or the Nazi Party and is only offering this as a historic relic. Please see our other items.  Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers.

SOLD Original WWII German CIVIL AIR DEFENCE HONOR DECORATION 2ND CLASS, 1938. (Luftschutz Ehrenzeichen) Certified. Roughly, 38m diameter, early, die struck alloy construction award with a nickel silver finish. The circular award features an embossed oak-leaf wreath to the outside edge encompassing an embossed, canted, swastika on a subtly pebbled field encircled by the embossed, Latin script, "Für Verdienste im Luftschutz", (For Meritorious Service in Air Defence), to the obverse. The reverse also has the embossed, oak-leaf wreath to the outside edge encompassing the embossed, institution date, "1938", also on a subtly pebbled field. The medal loop and ribbon suspension ring are both intact and come complete with a roughly, 31mm wide, 18cm long, piece of original ribbed rayon ribbon. Complete museum documentation (COA) Provided. RARE! Certified by The Gettysburg Museum of History. The Gettysburg Museum of History does not support or condone Adolf Hitler or the Nazi Party and is only offering this as a historic relic. Please see our other items.  Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers.

Original WWII German "Arbeitsbuch" Employment Book 1940's Version Certified. One of the NSDAP’s (Nazi Party's)  most ambitious, and successful, projects was the elimination of the overwhelming unemployment suffered in Germany following WWI. To achieve this goal a national labor registration law was enacted on February 26th, 1935, and the "Arbeitsbuch" was instituted, as a record of an individual’s employment history. The Arbeitsbuch underwent three minor modifications during the Third Reich, with the first pattern book issued in 1935, a second pattern in 1939 and a third pattern in 1942. Nice complete example. Various hand written entries. Every employee had one but few were saved after the De-Nazifiacation of Germany after the war. These are excellent for teachers and researchers. We have several and will pick the best one from a major collection of these we just obtained from our picker in Germany.  Priced very reasonable, these will not last long. During de-Nazification much of this type of material like so many WWII documents was destroyed.  in good condition. Complete museum documentation (COA) Provided. Certified by The Gettysburg Museum of History. German woke motivation posters are not included and only shown in context to this offering. The Gettysburg Museum of History does not support or condone Adolf Hitler or the Nazi Party and is only offering this as a historic relic. Please see our other items.  Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers.

A Collection Of WWII German Police Shoulder Boards Brought Home By A U.S. Veteran Certified. 6x WWII uniform removed German Police shoulder boards. A nice assortment in good worn condition with some soling and mothing. A great collection from a Veteran that brought them home as a trophy of war. Gettysburg Museum Certified (COA) provided. 100% Guaranteed to be authentic pre-1945 Brought home by a U.S .Veteran as a trophy of war.  Sold for historic purposes only. See our other pieces on our web site.  Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers.

Original WWI 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class Medal Certified By The Gettysburg Museum Of History.  1914 pattern, die struck, three piece, iron and alloy construction Pattée style cross with a single piece iron core and two piece silver alloy frame. The obverse of the cross features an embossed, central, "W" cypher for King Wilhelm II, re-institution date, "1914", to the bottom arm and a King’s crown to the top arm. The reverse of the cross features an embossed, central, oak-leaf cluster, with the "FW" cypher for King Friedrich Wilhelm III, a King’s crown to the top arm and the original institution date, "1813", to the bottom arm. All the emblems are in nice high relief. The ribbon suspension loop and ring are both intact. Suspension ring marked ‘WM’. The cross comes complete with a piece of ribbed rayon ribbon. In good condition with minor storage wear to the medal. Offering is for one (1) medal. An honest untouched German medal. Gettysburg Museum Certified (COA) provided. Very limited supply. Please also see our 1939 Nazi marked versions on our web page.

The War Merit Cross (Bronze) was instituted on October 18TH 1939, in two classes with both classes issued, with and without swords, for award to military personnel and civilians, including females and foreigners, for exemplary service and/or bravery in Germany’s war effort. Die struck bronze alloy service award with a bronze wash is in the form of a Maltese style cross with a circular centerpiece with an embossed, canted, swastika encircled by a nicely detailed oak-leaf wreath to the obverse. The reverse centerpiece has the embossed date,"1939", which is also encompassed by a nicely detailed oak-leaf wreath. The background field of both the obverse and reverse centerpieces is smooth while the arms of the cross have a pebbled background field with raised, smooth, outer edges. The medal loop and ribbon suspension ring are both intact. The award comes complete with a piece of original ribbed rayon ribbon and it's issuing envelope(scarce in the form) .  Gettysburg Museum Certified (COA) provided. Rare 100% Guaranteed to be authentic pre-1945. Offering is for 1 (one) war service cross with long ribbon and issue envelope .  Sold for historic purposes only. See our other pieces on our web site including the same medal without envelope that is less expensive.  Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers.

Eva Braun's Personally Owned  Silver Butter  Knife Taken By A U.S. Solider (Scarce) Certified. From her  personal silver service set taken from the Berghof by a U.S. soldier. Has the proper hallmark  for this piece and the "EB" "Clover" or "Butterfly" monogram designed for her my Albert Speer. This set was recovered near Bertesgaden by a U.S. Veteran  and most likely was from the tunnels under Hitler’s home the Berghof just above Bertesgaden. James French of the U.S. 3rd Division obtained this set from one of his comrades and it is detailed in an interview with French. This Eva Braun silver set was published in 1983 in Dr. Mark Giffith's book on Third Reich silver. We included in this listing the interview with French and photos of this set in this listing. This knifewas also in Dr. Griffith's collection and he obtained directly from French, he sold it in 1983 and bought it back. So this set is very well documented and the provenance is very solid. Eva Braun also lived at the Berghof with Hitler and many of her belongings were taken by  U.S. Soldiers  when  Berghof fell in May of 1945. 100% guaranteed to be authentic complete museum documentation (COA) provided. An amazing historical artifact from the mistress of  the 20th century’s most infamous person Adolf Hitler, Published, True U.S. Veteran provenance. A RARE Opportunity.

SOLD Original WWII German Hitler Youth Arm Band Brought Home By A U.S. Veteran Certified.  A, 18cm x 11.5cm, three-piece construction, red rayon armband, with a central, 25mm wide, white horizontal stripe, with a white diamond with a machine woven black mobile swastika. The armband's vertical seam is to the reverse.  Nice worn and used example showing the expected age and wear and tear. One of the classic desirable collector's items  from the third Reich in used condition. Typical light age toning plus wear during use. Nice example issued with expected used U.S. Veteran bring-back condition.  Gettysburg Museum Certified (COA) provided. Rare 100% Guaranteed to be authentic pre-1945. Sold for historic purposes only. See our other pieces on our web site.  Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers.

SOLD Original German Mother's Cross Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter In Silver. The Mother’s Cross was introduced by Adolf Hitler on December 16TH 1938 as part of a large propaganda campaign aimed at increasing the birth rate. The award was officially designated, Honor Cross of the German Mother, and was instituted in three grades to recognize and reward child bearing German females. The three grades consisted of the bronze cross for bearing four or five children, the silver cross for bearing six or seven children and the gold cross for bearing eight or more children. Criteria for the award included that the parents be of pure German blood, and that the mother was worthy of such an honor. two piece, stamped tombac award with a bronze wash and blue and white enamel work. Award in the form of a Christian cross with outward fluted arms in semi-translucent blue enamel with white enamel border. Cross has a raised sunburst pattern emanating between its arms. Separate central circular field with white enamel base and black static swastika, encompassed by a circular border with embossed Latin script, "Der Deutschen Mutter", (The German Mother). Reverse has impressed simulated handwritten script, "16 December 1938", and facsimile Hitler signature.  Section of original ribbon is also included. Excellent condition with some wear and storage age expected issues.  100% Guaranteed to be authentic Complete museum documentation (COA) Provided. Certified by The Gettysburg Museum of  History.  Offer is for one (1) Silver Mother Cross as pictured. Please see our other Mother Crosses and other items.  Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers.

Eva Braun's Personally Owned   Silver Fork Taken By A U.S. Solider (Scarce) Certified. From her  personal silver service set taken from the Berghof by a U.S. soldier. Has the proper hallmark  for this piece and the "EB" "Clover" or "Butterfly" monogram designed for her my Albert Speer. This set was recovered near Bertesgaden by a U.S. Veteran  and most likely was from the tunnels under Hitler’s home the Berghof just above Bertesgaden. James French of the U.S. 3rd Division obtained this set from one of his comrades and it is detailed in an interview with French. This Eva Braun silver set was published in 1983 in Dr. Mark Giffith's book on Third Reich silver. We included in this listing the interview with French and photos of this set in this listing. This knifewas also in Dr. Griffith's collection and he obtained directly from French, he sold it in 1983 and bought it back. So this set is very well documented and the provenance is very solid. Eva Braun also lived at the Berghof with Hitler and many of her belongings were taken by  U.S. Soldiers  when  Berghof fell in May of 1945. 100% guaranteed to be authentic complete museum documentation (COA) provided. An amazing historical artifact from the mistress of  the 20th century’s most infamous person Adolf Hitler, Published, True U.S. Veteran provenance. A RARE Opportunity.