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.  We have several and we will pick the best one for you. The one you get will be as good or in most cases better than the one pictured. Silver Mother Crosses are the most difficult one to find. 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.

SOLD Original German Mother's Cross Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter In Bronze. 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. Comes with a long  section of original ribbon is also included. Comes with it's original issuing envelope. Excellent condition with some slight  wear and storage age expected issues.  Cross is almost mint condition the envelope is in good condition (see photos) has original tissue wrapper too. 100% Guaranteed to be authentic Complete museum documentation (COA) Provided. Certified by The Gettysburg Museum of  History.  Please see our other items, including other Mother's crosses.   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 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 example showing the expected age and wear. One of the classic desirable collector's items  from the third Reich in used condition. Typical light age toning and slight wrinkling . Nice example issued with expected use wear uniform removed.  U.S. Veteran bring-back condition. Gettysburg Museum Certified (COA) provided.  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 Luftschutz M-35 Beaded Helmet Brought Home By A U.S. Veteran Certified. Formed in late 1932 the Deutsches Luftschutzverband, (German Air Protection League), was a voluntary organization designed to provide civil air raid protection in large civilian centers. Shortly after Hitler ascension to power the Deutsches Luftschutzverband was restructured and placed under the supervision of the Reichsluftfahrtministerium, (National Air Ministry), under the control of Hermann Göring. A Stamped sheet steel construction, M35 style helmet with the addition of an embossed horizontal "bead" positioned at the apex of the front and rear visors and crown. The helmet retains about 96% of its original dark blue gloss finish. The front center of the helmet has a Luftschutz emblem decal in place. The black detailed, silver decal features stylized spread wings with a central oak-leaf sprig and a canted swastika positioned below a scripted banner, "Luftschutz". The decal is retained about 85%. All three liner retaining rivets and both inset ventilation bushings are all intact. The interior of the helmet has a tan leather construction, nine finger liner. Shell is stamped with the manufacturers code and size,"ET64", indicating manufacture byEisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz, size 64.  Chinstrap is complete. For some reason, the M35's in these don’t turn up very often.  Nice period used helmet captured by an American Veteran and brought home as a war trophy. Nice used example showing the expected age and wear. 100% Guaranteed to be authentic Brought home by a solider as a trophy of war.  in good condition an outstanding  and very rare example. Don't miss this one! 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 Outstanding Original WWII Era German  Nazi Party Flag Certified. A standard large Cloth  banner  type flag. Utilized by pretty much by all the organization of the Third Reich in one form or another. The swastika, (a Sanskrit word meaning “well being”), is an ancient symbol that was utilized in numerous diverse cultures and signified both the cycle of life and the sun. The swastika was also a Nordic rune and the pagan Germanic symbol for Thor, God of Adventurers.  In very good condition double sided,  a whopping 42'"/79" standard cotton bunting style material with separate cloth sewn white disk and screened  swastika. We placed a helmet on the flag for size reference.  A fantastic piece of WWII history.  Very minor storage wear no fading very minor hole some staining (see photos). A good quality version and one of the better sizes for the most  discriminating and cultivated collector. Even with the very minor condition issues it  Overall a very collectible flag with lots of history Nice period used flag captured by an Allied Veteran and brought home as a war trophy. Nice used example showing the expected age and wear. 100% Guaranteed to be authentic Brought home by a solider as a trophy of war. A very large desirable size  in good condition an outstanding  example. Don't miss this one! 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 Outstanding Original WWII Era German  Nazi Party Flag Certified. A standard large Cloth  banner  type flag. Utilized by pretty much by all the organization of the Third Reich in one form or another. The swastika, (a Sanskrit word meaning “well being”), is an ancient symbol that was utilized in numerous diverse cultures and signified both the cycle of life and the sun. The swastika was also a Nordic rune and the pagan Germanic symbol for Thor, God of Adventurers.  In very good condition double sided,  31'"/50" standard cotton bunting style material with separate cloth sewn white disk and screened  swastika. We placed a helmet on the flag for size reference.  This flag still has it's 2 original ropes for attaching to a pole (scarce)  (see photos). A fantastic piece of WWII history.  Very minor storage wear no fading minor pin holes excellent  condition.  A good quality version and one of the better sizes for the most  discriminating and cultivated collector. Even with the very minor condition issues it  Overall a very collectible flag with lots of history Nice period used flag captured by an Allied Veteran and brought home as a war trophy. Nice used example showing the expected age and wear. 100% Guaranteed to be authentic Brought home by a solider as a trophy of war. A large-medium desirable size  in good condition an outstanding example. Don't miss this one! 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 German Mother's Cross Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter In Bronze. 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. Comes with a  section of original ribbon is also included. Comes with it's original issuing envelope. Excellent condition with some wear and storage age expected issues.  Cross is almost mint condition the envelope is in good condition (see photos). 100% Guaranteed to be authentic Complete museum documentation (COA) Provided. Certified by The Gettysburg Museum of  History.  Please see our other items, including other Mother's crosses.   Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers.

OUT OF STOCK Original WWII German 1939 Black Wound Badge Awarded For Wounds In Combat. This German award is similar to the U.S. Purple Heart and was awarded to all German Military branches (see photos) 1939 pattern, die stamped, magnetic sheet metal construction, hollow backed badge with a black wash. The badge is in the form of an embossed, vertically oval, laurel leaf wreath encompassing an embossed profile of an M35 pattern helmet with a high relief, canted, swastika to the center, superimposed over crossed swords on a pebbled base field. The reverse of the badge is a mirror image of the obverse and has a crimped, soldered hinge, a thin, round, vertical pin and a heavy, soldered catch all intact. Brought home by a U.S. Veteran as a war trophy. We have several and we will pick the best one for you. All in good condition with minor storage wear to the medal. Offering is for one (1) medal. An honest untouched U.S. Veteran bring back German medal. 100% Guarenteed to be authentic. Gettysburg Museum Certified (COA) provided. Very limited supply.  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 With It's Original Issue Envelope. 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 some tarnish on reverse side (see photos). Comes with it's original issue envelope (scarce).  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.

Original WWII Hitler Youth Membership Pin Brought Home By A U.S. Veteran Certified. Roughly 25mm tall, 14mm wide, die struck alloy, diamond shaped badge with red, white and black enamel work. The vertical diamond badge features translucent red enamel with an underlying pebbled field to the top and bottom quarters and solid white enamel to the side quarters. The center of the badge has a diamond with a central canted black enamel swastika. Pin back device intact. One of the classic metal insignia from the third Reich in used condition. Typical light age toning plus wear during use. Nice example issued with expected uniform removed 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 Police Cap Eagle Brought Home By A U.S. Veteran Certified. Second pattern, police cap eagle as introduced on June 25TH 1936 to replace the earlier, (Circa April 1934-June 1936), first pattern cap eagle. The single piece, silver washed, die stamped, aluminum alloy construction, right facing eagle features out-stretched wings and is clutching a canted swastika in its talons. The eagle is superimposed on an embossed, vertically oval, oak-leaf wreath with the eagles wings extending beyond the outer edges of the wreath with a roughly, 55mm wingspan. The eagle and the wreath both have nice high relief detailing and the insignia is slightly convexed to fit the contours of a cap. Both inset attachment prongs are missing. 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 WWII Era German  Nazi Party Flag Certified. A standard  Cloth type flag. Utilized by pretty much by all the organization of the Third Reich in one form or another. The swastika, (a Sanskrit word meaning “well being”), is an ancient symbol that was utilized in numerous diverse cultures and signified both the cycle of life and the sun. The swastika was also a Nordic rune and the pagan Germanic symbol for Thor, God of Adventurers.  In good  condition single sided about 14"/26" standard cotton bunting style material with separate cloth sewn white disk and screened black   swastika. We placed a helmet on the flag for size reference.  A fantastic piece of WWII history. A very nice condition version that has original tie stings for attaching to a pole. a very collectible flag with lots of history Nice period used flag captured by an Allied Veteran and brought home as a war trophy. . 100% Guaranteed to be authentic Brought home by a solider as a trophy of war. A very  desirable and displayable size  in excellent 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 The War Merit Cross (Silver) 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 zinc 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. Made in both bronze and zinc We have several in stock and will pick the best one for you. All are in excellent condition. Gettysburg Museum Certified (COA) provided. Rare 100% Guaranteed to be authentic pre-1945. Offering is for 1 (one) war service cross with swords with ribbon.  Very limited.  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.