Original 1939 pattern, die struck, alloy construction, solid backed badge with a silver wash. The silver badge is higher award than the black. The badge was instituted in three classes, of black, silver and gold with the class bestowed reflecting the number or severity of the wounds received. The badge is in the form of an embossed, vertically oval, laurel leaf wreath encompassing an embossed profile of a M35 pattern helmet with a high relief, canted, swastika to the center, superimposed over crossed swords on a pebbled base field. Complete pin and catch assembly  Brought home by a U.S. Veteran as a war trophy.  Some wear from use otherwise  in good condition with minor storage wear to the medal. We have several from a collection and will pick the best one for you. An honest untouched U.S. Veteran bring back German medal. 100% guaranteed to be authentic. Gettysburg Museum Certified (COA) provided. Very limited supply. Please see our other versions of wound badges on our web site.

Original Cased German Mother's Cross Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter In Gold. 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 gold 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. Original ribbon is also included. Award housed in a, 11cm x 5cm x 2cm, case, finished in simulated dark blue leather with an impression of the cross in to top cover. Interior with white satin lining to top and white velvet lining with retaining arm with cut-out recess to hold the award in place, to bottom. Good condition with some wear and storage age expected issues.  We have several and will pick the best one for you. 100% Guaranteed to be authentic Complete museum documentation (COA) Provided. Certified by The Gettysburg Museum of  History.  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 WWI German Prussian Pickelhaube Spiked Helmet Certified By The Gettysburg Museum Of History. A very nice leather and zinc alloy classic German spiked helmet (Pickelhaube). The leather is very nice with some minor cracking. The liner is soft leather not stiff at all and complete (a rare feature). The chinstrap appears to have been replaced at some point. It has 2 National cockades one of each side instead of the Prussian one. The spike and the eagle are very nice with an even patina. Has a 1916 date stamp inside (see photos). Overall a very nice and good display helmet. The leather liner on this is one of the better ones we have seen in a while. Gettysburg Museum Certified (COA) provided. Rare 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. RARE!

Original Piece Of U.S. D-Day Used Barrage Balloon From Omaha Beach Certified. A very rare relic! from the Big Red One Museum Collection after a massive winter storm the remains of a D-Day Barrage Balloon was discovered on Omaha Beach. This balloon is in the Big Red One Museum in Normandy. This is a piece of that balloon, barrage balloons were attached to large steel cables and prevented German planes from striking landing ships and  forcing them to fly higher. A very rare and unique D-Day relic from Omaha Beach, Ex-big Red One Museum Normandy Collection. 100% Guaranteed to be authentic. We have several pieces all about the same size. Very limited. A unique and very RARE relic from D-Day!  100% Guaranteed to be authentic Complete museum documentation (COA) Provided. Certified by The Gettysburg Museum of  History.  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 Rare WWII Era German Winter Relief Collection Can Certificated By The Gettysburg Museum Of History. The WHW, "Winterhilfswerk" (Winter-help-work), was an annual charitable donation event held by the "NS-Volkswohlfahrt" (National Socialist - Peoples’-welfare) in which personnel from all of the NSDAP organizations would solicit donations from the public, and reward contributors with a wide variety of lapel badges or propaganda booklets. The can has a screen painted eagle and the words winterhilfswerk des deutschen volkes (winter relief of the German people). In good condition some very light surface rust and some scratches. A coin was found inside (see photos) a very RARE artifact. Good 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.  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 WWI German Combat Cross Of Honor 1914-1918  Certified By The Gettysburg Museum Of History. Instituted in July of 1934 by von Hindenburg (resulting in its erroneous designation as the "Hindenburg Cross") to recognize service in WWI. It ranked beneath bravery awards but above other service and campaign awards. Die struck, magnetic sheet metal award with a bronze wash. The award is in the form of a cross Patté with a central circular motif featuring an embossed laurel leaf wreath encompassing the embossed dates, "1914-1918", on a smooth background field. The cross has swords emanating upwards between its arms, indicating a combatant's award. The cross has a plain reverse with embossed manufacturer's initials. The cross’s ribbon suspension loop and ring are both intact. The original ribbon is not present. 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 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 WWII Waffen SS combat M-42 single decal helmet. This helmet has an EF64 size and a liner with cut chin strap. This was cut from a wounded soldier, more about this later. The helmet has some loss of paint and the liner is stiff from poor storage. This helmet has a fantastic salty been there look. This helmet was bought by us years ago and was traded to a friend and now we have it back. We bought this from the grandson of a U.S. Army Nurse who was sent to the front in the desperate hours of the Battle of the Bulge. As the Germans were finally pushed back some wounded Germans were bring treated. This Army nurse treated a young German Waffen SS soldier and cut his helmet strap to remove this helmet. The patient died of his wounds and the Nurse decided to keep this helmet from the dreaded SS Solider she treated. This is just a family story but an interesting one. The name and photos of the Nurse was promised to us but that never materialized. The helmet was kept in the Nurse's basement so some lose to the liner is evident. If you want a true combat used Battle Of the Bulge Authentic Waffen SS combat helmet then this is a great piece. Nice period used helmet captured by a U.S.  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 collectible helmet  in fair combat used  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. Do not miss this one!

Original Nazi Marked Table Cloth From The Berchtesgaden Hof Taken By A U.S. Veteran Certified. A very large cotton linen table cloth with Nazi Swastika and and "Barchtessgaden Hof" embroidered into the design of the cloth. A fine linen for formal dining. We placed a helmet on the cloth for size reference. The Berchtesgaden Hof was were many Nazi officials stayed when visiting Hitler at the Berghof. The Berchtesgaden Hof served as the Regimental Headquarters of the 506 Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne during the occupation of Berchtesgaden. This was illustrated in the series "Band Of Brothers" when Capt. Winters and Lt. Welsh looted a silver service set from there. This Nazi marked table cloth was taken by a 506 veteran during this time. Ex. Dr. Mark Griffith Collection who wrote several books on WWII and Hitler silver. 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 collectible large 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. A real statement piece, very rare!

Original WWII German ribbon for a War Merit Cross 2nd Class. About 10" in near mint condition. Great replacement for a missing or  torn ribbon for your War Merit cross. 100% guaranteed to be authentic pre-1945 made. This offering is for one (1) ribbon only. Gettysburg Museum Certified (COA) provided. Very limited supply. 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 WWII Period German Nazi Party Parade Flag On Wooden Stick. A 100% authentic circa 1940 NSDAP (Nazi) party parade flag made of screen printed paper double sided on a wooden stick. About 4.5"/9" on a 12" stick. These flags were passed out during parades and rallies to the crowds and were disposable. See photo of Third Reich era catalog featuring these flags. Not many survived making them very rare. This is the most inexpensive way to obtain an authentic Nazi flag. Great for educational purposes. In excellent unused condition with minor storage wear.  Shipped with flag rolled on the stick. 100% Guaranteed to be authentic Brought home by a U.S .Veteran as a trophy of war. 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. See our offering for a set of 5 flags.

Authentic WWII Relic .30 caliber bullet Recovered At The Airborne Area Sainte Mere Eglise Normandy D-Day In Collector’s Glass Case. A 3/4"” collector’s set of authentic D-Day/Normandy recovered relic bullet housed in a matted “riker” frame. A perfect collector's set for a WWII “Band Of Brothers” enthusiast. Each box will vary and will have 1 relic bullet. All the relic sets were recovered in the Sainte Mere Eglise/St. Marie Du Mont area of Normandy the heart of U.S. Airborne activity during D-Day. This is the area the “Band of Brothers landed and fought on June 6, 1944 D-Day. 100% Guaranteed to be authentic. Complete museum documentation (COA) Provided. RELIC bullet WILL VARY IN EACH SET