Anyone recognise this Nazi badge?
- 5 September 2011 18:09124831
The above badge was given to Natascha by her Uncle who found it concealed in a wall of a water mill he was helping to renovate.
It's quite heavy,shaped like a star and about 2 inches in size.Marek
I think therefore I am (not a Tory supporter) - 5 September 2011 18:26124834Very possibly a Deutsches Kreuz (German Cross), a distinguished military combat award. It was issued in silver and gold classes.
http://www.ww2awards.com/award/614
Depending on the condition, i.e. intact pin on back and damage, it would be worth a low three figure sum. Very nice find indeed. - 5 September 2011 18:33124837Pin on the back Phil? I thought it was a Swa-sticker.
Ignorance is bliss, bliss is happiness, I am happy...to draw your attention to the possible connectivity in the foregoing. - 5 September 2011 18:44124843Yep, looks like a Swa-sticker, Tom! The pin probably came off while the bearer was checking the water mill, I assume he slipped and fell down the ladder into the water
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Kent First http://youtu.be/04F3mAP3fV4 Keep banging on http://youtu.be/qYCU_SKmkGQ - 5 September 2011 18:57124848Thanks Phil. Natascha sends a big thankyou.
The badge has not been cleaned or touched up. It has a pin on the reverse side. It was wrapped in sacking and inside a lath and plaster wall. On closer examination it has 1941 on the laurel reef.
She collects old badges none worth any money but heres a few.
Marek
I think therefore I am (not a Tory supporter) - 5 September 2011 19:55124867was the water mill in this country or elsewhere?
- 5 September 2011 20:08124868In Jersey. It looks like it was left after the occupation.
ps Just noticed the 'New Hospital for Dover' badge ...somethings never change
Marek
I think therefore I am (not a Tory supporter) - 5 September 2011 20:13124869OK, if you would really like the lowdown on the badge, have a read of this set of dedicated pages on the Wehrmacht Awards website. The links on the left will teach you more than you probably would ever like to know about it! There should be a maker's mark that you can tally with the manufacturer's table in the top link.
http://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/german_cross/german_cross_main.htm
You could always post images in the forum. The people there are very helpful despite the seemingly scary nature of the topic.
German military awards are absolutlely riddled with counterfeits - faking them is major industry, and some are really very good. The fact that it was found in a well absolutely confirms it's authenticity.
