Badges auctions

Literature: Z. Sawicki, A. Wielecki, Badges of the Polish Army 1918-1945 Polish Army 1918-1939, Polish Armed Forces in the West, Warsaw 2007.
Russia (USSR) Badge of the Order of the Red Banner of Labour ND (june 1943 - early 1950s)49.38g. Ag 0.925. 47×37 mm.  Type 3, Variant 7.  Instituted by decree of the Central Executive Committee (CEC) and the Council of People’s Commissars on 7 September 1928; officially approved on 15 December 1928. The statute was amended in 1936, 1943, 1947, and fully revised on 28 March 1980.&n...
Russia Silver Award Medal ND (1895–1915) - For Zeal - Nicholas II (1894-1917)18.00g. 30mm. AU/UNC. Beautiful example with mint luster and attractive old patina. With original ribbon.  Diakov 1138.3; Bitkin (medals) 1117н. 
Latvia Award Bronze Medal 1928 - In commemoration of the 10th Anniversary of the War of Independence19.69g. 35mm. AU/AU.  With swords on ribbon. 
Russia (Estland Governorate) Brass Cast Official Badge 1889 (1890s) - Volost Judge (rural district judge)66.14g. 51x43x5mm.  Melnik, Mozheiko 3001.  The Volost Judge in the Governorate of Estonia was a local self-government official responsible for hearing and resolving disputes within the peasant community in the period following the abolition of serfdom in the mid-19th century. Thi...
Sweden Badge of the Order Of Vasa in Gold ND (middle 20th c.) - CommanderTotal weight with the strap 44.75g. 83x55mm. Gold. Au 0.750 (18K). Slight traces of wear.  Hallmarks: The National three crowns (Tre Kronor), maker "CFC" (C.F. Carlman, Stockholm) and "18K" on the edge of the ray. Manufactured by C.F. CARLMAN, Stockholm.  With original Spink case and neck green ribbon. ...
Sweden Badge of the Order Of Vasa in Gold ND (1954) - Commander26.97g. 83x55mm. Gold. Au 0.750 (18K). Slight traces of wear.  Hallmarks: The National three crowns (Tre Kronor), maker "CFC" (C.F. Carlman, Stockholm) and "18K" on the edge of the ray, D9 - 1954. Manufactured by C.F. CARLMAN, Stockholm.  With original case of issue, red and black patterned paper exterior, inside lid...
Sweden Badge of the Order of the North (Polar) Star (Kungliga Nordstjärneorden) in Gold ND (middle 20th c.) - CommanderTotal weight with strap 39.08g. ca 79х55mm. Gold. Au 0.750 (18K). Slight traces of wear.  Hallmarks: The National three crowns (Tre Kronor), maker "CFC" (C.F. Carlman, Stockholm) and "18K" on the edge of the ray.  Manufactured by C.F. CARLMAN, Stockholm.  With...
Badge of the 2nd Warsaw Armored Division, 2nd Polish Corps of General Anders. One-piece, minted badge. The badge is depicted in the form of a cavalry stirrup with a tank inscribed at the bottom. In the upper part of the stirrup at the bail an inscribed number ( 2). Reverse of the badge plain without a slight countermark, mounting post in the middle, round nut oxidized with manufacturer F.M Lor...
Russia (Estland Governorate, Pärnu district) Silver Official Badge 1820 - Chairman of the Volost Court - Aleksander I (1801-1825)19.34g. 35mm. F/VF. Extremely rare.  Obv.: Crowned monogram of Alexander I beneath the All-Seeing Eye, within a laurel wreath. Around legend: GEMEINDE GERICHTS VORSITZER DEN 6 JANUAR 1820 (Chairman of the Volost Court, January 6, 1820). ...
Estonia Award Bronze Medal 1920 - In memory of the Estonian War of Independence 1918-192012.48g. 28mm. AU/AU.  With original ribbon.  Kivinuk 2003. 
The badge pictured here is a meritorious service badge in firefighting, awarded by the General Association of Fire Brigades of the Republic of Poland. The badge is shaped like a laurel wreath with firefighter elements, such as a helmet and crossed hatchets. In the central part is a round red shield with a radial pattern, on which is placed the golden numeral "XXV", signifying 25 years of servi...
Russia - Nicholas II (1894-1917) Medal for Zeal, Silver Diakow 1138.3About EF / EF
Russia Bronze Award Medal 1914 - Bicentennial of the Naval Battle of Gangut, 27 July 1714 - Nicholas II (1894–1917)11.12g. 27mm. UNC/UNC. Bright mint luster.  Unknown private workshop. Medalier: Pyotr Stadnitsky (unsigned) for prototype. Diakov 1571.2 (for prototype); Bitkin (Medals) 157, private workshop, type а. Rare state of preservation.  Obv.: Under semicircula...
Set of cards and pins after Tadeusz Zlotorowicz. The set includes, among others: -Medal Medal "For participation in the defensive war of 1939" with ID card -Silver Cross of Merit with identification card -Legitimation of the Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta Tadeusz Zlotrowicz was born on August 3, 1918 near Lviv. He took part in the September Campaign in the National Defense Battalion "...
The Order of Saint Vladimir of the Fourth Class, a variation made around 1917 in bronze gilded in the dams of war savings of precious metals. The Order of Saint Vladimir was established in 1782 by Empress Catherine II. Initially it had four grades, with Class IV being the lowest, awarded to both government and military officials for faithful service or specific merits. In 1816, the IV class ga...
The Port Arthur Cross, also known as the Cross "For the Defense of Port Arthur" (Russian: крест "За Порт-Артур"), was a campaign medal awarded in the Russian Empire. It was established on January 14, 1914 to mark the tenth anniversary of the siege of Port Arthur. The decoration was made in two versions - silver for officers and bronze for soldiers and non-commissioned officers....
Spangles of British decorations awarded in the Polish Armed Forces in the West, these are the Star for the War 1939-1945, the Star for Italy and the Medal for the War 1939-1945. Dimensions: 10cm x 9cm. Overall condition as shown in the photos.
France Three buildings, above VILLE DE TROYES, below two shields of arms and a sash, on which 7-8-VI-08, ne rim scored BRONZE silver-plated bronze, 27.3 mm, 9.29 g
Masonic pendant or decoration "Skull in Triangle.Freemasonry.Silver-plated bronzeEarly 20th century.Very good condition, minor rubbing of silver plating, patina.Dimensions: 5.5 x 5.5 x 2.8 cm.Original from the period. A 20% Auction Fee will be added to the auctioned price . A Certificate of Authenticity of the D.A.S. Gallery will be attached to the object. Courier shipping FREE on Polish terri...
The badge depicts Szczerbiec - the historical coronation sword of Polish kings - which is a symbol of Polish statehood and tradition. The sword is entwined with a ribbon in the national colors: white and red, which emphasizes the patriotic character of the badge. The ribbon shows the letters "OWP," referring to the Obóz Wielkiej Polski - a political organization associated with Roman Dmowski'...
A spanga consisting of three decorations, the Mark of the Order of Saint Anne, the Medal for the Suppression of the January Uprising of 1863-64 (For the Suppression of the Polish Rebellion) and the medal for the Crimean War of 1853-56. Mark of Distinction of the Order of Saint Anne - an award for non-commissioned officers and privates of the Russian army, in the form of a silver gilded medal w...
Czarist Russia, Nicholas II Medal for Courage "За храбрость", 3rd Class, No. 10439 Silver (0.875) , period 1908-1917 Circular medal in silver, obverse with bust of Tsar Nicholas II and legend in Cyrillic lettering. Reverse with the inscription "ЗА ХРАБРОСТЬ" ("For Courage"), the number 10439 and the designation "3 Степ." (3rd class). The ribbon in the colors of St. Ge...
The badge of the Podhale Riflemen from the period of the Second Republic of Poland has the shape of a stylized branch of a fir tree, referring to the traditions and nature of Podhale, in the center is placed a swastika (surprise cross) - a characteristic motif of highland folk art, the whole was made of metal. Dimensions: 30mm x 32mm. Overall condition as in the photos.
The badge is in the form of a Maltese cross, superimposed on two crossed swords with the blades pointing upwards. The horizontal arms of the cross bear the inscription "ЗА СЛУЖБУ" (Polish: "For Service") and "НА КАВКАЗѢ" (Polish: "In the Caucasus"). The upper arm bears the monogram of Tsar Alexander II, and the lower arm bears the date "1864." In the center of the cross is a c...
The badge of the Podhale Riflemen from the period of the Second Republic of Poland has the shape of a stylized branch of a fir tree, referring to the traditions and nature of Podhale, in the center is placed a swastika (surprise cross) - a characteristic motif of highland folk art, the whole was made of metal. Dimensions: 30mm x 32mm. Overall condition as in the photos.
Cavalry cut pennants of the 15th Poznań Lancers Regiment or the 1st Krechowiec Lancers Regiment in white and red. Dimensions: General condition as in the photos.
The decoration was established by a decree of Tsar Alexander II to honor those who took part in the battles waged in 1857-1859 against Imam Shamil's troops in Chechnya and Dagestan. The decoration was available to all participants in the war campaigns in Chechnya and Dagestan in 1857-1859, and could be awarded to generals, officers and privates, as well as volunteers, military and civilian adm...
Russia (Finland), Nicholas II (1894-1917) Bronze Medal - "For Knowledge and Industriousness." Issued by the Imperial Finnish Agricultural Society, (1902). Medal in bronze, 30 mm. On the obverse, a left-profile bust of Tsar Nicholas II with a legend in Swedish and Finnish: KEJSAR NIKOLAI II STORFURSTETILE FINLAND | KEISARI NIKOLAI II SUOMEN SUURIRUHTINAS (Emperor Nicholas II, Grand Duke of Finl...
The badge of the Podhale Riflemen from the period of the Second Republic of Poland has the shape of a stylized branch of a fir tree, referring to the traditions and nature of Podhale, in the center is placed a swastika (surprise cross) - a characteristic motif of highland folk art, the whole was made of metal. Dimensions: 30mm x 32mm. General condition as in the photos.
The badge of the Podhale Riflemen from the period of the Second Republic of Poland has the shape of a stylized branch of a fir tree, referring to the traditions and nature of Podhale, in the center is placed a swastika (surprise cross) - a characteristic motif of highland folk art, the whole was made of metal. Dimensions: 30mm x 32mm. Overall condition as in the photos.
Group of 3 Bronze Finnish (Russia) & Austro-Hungarian Medals - Kennel Clubs (3)Included: 1. Austro-Hungary Medal of Fox Terrier Club. 6.23g. 27x18mm. UNC/UNC. With a box. Medal of the Austro-Hungarian Fox Terrier Club (Öst. Ung. Foxterrier Club). Commemorating the activities and achievements of the club during the Austro-Hungarian era. A rare and historically significant piece, perfect for ...
A set of two German World War 2 medals. Obverse: Depicts a German eagle holding a swastika, placed on a circular shield. At the top is a German helmet and a hand grenade, symbolizing combat and harsh winter conditions. Reverse: Contains the inscription "WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941/42" (Winter Battle in the East 1941/42). Below is a stylized graphic of a sword and laurel branch, which refers t...
Cross-shaped decoration with sun rays between the arms. In the center a medallion with the initials "RP". Cross together with the box. Dimensions : 41 mm x 41 mm. Overall condition as shown in photos.
The badge is in the form of a Maltese cross with slightly expanding arms, with a rough surface texture. In the central part is a laurel wreath with an inscribed swastika - the Nazi symbol - and crossed swords. The cross is suspended from a ribbon in black, white and red, the German national colors of the time. Dimensions: 4.7cm x 4.7cm. Overall condition as shown in the photos.
The badge is in the form of a Maltese cross with slightly expanding arms, with a rough surface texture. In the central part is a laurel wreath with an inscribed swastika - the Nazi symbol - and crossed swords. The cross is suspended from a ribbon in black, white and red, the German national colors of the time. Dimensions: 4.7cm x 4.7cm. Overall condition as shown in the photos.
The set includes the Cross of the Home Army along with a conferment on Valentine Podlubny alias Stefan, who served in the Home Army Vilnius District in the Partisan Grouping Szczerbiec. Legitimation issued on June 23, 1987 in London. The decoration is in the form of a cross, inside one can see a shield with a superimposed wreath and the symbol of the Warsaw Uprising PW, on the reverse one can ...
War Meritorious Service Medal on the obverse features the Maltese Cross with a swastika written in a circle, on the reverse is the inscription für kriegs- verdienst 1939. Awarded mostly at the rear of the front for war dispatches carried. Diameter: 32mm. Overall condition as shown in the photos.
The badge is in the shape of a round shield topped by a gold royal crown with red details. In the center on a white background is the symbol of the three types of armed forces: a wing with a sword (Royal Air Force), a crowned anchor (Royal Navy) and crossed swords (British Army). It bears the inscription "HM ARMED FORCES" around it, and at the bottom, on a blue ribbon, is the gold inscription ...
The badge is in the form of a Maltese cross with slightly expanding arms, with a rough surface texture. In the central part is a laurel wreath with an inscribed swastika - a Nazi symbol. The cross is suspended from a ribbon in black, white and red, the German national colors of the time. Dimensions: 4.5cm x 4.5cm. Overall condition as shown in the photos.
Austria - "In memory of the death of Crown Prince Rudolf Franz Karl Joseph" 1889 Brass Medal EF
Russia (USSR) Badge of the Order of the Red Star ND (March–June 1945 - September 1945)37.66g. Ag 0.925. 48mm.  Type 3, Variant 2, Variety 5.   Instituted by decree of the Presidium of the Central Executive Committee on 6 April 1930; the statute approved on 5 May 1930, with later amendments in 1936, 1943, 1946, 1947, and 1980.  Awarded for outstanding service in the defens...
Papal States - Pius IX, Rome returned to the Catholics, 1849, Bronze MedalEF
Lengyelország 1940 k. "Varsói Evezős Társaság" zománcozott fém jelvény (22x29mm) T:AU patina / Poland around 1940. "Warsaw Rowing Society" enameled metal badge (22x29mm) C:AU patina
Estonia Silver Award Medal ND (c. 1930s) - For Merit in the Fire Service12.49g. 27mm. AU/AU. Silver, 875 fineness (marked on the suspension loop).  Circular medal in silver with integral loop for ribbon suspension; a laurel wreath enclosing crossed fire axes surmounted by a fireman’s helmet on the obverse; the reverse legend reads TEENETE EEST (For distinguished service).
Russia (USSR) Badge of the Order of Maternal Glory 2nd class ND (1944-1995)27.87g. Ag 0.925. 57x33mm. Variant 4. Instituted by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet on 8 July 1944; the statute approved on 18 August 1944, with later amendments in 1947, 1973, and 1980. Awarded to mothers who gave birth to and raised seven, eight, or nine children, upon the youngest child reaching th...
Finland (Russia) Silver Award Medal ND (1902) – For Knowledge and Diligence from the Imperial Finnish Agricultural Society – Nicholas II (1894–1917)24.76g (The weight of the medal is indicated including the suspension bar). 30mm. UNC/UNC.  With original ribbon folded as a suspension bar, accompanied by a award certificate mounted in a frame.  Medalier: Carl Jahn (on obverse and...
Finland (Russia) Silver Award Medal (1881-1894) - For Knowledge and Diligence from the Imperial Finnish Agricultural Society - Alexander III (1881-1894)14.43g. 30mm. AU/XF+. Mint luster.  Medalier: Carl Jahn (on reverse, C. J. below the bow). Diakov 1027.1 (similar large size). Ar - R3.  Obv.: Right-facing bust of Emperor Alexander III within a circular inscription. Inscrip...
1870- . "A Lipót-rend lovagkeresztje" zománcozott Au kitüntetés mellszalagon, karikán zergefejes fémjel és "FR (Firma Rothe)" gyártói jelzéssel, mellszalag 40mm széles, 6mm-es fehér szegéllyel. Eredeti, "Oesterr. Kaiserlicher Leopold-Orden Ritterkreuz" feliratú, rendkívül szép állapotú dísztokban, hátoldalán "1916 Gold" etikettel! T:AU / Hungary 1870- . "Order of Leopold,...
Russia Bronze-gilt Award Medal 1914 (1915-1917) - For Efforts in the Successful Completion of the General Mobilization of 1914 - Nicholas II (1894–1917)11.26g. 28mm. UNC/UNC. Unknown workshop.  Bitkin, p. 809 (private issues noted).  Obv.: Left-facing portrait of Nicholas II.  Rev.: Five-line inscription: ЗА ТРУДЫ ПО ОТЛИЧНОМУ ВЫПОЛНЕНІЮ �...
Russia (Courland Governorate) Silver Official Badge 1866 (second half of the 1860s) - Volost Starshina - Alexander II (1855-1881)22.12g. 38mm. VF/VF.  St. Petersburg Mint.  Smirnov 814; Melnik–Mozheiko 5010. Rare.  Obv.: In the center, crowned cipher of Alexander II with the numeral II beneath. Around, legend in Latvian: PAGASTA PREEKSCHNEEKS and in Russian: 19 ...
Russia (USSR) Badge of the Order of Maternal Glory 1st class ND (1944-1995)28.17g. Ag 0.925.  59x33mm. Variant 4.  Instituted by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet on 8 July 1944; the statute approved on 18 August 1944, with later amendments in 1947, 1973, and 1980.  Awarded to mothers who gave birth to and raised seven, eight, or nine children, upon the youngest...
1935-1945. "A Magyar Érdemkereszt III. osztálya" aranyozott és zománcozott bronz kitüntetés, hátoldalán függőleges tűvel, a vízszintes keresztszárakon "4.GYE.-TI.-IKARA.(tisztikara)" (50mm) T:XF zománchiba Hungary 1935-1945. "Hungarian Cross of Merit, 3rd Class" gold plated and enamelled bronze decoration with vertical pin engraved "4.GYE.-TI.-IKARA.(officer corps)" (50mm) C:XF e...
Russia (Livland, Estland, and Courland Governorates) Brass Official Badge 1889 (1904-1917) - Commissar for Peasant AffairsBadge 120.54g. 62mm. Chain 334.32g.  Type 1904.  Melnik, Mozheiko 6010 (for Poland). Very rare.  Commissar for Peasant Affairs. A position within the Ministry of Internal Affairs in the Livland, Estland, and Courland Governorates of the Russian Empi...
Osztrák-Magyar Monarchia 1869-1918. "Koronás Arany Érdemkereszt" zománcozott Au kitüntetés, a karikán zerge fémjel és "V. MAYERS SÖHNE" gyártói jelzés T:AU-XF hátlapon zománchiba Austro-Hungarian Monarchy 1869-1918. "Golden Merit Cross" enamelled Au decoration, with chamois hallmark and "V. MAYERS SÖHNE" maker's mark on the suspension ring C:AU-XF reverse with enamel error
1914. "A Vörös Kereszt tiszti Díszjelvénye hadidíszítménnyel" zománcozott, jelzett Ag kitüntetés függőleges tűvel, Minerva fejes jelzés a tűn. Eredeti rendkívül szép állapotú "Patriae ac Humanitati 1864-1914 K.D." adományozói tokban. A tok belső oldalán "G.A.SCHEID WIEN VI. GUMPENDORFERSTR. 85 BUDAPEST VII,, HOLLO-UTCZA 6." gyártói jelzés. (58x48mm) T:AU / Hungary 19...
Estonia Award Bronze Medal 1920 - In memory of the Estonian War of Independence 1918-192011.11g. AU/UNC.  Kivinuk 2003. 
Finland Silver Badge 1937 - Karjalainen (Karelian)9.73g. 33x20mm.  Finnish silver hallmarks: H with wings – maker’s mark; Since 1810 the national mark is one crown in a heart-shaped contour; 813H – silver fineness; boat – Helsinki assay office; H6 – 1937.
1910. "F. J. O." A Ferenc József-rend lovagkeresztjének adományozói tokja, belső oldalán "V. Mayer's Söhne K.u.K. Hof u. Kammerjuweliere Ordenfabrikanten Wien" gyártói jelzéssel. Hátoldalán bélyegzett "1910" évszámjelzéssel. A tokon hátoldalán kopás (egykori árcédula?) nyoma / 1910. "F. J. O." Award case of the "Order of Franz Joseph, Knight's Cross" with "V. Mayer's Söhn...
Estonia WM Membership Badge ND (1920s–1930s) - Estonian Hunting Society (Eesti Küttide Selts)7.71g. 34x26mm.  White metal and enamel, oak wreath with central shield in national colors, inscription EKS. At the top, crossed rifles with a hunting horn.  Kivinuk 5002.  Issued as the membership badge of the Estonian Hunting Society, an organization active during the interwar Repub...
Collection of Estonian die trials for badges and medals (22)Includes examples with military themes and satirical political content — a particularly intriguing and varied group. Various condition.  For additional photographs, please visit our website.
1914. "A Vörös Kereszt tiszti Díszjelvénye hadidíszítménnyel" zománcozott, jelzett Ag kitüntetés női csokorszalaggal, Minerva fejes jelzés a függesztőkarikán. Eredeti rendkívül szép állapotú "Patriae ac Humanitati 1864-1914 K.D." adományozói tokban. A tok belső oldalán "BACHBUCH A. CS. ÉS . KIR. UDVARI ÉKSZERÉSZ" gyártói jelzés. (48x38mm) T:AU / Hungary 1914. "Red...
1916. "D. K." Az Érdemkereszt valamely fokozatának (arany, ezüst, vas) adományozói tokja, 28mm-es fészekkel, hátoldalon "1916" évszámjelzéssel és kiolvashatatlan bélyegzéssel valamint "Etuis & Casetten Fabrik J. G. Bergmann VII" gyártói jelzéssel. / 1916. "D. K." Cross of Merit award case for various levels (Golden, Silver or Iron) with 28mm wide nest. On the backside stamp...
1914-1918. "Ezüst Érdemkereszt a Vitézségi Érem szalagján" részben zománcozott, karikán jelzett Ag kitüntetés mellszalagon, függesztőkarikán fémjellel és gyártói jelzéssel (Wilh. Kunz / Wien) T:AU / Hungary 1914-1918. "Silver Merit Cross on a war ribbon" partially enamelled Ag decoration on a ribbon, with hallmark and maker's mark (Wilhelm Kunz / Wien) on the suspension ring...