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Welcome to Collector's Connection, Inc !!
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Collector's Connection, Inc.
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| We offer a full range of both original and reproduction medals and awards for every branch of the German armed forces...
Simply click on any of the pictures below, and you will automatically be redirected to our catalog pages...there you will find the complete list of prices and availability, as well as historical information about the particular awards ! The high resolution pictures are offered for your viewing pleasure, and within the catalog pages you will find more pictures and descriptions of the particular badges as authorized within each branch of the German Military. | |
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The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with devices for additional awards As illustrated, the Knight's Cross on the left side of the picture is known as a frosted example, due to the presence of the silver jeweler's frosting which can be seen surrounding the frame of the KC. The one on the right is a presentation piece, as distinguishable by the detail of the frame and beading which surrounds it. Within our catalog pages, an entire page has been devoted to the discussion of the Knight's Cross and the various award grades thereof. Simply click on trhe picture at left, and you will be instantly redirected to our catalogue ! |
| Combat Awards of the Third Reich Within the catalog pages, a full description of most Third Reich era badges and decorations is available separated by branch of service. The particular awards of each branch are discussed, as well as additional pictures of each badge described. Simply click on any of the pictures, and you will automatically be redirected to the catalog pages...where you can view our current inventory of both original, and reproduction Third Reich items ! |  |
 | Army Close Combat Badge Bronze and Silver versions Awarded based upon serving in a front line combat unit, with variations in Bronze, Silver, and Gold to be presented according to achievement of a specific number of days in combat. The version in Gold is the most coveted of all grades, and represents a period of 20 days of successive combat in a front line unit. It has been reported that |
| Awards for Bravery All Branches Although there were many awards authorized for wear within each particular branch of the German military, the decorations established by the High Command for acts of valor and bravery in combat were presented within all branches of the military. Within the catalog pages, each of these awards is discussed in great detail, including the criteria established for their award. An |  |
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World War I Wound Badges All Branches German wound badges were issued in several different variations, between World War I and II. In fact, there were more variations of this one award than any other badge in the German armed forces. These were also awarded in far greater total numbers than any other badge, quite similarly to its' equivalent in the U.S. Armed Forces, the Purple Heart. Consequently, the wound badges were produced in greater numbers than any other German decoration. Within our catalog pages, each of the various grades and variations of the Wound Badge are discussed in greater detail, and includes the criteria established for the awarding and wear of each badge. Simply click on the picture at left, and you will automatically be redirected to our current inventory of these badges. As these badges survived the war in tremendous numbers, we have been able to acquire a substantial amount of original wartime produced Wound Badges and are proud to be able to offer them for all of your collecting needs ! |
| Kriegsmarine War Badges, and other awards of the German Navy Top Row, center National Breast Eagle, as worn over the wearers' right breast pocket in lieu of the similar, woven design from left to right, as follows : Top Row Center Row Bottom Row We have provided an entire page devoted to the discussion of the awards of the Kriegsmarine, where each badge is shown in detail along with criteria for awarding of the decorations. |  |
 | Panzer Assault Badge l. to r. Bronze 25 Assaults. Silver 25 Assaults, reverse As awarded to members of the Waffen SS and Wermacht soldiers, this award was offered in several different grades, as follows : 25 Assault in Bronze It is a little known fact that the Bronze version was only awarded to troops assigned to motorized infantry regiments, while the Silver award was presented to actual
Panzer Tank crews...with either version of the award requiring the involvement in multiple Panzer Assault operations against an armed enemy in battle. Within our catalog pages you will find each of these badges discussed in detail, and will be able to view our entire inventory of the various grades of this badge. |