WW1 German Empire Deutsches Kaiserreich
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During World War I, the German Empire was one of the Central Powers that lost the war. It began participation in the conflict after the declaration of war against Serbia by its ally, Austria-Hungary. German forces fought the Allies on both the eastern and western fronts, although German territory itself remained relatively safe from widespread invasion for most of the war, except for a brief period in 1914 when East Prussia was invaded.
A tight blockade imposed by the Royal Navy caused severe food shortages in the cities, especially in the winter of 1916–17, known as the Turnip Winter. At the end of the war, Germany’s defeat and widespread popular discontent triggered the German Revolution of 1918–19 which overthrew the monarchy and established the Weimar Republic.
We specialise in WW1 German Empire Militaria for the Imperial German Army, Navy and Imperial Flying Corp including decorations, medals, insignia, headdress and historical artefacts from this period.
All items on our website are original period items unless stated otherwise. We are also pleased to offer international consignment service in which Grenadier Militaria International offers your WW1 German Empire Militaria item(s) for sale on the world market on your behalf.
With an extensive global online audience items are listed for direct sale to our international audience.
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German Close Combat Boot Knife By Gottlieb Hammesfahr Solingen-Foche
An original WW1 German Close Combat Boot Knife By Gottlieb Hammesfahr Solingen-Foche. The blade and the ricasso is marked with the imperial crown inspection mark on one side, and the other side is marked Gottlieb Hammesfahr, Solingen which measures 153mm (6 inches). The wooden handle grip has nine diagonal carved grooves, complete with two brass rivets. The fighting knife is complete with the original scabbard with a leather belt loop riveted, with a press stud fastener. The blade and scabbard are in good condition, and the leather remains supple.
Product ID: 9664 £225.00View Details -
German Pre WW1 Franco-Prussian War Medal 1870 1871 For Non Combatants
An original German Pre WW1 Franco-Prussian War Medal 1870 1871 for non combatants for the victory against France during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870 - 1871. The medal was instituted in 1871 by Kaiser Wilhelm, and was struck in bronze from French captured cannons. The obverse of the medal has the inscription 'Dem siegreichen Heeres' (To the Victorious Army) with Kaiser Wilhelm monogram in the centre. The reverse depicts an iron cross with a wreath in the centre and the date 1870-1871. The medal has no damage or repairs in good condition.
Product ID: 11133 £48.00View Details Add to Basket -
Honour Cross 1914 – 1918 By O & B
An original WW1 Honour Cross 1914 - 1918 for combatants, die stamped construction in bronze. The reverse of the medal is marked 'O&B' for Ochs & Bonn of Hanau complete with orginal medal with original ribbon in good condition.
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Honour Cross 1914 – 1918 By W.K. Court Mounted
A very nice authentic WW1 Honour Cross 1914 - 1918 by W.K. for combatants, court mounted with makers mark on the reverse “W.K." for Wilhelm Kolwitz Bergedorf with original ribbon in good condition.
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Honour Cross Without Swords 1914 – 1918 Marked HKN
An original WW1 Honour Cross without swords 1914 - 1918 for non combatants, die stamped construction in bronze. The reverse of the medal is nmarked 'HKM' for unknown manufacturer complete with original ribbon in mint condition.
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Iron Cross 1870 1st Class by Godet
A extremly rare Iron Cross 1870 1st Class by Godet, three part construction with magnetic iron core. The obverse has bright silver frame with beutiful frosted finish and patina. The reverse has the maker mark "GODET" for Privatgießerei Godet & Sohn Berlin with a barrel hinge and flat wire catch. The decoration has no damage or repairs in mint condition.
Product ID: 9707 £750.00View Details -
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IRON CROSS 1914 1st Class By Carl Dillenius
Iron Cross 1st Class 1914 by Carl Dillenius with Iron core silver frame, maker marked "CD" for Carl Dillenius, Pforzheim with content mark "800" below-depicting silver content. On the reverse vertical pinback with C-shaped catch; measuring 43.19 mm (h) x 43.19 mm (w) and weighing 17.8 grams, in extremely good condition.
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Iron Cross 1st Class 1914 Unmarked – Vaulted
A Iron Cross 1st Class 1914 unmarked, three part contruction with magnetic iron core. The obverse retains its original black matt paint finish, and imperial crown and W is crisp with a stunning silver frame. The reverse of the iron cross has a barrel hinge with vertical pin with a flat wire catch, which vaulted. The decoration has no damage or repairs in very good condition.
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Kreigsmarine Wound Badge
Authentic WW1 Kreigsmarine Wound Badge in black die stamped in cast iron measuring 45mm x 40mm in fair condition.
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WW1 Imperial German Court Mounted Medals Trio
A WW1 Imperial German Court Mounted Medals Trio, including the following medals Prussian Iron Cross, 1914, 2nd class, Kyffhauserbund Medal, and Prussian 12-Year Service Medal. The medals are mounted on silk ribands as worn on parade, the reverse of the medal has a field grey pad and long hinge clasp in good condition.
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WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class 1914 By Godet Berlin
A rare WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class 1914 by Godet, three part contruction with magnetic iron core. The obverse retains its original black matt paint finish, and imperial crown and W is crisp with silver frame. The reverse of the iron cross has a block barrel hinge with a fluted vertical pin marked 'Godet Berlin' with a flat wire catch. One of the prongs on the reverse is missing otherwise in good condition.
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WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class 1914 Marked ‘Silber 800’
A rare WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class 1914 marked Silber 800, three part contruction with magnetic iron core. The obverse retains its original black matt paint finish with solid silver frame. The reverse of the iron cross has a barrel hinge with a fluted vertical pin marked 'Silber 800' with a flat wire catch. The decoration has no damage or repairs in very good condition.
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WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class 1914 Marked 800
A rare WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class 1914 marked 800, three part contruction with magnetic iron core. The obverse retains its original black matt paint finish, and imperial crown and W is crisp with a stunning silver frame. The reverse of the iron cross has a block barrel hinge with a fluted vertical pin marked '800' for silver with a flat wire catch. The decoration has no damage or repairs in mint condition.
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WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class 1914 By Klein & Quenzer
A WW1 Iron Cross 1914 2nd Class by Klein & Quenzer, three-part construction with magnetic iron core with original ribbon. The medal ring is stamped 'KO' for Klein & Quenzer with no damage or repairs, in good condition.
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WW1 Iron Cross Medal 2nd Class 1914 Marked Z
A WW1 Iron Cross 1914 2nd Class 1914, three-part construction with magnetic iron core with original ribbon. The medal suspension medal ring is stamped ‘Z’ for Z: M. Zoellsch, Wuerzberg. The medal has no damage in fair condition.
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WW1 Prussian Wound Badge In Black Voided Version
A WW1 Prussian Wound Badge In black voided version, die-stamped hollow back construction, with the majority of the black finish intact with a nice patina. The reverse has a barrel hinge and flat wire catch, with no damage or repairs in good condition.
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WW1/WW2 Trio of German Mounted Medals
A WW1/WW2 Trio of German Mounted Medals including EK2, Hindenburg Cross, and 25 Year Service Cross mounted in very good condition.
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WWI German Gas Mask
An original WWI German Gas Mask constructed from a single piece of tanned sheepskin dipped in an oil sealant solution. The mask comes complete with the original filter, spare eyepieces in original paper wrappers, and metal carrying canister and straps. Overall the mask is in fair condition.
Product ID: 2805 £385.00View Details
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