The Prussian 1897 Centenary Medal (Zentenarmedaille ) was officially titled the Medaille zur Erinnerung an des Hochseligen Kaisers und Königs Wilhelm I., des Großen, Majestät to honor the 100th Birthday of...
Most people understand cartridges based upon modern headstamps. For example civilian headstamps usually have caliber and maker, such as 30-06, REM-UMC. Military ammunition may have a stamp like DEN-43 which...
Sword collecting is a fun activity and an investment. Swords also make a good addition to the decor of a home. We hope you can find collectible Russian swords and sabres contained on our eBay page useful. If...
The 1870-1871 Franco-Prussian war ended in Victory for the Prussians and their allies. Immediately after the war, the German Empire was established. As is common with military forces throughout the...
The Imperial German 1897 Kaiser Wilhelm I Birthday Medal was unofficially struck to honor the 100th Birthday of Kaiser Wilhelm I as a civilian response to the establishment of the Prussian 1897 Centenary...
The 1870-1871 Franco-Prussian War Medal (Kriegsdenkmünze für 1870/1,abbreviated KDM) was awarded to Prussian forces and allies for the war against France. The Prussian Cabinet Order from 4 December 1871 placed...
This guide supplements the 1870-1871 Franco-Prussian War Medal Clasps ebay guide by providing further information on the unofficial clasps which may be encountered. Lack of space in the guides prevents the two...
The Imperial German Colonial Medal (Kolonialdenkmünze) was established by Kaiser Wilhelm II on 13 June 1912 with revisions on 17 February 1914. The medal with clasps was awarded retroactively. This guide will...
This guide will address the Austrian 1873 War Medal only. On his 25th Jubilee in December 1873 Kaiser Franz Joseph I instituted the 1873 War Medal (1873 Kriegsmedaille and sometimes called the General Service...
This guide will cover only the Prussian Landwehr Long Service 2nd Class Badge.The Landwehr Dienstauszeichnung 2. Klasse Schnalle (often abbreviated LDA 2.)was instituted in 1842 by the Prussian King Friedrich...