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WW2 German Medal Values...Any enthusiasts out there tonight?
Hi - I collect Militaria but not Medals and I would be grateful if anyone could give me a ballpark 'value' figure for the following.
1 Genuine boxed (minus ribbon) Knights Cross 1st Class pinback - marked swastika/1939- Good condition.
2. Cross of Honour of the German Mother - (Mutterkreuz) Silver awarded for producing 6 or 7 children.
Partial ribbon + impressed signature dated 16th September 1939.- Unfortunately Certificate missing.
Any information gratefully received. Thank you for your time.
Regards - Mark.
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- Alice SLv 61 decade agoFavorite Answer
Not sure about the Mother ribon, but allow a few hundred. The ribon, perhaps less. The Rutter Coss, or Knights cross is another matter. Allow a minimum of £1200, but may reach considerably more, depending upon the nature of the award.
The thing about the Knights cross is that it would only be handed out like the VC or the CMH. I.E. Outstanding acts of bravery or achievement.
As such, each medal will have a documented history that will relate to specific actions.
These medals are important because, unlike any other medal, these would have been presented to the recipient by Adolf Hitler in person. They will have been handled by Hitler. This makes it a very desirable piece of history.
On the back of all German medals will be a small, square stamp. Look for this to check out if your medals are genuine. Research the Knights Cross and find out why it was awarded and who to. This may increase the value, especially if it belonged to an interesting historical figure.
Luck
