GERMAN WWII COMBAT BADGES PRICE GUIDE

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WWII GERMAN SHIELD - DEMJANSK

The Demjansk Shield was issued on April 25th 1943. The shield was authorized by Adolf Hitler and was to be awarded to soldiers who participated in the defense of the Russian town of Demjansk. This award was issued to approximately 100,00 soldiers.

The shield would be worn on the upper sleeve of the dress uniform. It came attached to a piece of clothing that would then be sewn to the arm. The example portrayed here is missing the piece of cloth.

The following pictures provide a closer look at the badge construction:

The design of the badge is very interesting. The cloth portion is in the shape of an oval. The metal portion follows the same general shape but with many more components. It consists of what appears to be a medieval shield with two tower ends at the top. An eagle clutching a swastika resides on top of that. The Swastika is enclosed in a wreath. The claws of the eagle are clearly visible. The head faces left and the wings are facing in a downward slope.

The top of the shield bears the word "DEMJANSK" in raised letters. Below that is a single propellor aircraft flying between two crossed swords. The year 1942 is written in raised letters by the handles of the swords.

This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII German badges and awards. Multiple detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined points that should be noted.

One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my WWII German badge worth?". A price guide is included here to address this question. The value of the badges and awards is reviewed over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth of the German badges in the collector's market is illustrated.

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Several companies are making reproductions of this shield. It is important to learn the construction and materials of the badge to be able to detect the real pieces from the fake ones.

If you have an interest is seeing other badges and awards of the Third Reich, you can do so by going to our WWII German Badges and Awards identification guide. Where we cover Heer (Army), Navy (Kriegsmarine) and Air Force (Luftwaffe) items.

PRICING GUIDE INFORMATION
The value for German WWII Combat badges and other military antiques and collectibles is provided as a means to educate the collector community and individuals who have a general interest on the field. The following is an estimated value. Prices may vary in every state and every country. This service is provided courtesy of MilitaryItems.com. The source for military antiques and collectibles in the web.

Year	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011
Value	$250.00	$300.00	$350.00	$400.00	$400.00	$
Availability	Rare	Rare	Rare	Rare	Rare
Invest Grade	A	A	A	A	A

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