WWII GERMAN BADGES AND MEDALS PRICE GUIDE

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WWII GERMAN MEDAL - EASTERN FRONT -
This is German WWII Eastern front medal. Issued to soldiers who participated in Operation Barbarosa, the invasion of Russia. This sample comes complete with the issue bag and document. All items are in very good condition.

The design of the front of the medal consists of a standard circle. At the top there is a German helmet sitting atop a stick grenade. The medal is suspended from the helmet. The front is slightly concave.

The center of the medal has a large eagle with retracted wings. The head is facing right. The eagle is clutching a swastika. A single laurel branch in the background. The claws are visible. The reverse of the medal has the words "Winterschlacht imosten 1941/42" in raised font. A sword is placed right below it.

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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This is the certificate of award document that was issued with the medal. The medal was issued in an envelope, which is also pictured here.

This award is currently being reproduced. It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this badge. Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of the badge.

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 WWII German 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.

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Value	$100.00	$100.00	$120.00	$140.00	$150.00	$150.00	$160.00	$170.00	$190.00	$190.00	$200.00	$200.00
Availability	Common	Common	Common	Common	Common	Common	Common	Common	Common	Common	Common	Common
Invest Grade	B	B	B	B	B	B	B	B	B	B	B	B

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MARKET ANALYSIS
Jan 2nd, 2017
This Eastern Front medal is in very good condition. No damage to the ribbon. It cones with the issue envelope and award document. As a group the value is likely to go up over time.

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