Original German WWII Medal & Insignia Grouping with Black Wound Badge & War Merit Cross with Swords - 11 Items British Military Hats The lockplate surface has a

The lockplate surface has a nice patina as well

a pilot in the Japanese Imperial Navy

Only by removing the blade collar (fuchi) can the original polish and temper line (hamon) be seen

577 caliber Short Rifle and Artillery Carbine fitted with bayonet stand on barrel

Original German WWII Medal & Insignia Grouping with Black Wound Badge & War Merit Cross with Swords - 11 Items British Military Hats The lockplate surface has aOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is a very nice collection of German WWII Era awards & insignia, with some from the Pre WWII NSDAP period. These were most likely brought home by a WWII USGI during or after the war, as medals from Germany were very popular collectors items. This is a set of 11 items, some of which are military awards, though some are definitely civilian, and others are badges and or tinnies. They are all in nice displayable