Selling Nazi things
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That medal sells for £38 on the Relic Militaria website (search "Kreigsverdienstmedaille").
Other potential markets for selling it would be to war re-enactment groups/theatre groups as a prop, or people who collect WW2 tabletop gaming stuff may also be interested in it as a random collector's item.
Other potential markets for selling it would be to war re-enactment groups/theatre groups as a prop, or people who collect WW2 tabletop gaming stuff may also be interested in it as a random collector's item.
What specifically makes it 'Nazi'?
The German military itself isn't Nazi - if it is an SS medal though that would perhaps be different.
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Interesting viewpoint, so do you consider all germans in that period to be Nazi's or just those in the Armed Forces?
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As Dowie said the Nazi's were a political party. Most members of the Army, Airforce and Navy were not members of the Nazi party. Having said that I believe members of SS units would probably would have to be party members
It's a civilian medal, so definitely not SS.
I'd imagine any of the members of the SS would be offended if they were awarded that medal.
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My advice would be to contact a war museum directly.
They will be able to set you straight on the morality and legality of selling such an item.
Personally I have no reservations about receiving money for it. It is a genuine part of history. You ARE NOT responsible for the actions of the Nazis just because you happen to have a medal in your possession.
But talk to the professionals on this regard. At least you will rest easy knowing that if it does go for cash then you have used the appropriate channels to do so.
They will be able to set you straight on the morality and legality of selling such an item.
Personally I have no reservations about receiving money for it. It is a genuine part of history. You ARE NOT responsible for the actions of the Nazis just because you happen to have a medal in your possession.
But talk to the professionals on this regard. At least you will rest easy knowing that if it does go for cash then you have used the appropriate channels to do so.
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The War Merit Medal (German: Kriegsverdienstmedaille) was a World War II German military decoration awarded to recognize outstanding service by civilians in connection with the war effort. Instituted on 19 August, 1940 the medal was restricted to civilians - both German and non-German - and was awarded predominantly to those working in war factories.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_Merit_Medal
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_Merit_Medal
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So there you go. At best it's worth about £40. Sell it somewhere like that and buy yourself something nice.
Or relist it on eBay using artistic descriptions and try to get £200 off some neo Nazi mugs
Awarded by the Nazi run state for service to the Nazi state. Dress it up any way you want it is still Nazi
About double what i'd seen when i looked. I need to use your websites when i price things!
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People get too hung up on WW2. We don't know the history behind these medals and other bits of memorabilia.
Who brought the medal to England?
Was it a British soldier?
What were the circumstances?
The story and the history behind these tales, and every piece of memorabilia has a background story, is what is of real value.
It's unfortunate that now most of the survivors of the war have passed away and the stories go with them.
Who brought the medal to England?
Was it a British soldier?
What were the circumstances?
The story and the history behind these tales, and every piece of memorabilia has a background story, is what is of real value.
It's unfortunate that now most of the survivors of the war have passed away and the stories go with them.
So were medals awarded for Iraq 'New Labour' medals?
Surely it's most likely to be a german soldier/civilian?
Also i bought it to England as the apartment my parents bought was in Spain
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Nah, you can only incorrectly generalise stuff that is so old, your ignorance on the matter does not hold back your ability to have a strong opinion on it. Give it 40 more years though and you may be able to sell your UK purchased sim locked phone for Iraq 'new labour' communications device.
Why the aprostrophe in Nazis?
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OP, this place - http://www.holdenwood.co.uk/contact.html
It's in Haslingden in Lancashire. I only know about it because my girlfriend is from down that way and we went into their tea room for cake and had a look around.... The bloke who owns the antique side of it has a room full of WW2 cool stuff including tonnes of Nazi items. It might be worth contacting him via phone or email and seeing if he is interested and what he will offer to you so he can have it for his collection
It's in Haslingden in Lancashire. I only know about it because my girlfriend is from down that way and we went into their tea room for cake and had a look around.... The bloke who owns the antique side of it has a room full of WW2 cool stuff including tonnes of Nazi items. It might be worth contacting him via phone or email and seeing if he is interested and what he will offer to you so he can have it for his collection
Apostrophes are punctuation, not grammar.To attract Grammar Nazi's
OP, this place - http://www.holdenwood.co.uk/contact.html
It's in Haslingden in Lancashire. I only know about it because my girlfriend is from down that way and we went into their tea room for cake and had a look around.... The bloke who owns the antique side of it has a room full of WW2 cool stuff including tonnes of Nazi items. It might be worth contacting him via phone or email and seeing if he is interested and what he will offer to you so he can have it for his collection
Ah perfect, i drive past there on the way to my parents house anyway