The anti partisan badge in silver of early solid construction, and with superb detail present. This book has the following chaptersgeneral observations on the partisan war, partisans in the individual occupied countries, and the anti partisan badge. The book also covers the historical background, the institution, miniatures, cases, and documents. German wwii third reich anti partisan badge mar 04. Antipartisan badge third reich army badges germany. Umb0033 v for victory book on the american homefront during wwii our price. This has to be one of the best silver apb in existence. Anti partisan badge antipartisan silver silber wwii. Nazi war relic grouping including the scarce nazi anti partisan badge. Mar 14, 2016 anti partisan war badge in bronze with ldo box. Schiffer publishing the german antipartisan badge in world war ii during world war ii nearly every wehrmacht soldier outside of germany came into contact, either directly or indirectly, with the nearly onemillion partisans throughout europe. Wwii german antipartisan war badge in bronze trade in. Operations against these bandits usually fell outside the rules of war and those who fought saw image of incredible cruelty.
At the time, the only information on the antipartisan badge is based on a small number of known examples. Anti partisan badge in silver wwii please look at the picture. Antipartisan badge third reich army badges germany europe. These zinc based badges are notorious for losing their finish over time, but this one still have a small amount of silvering on and around the skull. The badge is secured to the tunic by driving the pin through a series of loops two or more sewn to the jacket. The badge was instituted january 30th 1944 and was awarded to the whermacht, ordnungspolizei and waffen ss for 50 days 75 days for luftwaffe of deployment against partisan activity behind german lines. Uyb0049 postwar history of the war in front pages san francisco examiner front pages.
The badge is the german issue and is in excellent condition retaining all finish. Especially on the eastern front, the terms partisan and bandit were applied by the nazi security apparatus. This concise book discusses the awards three grades and includes rare documents and warera photographs. All badges are reproduced from original examples and feature proper hollow or solid backs. Gmb0030 the german anti partisan badge in wwii our price. Reproduction german wwii 1939 iron cross 2nd class.
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Bronze grade was awarded for twenty days of anti partisan combat, the silver grade for fifty days and the gold grade for one hundred days. The pin, hinge and hook set up on this one are identical to his. These badges were awarded only to the german veterans entitled to this badge during the war. The german antipartisan badge in world war ii by rolf. If one encounters an anti partisan war badge with the c catch soldered directly to the back of the badge is can safely be considered to be a reproduction. At the time, the only information on the anti partisan badge is based on a small number of known examples. The antipartisan badge is one of the most desired by collectors which results in it being one of the most copied andor faked. The award of base metal and with a heavy frosted silver finish applied. The anti partisan badge by antonio scapini is the first comprehensive and detailed account of this war badge. Wwii german nazi kriegsmarine ink stamp set for 30. Bkab bandenkampfabzeichen in bronze anti partisan badge.
This book has the following chaptersgeneral observations on the partisan war, partisans in the individual occupied countries, and the antipartisan badge. A the antipartisan badge the antipartisan badge by antonio scapini is the first comprehensive and detailled account of this war badge. If you are an advanced german militaria collector, i would not recommend buying this book. The antipartisan badge by antonio scapini is the first comprehensive and detailled account of this war badge. The quality of construction of the badge could be fairly poor in relation to other german badges. This is a truly exceptional example, with all the right hallmarks. This is shown in the book the german antipartisan badge in world war ii by rolf michaelis. Awardsmedalsiron crosses army and waffen combat awards. This is a beautiful badge that comes from my fathers militaria and coin collection that i am starting to sell due to his passing. Awarded to all services for combating partisans behind german lines.
Author thomas durante, well known in collector circles for his seminal book the german close combat clasp of world war ii catalogs and explains and presents on over 620 pages all manufacturers of the paratrooper badges of the heer and luftwaffe in great detail. The antipartisan badge the gangs fight badge variants. Please find below our ever expanding range of combat awards that would have been awarded to heer army and waffenss soldiers during ww2. Army antiaircraft badge blue division medal close combat clasp general assault badge infantry. In october 1942, the ss took over responsibility of all anti partisan operations. Holders of the anti partisan badge the holders of this award are listed on the individual unit histories as part of the holders of high awards project. In the early stages of the war the overall control of handling anti partisans activities rested with the german army.
These are the finest quality, diestruck badges available today, featuring superb detail, original quality flat pins where appropriate, original maker marks, and the same, fine bronze, silver and gold finishes used on wwii pieces. The award was issued in three grades of bronze, silver and gold with the criteria for bestowal being measured in days of active anti partisan operations. Tucker covers this procedure quite well on page 44 of his book. The anti partisan war badge bandenkampfabzeichen was awarded to personnel involved in combating partisan bandit elements behind the front lines. Examples of both types of this badge are extremely hard to find especially in this mint condition. The antipartisan badge by antonio scapini is the first comprehensive and detailled. His possessing an anti partisan badge is an anachronism. It is worth noting that few pictures are known showing this badge worn. The anti partisan badge is one of the most desired by collectors which results in it being one of the most copied andor faked. The antipartisan badge by antonio scapini is the first comprehensive and. N1121 a anti partisan badge in silver being the semihollow style. The badge was instituted january 30th 1944 and was awarded to the whermacht, ordnungspolizei and waffen ss for 150 days of deployment against partisan activity behind german lines. The reverse of solid finish with the deschler ldo number l12 impressed to the.
The reverse of solid finish with the deschler ldo number l12 impressed to the back. Criteria for the award the anti partisan award was issued in three types. As noted in anthony scapinis book, the anti partisan badge page 111, almost all of these badges were produced without these cutouts, but some rare examples include these cutouts, as is the case here. A captured anti partisan badge recipient walks down a road somewhere in italy, 1945. The poor adhesion of coloring to this base metal means that it is relatively rare to find any anti partisan badge with its finish intact, most by now long since having deteriorated to a dull grey finish, with only faint traces of the gold finish remaining. The badge was instituted on 30 january 1944 by adolf hitler after authorization. The badge is a nice text book example with a wide bladed magentic pin and magnetic hook. They have all come from one guys collection i have looked over them most are copiesreproductions so i am listing his whole collection as. But i think its original, because i got this item from an old lady, who has died and the item looks old and got low traces of usage.
The c type catch was affixed to a separate metal plate prior to the two parts being affixed to the badge. An incomplete list compiled by klemen kocjancic, tom, matt gibbs and bernd with support from the other forum members abbreviations used. The badge has a slight twist to the sword hilt with a little cut v shape to it, which is standard. This is a well made copy in gold plated brass, probably made in the 1980s. Reproduction german wwii anti partisan war badge bandenkampfabzeichen in silver. Those german soldiers and police members who fought against the partisans were qualified to receive the anti partisan badge. Here we have a very nice example anti partisan badge silver grade with the seldom seen thin style pin and round catch. The book also covers the historical background, the institution, miniatures, cases. When i like something i tend to hunt them down and hoard them, i have had maybe three really nice silver examples over the years. This was a conscious decision of director michael mann who was insistent on visually distinguishing the wehrmacht and the ss from one another. The author explains in stunning detail the fingerprints of all genuine exampes and lists all models and types in a logical and comprehensible format. N1121 a antipartisan badge in silver being the semihollow style. German reproduction anti partisan badge with pinback, bronze finish. However, as you can see, this badge retains a fair amount of its original gilded finish.
Banditwarfare badge bandenkampfabzeichen was a world war ii decoration of nazi. Here you can find general assault, panzer assault, flak, partisan, close combat and even tank destruction awards at. I dont know if this item is original, im no collector. The anti partisan badge by antonio scapini is the first comprehensive and detailled account of this war badge. Antipartisan badge collector to collector militaria. Those german soldiers and police members who fought against the partisans were qualified to receive the antipartisan badge. According to veterans, it was not really appreciated by the soldiers, and its wear and entry in the soldbuch could cost them life at the end of the war when captured. The definitive book for collectors of the paratrooper badge of the heer and luftwaffe. Anti partisan badge sa sports badge honour chevron for the old guard notes. This was the only military decoration of the third reich attributed specifically to the ss. Cased anti partisan badge in silver for sale, manufactured by the prestigious firm of c. The antipartisan badge by antonio scapini is the first comprehensive and detailed account of this war badge. The front shows five snakes on the lower part wrapped around a sword blade with a skull at the base. All the examples were produced by the only known manufacturer, c.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Bronze participation in 20 days of antipartisan fighting, or flying 30 operational sorties in antipartisan actions. One of these qualities includes the two cutouts between the snakes. A very scarce gold grade wwii german anti partisan badge in gilded zinc. The author explains in stunning detail the fingerprints of all genuine examples and lists all models and types in a logical and comprehensible format.
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