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Day 2: WW2 German & WWII Allied War Militaria Relics

Sun, Mar 1, 2026 11:00AM EST
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Day Two of Treasure Trove’s premier Militaria auction focuses on World War II and the modern era of warfare. This session presents an exceptional selection of WWII and post-war artifacts, including helmets, uniforms, daggers, medals, insignia, documents, field gear, and historically significant military relics. For collectors seeking authenticity, rarity, and direct connections to 20th-century conflict, Day Two offers some of the most compelling modern militaria ever assembled by Treasure Trove.
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Lot 724

German WW2 Iron Cross 1st Class EK1 Marked "L/11" Wilhelm Deumer w/ Award Doc & SS Panzer Totenkopf Recon Recipient Photo

Estimate: $500 - $1,100
Current Bid
$100

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This is an original German WW2 Iron Cross First Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse), marked L/11 for the respected wartime maker Wilhelm Deumer of Lüdenscheid. The cross retains a blackened iron core with nearly all original enamel intact and a silver frame displaying natural age patina and light edge wear, including two small surface indents consistent with period handling. The reverse exhibits a uniform, untouched dark finish and is fitted with the correct Deumer fat pin banjo clasp, block hinge, and round wire catch. The maker code “L/11” is cleanly stamped beneath the catch.

Most notably, the accompanying documentation and period photo card identify the recipient as serving in 3./SS Aufkl. Abt., denoting the 3rd Company of an SS Reconnaissance Battalion. This abbreviation aligns with SS-Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 3 “Totenkopf”, the reconnaissance element of the 3rd SS Panzer Division Totenkopf, an elite formation that saw extensive and sustained combat on the Eastern Front. The included photo card is clearly marked SS and dated 1944, strongly indicating that this Iron Cross was most likely earned and presented in 1944 during heavy frontline operations. The grouping includes the original award document and a period photograph of the recipient, significantly enhancing both historical depth and research potential.

Reinstituted in 1939, the Iron Cross First Class was awarded for acts of bravery exceeding the requirements of the Second Class and was worn prominently on the tunic breast. Deumer was among a limited number of authorized wartime manufacturers, and documented combat-unit groupings tied to frontline SS reconnaissance elements are increasingly scarce. The connection to 3./SS Aufklärungs-Abteilung within the Totenkopf Division elevates this from a standalone award to a historically anchored combat presentation. A highly compelling and researchable Iron Cross grouping with strong display impact and undeniable Eastern Front provenance.

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Honest Wear or As Found – Standard Wear, medium to heavy use, or other wear/patina that adds to the item’s character and authenticity. Typically the state of most Antiques and Antiquities. Also refers to militaria that has seen extensive field wear with lots of character, often desired by collectors and referred to as “salty”. For Antiquities, ground or river finds may be labelled As Found which means they are Untouched, uncleaned, and in original condition from discovery. Any state of Amateur or Professional Restoration or Preservation will be noted.

 

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