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Worldwide Medals

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ended12/15/2025

Christmas 2025 - Rare Medals & Orders of Europe, 1850-1945

Featuring a selection of rare medals, orders, badges, and militaria from Europe, dating from 1850 to 1945. Highlights include an exceptional group of original Prussian Iron Crosses from 1813 and 1870, along with a small collection of First World War Pickelhaube helmets. The sale offers a focused range of historically significant pieces, suitable for both established collectors and those looking to acquire quality examples of European militaria.

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ended9/15/2025

Autumn 2025 - Medals, Orders & Decorations of the World

Featuring rare medals, orders, badges, autographs, and historic documents from around the world, including the USA, Canada, Central and South America, Great Britain, Spain, Portugal, Scandinavia, the Baltics, Egypt, Thailand, and more. This auction features a diverse selection of military and civil decorations, society medals, and important historical documents.

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ended8/5/2025

Rare Medals & Orders - Europe & South America

A diverse and carefully curated selection of rare medals, orders, and decorations from Germany, France, Italy, and various South American countries. Spanning over two centuries, the items in this sale date from the early 1800s through to the year 2000, offering collectors a broad historical range of military and civil honors. Included are imperial and republican orders, wartime decorations from both World Wars, colonial and diplomatic awards, and rare regional pieces not often seen on the market.

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ended4/30/2025

Spring 2025 - Medals, Militaria and Autographs

Featuring an exceptional and wide-ranging selection of rare historical collectibles. Highlights include an impressive collection of German WWII militaria, offering original medals, badges, SS insignia, and other military items. The auction also showcases a broad international selection of rare medals, orders, and badges from around the world, with a strong focus on the United States, Europe, Thailand, Soviet Russia, and many other regions -- plus lots of rare gold pieces from 10k up to 22k.

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ended3/15/2025

March 2025 Auction

Rare Military & Historical Collectibles. Featuring an impressive array of items from the USA, Germany, Russia, Romania, Italy, Japan, Austria, Bulgaria, Soviet Russia, and more -- spanning multiple eras and nations.

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ended1/24/2025

2025 Winter Auction - Rare Collectables

Opens with WW2 German Helmets, then moves into Medals and Orders from Nazi Germany, Thailand, USA, Russia, Romania, Bulgaria, Great Britain, Italy and other parts of Europe. The second half features a collection of signed/autographed photos and documents from famous figures worldwide.

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ended12/15/2024

2024 End of Year - Rare Medals, Autographed Items & Documents

Our end-of-year Medals and Signed Documents auction. Featuring a collection of rare WWI and WWII German medals and badges, international named medal groups, autographed letters from famous figures such as Queen Elizabeth II and Samuel Clemens, and much more.

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ended9/15/2024

2024 Pre-Fall Auction

Pre-Fall Militaria, Medals, Documents, Pins and Signed Photos Auction. Featuring German, Russian, USA and Eastern European items.

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