Buyers of WWII Militaria
Sell WW2 Medals & Decorations
We buy German, American, British, and Japanese WW2 medals and military decorations directly — Iron Crosses, Purple Hearts, campaign medals, and named groupings. Honest valuation, same-day payment, 10-minute response.
The WW2 Medals Market — What Sellers Need to Know
WW2 medals and military decorations are one of the most frequently misvalued categories in the militaria market. A common campaign medal might be worth ; the same medal named to a specific soldier with a documented service record and original case can be worth ten times as much. The difference between a piece and a piece often comes down to details that only an experienced buyer will recognise: maker marks, construction details, naming quality, and whether accompanying documents survive.
We buy across all nationalities — German, American, British, Commonwealth, and Japanese — and we know the current collector demand for everything from common campaign medals to rare Knight's Crosses and named gallantry awards. When you submit photos for a free appraisal, you get a specific valuation based on your medal's actual type, condition, and any accompanying documents — not a generic estimate.
If you want to sell WW2 medals, sell Iron Crosses, sell SS items, sell a Purple Heart, or sell any WW2 military decorations, use the form below. We respond within 10 minutes and can complete a purchase the same day.
What We Buy — and What It's Worth
Price ranges are for genuine examples in good condition. Named examples with documents and higher-grade awards exceed these figures significantly.
Iron Crosses — All Grades
Iron Cross 2nd Class through Knight's Cross and higher grades — all welcome. Maker mark and condition critical.
SS Decorations & Long Service Medals
SS Long Service awards, SS sports badges, and SS-specific decorations. Genuine examples with correct construction are highly desirable.
German Wound Badges & Combat Badges
Wound badges (black, silver, gold), assault badges, tank battle badges, and close combat clasps. Values depend on grade and maker.
US Purple Hearts & Gallantry Awards
Standard Purple Hearts and named examples with service records. KIA groupings with documents and photographs command the strongest premiums.
US Campaign Medals & Air Medals
Silver Stars, Bronze Stars, Distinguished Flying Crosses, and Air Medals. Named examples with orders are most desirable.
British & Commonwealth Medals
Named to specific soldiers with traceable service records. Gallantry awards (MC, MM, DFM) and campaign groupings are particularly sought after.
Japanese Military Decorations
Orders of the Rising Sun, Golden Kite, and campaign medals. Pacific Theater bringbacks with provenance are especially welcome.
Medal Bars & Named Groupings
Complete medal bars and named groupings with documents are worth more than individual medals. A well-documented grouping can exceed the sum of its parts by 50–200%.
What Adds Value to a WW2 Medal
Before you submit photos, check whether you have any of these — each one can meaningfully increase what your medal is worth:
Frequently Asked Questions
How much are WW2 medals worth?
Values vary enormously by country, type, grade, and condition. A common German campaign medal might fetch ; a named Iron Cross 1st Class with original case can reach ; an SS Long Service decoration or a Knight's Cross can exceed. US medals follow a similar pattern: a standard Purple Heart is but a named Purple Heart with service records and a KIA grouping can reach. British and Commonwealth medals named to specific soldiers with documented service histories are among the most consistently valuable. Original cases, award documents, and named groupings always add significant value.
Do I need the original case or documents to sell?
No — we buy medals in any configuration. A medal alone, a medal with its original case, or a complete grouping with award documents and photographs are all purchasable. That said, original cases and documents add meaningful value: an Iron Cross 1st Class with its original presentation case and award document can be worth two to three times as much as the medal alone. If you have accompanying paperwork, always include it in your photos.
What makes a WW2 medal more valuable?
The five main value drivers are: (1) type and grade — higher grades (Knight's Cross vs. Iron Cross 2nd Class) command exponentially higher prices; (2) naming — medals named to specific soldiers with traceable service records are worth more than unnamed examples; (3) maker mark — German medals carry a maker's mark on the reverse; correct marks for the type add value; (4) condition — original finish, no repairs, no replaced ribbons; (5) groupings — a complete set of medals awarded to one soldier, especially with documents and photographs, is worth more than the sum of its parts.
What WW2 medals do you buy?
We buy all nationalities and types: German Iron Crosses (all grades), SS decorations, wound badges, assault badges, campaign medals, and political awards; US Purple Hearts, Silver Stars, Bronze Stars, Air Medals, and campaign ribbons; British and Commonwealth campaign medals, gallantry awards, and service medals; Japanese military decorations and Pacific Theater bringbacks. We also buy medal bars, ribbon bars, and named groupings with documents.
How do I know if my WW2 medal is genuine?
German medals should carry a maker's mark on the reverse — a number (e.g. "65" for Klein & Quenzer) or a letter code. The construction should be correct for the type: Iron Crosses have a specific frame construction and core material that changed across production runs. US medals should show correct die work and metal composition for the period. The most reliable authentication method is comparison with documented examples — if you're uncertain, send us photos and we'll give you an honest assessment at no charge.
How does the selling process work?
Submit photos and a brief description using the appraisal form below. We respond within 10 minutes with a valuation. If you accept, we arrange payment — same day by bank transfer or PayPal — and you ship the item to us (we cover insured shipping costs). The entire process from first contact to payment typically takes 24–48 hours.
Have WW2 medals or decorations to sell? Request a free appraisal — we respond within 10 minutes with a specific valuation.
Get a Free WW2 Appraisal
Send us photos and a brief description. We respond within 10 minutes with a specific valuation — no obligation, no fees.
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