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Replica Generalfeldmarschall Batons

These are examples of the incredibly high quality of workmanship in some of the replica field marshal batons that have been produced over the years. Occasionally these beautiful pieces from this particular maker are offered for sale and demand a price befitting their beauty and fine workmanship. Not all replica batons, however, are done to the high degree of quality of this maker.

A note on pricing of replica batons….

I am contacted often by collectors looking to obtain these high quality replica batons as well as by those curious about price. The price of these replicas are reflective of both the quality of manufacture that go into these fine pieces, as well as the upward trend of pricing in militaria in general. Of specific interest to note, the original cost in to make formal Generalfeldmarschall batons in 1940 was the equivalent of $1,200 U.S., which was a very nice annual professional salary at that time. Most of these higher quality replicas are produced by jewelers in the same manner and to the same level of quality as in the 1940’s. In comparison, todays price for replicas is a bargain. To provide a basis for what is being paid internationally for these replicas, I will list below the prices realized at Hermann Historica’s recent auction in May of 2007;

Heer GFM formal baton named to Rommel: 8,000 Euros

Luftwaffe GFM formal baton named to Kesselring: 9,000 Euros

Kriegsmarine Grand Admiral baton named to Donitz: 10,500 Euros

If you are interested in obtaining a replica baton……

Please contact me as I’m usually aware of batons that are being offered for purchase and can tell you what is available. Currently I have a Luftwaffe GFM Interim Baton and a Grand Admiral formal baton available for sale and they may be viewed in the Replica Batons page in the Replicas For Sale section (and photographs can also be seen at the bottom of this page). I can also place advance orders for high quality formal replica batons, please contact me for details.

Replica Generalfeldmarschall Formal Batons

Heer and Luftwaffe

The Replica Formal Baton of Heer Generalfeldmarschall Ewald von Kleist

(Courtesy of a private collection. Photography by F.J. Stephens.)