The Original Gespensterbrigade Angern S.R.110 Badge is one of the rarest privately purchased regimental traditions badges associated with the 11th Panzer Division during the Second World War. Produced for members of Schützen-Regiment 110 (S.R.110), this distinctive badge celebrates the famous “Gespensterbrigade” (Ghost Brigade), a nickname earned through the regiment’s speed and surprise during the early Blitzkrieg campaigns.
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The Original Gespensterbrigade Angern S.R.110 Badge is one of the rarest privately purchased regimental traditions badges associated with the 11th Panzer Division during the Second World War. Produced for members of Schützen-Regiment 110 (S.R.110), this distinctive badge celebrates the famous “Gespensterbrigade” (Ghost Brigade), a nickname earned through the regiment’s speed and surprise during the early Blitzkrieg campaigns.
Featuring the famous ghost mascot carrying a bottle, fighting knife and military equipment, the badge has become one of the most recognisable and sought-after Wehrmacht regimental insignia. Original examples appear only occasionally on the collectors’ market, making this an excellent addition to any advanced collection of German military badges.
The Original Gespensterbrigade Angern S.R.110 Badge traces its origins to Schützen-Regiment 110, one of the two motorised infantry regiments of the 11th Panzer Division.
The nickname “Gespensterbrigade”, meaning “Ghost Brigade”, first emerged during the 1940 campaign in Western Europe. Allied troops repeatedly reported German motorised units appearing unexpectedly behind defensive positions before disappearing just as quickly. Their remarkable speed earned the formation its famous title.
When the 11th Panzer Division was officially created on 1 August 1940, the division inherited both the traditions and the celebrated Ghost Brigade nickname. Members of Schützen-Regiment 110 proudly adopted the title, leading to the production of privately purchased traditions badges such as this example.
Unlike official military decorations, these badges symbolised regimental pride, comradeship and shared service within one of Germany’s most respected armoured formations.
This Original Gespensterbrigade Angern S.R.110 Badge is manufactured from silvered white metal using high-quality die-struck construction.
Key features include:
The humorous ghost motif, complete with bottle, knife and equipment, provides a striking contrast to the military nature of the regiment and has become one of the defining symbols of the 11th Panzer Division.
This Original Gespensterbrigade Angern S.R.110 Badge remains in very good original condition.
The silvered finish displays honest age-related wear together with an attractive untouched patina developed over many decades. The relief remains exceptionally sharp, preserving every detail of the ghost figure and surrounding inscription.
The reverse retains the original pin, hinge and catch assembly, while the overall appearance remains highly displayable.
The Original Gespensterbrigade Angern S.R.110 Badge was never an officially issued state award. Instead, it was privately purchased by serving members of Schützen-Regiment 110.
Production numbers were comparatively small. Consequently, relatively few examples survived the war.
Today, collectors regard original examples as significantly scarcer than many standard Wehrmacht badges. Their rarity, unusual artwork and direct association with the famous Ghost Brigade continue to drive collector demand.
Collectors actively search for the Original Gespensterbrigade Angern S.R.110 Badge because it represents one of the most distinctive regimental insignia produced during the Second World War.
It appeals particularly to collectors of:
The ghost design makes this badge instantly recognisable within advanced Wehrmacht collections.
The Original Gespensterbrigade Angern S.R.110 Badge represents far more than a simple souvenir. It reflects the pride and identity of a regiment that served throughout some of the most demanding campaigns of the Second World War.
As an unofficial traditions badge, it provides an important insight into the camaraderie and regimental culture that existed within German armoured formations.
Because relatively few were produced, surviving originals remain highly desirable historical artefacts.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Schützen-Regiment 110 |
| Division | 11th Panzer Division |
| Type | Traditionsabzeichen |
| Material | Silvered white metal |
| Construction | Die struck |
| Fastener | Horizontal pin |
| Period | c.1940–1945 |
| Origin | Germany |
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