1936-1945 German-Great Britain-West Africa Coin & Medal 3-pc Set

For Love and Hitler

The story surrounding the three historic items in this set is involved, complicated and remarkable. The short version is that King Edward VIII of Great Britain abdicated his throne so he could marry twice-divorced American Wallis Simpson.

A Pre-World War II Soap Opera Starring Nazis, Royalty and an American Divorcee

A slightly longer explanation shows that Edward’s abdication was applauded in Great Britain but caused distress for Germany’s Adolph Hitler — and for the same reason! In both cases the reason was due to rumors that King Edward was a Nazi sympathizer who would have encouraged and supported England siding with Nazi Germany and the Axis powers. On top of that, there were rumors that the former king’s new wife not only a former love of Nazi foreign minister Joachim von Ribbentrop’s lover, nut also a secret agent of the Third Reich.

The Nazi King of England?

This set that tells that story with a trio of numismatic treasures: a silver 2 Reichsmark coin from Nazi Germany featuring eagle and swastika, a half penny from British West Africa, and a medal bearing Edward VIII’s portrait. The medal and coins will come beautifully housed in wallet-style display folder that includes a fact-filled storycard entitled “For Love of Hitler” that explores the story behind why some historians have dubbed Edward VIII the “Nazi King of England.” Quantities are limited so secure your intriguing piece of World War II history today!