Bavaria, Royal Merit Order of St. Michael

A second war German parade mounted grouping of two awards, consisting of 1) An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class; white metal cross pattée of multi-piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a white metal ribbed border; on loop for suspension; with its period original ribbon; the obverse with a raised central mobile swastika with the re-institution date “1939” in raised numbering on the lower arm; the reverse with the original institution date “1813” in raised numbering on the lower arm; measuring 45.12 mm x 45.41 mm, 2) A Memel Commemorative medal; in bronze; the obverse with two raised male figures, the one on the right bearing the German flag in his left hand, with his right hand placed around the shoulders of the figure on the left, with broken chains around his right arm (symbolic of the liberation of the Sudeten German from Czechoslovak oppression), with the German eagle directly below; the reverse with an open-ended oak leaf wreath with ribbons on the bottom and inscribed “Zur Erinnerung and die Heimkehr des Memellandes 22. März, 1939” (In Remembrance for the return of the Memel region, March 22, 1939) within the wreath; measuring 31.90 mm; mounted on a German parade style medal bar; on a wool backer; horizontal pinback; very fine condition.

An NRSL/German Shooting Association Award with Case - Zinc, obverse illustrating a jumping horse in the centre, flanked by oak leaves and acorns, the front left hoof raised over the NRSL (Nationalsozialistischer Reichsbund für Leibesübungen = National Socialist League of the Reich for Physical Exercise) and the DSV (Deutscher Schutzen-verband = German Shooting Association) insignias, inscribed "DEM SIEGER" (The Winner) above, reverse inscribed "EHRENPREIS DES GAUES WESTFALEN IM DEUTSCHEN SCHUTZEN-VERB" in Art Deco style capitals, un-named in the ribbon banner below, both sides with raised rims, 101.5 mm, original gilt has worn off, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, pebbled exterior, recessed medal bed, case also extremely fine.

In white porcelain; horizontal pinback; unmarked; measuring 37 mm in diameter; very fine condition.

In gold and delicately crafted white and blue enamels; on a small loop for suspension; small blue ribbon; measuring 14.77 mm x 14.71 mm; weighing 1.8 grams; extremely fine condition.