Close Combat Clasp in Bronze - Juncker

A first war Austrian medal ribbon bar with three ribbons, consisting of

1) A Hindenburg Cross ribbon with Swords,

2) Austrian War Service medal ribbon with Swords, and

3) A Hungarian War Service medal ribbon with Swords; maker marked “Friedrich Sedlatzek, Berlin W. 68 Friedrichstraße 205”, with a green wool backer; measuring 75 mm x 12 mm; better than very fine condition. (C:154)

Prussia: Iron Cross 2nd Class 1914 (silver with black paint, iron core, magnetic, 43.7 mm); and Hamburg: Hanseaten Cross (silvered bronze with red enamels, 40 mm). Mounted to a suspension with swing bar pinback, as worn by the veteran, red enamels intact and gilt wear evident on the Hanseaten Cross, near extremely fine.

This is an identification tag belonging to a member of the Königliche Bayerisches 11. Infanterie Regiment 3. Companie 15/Royal Bavarian 11th Infantry Regiment 3rd Company; in zink; with “11. Bay J.R. 3. Comp 15” stamped on the tag; with its original drawstring; measuring 45 mm x 35 mm; very fine condition.

A Third Reich period German Polizei-Dienstauszeichnung “for loyal service in the police” in gilded bronze; with its period-original broad cornflower blue ribbon; on loop for suspension; measuring 43.28 mm x 43.25 mm; weighing 23.5 grams. Accompanied by its original case of issue; constructed of heavy pressed paper with a lightly textured green faux leather (leatherette) exterior; with a lined interior lid and a recessed medal bed; functional push button; intact interior fabric hinge cover; functional exterior metal hinge; measuring 105 mm x 60 mm; mint condition.