Germany, Third Reich. A Lot of Civilian and Military awards and Medals

(Medaillen und Auszeichnungen). A lot of military and civilian medals and awards, consisting of:

1. An Anschluss (Annexation of Austria) Medal, constructed of silvered bronze, on a loop for suspension from its correct modern replacement ribbon, the obverse with two raised figures, one of which is clutching a flag and the other a length of broken chain, below the figures is a German National eagle with open wings clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with a central date of “13. MÄRZ 1938” and circumscribed by an inscription of “Ein Volk, Ein Reich, ein Führer” (One People, One Nation, One Leader), unmarked, measuring 32.0 mm in diameter, weighing 13.17 grams.

2. A West Wall Medal, constructed of bronze, on a loop for suspension from its correct modern replacement ribbon, consisting of a double-sided oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the top and bottom by ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised pillbox topped by a crossed sword and shovel and a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “Für Arbeit zum Schutz Deutschlands” (For Work in the Protection of Germany), unmarked, measuring 33.5 mm (w) x 46.0 mm (l), weighing 18.34 grams.

3. A Civil 25-Year Faithful Service Award, constructed of silvered bronze with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, consisting of a Cross Pattée with pebbled arms joined through the quadrants by a circular oak leaf wreath, the obverse bearing a central black enameled swastika, the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of “Für Treue Dienste” (For Faithful Service), unmarked, measuring 42.1 mm (w) x 46.8 mm (l), weighing 23.31 grams.

4. A War Merit Medal, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its correct modern replacement ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised Maltese Cross with pebbled arms and a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “Für Kriegsverdienst 1939” (For War Merit 1939), unmarked, measuring 32.3 mm in diameter, weighing 12.89 grams.

5. A Reichsnährstand Breeder’s Medal, constructed of plated bronze, on loop for suspension from its correct modern replacement ribbon, the obverse bearing the standard Reichsnährstand/Blut und Boden eagle, circumscribed “Reichsnährstand Landesbauernschaft Westfalen”, the reverse inscribed “Für züchterische Leistungen” (For Breeder’s Achievements) within an oak wreath, unmarked, measuring 39.3 mm in diameter, weighing 27.72.

6. A Prussian General Merit Medal, II. Class, III. Type, a circular silver medal, the obverse bears the crowned Royal Cypher of Friedrich Wilhelm Rex III, the reverse is inscribed with “Verdienst um den Staat” (Merit for the State) in capitalized letters, unmarked, on a replacement loop for suspension, missing its ribbon, measuring 39.2 mm in diameter, weighing 22.13 grams.

A fine lot of military and civilian decorations, ranging from near very fine to better than very fine condition.