Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Awards and Badges

(Auszeichnungen und Abzeichen). A mixed lot of awards and badges, including:

1. A Heer Marksmanship Lanyard, Grade 1, consisting of an pebbled aluminum shield bearing a raised Heer-style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, affixed with all three reverse prongs to a lanyard constructed of silver aluminum wire with white rayon and field-grey wool underlays beneath the cord and shield, respectively, terminating at both ends in a loop for uniform attachment, unmarked, the shield measuring 29 mm (w) x 38 mm (h), the lanyard measuring 44 cm in length, in extremely fine condition.

2. A Civil Service 25-Year Faithful Service Award, constructed of silvered bronze with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, 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 inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE”), unmarked, measuring 42.18 mm (h), weighing 21.3 grams, in extremely fine condition.

3. A Reichsarbeitsdienst (Reich Labour Service/RAD) member’s pin, constructed of silvered bronze with multi-coloured enamels, the reverse maker marked with the logo of Brüder Schneider, Vienna, measuring 15 mm (w) x 20 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.

4. A German Life Saving Association merit pin, constructed of silver bronze, unmarked, measuring 20 mm (w) x 12 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.

5. A 1929 Gotha Song Festival commemorative badge, constructed of bronze, horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 38 mm (w) x 46 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.

6. A group of four Winterhilfswerk (WHW) glass tokens for donors, of multi-coloured composition and featuring notable German landmarks, some demonstrating minor chips, in overall near extremely fine condition.