Germany, Third Reich. A Lot Of German Medals

1) A Second War 1939 Iron Cross, Second Class. A cross pattée of multi-piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border, 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, on loop for suspension from period replacement ribbon, measuring 43.99 mm (w) x 47.77 mm (h), and in good condition.

2) A War Merit Cross Second Class with Swords constructed of silvered bronze in the shape of a Maltese cross with crossed swords between the arms of the cross and a circular raised border of oak leaves around a mobile swastika in the centre obverse, the reverse with a circular raised border of oak leaves bearing the institution date “1939” in raised numbering, measuring 48.47 mm (w) x 49.05 mm (h), and in fine condition.

3) An Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918. A bronzed iron (magnetic) cross pattée, swords cross between the arms, the obverse shows a laurel wreath surrounding the dates 1914 and 1918, the reverse smooth and stamped with the maker mark “G17,” measures 37.45 mm (w) x 42.97 mm (h), on ring through eyelet and suspended from period replacement ribbon, and in very fine condition.

4) A damaged War Merit Cross in poor condition.