Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot Of Decorations

(Auszeichnungen). A mixed lot of five decorations, including:

1. A War Merit Medal, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original 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 32.14 mm in diameter, weighing 12.7 grams, in near mint condition.

2. A War Merit Cross II Class, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms and crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central wreathed date of “1939”, the suspension loop maker marked with Präsidialkanzlei code “61” for Rudolf Karneth, Gablonz, measuring 47.84 mm (w) x 48.12 mm (h), weighing 21.0 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in extremely fine condition.

3. A Heer Marksmanship Lanyard Badge, constructed of cupal, the reverse retaining three of four attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 42.27 mm (w) x 56.85 mm (h), weighing 10.4 grams, in near extremely fine condition.

4. A Civil Service 25-Year Faithful Service Award, constructed of silvered bronze with multi-coloured enamels, on loop for suspension with 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 41.52 mm (w) x 45.94 mm (h), weighing 22.9 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in extremely fine condition.

5. A Reich Labour Service (RAD) Long Service Award, IV Class for 4 Years, constructed of bronzed cupal, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the top and bottom by ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised RAD insignia, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE IM REICHSARBEITSDIENST” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE REICH LABOUR SERVICE”), unmarked, measuring 32.73 mm (w) x 44.83 mm (h), weighing 8.9 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in extremely fine condition.