Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Awards

(Auszeichnungen). A mixed lot of awards, including:

1. A Civil Service 25-Year Faithful Service Award, constructed of silvered bronze with enamels, on loop for suspension from a period replacement 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 raised inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE”), unmarked, measuring 42.21 mm (w) x 46.70 mm (h), weighing 21.3 grams, demonstrating some tarnishing to the base metal, in near extremely fine condition.

2. An Honour Cross of the German Mother, Gold Grade, constructed of gilded bronze with multi-coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Latin Cross with its arms joined through the quadrants by stylized rays, the obverse with blue and white enameled arms, bearing a central white enameled disc overlaid by a black swastika, circumscribed by a raised inscription of “DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER” (“TO THE GERMAN MOTHER”), the reverse bearing an etched institution date of “16. DEZEMBER 1938” and a signature of the Führer, measuring 36.87 mm (w) x 46.23 mm (h), weighing 15.0 grams (inclusive of ribbon), demonstrating flecking and loss of finish to the enamels and base metal, respectively, in better than very fine condition.

3. A Medal of the German Red Cross, constructed of silvered bronze with multi-coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a red enameled Geneva Cross with its arms joined through the outer quadrants by a circular white enameled ring, overlaid by a central German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika executed in gilt and black enamels, the reverse of the cross with pebbled arms, bearing a central raised inscription of “FÜR VERDIENSTE UM DAS DEUTSCHE ROTE KREUZ” (“FOR SERVICES TO THE GERMAN RED CROSS”), unmarked, measuring 38.94 mm in diameter, weighing 17.2 grams, demonstrating minor flecking to the enamels, in extremely fine condition.