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

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

1. A Sturmabteilung (SA) Sports Badge, Bronze Grade, constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a circular oak leaf wreath, surrounding a central mobile swastika overlaid by a sword, the reverse with an integral hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked “W. REDO, SAARLAUTERN” for the firm of Werner Redo, measuring 47.02 mm (w) x 58.85 mm (h), weighing 21.4 grams, a Type III badge 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 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 40.97 mm (w) x 45.67 mm (h), weighing 21.7 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in near mint condition.

3. A Reich Labour Service of Female Youth (RADwJ) commemorative service badge, constructed of a silvered zink alloy, the reverse with a horizontal pinback, the reverse maker marked with the logo of Julius Bauer & Co., Zella-Mehlis, measuring 43.90 mm (w) x 33.97 mm (h), weighing 11.6 grams, in extremely fine condition.