Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot Of Cases And Decorations

(Dienstauszeichnung und Etui). A mixed lot of cases and decorations, including:

1. A War Merit Cross II Class with Swords, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms and with crossed swords piercing the centre, the obverse bearing a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central wreathed date of “1939”, unmarked, measuring 48.26 mm (w) x 47.95 mm (h), weighing 22.1 grams, in extremely fine condition.

2. A presentation gun for a War Merit Cross I Class with Swords, constructed of a light wooden frame with a faux black leather liner, the lid bearing a silvered depiction of the award, the interior with a white rayon lid liner and intact hinge cover, with a slotted black felt medal bed, closing with a functional metal spring catch with exterior stud release, unmarked with the exception of postwar handwritten numerals “945” on the base, measuring 68 mm (w) x 68 mm (l) x 22 mm (h), with minor material fatigue evident to the exterior, in very fine condition.

3. A Civil Service 25-Year Faithful Service Cross, 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 black swastika, the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE”), unmarked, measuring 40.85 mm (w) x 45.72 mm (h), weighing 20.3 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in extremely fine condition.

4. A presentation case for a Civil Service 40-Year Faithful Service Cross, constructed of a light wooden frame with a faux red leather exterior liner, the lid bearing a gilded and wreathed number “40”, the interior with a padded white rayon lid liner and partially-intact hinge cover, the former maker marked “DESCHLER & SOHN, MÜNCHEN”, with a slotted maroon velvet medal bed, closing with a functional metal spring catch with exterior stud release, measuring 48 mm (w) x 100 mm (l) x 20 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.

5. An Imperial-era medal presentation case, constructed of a light wooden frame with a faux red leather exterior liner, the interior with a white satin lid liner and depressed blue velvet medal bed, closing with a functional metal spring catch with exterior stud release, unmarked, measuring 54 mm (w) x 68 mm (l) x 21 mm (h), demonstrating minor material fatigue, in near extremely fine condition.