Germany, Third Reich. A Pair of Cased and Maker-Marked Awards

(Auszeichungen). A pair of awards, including:

1. An Eastern Front Medal, constructed of silvered and toned zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a Heer-style German national eagle clutching a swastika, the reverse bearing an inscription of “WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941/42” (“WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST 1941/42”), above a crossed sword and laurel branch, topped by a Stahlhelm and stick grenade, the suspension loop maker marked with Präsidialkanzlei code “55” for J.E. Hammer & Söhne, Geringswalde, measuring 35.70 mm (w) x 43.82 mm (h), weighing 20.3 grams, accompanied by its original package of issue, the exterior bearing a maker’s mark of “J.E. HAMMER & SÖHNE, GERINGSWALDE”, measuring 55 mm (w) x 105 mm (h), demonstrating some zink pest to the reverse of the medal, in better than very 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 inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE”), unmarked, measuring 42.21 mm (w) x 46.75 mm (h), weighing 23.4 grams (inclusive of ribbon), accompanied by its original presentation case, of two-piece card stock construction with a faux maroon leather exterior liner, the lid bearing a silvered number “25” within a cogwheel, the interior retaining a label bearing a maker’s mark of “RUDOLF HAUPT METWALLWAREN, GABLONZ/NEIßE”, measuring 50 mm (w) x 100 mm (l) x 15 mm (h), in near mint condition.