Germany, Third Reich. A Pair of Civil Awards

(Auszeichnungen). A pair of civil awards, including:

1. 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 bearing a central raised inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE”), unmarked, measuring 41.48 mm (w) x 46.15r grams mm (h), weighing 22.7 grams (inclusive of ribbon), accompanied by its period original presentation case, of two-piece card stock construction, the exterior with a faux red leather liner, the lid bearing a silver number “25” situated within a cogwheel, the interior with a red wool lid liner and slotted medal bed, unmarked, measuring 45 mm (w) x 100 mm (l) x 25 mm (h), demonstrating minor material fatigue to the case, in overall 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 an 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, unmarked, measuring 35.03 mm (w) x 44.69 mm (h), weighing 14.4 grams (inclusive of ribbon), accompanied by its original presentation case, constructed of a wooden frame with a faux dark blue leather exterior liner, the lid bearing a gilt depiction of the award, the interior with a white rayon lid liner and slotted off-white felt medal bed, the former maker marked “WILH. DEUMER, LÜDENSCHEID”, closing with a metal spring catch with exterior stud release, measuring 50 mm (w) x 110 mm (l) x 20 mm (h), flecking and loss of finish is visible to the enamels and base metal of the award, respectively, while the case demonstrating moderate material fatigue, in very fine condition.