Germany, Imperial. A Mixed Lot of Awards

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

1. A Commemorative Medal for the Campaign of 1848-1849, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 29.87 mm in diameter, weighing 14.4 grams, in near extremely fine condition.

2. A General Honour Decoration, constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a central wreathed inscription of “VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT” (“SERVICE TO THE STATE”), the reverse bearing a raised monogram of King Friedrich Wilhelm III, unmarked, measuring 39.18 mm in diameter, weighing 22.8 grams, in near extremely fine condition.

3. A 1914 Iron Cross II Class, constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension from a Third Reich period ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central initial “W”, the six o’clock arm with a reinstitution date of “1914”, the twelve o’clock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with three central oak leaves, the six o’clock arm with an initial institution date of “1813”, the twelve o’clock arm with initials “FW” topped by a royal crown, unmarked, measuring 43.56 mm (w) x 47.24 mm (h), weighing 16.5 grams, demonstrating some loss of finish to the core resulting in minor surface oxidation, as well as slight bending to the frame, in very fine condition.

4. An Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 for Combatants, constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, consisting of a Cross Pattée with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing central wreathed dates “1914-1918”, the reverse maker marked with the logo of L. Christian Lauer, Nuremberg, measuring 37.49 mm (w) x 42.06 mm (h), weighing 15.8 grams (inclusive of ribbon), demonstrating some surface oxidation, in very fine condition.

5. A War Merit Medal, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised Maltese Cross with pebbled arms and a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing an inscription of “FÜR KRIEGSVERDIENST 1939” (“FOR WAR MERIT 1939”), unmarked, measuring 32.17 mm in diameter, weighing 12.7 grams, in near mint condition.