Germany, Imperial. Germany, Third Reich; Austria, Imperial. A Mixed Lot of Decorations

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

1. A 1914 Iron Cross II Class for Non-Combatants, constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension from its period original 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, the suspension loop maker marked with a “Z” for a documented but unidentified manufacturer, measuring 42.67 mm (w) x 46.42 mm (h), weighing 21.2 grams, demonstrating moderate loss of finish to the core and some bending of the suspension loop, in very fine condition.

2. A Civil Service 25-Year Long 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 41.53 mm (w) x 46.14 mm (h), weighing 23.2 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in extremely fine condition.

3. An Austrian Honour Decoration of the Red Cross, Silver Medal, constructed of silvered with multi-coloured enamels, consisting of a double-sided laurel and oak leaf wreath, with the obverse of the wreath executed in green enamels, bearing a central red red and white enameled Red Cross insignia, flanked by angelic figures, topped by a radiant star, and situated above an inscription of “PATRIAE AC HUMANITATI” (“PATRIOTISM AND HUMANITY”), the reverse bearing raised dates “1864-1914”, the twelve o’clock position topped by an integral loop with a suspension ring retaining a period original tri-fold ribbon, the integral loop stamped with silver hallmarks indicating production in Vienna with 900 silver content, measuring 36.32 mm (w) x 47.94 mm (h), weighing 30.0 grams (inclusive of ribbon), accompanied by its original presentation case, constructed of a wooden frame with a faux white leather exterior liner, the lid bearing a red enameled Geneva Cross, situated above a gilt inscription of “PATRIAE AC HUMANITATI 1864-1914 K.D.” (“PATRIOTISM AND HUMANITY 1864-1914 KRIEGS DEKORATION/WAR DECORATION”), the interior with a white rayon lid liner and beige felt medal bed, unmarked, measuring 62 mm (w) x 98 mm (l) x 18 mm (h), in overall extremely fine condition.