Germany, Third Reich. A Lot of Awards for Military and Civil Service

(Auszeichnungen). A lot of awards, including:

1. A War Merit Medal, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a 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 32.38 mm in diameter, weighing 13.5 grams, in mint condition.

2. A West Wall Medal, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a double-sided oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the top and bottom by ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised pillbox topped by a crossed sword and shovel and a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing an inscription of “FÜR ARBEIT ZUM SCHUTZE DEUTSCHLANDS” (“FOR WORK IN THE PROTECTION OF GERMANY”), unmarked, measuring 32.86 mm (w) x 45.13 mm (h), weighing 18.6 grams, in extremely fine condition.

3. 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, consisting of a Cross Pattée with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing wreathed dates “1914-1918”, the reverse maker marked with the logo of an unidentified manufacturer, measuring 37.01 mm (w) x 41.32 mm (h), weighing 15.8 grams, in extremely fine condition.

4. An Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 for War Bereaved, constructed of blackened magnetic metal, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing wreathed dates “1914-1918”, the reverse maker marked with the logo of an unidentified manufacturer, measuring 37.60 mm (w) x 41.88 mm (h), weighing 13.4 grams, in extremely fine condition.

5. A Civil Service 25-Year Faithful Service Award, constructed of silvered bronze with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with pebbled arms joined through the quadrants by a circular oak leaf wreath, the obverse bearing a black enameled swastika, the reverse bearing an inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE”), unmarked, measuring 42.47 mm (w) x 46.94 mm (h), weighing 21.5 grams, in near mint condition.

6. An Honour Cross of the German Mother, Bronze Grade, constructed of 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 34.87 mm (w) x 45.38 mm (h), weighing 12.0 grams, in near extremely fine condition.

7. A Baden Cross for Voluntary War Aid, constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon configured into a bow tie indicating female issue, consisting of a Cross Pattée with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central Geneva Cross, flanked by dates “1914-1916”, topped by a royal crown, and situated above a Baden coat of arms, the reverse bearing a central monogram of Grand Duke Friedrich II, unmarked, measuring 39.05 (w) x 43.24 mm (h), weighing 16.8 grams, in extremely fine condition.

8. A Prussian Warrior Association Gefell district membership badge, constructed of bronze with multi-coloured enamels, horizontal pinback, the reverse maker marked “HEINR. TIMM, BERLIN”, measuring 30 mm (w) x 35 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.