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

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

1. A 1939 Iron Cross II Class, 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 mobile swastika, the six o’clock arm with a reinstitution date of “1939”, the reverse six o’clock arm with an initial institution date of “1813”, unmarked, measuring 43 mm (w) x 43 mm (h), the original suspension eyelet has broken off and been replaced, in very fine condition.

2. Two War Merit Medals, each constructed of bronze, on loops for suspension from period original ribbons, the obverse of each bearing a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms and a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse of each bearing an inscription of “FÜR KRIEGSVERDIENST 1939” (“FOR WAR MERIT 1939”), both unmarked and measuring 30 mm in diameter, in overall near mint condition.

3. Two War Merit Crosses II Class with Swords, one constructed of bronze and the other of bronzed zink, both on loops for suspension from period original ribbons, each consisting of Maltese Crosses with pebbled arms and with crossed swords piercing the centrepieces, the obverse of each bearing a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse of each bearing a wreathed date of “1939”, both unmarked and measuring 46 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), the zink award demonstrates near-total loss of finish and replacement of the suspension loop, in overall better than very fine condition.

4. 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, the obverse bearing a 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 30 mm (w) x 40 mm (h), in near mint 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 40 mm (w) x 40 mm (h), in near extremely fine 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 35 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.

7. A Prussian War Commemorative Medal for Combatants of 1864, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 29 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition.

8. A Baden Commemorative Medal for 1849, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 30 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition.