Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Decorations

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

1. An Eastern Front Medal, constructed of silvered and patinated zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised Heer-style German national eagle clutching a swastika, the reverse bearing an inscription of “WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941/42” (“WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST 1941/42”), above a crossed sword and laurel branch, topped by a Stahlhelm and stick grenade, unmarked, measuring 36.44 mm (w) x 44.59 mm (h), weighing 19.7 grams, demonstrating total loss of finish throughout, in very fine condition.

2. An Eastern Peoples Merit Decoration, II Class in Bronze, constructed of bronzed zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, the obverse consisting of an eight-pointed radiants starburst, bearing a central raised rosettes, situated within a circular laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, the suspension loop maker marked with Präsidialkanzlei code “100” for Wächtler & Lange, Mittweida, measuring 40.05 mm (w) x 45.02 mm (h), weighing 14.5 grams (inclusive of ribbon), demonstrating total loss of finish throughout, in very fine condition.

3. An Air Defence Honour Award, II Class, constructed of silvered feinzink, on loop for suspension, consisting of a circular oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, the obverse bearing a central raised mobile swastika, circumscribed by an inscription of “FÜR VERDIENSTE IM LUFTSCHUTZ” (“FOR MERIT IN AIR DEFENCE”), the reverse bearing a central raised date of “1938”, make marked with Präsidialkanzlei code “10” for Förster & Barth, Pforzheim, measuring 38.51 mm (w) x 43.02 mm (h), weighing 25.6 grams, in extremely fine condition.

4. A Civil Service 40-Year Faithful Service Award, constructed of gilded 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 41.42 mm (w) x 46.13 mm (h), weighing 24.2 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in near mint condition.