Germany, Imperial. A Mixed Lot of Awards and Badges for First World War Service

(Auszeichnungen und Abzeichen). A mixed lot of awards and badge for First World War service, including:

1. A 1914 Iron Cross II Class, constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension from a multi-piece fob, 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 43.43 mm (w) x 48.07 mm (h), weighing 18.1 grams, a veteran-modified example in near extremely fine condition.

2. A Veterans Association Cross, constructed of silver, the reverse with a barrel hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a round wire catch, the six o’clock arm stamped with a silver content number of “800”, measuring 42.50 mm (w) x 42.45 mm (h), weighing 13.0 grams, in extremely fine condition.

3. An Iron Cross centenary decorations, constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with device, unmarked, measuring 41.22 mm (w) x 45.10 mm (h), in very fine condition.

4. A 1925 Stahlhelm Commemorative Service Badge, constructed of silver with enamels, the obverse consisting of a black enameled disc, bearing a raised Stahlhelm insignia situated above a silvered date of “1925” with oak leaves, the reverse with a replacement ball hinge, vertical pinback, and locking catch, etched with a unit attribution of “AUSL. 9.” and service entry date of “1. 7. 25.”, bearing a raised silver content number of “925” and maker marked with the logo of Der Stahlhof, Magdeburg, measuring 30.65 mm in diameter, weighing 12.2 grams, demonstrating not notable issues with the exception of the replacement attachment hardware, in very fine condition.