Germany, Imperial; Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Awards for First and Second World War Service

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

1. A 1914 Iron Cross II Class, constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension, 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 42.63 mm (w) x 46.65 mm (h), weighing 19.2 grams, missing its ribbon which has been replaced with a gilded and enameled “JUNG-DEUTSCHLAND” badge, measuring 16 mm (w) x 22 mm (h) and maker marked “DESCHLER & SOHN, MÜNCHEN” on the reverse, an owner-personalized set in near extremely fine condition.

2. A Civil Service 25-Year Faithful Service Award, constructed of silvered bronze with enamels, on loop for suspension from a period replacement ribbon, 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 inscription of “FÜR TREUE DEINSTE” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE”), unmarked, measuring 42.23 mm (w) x 46.94 mm (h), weighing 21.6 grams, in extremely fine condition.

3. An Austrian Bravery Medal, Bronze Grade, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original tri-fold ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised and rightward-facing bust of Emperor Franz Joseph, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a central wreathed inscription of “DER TAPFERKEIT” (“TO BRAVERY”), the obverse engraver marked “TAUTENHAYN”, measuring 31.30 mm in diameter, weighing 17.3 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in near extremely fine condition.

4. Karl Troop Cross, constructed of zink, on loop for suspension from its period original tri-fold ribbon, unmarked, measuring 29.03 mm (w) x 32.20 mm (h), weighing 12.1 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in extremely fine condition.