Germany, Imperial; Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Decorations

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

1. A 1914 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 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, the suspension loop stamped with an illegible maker’s mark, measuring 43.32 mm (w) x 47.41 mm (h), weighing 18.3 grams, in near extremely fine condition.

2. A Bavarian Military Merit Cross, II Class with Swords, constructed of silvered copper with multi-coloured enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central black enameled disc overlaid by a silvered monogram of King Ludwig II, situated within a stylized white enameled belt and buckle bearing a silvered inscription of “MERENTI” (“MERIT”) with arabesques, the twelve o’clock arm riveted with a crossed sword clasp, the reverse bearing a central raised Bavarian lion rampant, situated within a stylized belt and buckle bearing a raised institution date of “1866” with arabesques, the twelve o’clock arm topped by an integral loop and suspension ring retaining a period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 40.45 mm (w) x 49.55 mm (h), weighing 21.8 grams, in near extremely fine condition.

3. A War Merit Medal, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised Maltese Cross with pebbled arms and a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “FÜR KRIEGSVERDIENSTE 1939” (“FOR WAR MERIT 1939”), unmarked, measuring 32.31 mm in diameter, weighing 12.8 grams, in near mint condition.

4. A Civil Service 25-Year Faithful Service Award, constructed of silvered bronze with enamels, on loop for suspension from a period original 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 raised inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE”), unmarked, measuring 41.05 mm (w) x 45.77 mm (h), weighing 20.0 grams, demonstrating minor loss of finish, in near extremely fine condition.