Germany, Third Reich. A Group Of Medals & Decorations

A group of four Third Reich awards.

1) (Treudienst-Ehrenzeichen für Beamte Angestellte und Arbeiter im öffentlichen Dienst). A Civil Faithful Service Medal for 25 Years of Service constructed of silvered bronze, a cross pattée with an oak wreath between arms, with a black enamelled static swastika on the obverse centre, the reverse centre presents the motto “für treue Dienste,” on loop for suspension from period original blue ribbon, measures 41 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), and in fine condition.

2) (Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). A Black Grade Wound Badge, of an oval shaped construction of blackened metal, the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre featuring a large mobile swastika, superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom, the reverse plain with a vertical pinback, round hinge and a malformed catch, unmarked, measures 36 mm (w) x 43 mm (h), and in fair condition.

3) (Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter). An Honour Cross of the German Mother, Silver Grade, constructed of silvered bronze with multi-coloured enamels, sun rays emanating between the arms from the centre applique, central medallion depicting a black enameled swastika ringed by a raised inscription of “DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER” (“The German Mother”), on loop for suspension from period original ribbon, reverse inscribed with institution date of “16 Dezember 1938” and facsimile of the Führer and Reichskanzler, unmarked, measuring 35 mm (w) x 44 mm (h), and in fine condition.

4) (Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter). An Honour Cross of the German Mother, Bronze Grade, constructed of silvered bronze with multi-coloured enamels, sun rays emanating between the arms from the centre applique, central medallion depicting a black enameled swastika ringed by a raised inscription of “DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER” (“The German Mother”), on loop for suspension from period original ribbon, reverse inscribed with institution date of “16 Dezember 1938” and facsimile of the Führer and Reichskanzler, unmarked, measuring 35 mm (w) x 44 mm (h), and in very fine condition.