Germany, Third Reich. A Lot of Awards and Badges

(Auszeichnungen und Abzeichen). A lot of awards and badges, including:

1. An Eastern Front Medal, constructed of toned and silvered zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a 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, the suspension loop maker marked with Präsidialkanzlei code “3” for Wilhelm Deumer, Lüdenscheid, measuring 35.94 mm (w)x 44.35 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.

2. An Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 for Combatants, constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing wreathed dates “1914-1918”, the reverse maker marked with the logo of an unidentified manufacturer, measuring 37.38 mm (w) x 42.14 mm (h), weighing 14.0 grams, in near mint condition.

3. A Heer visor cap insignia for Enlisted ranks, constructed of aluminum, the reverse retaining both attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 65 mm (w) x 25 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.

4. A Heer identification disc, constructed of zink, the obverse bearing a double-stamped inscription of 2. KOMP. BAU. BATL. 218 (NEU), with an identification number of “668”, perforated with three eyelets for suspension, unmarked, measuring 70 mm (w) x 50 mm (h), demonstrating moderate oxidation, in very fine condition.

5. An Honour Cross of the German Mother, Silver Grade, constructed of silvered bronze with multi-coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Latin Cross with its arms joined through the quadrants by stylized rays, the obverse overlaid by a circular white disc bearing a black swastika, circumscribed by an inscription of “DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER” (“TO THE GERMAN MOTHER”), the reverse bearing an institution date of “16. DEZEMBER 1938” and a signature of the Führer, unmarked, measuring 36 mm (w) x 46 mm (h), accompanied by a matching miniature, of identical construction and composition, the reverse maker marked “L/11” for Wilhelm Deumer, Lüdenscheid, measuring 18 mm (w) x 24 mm (h), with a small chip visible to the six o’clock arm of the primary award, in overall better than very fine condition.

6. A 1936 HJ summer camp badge, constructed of a silvered alloy, vertical pinback, unmarked, measuring 15 mm (w) x 25 mm (h), in very fine condition.

7. An AH patriotic badge, constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, unmarked, measuring 28 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition.