Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Awards and Insignia

(Auszeichnungen und Insignien). A mixed lot of awards and insignia, including:

1. A Black Grade Wound Badge, constructed of blackened magnetic, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central raised Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a clip hinge and vertical pinback meeting an integral flat wire catch, maker marked with Präsidialkanzlei code “67” for H. Kreisel, Gablonz, measuring 37.22 mm (w) x 44.32 mm (h), weighing 12.2 grams, demonstrating moderate loss of finish throughout, an example by an uncommon manufacturer in very fine condition.

2. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a Heer-style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, diagonally across the badge is a Karabiner 98k rifle with the bayonet attached and the carrying sling hanging from the rifle, the reverse with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked with the logo of Sohni, Heubach und Co., Idar-Oberstein, measuring 46.78 mm (w) x 61.58 mm (h), weighing 23.9 grams, demonstrating extensive loss of finish with moderate oxidation, in fair condition.

3. A Heer EM/NCO’s belt buckle, constructed of aluminum, the obverse bearing a central raised Heer-style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, situated within a ribbed ring bearing a raised inscription of “GOTT MIT UNS” (“GOD WITH US”) with oak leaf branches, the reverse with a loop and attachment claws emanating from a functional roller, unmarked, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), demonstrating surface wear and loss of finish throughout, in very fine condition.

4. A 1935 Gau Thüringen event badge, constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 37 mm (w) x 52 mm (h), demonstrating surface oxidation throughout, in fair condition.

5. A 1940/41 Gau Koblenz-Trier patriotic badge, constructed of zink, horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 24 mm (w) x 35 mm (h), demonstrating minor oxidation throughout, in fair condition.