Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Awards

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

1. 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 KRIEGSVERDIENST 1939” (“FOR WAR MERIT 1939”), unmarked, measuring 32.19 mm in diameter, weighing 12.6 grams, in near mint 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 raised inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE”), unmarked, measuring 42.37 mm (w) x 47.21 mm (h), weighing 21.2 grams, demonstrating minor loss of finish to the base metal, in near extremely fine condition.

3. A medal bar for a First World War combatant featuring three decorations, including an Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 for Combatants, constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing central wreathed dates “1914-1918”, the reverse maker marked with the logo of an unidentified manufacturer, measuring 37.45 mm (w) x 41.91 mm (h), in extremely fine condition; a Prussian War Commemorative Cross, constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon pinned with Infanterie-Regiment 53 clasp, unmarked, measuring 39.82 mm (w) x 44.67 mm (h), in extremely fine condition, and; a Hungarian War Commemorative Medal, constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 36.96 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition; all suspended from a 95 mm-long magnetic metal bar with a horizontal pinback, unmarked, a Third Reich-period example in extremely fine condition.