{"product_id":"germany-third-reich-a-mixed-lot-of-awards-g60958","title":"Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Awards","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eAuszeichnungen\u003c\/em\u003e). A mixed lot of awards, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. A War Merit Medal, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms and a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing an inscription of “FÜR KRIEGSVERDIENST 1939” (“FOR WAR MERIT 1939”), 32.16 mm in diameter, weighing 12.7 grams, in near mint condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. A War Merit Cross II Class with Swords, constructed of bronzed zink, on loop for suspension from its period original tri-fold ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms and with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central wreathed date of “1939”, the suspension loop maker marked with LDO code “L15” for Friedrich Orth, Vienna, measuring 48.69 mm (w) x 49.68 mm (h), weighing 20.7 grams, demonstrating total loss of finish to the base metal, a rare variant in very fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. A 1939 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 mobile swastika, the six o’clock arm with a reinstitution date of “1939”, the reverse six o’clock arm with an initial institution date of “1813”, unmarked, measuring 44.12 mm (w) x 47.99 mm (h), weighing 20.3 grams (inclusive of ribbon), with a replacement suspension loop, in very fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. A Civil Service 25-Year Faithful Service Award, constructed of silvered bronze with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original 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 inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE”), unmarked, measuring 42.03 mm (w) x 46.65 mm (h), weighing 20.9 grams, in near mint condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49547226284309,"sku":"G60958","price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/eMedals_G60958_2.jpg?v=1764082779","url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/products\/germany-third-reich-a-mixed-lot-of-awards-g60958","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}