{"product_id":"germany-third-reich-a-pair-of-cased-awards-for-civil-merit-g63086","title":"Germany, Third Reich. A Pair of Cased Awards for Civil Merit","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eAuszeichnungen mit Etui\u003c\/em\u003e). A pair of awards, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. A Civil Service 25-Year Faithful Service Award, constructed of silvered bronze with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with pinback, 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 42.23 mm (w) x 46.76 mm (h), weighing 21.0 grams, accompanied by its original presentation case, of two-piece card stock construction, the exterior with a faux red leather liner, the lid bearing a silvered number “25” within a cogwheel, unmarked, measuring 45 mm (w) x 100 mm (l) x 12 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. An Honour Cross of the German Mother, Gold Grade, constructed of gilded 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 with blue and white enameled arms, bearing a central white enameled disc overlaid by a black swastika, circumscribed by an inscription of “DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER” (“TO THE GERMAN MOTHER”), the reverse bearing an etched institution date of “16. DEZEMBER 1938” and a signature of the Führer, unmarked, measuring 35.79 cm (w) x 44.83 cm (h), 13.1 grams, accompanied by its original presentation case, constructed of a rigid card stock frame with a faux dark blue leather exterior liner, the lid bearing a gilt depiction of the award, the interior with a white rayon lid liner and fitted white felt medal bed, the former maker marked “A. RETTENMAIER, SCHWÄB-GMÜND”, measuring 50 mm (w) x 110 mm (l) x 20 mm (h), some oxidation is visible to the decoration and the case demonstrating material fatigue throughout, in better than very fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49965176520981,"sku":"G63086","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/eMedals_G63086_5.jpg?v=1781727522","url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/products\/germany-third-reich-a-pair-of-cased-awards-for-civil-merit-g63086","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}