{"product_id":"germany-third-reich-a-pair-of-cased-civil-awards-g63766","title":"Germany, Third Reich. A Pair of Cased Civil Awards","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eAuszeichnungen mit Etui\u003c\/em\u003e). A pair of civil 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 black enameled swastika, the reverse bearing an inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE”), unmarked, measuring 40.84 mm (w) x 45.78 mm (h), weighing 21.5 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, the interior with a maroon felt liner, unmarked, measuring 50 mm (w) x 100 mm (x) x 10 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, with a central white enameled disc bearing 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 35.31 mm (w) x 46.26 mm (h), weighing 11.4 grams, accompanied by its original presentation case, constructed of a pressed card stock frame with a faux dark blue leather liner, the interior with a white rayon lid liner and fitted white felt medal bed, the former maker marked “AUGUST G. THOM, GABLONZ”, closing with a functional metal spring catch with exterior stud release, measuring 50 mm (w) x 110 mm (l) x 18 mm (h), demonstrating some surface scratching and cracking to the enamels of the cross, with material fatigue visible to the case, in better than very fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50087388250389,"sku":"G63766","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/eMedals_G63766_4.jpg?v=1787155134","url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/products\/germany-third-reich-a-pair-of-cased-civil-awards-g63766","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}