{"product_id":"germany-wehrmacht-a-mixed-lot-of-awards-for-first-and-second-world-war-service-g63342","title":"Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mixed Lot of Awards for First and Second World War Service","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”), unmarked, measuring 32.32 mm in diameter, weighing 13.1 grams, in mint condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. An Eastern Front Medal, constructed of silvered and toned zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a Heer-style German national eagle clutching a swastika, the reverse bearing an inscription of “WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941\/42” (“WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST 1941\/42”), above a crossed sword and laurel branch, topped by a Stahlhelm and stick grenade, the suspension loop maker marked with Präsidialkanzlei code “10” , measuring 36.03 mm (w) x 44.46 (h) mm, weighing 19.2 grams, demonstrating some loss of finish, 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”, the suspension loop maker marked with LDO code “L\/11” for Wilhelm Deumer, Lüdenscheid, measuring 44.24 mm (w) x 47.65 mm (h), weighing 19.0 grams, in near extremely 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 with 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 black enameled swastika, the reverse bearing an inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE”), unmarked, measuring 42.03 mm (w) x 46.72 mm (h), weighing 21.6 grams, in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. A 1914 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 initial “W”, the six o’clock arm with a reinstitution date of “1914”, the twelve o’clock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with three central oak leaves, the six o’clock arm with an initial institution date of “1813”, the twelve o’clock arm with initials “FW” topped by a royal crown, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of a veteran’s replacement piece produced c. 1937, measuring 42.47 mm (w) x 46.78 mm (h), weighing 17.2 grams, in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. An Honour Cross of the World War 1914-1918 for War Bereaved, constructed of blackened magnetic metal, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée, the obverse bearing central wreathed dates “1914-1918”, the reverse maker marked with the logo of Deschler \u0026amp; Sohn, Munich, measuring 37.95 mm (w) x 41.71 mm (h), weighing 13.6 grams, demonstrating some surface oxidation throughout, in fair condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50009256427797,"sku":"G63342","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/eMedals_G63342_2.jpg?v=1783540704","url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/products\/germany-wehrmacht-a-mixed-lot-of-awards-for-first-and-second-world-war-service-g63342","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}