Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mixed Lot Of Awards

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

1. A War Merit Cross II Class, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central wreathed date of “1939”, the suspension loop maker marked with Präsidialkanzlei code “50” for Karl Gschiermeister, Vienna, measuring 48.92 mm (w) x 49.11 mm (h), weighing 17.78 grams, in extremely fine condition.

2. A medal bar featuring two decorations, including an Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 for Non-Combatants, constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, on loop for suspension with 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 Reichsverband Pforzheim, measuring 38.08 mm (w) x 42.42 mm (h), in near mint condition, and; a West Wall Medal, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised pillbox topped by a crossed shovel and sword and a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “FÜR ARBEIT ZUM SCHUTZ DEUTSCHLANDS” (“FOR WORK IN THE DEFENCE OF GERMANY”), unmarked, measuring 33.09 mm (w) x 45.14 mm (h), in near mint condition; both suspended from a 70 mm-long zink bar with a horizontal pinback and grey wool reverse liner, unmarked, in near mint condition.

3. A Kyffhäuser Medal, constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon affixed to a parade mount with a horizontal pinback, the obverse maker marked “HOSAEUS”, measuring 31.19 mm (w) x 47.33 mm (h), demonstrating a large spot of oxidation to the obverse, in very fine condition.