Germany, Imperial. A Mixed Lot Of Medals

(Medaillen). A mixed lot of medals, including:

1. A bar featuring two decorations, including a 1914 Iron Cross II Class, constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension with 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, measuring 44.11 mm (w) x 46.72 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition, and; a Hesse Honour Decoration, constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised and leftward-facing profile of Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a wreathed inscription of “FÜR TAPFERKEIT” (“FOR BRAVERY”), unmarked, measuring 33.50 mm in diameter, demonstrating moderate loss of finish throughout, in very fine condition; all suspended from a 55 mm-long trapezoidal card stock bar with a safety pin attachment, unmarked, in near extremely fine condition.

2. A Baden Civil Merit Medal, constructed of silvered zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised and leftward-facing profile of Grand Duke Friedrich II, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a central wreathed inscription of “FÜR VERDIENST” (“FOR MERIT”), unmarked, measuring 38.44 mm in diameter, weighing 18.5 grams, demonstrating total loss of silver finish in very fine condition.

3. An Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 for Combatants, constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with crossed swords piercing the centerpiece, the obverse bearing central wreathed dates “1914-1918”, the reverse maker marked with the logo of L. Christian Lauer, Nuremberg, measuring 37.62 mm (w) x 42.09 mm (h), weighing 14.5 grams, in extremely fine condition.

4. 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 swastika, the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE”), unmarked, measuring 41.69 mm (w) x 46.15 mm (h), weighing 24.0 grams (inclusive of ribbon), n near extremely fine condition.