Germany, Imperial; Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Service Awards

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

1. A 1914 Iron Cross II Class, constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension from its original Third Reich period 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, the suspension loop maker marked “MFH” for a documented but unidentified manufacturer, measuring 42.92 mm (w) x 47.98 mm (h), weighing 15.1 grams, demonstrating extensive loss of finish throughout the core, in very fine condition.

2. A Hamburg Hanseatic Cross, constructed of silvered copper with multi-coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée, the obverse with red enameled arms, bearing a central red enameled medallion overlaid by a silvered Hamburg coat of arms, the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of “FÜR VERDIENST IM KRIEGE 1914”, unmarked, measuring 40.12 mm (w) x 44.02 mm (h), weighing 18.6 grams, demonstrating some flecking to the enamels, in near extremely fine condition.

3. A War Merit Medal, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised Maltese Cross with pebbled arms and a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “FÜR KRIEGSVERDIENST 1939” (“FOR WAR MERIT 1939”), unmarked, measuring 32.23 mm in diameter, weighing 12.7 grams, in near mint condition.

4. A Civil Service 25-Year Faithful Service Award, constructed of silvered bronze with enamels, on loop for suspension from a period replacement 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 enameled swastika, the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE”), unmarked, measuring 42.12 mm (w) x 46.72 mm (h), weighing 21.1 grams, in extremely fine condition.