Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Awards for Military and Civil Service

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

1 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”, unmarked, measuring 43.88 mm (w) x 49.63 mm (h), 21.0 grams, demonstrating minor loss of finish to the core, in near extremely fine condition.

2. 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 42.21 mm (w) x 46.93 mm (h), weighing 21.5 grams, in extremely fine condition.

3. A Romanian Crusade Against Communism Medal, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from a period replacement ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised cross overlaid by a hand clutching a sword, flanked by a date of “1941”, circumscribed by an inscription of CRUCIADA ÎMPOTRIVA COMUNISMULUI” (“CRUSADE AGAINST COMMUNISM”), the reverse bearing a raised female figure, circumscribed by an inscription of “ROMÂNIA RECUNOSCĂTOARE” (“ROMANIA IS GRATEFUL”), unmarked, measuring 32.26 mm in diameter, weighing 17.4 grams (inclusive of ribbon), demonstrating some scratching to the base metal, in near extremely fine condition.