Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mixed Lot of Badges and Decorations

(Abzeichen). A mixed lot of four badges and decorations, including:

1. A 1933 first place table medal for a victor in a Wehrmacht shooting competition, constructed of gilded bronze, the obverse bearing a raised depiction of a Heer soldier manning an MG 08, the reverse bearing a raised dedication to 12. (M.G.) Kompanie, 12. Infanterie-Regiment, measuring 50 mm in diameter, accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of a card stock shell with a faux dark blue leather exterior liner, the interior with a white rayon lid liner and depressed maroon velvet medal bed, unmarked, measuring 75 mm (w) x 75 mm (l) x 25 mm (h), with material fatigue visible to the case, in overall extremely fine condition.

2. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a Heer-style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, diagonally across the badge is a Karabiner 98k rifle with the bayonet attached and the carrying sling hanging from the rifle, the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 47.18 mm (w) x 61.52 mm (h), weighing 18.3 grams, with most of the silver finish lost in addition to minor oxidation, in very fine condition.

3. A Black Grade Wound Badge, constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central raised Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a clip hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked with Präsidialkanzlei code “100” for Wächtler & Lange, Mittweida, measuring 36.77 mm (w) x 44.19 mm (h), weighing 12.8 grams, in near mint condition.

4. A Silver Grade Wound Badge, constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central raised Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with an integral hinge and vertical pinback meeting an integral catch, maker marked with Präsidialkanzlei code “30” for the Vienna Mint, measuring 36.26 mm (w) x 43.82 mm (h), weighing 24.9 grams, with most of the silver finish lost, in very fine condition.