Germany, Imperial. A Mixed Lot of Decorations

(Auszeichnungen). A mixed lot of five decorations, including:

1. A Commemorative Medal for the War of 1870/71, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 29.02 mm in diameter, weighing 15.0 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in near extremely fine condition.

2. A German Red Cross Medal, III Class, constructed of zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a central raised Geneva Cross with each arm completing in a royal crown, the quadrants bearing initials “W.R.A.V.” for Wilhelm Rex and Auguste Victoria, the reverse bearing an inscription of “FUER VERDIENSTE UM DAS ROTHE KREUZ” (“FOR SERVICE TO THE RED CROSS”) flanked by an oak leaf branch, unmarked, measuring 33.09 mm in diameter, weighing 13.6 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in very fine condition.

3. A Prussian Cross for Voluntary War Aid, constructed of zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central raised monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm II, the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of “FÜR KRIEGS-HILFSDIENST” (“FOR VOLUNTARY WAR AID”), unmarked, measuring 41.90 mm (w) x 41.80 mm (h), weighing 20.9 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in near extremely fine condition.

4. A Kyffhäuser League Medal, constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original bar-mounted ribbon pinned with sword clasp and with a horizontal pinback, the obverse designer marked “HOSAEUS”, measuring 31.06 mm (w) x 47.25 mm (h), weighing 22.9 grams (inclusive of ribbon and bar), in near extremely fine condition.

5. An Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918, constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing central wreathed dates “1914-1918”, the reverse maker marked “O & B” for an unidentified manufacturer, measuring 37.41 mm (w) x 42.13 mm (h), weighing 13.1 grams, in extremely fine condition.