Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Decorations

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

1. A War Merit Cross II Class, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central wreathed date of “1939”, unmarked, measuring 47.92 mm (w) x 48.13 mm (h), weighing 16.6 grams, in very fine condition.

2. An Eastern Peoples Merit Decoration, I Class in Silver, constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an eight-pointed radiant starburst, bearing a central rosette set within a circular laurel leaf wreath, the reverse with a barrel hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 49.96 mm (w) x 49.70 mm (h), weighing 22.5 grams, demonstrating near-total loss of finish, in very fine condition.

3. A Civil Service 40-Year Long Service Award, constructed of gilded bronze with enamels, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with pebbled arms joined together 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 41.31 mm (w) x 46.21 mm (h), weighing 21.0 grams, the pinback has separated from the ribbon but is retains, in extremely fine condition.