Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Awards

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

1. 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 KRIEGS-VERDIENST 1939” (“FOR WAR MERIT 1939”), unmarked, measuring 32.46 mm in diameter, weighing 13.0 grams, in near mint condition.

2. A Civil Service 25-Year Long Service Award, constructed of silvered bronze with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central black enameled swastika, the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE”), unmarked, measuring 40.80 mm (w) x 45.55 mm (h), weighing 20.9 grams (inclusive of ribbon), the ribbon is missing its pinback, in extremely fine condition.

3. A Civil Service 40-Year Long Service Award, constructed of gilded bronze with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central black enameled swastika, the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE”), unmarked, measuring 41.34 mm (w) x 46.10 mm (h), weighing 22.3 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in extremely fine condition.