Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mixed Lot of Awards

(Auszeichnungen). A mixed lot of five 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 32.24 mm in diameter, weighing 12.7 grams, in extremely fine condition.

2. A War Merit Cross II Class with Swords, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms and with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central wreathed date of “1939”, unmarked, measuring 49.51 mm (w) x 49.51 mm (h), weighing 23.3 grams, in near mint condition.

3. A Civil Service 25-Year Faithful Service Award, constructed of silvered bronze with enamels, on loop for suspension from a period correct 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 42.26 mm (w) x 46.63 mm (h), weighing 23.3 grams (inclusive of ribbon), demonstrating minor surface oxidation, in better than very fine condition.

4. An Honour Cross of the German Mother, Bronze 35.50 mm (w) x Grade, constructed of gilded bronze with multi-coloured enamels, consisting of a Latin Cross with its arms joined through the quadrants by stylized rays, the obverse with blue and white enameled arms, bearing a central white enameled disc overlaid by black swastika, circumscribed by a raised inscription of “DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER” (“TO THE GERMAN MOTHER”), the reverse bearing an etched institution date of “16. DEZEMBER 1938” and a signature of the Führer, unmarked, measuring 34.90 mm (w) x 45.60 mm (h), weighing 17.0 grams (inclusive of ribbon), retaining an original wax paper liner, in near extremely fine condition.

5. An Honour Cross of the German Mother, Gold Grade, constructed of gilded bronze with multi-coloured enamels, consisting of a Latin Cross with its arms joined through the quadrants by stylized rays, the obverse with blue and white enameled arms, bearing a central white enameled disc overlaid by black swastika, circumscribed by a raised inscription of “DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER” (“TO THE GERMAN MOTHER”), the reverse bearing an etched institution date of “16. DEZEMBER 1938” and a signature of the Führer, unmarked, measuring 34.90 mm (w) x 45.33 mm (h), weighing 11.9 grams, retaining an original wax paper liner, in near extremely fine condition.