Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Items

(Zubehör). A mixed lot of three items, including:

1. A War Merit Medal, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a central 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 32.11 mm in diameter, weighing 12.5 grams, in near mint condition.

2. A Civil Service 25-Year Faithful Service Award, constructed of silvered bronze with enamels, on loop for suspension from a period 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 42.16 mm (w) x 46.77 mm (h), weighing 21.3 grams, demonstrating minor tarnishing of the base metal and the replacement ribbon is missing the regulation pinback, in very fine condition.

3. A Sturmabteilung (SA) member’s belt buckle, constructed of brass, the obverse bearing a central raised German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, set within a ribbed ring bearing oak leaf branches, the reverse with swivel attachment claws, unmarked, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.