Germany, Third Reich. A Pair of Civil Awards

(Auszeichnungen). A pair of civil awards, including:

1. 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 42.17 mm (w) x 46.71 mm (h), weighing 19.9 grams, in near mint condition.

2. A Life Saving Medal, constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised German national eagle overlaid by a mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “FÜR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR” (“FOR RESCUE FROM DANGER”), situated within a circular oak leaf wreath, the edge bearing a crescent moon indicating German manufacture, a silver content number of “835”, and the logo of the Prussian Mint in Berlin, measuring 24.98 mm in diameter, weighing 7.7 grams, in extremely fine condition.