Germany. A Mixed Lot of Four Medals

(Medaillen). A mixed lot of four medals, including a Hesse General Bravery Medal, constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised leftward-facing profile of Grand Duke Ludwig II, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a central inscription of “FÜR TAPFERKEIT” (“FOR BRAVERY”), within a laurel and oak leaf wreath, unmarked, measuring 33.24 mm in diameter, weighing 16.0 grams, in near extremely fine condition; an Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918, constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon consisting of a Cross Pattée with crossed swords through the centrepiece, the obverse bearing central wreathed dates “1914-1918”, the reverse maker marked with the logo of Reichsverband Pforzheim, measuring 38.22 mm (w) x 42.12 mm (h), weighing 14.6 grams, in near extremely fine condition; 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 through the centrepiece, the obverse bearing a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central wreathed date of “1939”, unmarked, measuring 47.36 mm (w) x 48.00 mm (h), weighing 21.5 grams, with oxidation evident, in fair condition, and; an Eastern Front Medal, constructed of silvered and patinated zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a Heer-style German national eagle clutching a swastika, the reverse bearing an inscription of “WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941/42” (“WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST 1941/42”), above a crossed sword and laurel branch, topped by a Stahlhelm and stick grenade, unmarked, measuring 36.20 mm (w) x 44.04 mm (h), weighing 21.8 grams, with minor loss of finish evident, in near extremely fine condition.