Germany. A Mixed Lot of Medals
(Medaillen). A mixed lot of medals, including a War Merit Cross II Class, constructed of bronzed zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a wreathed date of “1939”, the suspension loop maker marked with Präsidialkanzlei code “88” for Werner Redo, Saarlautern, measuring 49.16 mm (w) x 49.71 mm (h), with some oxidation evident, in fair condition; an Eastern Front Medal, constructed of silvered and patinated zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised Heer-style German national eagle clutching a swastika, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941/42” (“WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST 1941/42”), above a crossed sword and laurel branch, the unmarked, measuring 36.25 mm (w) x 44.47 mm (h), weighing 19.5 grams, with oxidation and loss of finish throughout, in poor condition; a Black Grade Wound Badge, constructed of blackened bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crosses swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36.48 mm (w) x 43.88 mm (h), with loss of finish throughout, in fair 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 centre, the obverse bearing wreathed dates “1914-1918”, the reverse maker marked with the logo of L. Christian Lauer, Nuremberg, measuring 37.61 mm (w) x 42.11 mm (h), weighing 16.4 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in extremely fine condition; a Civil Service 25-Year Faithful Service Cross, constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with pebbled arms and an oak leaf wreath joining the quadrants, the obverse bearing a black swastika, the reverse bearing an inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE”), unmarked, measuring 40.83 mm (w) x 45.69 mm (h), weighing 20.0 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in extremely fine condition; a Bavarian Long Service Medal, III Class for 9 Years, constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 33.17 mm in diameter, weighing 14.7 grams, in extremely fine condition, and; a Friedrich August Medal, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 28.51 mm in diameter, weighing 10.5 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in very fine condition.

