Germany. A Mixed Lot of Medals
(Medaillen). A mixed lot of medals, including a 1914 Iron Cross II Class, constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension from a period correct replacement miniature ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central initial “W”, the six o’clock arm with a reinstitution date of “1914”, the twelve o’clock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with three central oak leaves, the six o’clock arm with an initial institution date of “1813”, the twelve o’clock arm with initials “FW” topped by a royal crown, the suspension loop maker marked “+M+” for an unidentified but documented manufacturer, measuring 42.62 mm (w) x 47.47 mm (h), weighing 20.7 grams, in extremely fine condition; a War Merit Cross II Class with Swords, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension rom 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”, the suspension loop maker marked with Präsidialkanzleo code “80” for G.H.Osang, Dresden, measuring 48.04 mm (w) x 48.07 mm (h), weighing 24.8 grams, in extremely fine condition, and; an Anschluss Medal, constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, the obverse bearing two raised figures one of which is clutching a flag and the other a length of broken chain, above a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central date of “13. MÄRZ 1938”, circumscribed by an inscription of “EIN VOLK, EIN REICH, EIN FÜHRER” (“ONE PEOPLE, ONE NATION, ONE LEADER”), unmarked, measuring 32.36 mm in diameter, weighing 15.5 grams (inclusive of ribbon), with some loss of finish evident, in very fine condition.

