Germany, Third Reich. A Lot of Commemorative Service Medals
(Erinnerungsmedaillen). A lot of three commemorative service decorations, including 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 raised date of “13. MÄRZ 1938”, circumscribed by an inscription of “EIN VOLK, EIN REICH, EIN FÜHRER” (“ONE PEOPLE, ONE NATION, ONE LEADER”), unmarked, measuring 32.18 mm in diameter, weighing 15.0 grams (inclusive of ribbon), accompanied by its presentation case, constructed of a heavy card stock frame with a faux red leather exterior, the lid bearing a gilt German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the interior with a white rayon lid liner and intact hinge cover, with a maroon-red velvet med bed, closing with a functional metal spring catch with exterior stud release, the base maker marked “HAUPTMÜNZAMT WIEN”, measuring 48 mm (w) x 102 mm (l) x 18 mm (h), with some loss of finish and material fatigue evident to the medal and case, respectively, in very fine condition; a Sudetenland Medal with Prague Castle Bar, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with clasp, 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 raised date of “1. OKTOBER 1938”, circumscribed by an inscription of “EIN VOLK, EIN REICH, EIN FÜHRER” (“ONE PEOPLE, ONE NATION, ONE LEADER”), unmarked, measuring 32.19 mm in diameter, weighing 19.4 grams (inclusive of ribbon and clasp), accompanied by its presentation case, constructed of a heavy card stock frame with a faux maroon leather exterior, the lid bearing a gilt German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the interior with a white rayon lid liner and maroon felt medal bed, closing with a functional metal spring catch with exterior stud release, unmarked, measuring 50 mm (w) x 105 mm (l) x 20 mm (h), with some material fatigue evident to the case, in near extremely fine condition, and; a Civil Service 40-Year Long Service Decoration, constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, consisting of a Cross Pattée with pebbled arms and with an oak leaf wreath through the quadrants, the obverse bearing a black swastika, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE”), unmarked, measuring 41.30 mm (w) x 46.27 mm (h), weighing 20.7 grams (inclusive of ribbon), accompanied by its presentation case, constructed of a heavy card stock frame with a faux red leather exterior, the lid bearing a gilt wreathed number “40”, the interior with a white rayon lid liner maker marked “DESCHLER & SOHN, MÜNCHEN”, with a maroon velvet medal bed, closing with a functional metal spring catch with exterior stud release, measuring 48 mm (w) x 102 mm (l) x 20 mm (h), with some fatigue evident to the case, the cross in near mint condition.

