(Abzeichen). A group of Third Reich medals and badges.
1) An Austrian Anschluss Supporters Badge, in silvered tombak with red, white, and black enamels, the reverse shows a horizontal pinback, maker mark “K. & Q.” on reverse, measures 23 mm in diameter, and in fine condition.,
2) A Civil Faithful Service Medal for 25 Years of Service constructed of silvered bronze, a cross pattée with an oak wreath between arms, with a black enamelled static swastika on the obverse centre, the reverse centre presents the motto “für treue Dienste,” on loop for suspension from period original blue ribbon, measures 41 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), and in very fine condition.
3) An Honour Cross of the German Mother, Bronze Grade, constructed of bronze with multi-coloured enamels, sun rays emanating between the arms from the centre applique, central medallion depicting a black enameled swastika ringed by a raised inscription of “DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER” (“The German Mother”), on loop for suspension from period original ribbon, reverse inscribed with institution date of “16 Dezember 1938” and facsimile of the Führer and Reichskanzler, unmarked, measuring 35 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), and in fine condition.
4) A National Socialist Women’s League Membership Badge by Gotllieb Friedrick Keck & Sohn, a triangular pin, constructed of bronze with multi-coloured enamels, horizontal pinback, maker mark “RZM M1/93” for Gotllieb Friedrick Keck & Sohn of Pforzheim, measuring 30 mm (w) x 30 mm (h), and in near extremely fine condition.
5) A DLV Segelflieger Class B Gliding Proficiency Badge, with blue and white enamels, measuring 22 mm in diameter, and in extremely fine condition.