(Auszeichnungen). A mixed lot of four decorations, including:
1. A War Merit Medal, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised Maltese Cross with pebbled arms and a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing an inscription of “FÜR KRIEGS-VERDIENST 1939” (“FOR WAR MERIT 1939”), unmarked, measuring 32.41 mm in diameter, weighing 12.8 grams, in near mint condition.
2. A Wehrmacht 4-Year Long Service Medal, constructed of magnetic steel, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised Heer-style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, circumscribed by an inscription of “TREUE DIENSTE IN DER WEHRMACHT” (“FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE WEHRMACHT”), the reverse bearing a central wreathed number “4”, unmarked, measuring 30.03 mm in diameter, weighing 11.7 grams, in extremely fine condition.
3. A Civil Service 25-Year Faithful Service Cross, constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, consisting of a Cross Pattée with pebbled arms joined through the quadrants by a circular oak leaf wreath, the obverse bearing a central black enameled swastika, the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE”), unmarked, measuring 41.27 mm (w) x 46.13 mm (h), weighing 21.3 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in extremely fine condition.
4. A Field Artillery Honour Cross, constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, the reverse maker marked “H.J. WILM, BERLIN”, measuring 46.35 mm (w) x 53.40 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.