(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 a raised inscription of “FÜR KRIEGSVERDIENST 1939” (“FOR WAR MERIT 1939”), unmarked, measuring 32.38 mm in diameter, weighing 12.8 grams, in near mint condition.
2. A Silver Grade Wound Badge, constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central raised Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked with LDO code “L/11” for Wilhelm Deumer, Lüdenscheid, measuring 36.38 mm (w) x 44.20 mm (h), weighing 21.6 grams, demonstrating near-total loss of silver finish, in very fine condition.
3. A Civil Service 25-Year Faithful Service Award, constructed of silvered bronze with enamels, 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 40.71 mm (w) x 45.28 mm (h), weighing 21.8 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in near extremely fine condition.
4. A German Horseman’s Badge, Silver Grade, constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a stylized belt surrounding a letter “R”, around a central mounted horse, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked “STEINHAUER & LÜCK, LÜDENSCHEID”, measuring 42.98 mm (w) x 52.35 mm (h), weighing 14.6 grams, in near extremely fine condition.