Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Pair of Medals
(Medaillen). A mixed pair of medals, including a NSDAP Long Service Decoration, III Class for 10 Years, constructed of bronzed zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with its arms joined through the quadrants by stylized sun rays and with crossed swords through the centrepiece, the obverse bearing a central wreathed NSDAP-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central inscription of “TREUE FÜR FÜHRER UND VOLK” (“LOYALTY FOR FÜHRER AND PEOPLE”), unmarked, measuring 42.80 mm (w) x 47.12 mm (h), weighing 29.0 grams, with oxidation and loss of finish throughout, in fair condition, and; an Eastern Front Medal, constructed of silvered and patinated zink, the obverse bearing a raised Heer-style German national eagle clutching a swastika, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941/42” (“WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST 1941/42”), above a crossed sword and laurel branch, topped by a Stahlhelm and stick grenade, unmarked, measuring 36.27 mm (w) x 44.25 mm (h), weighing 22.4 grams, with minor loss of finish evident, in better than very fine condition.

