Germany. Three Third Reich Period Medals, Awards, Decorations w. Ribbon Bar
A grouping of three third reich period medals, awards, and decorations, consisting of 1) An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class “Eisernes Kreuz 1939 2. Klasse”; a cross pattée of multi-piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; on loop for suspension (unmarked); with its period original ribbon; the obverse with a raised central mobile swastika with the re-institution date “1939” in raised numbering on the lower arm; the reverse with the original institution date “1813” in raised numbering on the lower arm; measuring 43.84 mm (w) x 44.07 mm (h); weighing 17.6 grams. 2) An Eastern Winter Campaign Medal “Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42 Medaille”; in silvered and patinated zink; with a large national eagle on the obverse clutching a swastika (“Hakenkreuz”) and a leftward facing Stahlhelm on the top with horizontally oriented stick grenade; the reverse “Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42” (Winter Battle in the East 1941/42) in all capital letters with a crossed sword and laurel wreath on the bottom; on a loop for suspension - marked “13” for “Gustav Brehmer, Markneukirchen”; measuring 36.25 mm (w) x 44.50 mm (h); weighing 22.0 grams. 3) A Commemorative Defence Wall Medal “Deutsches Schutzwall-Ehrenzeichen”; an oval bronze medal; on loop for suspension (unmarked); the obverse with a crossed shovel and sword in the centre, and a concrete pillbox/bunker directly below, as well as with the German national eagle above, all within an oak leaf wreath; the reverse inscribed “Für Arbeit zum schutze Deutschlands” (For labour for the protection of Germany) within an oak wreath; measuring 33.09 mm (w) x 45.57 mm (h); weighing 19.3 grams. Accompanied by its matching medal ribbon bar; metal core (non-magnetic); horizontal pinback; measuring 45 mm (w) x 19 mm (h); in overall very fine condition.

