Germany, Wehrmacht. A Lot of Service Decorations
(Wehrmacht Diensabzeichen). A lot of three service decorations, including a 1939 Iron Cross II Class, constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central mobile swastika, the six o’clock arm with a reinstitution date of “1939”, the reverse six o’clock arm with an initial institution date of “1813”, unmarked, measuring 44.04 mm (w) x 48.12 mm (h), weighing 17.9 grame, the reverse of the integral suspension loop has broken and there is evidence of repainting of the core, in overall very fine condition; an Eastern Front Medal, constructed of silvered and patinated zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, 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, unmarked, measuring 35.88 mm (w) x 44.43 mm (h), weighing 19.0 grams, accompanied by its period original package of issue, constructed of light brown paper stock, the exterior bearing an inscription of “MEDAILLE ‘WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941/42’ (OSTMEDAILLE)” and a maker’s mark of Rudolf Souval, Gablonz, measuring 59 mm (w) x 105 mm (h), the medal has lost most of its silvered finish and some oxidation is evident, in overall very fine condition; also including a Monschau tax medallion, constructed of partially red-painted aluminum, unmarked, measuring 46 mm in diameter, in better than very fine condition.

