(Abzeichen und Verleihungsurkunden). A lot of awards and documents to Martin Janßen, 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”, the suspension loop maker marked with a Präsidialkanzlei code of “100” for Wächtler & Lange, Mittweida, measuring 44.08 mm (w) x 49.79 mm (h), weighing 19.2 grams, some oxidation evident, accompanied by its period original award document, constructed of off-white paper with black ink, named to “SCHÜTZEN MARTIN JANSEN”, dated 12 July 1941, measuring 140 mm (w) x 200 mm (h), in extremely fine condition;
A Wound Badge, Black Grade, constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a vertical pinback, unmarked, measuring 37.36 mm (w) x 45.36 mm (h), weighing 12.5 grams, missing its pinback, in overall very fine condition, accompanied by two period original award documents, both constructed of off-white paper with black ink and named to “GEFR. MARTIN JANßEN”, with a unit designation of “1. FLK. REGT. 605”, one dated 23 September 1942 and issued in the field, the other dated 2 January 1943, both for a wound suffered on 17 September 1942, each measuring 139 mm (w) x 198 mm (h), in extremely fine condition;
A General Assault Badge, constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, with a central Heer-style German national eagle on top of a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 44.06 mm (w) x 53.58 mm (h), weighing 31.3 grams, loss of finish evident, in overall better than very fine condition, accompanied by its period original award document, constructed of off-white paper with black ink, named to “GEFREITEN MARTIN JANSSEN”, with a unit designation of “1./FLA-BTL. 605”, dated 15 November 1942, measuring 149 mm (w) x 210 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition;
An Eastern Front Medal, constructed of silvered and patinated zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a raised Heer-style German national eagle clutching a swastika, the reverse with an 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 36.00 mm (w) x 44.20 mm (h), weighing 19.6 grams, loss of finish and oxidation evident, in overall very fine condition;
A DRL Sports Badge, Bronze Grade, constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a mobile swastika, overlaid by stylized initials “DRL”, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked “WERNSTEIN, JENA”, measuring 38.68 mm (w) x 48.26 mm (h), weighing 16.0 grams, in extremely fine condition;
A cut-out from Janßen’s Soldbuch detailing awards received, measuring 100 mm (w) x 76 mm (h), in extremely fine condition, and;
An extremely rare Heer Flak Badge, constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, topped by a Heer-style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, overlaid by a central Flak 88 with its barrel raised and extending beyond the border of the wreath, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked “C.E. JUNCKER, BERLIN”, measuring 44.60 mm (w) x 60.12 mm (h), weighing 29.9 grams, some oxidation evident, an exceptionally rare version of the award in overall near extremely fine condition, accompanied by its award document, constructed of off-white paper stock with black ink, named to “GEFREITEN MARTIN JANSSEN”, with a unit designation of “1./FLA.-BTL. 605”, dated 15 April 1942, measuring 148 mm (w) x 210 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.