Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Awards Auction A textbook example of a

A textbook example of a first war period German Imperial “Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1

Footnote: The decoration was instituted in 1951 and awarded to labour leaders for outstanding service in the enhancement of state infrastructures or innovative technology development

this award was introduced in 1916 as an award for civilian contribution to the War effort

overlaid by a banner bearing an inscription of “KRIEGSKRAFTFAHRERIN”

silver star on ribbon)

Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Awards Auction A textbook example of a(Auszeichnungen). A mixed lot of awards, including: 1. A War Merit Medal, 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 central wreathed date of 1939, unmarked, measuring 32. 16 mm in diameter, weighing 12. 7 grams, in extremely fine condition. 2. A War Merit Cross II Class with Swords, constructed of bronzed zink, on