An original WW2 German War Merit Cross with swords 2nd class medal, die-struck construction in zinc with a bronze finish. The suspension loop is unmark, complete with the original long ribbon. The medal is unissuied with slight oxidisation no damage or repairs in good condition.
£45.00
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The War Merit Cross, with Swords 2nd Class Medal, was Instituted to replace the non-combatant version of the Iron Cross 2nd Class, which was liberally awarded, and over 6 million were presented by the end of the war.
The medal was awarded to military personnel for bravery not necessarily in the face of the enemy or for exceptional service in battle.
An eary Iron Cross 2nd Class Spange 1st Pattern by C.E.Juncker, constructed in tombac with scollaped date bar with nice patina and long original ribbon. The reverse of the spange has all four prongs intact by. This rare and desirable item is in good condition.
An original German WW2 Social Welfare Red Cross Medal, constructed in silver plated bronze. The obverse of the medal depicts a Whermacht National eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika in its talons superimposed on a Geneva cross. The reverse is inscribed with gothic script ‘Medaille für deutsche Volkspflege’ (Medal for German Social Welfare). This medal is complete with its original suspension ring unmarked, with a red and white ribbon. The medal has no damage or repairs in good condition.
A WW2 German Police Long Service Medal 25 Years with presentation box, die struck alloy constructed with gilt finish complete with blue ribbon embroidered with police insignia. The obverse of the medal depicts a cross with the wreathed (police eagle) Polizeiadler. On the reverse the inscription "Fur Treue Dientste In Der Polizei (For Loyality Served In The Police). The medal comes complete with the presentation case embosed with a "25" and laurel wreath, in mint condition.
A very desirable WW2 German Cross in Gold by Zimmermann, light version. The obverse of the decoration shows light wear and the swastika has all the black enamel intact, and the central disk has beautiful patina. The golden wreath is bright, with the expected die flaw on '9' on the date. The reverse of the German cross in gold has the PZK code '20' stamped on the pin for C.F. Zimmermann, Pforzheim with four rivets. The presentation case is linned on the outside with black leatherette, with a thin gold stripe around the top leading edge with no catch. Inside the lid of the presentation case is linned with rayon, and the base is covered in black velvet. This desirable decoration weighs 44 grams, has no damge or repairs in very good condition.
An SS Long Service Medal four years, constructed in tombak with tear drop suspension ring. The obverse of the medal depicts the SS runes surrounded by a oak wreath. The revesre of the medal has a giant 4 and inscribed 'Fur Treue Dienste In Der SS' (For Loyal in The SS). The Medal measure 33mm in diametre, unmarked but attributed to Deschler, Munich manufacture. The medal had no damage or repairs in mint condition.
Authentic Iron Cross 2nd Class Austrian mounted variant, three-piece construction, magnetic core, with Austrian mounted style ribbon, unmarked in good condition.
