C117
1914
EKII has black finished magnetic center with silver frame, complete with unmounted ribbon. Nice example, II
$75
1914
Iron Cross Second Class
C118
1914
EKII has black finished magnetic center with silver frame, hallmark on suspension ring. Medal is housed in
velvet and silk lined tilt case with worn silk lid lining, also contains folded, unmounted ribbon and ribbon bar with Iron
Cross device that shows normal wear. Attractive set, II
$275
1914
Iron Cross Second Class In Presentation Case
C119
Zinc alloy planchet has profile of Emperor Karl on obverse and "LAESO MILITI" (To a Wounded Soldier) and
"
MCMXVIII" (1918) on the reverse. Mounted on correct original tri-fold ribbon with stripes denoting four wounds. II
$110
Austro-Hungarian WWI Medal For The Wounded: Four Wounds
C120
Gray metal cross planchet with traces of gilted finish, Red Cross emblem in the center flanked by "1914" and "1916",
complete with unmounted original ribbon. Was awarded for work with the sick and wounded. Scarce, II
$135
Baden Voluntary War Assistance Cross
C121
Ovoid iron planchet has profile of Crown Prince Rupprecht, and regimental cypher on reverse. Lacks ribbon. II
$85
Bavarian 2nd Bavarian Infantry Regiment 1914 Commemorative Medal
C122
33
mm silver planchet depicts a Landsturm soldier on the obverse, with pine sprig and ribbon inscription "1915 /
VOSGES / 1916" on reverse. Lacks ribbon. II
$110
Bavarian Landsturm Infantry Battalion Wasserburg Commemorative Medal 1915-1916
C123
Red enameled cross and center medallion depicting silvered key coat of arms of Bremen with flattened suspension ring
and white ribbon with four red stripes. Enamel is very good, no visible chips or cracks, minor tarnish. II
$165
Bremen Hanseatic Cross 1914
C124
Bronze planchet has well-worn but original ribbon mounted for wear with tattered dark blue wool backing. II-
$130
Brunswick War Merit Cross 2nd Class
C125
Vaulted bronze cross planchet with "1914" designation; reverse has contoured pin and catch attachment. II+
$325
Brunswick WWI War Merit Cross First Class
C126
Two German table medals, one commemorating an early war victory, and one resolve after the 1919 Treaty of
Versailles. First is Wilhelm Victory at Longwy 1914: 33mm silver medal depicts the Crown Prince in uniform on
obverse, reverse has wreathed sword with "1914" and inscription commemorating the August 22 1914 victory at
Longwy France. Edge has "SILBER 990" purity mark. Crisp details, light age toning. Second is 40mm, white metal
of unknown content, depicting Germania resolved on obverse and an angel comforting a defeated soldier on the
reverse, with inscriptions conveying 'In peace and unity through labor and love Germany will again prosper' and
"
Versailles 28 June 1919."
$125
Early War 1914 Victory and 1919 Versailles Defeat Small Table Medal Lot
C127
Red enameled cross and silvered center medallion depicting the three-tower castle coat of arms of Hamburg; reverse of
planchet retains 90% silvered finish. Complete with the correct red and white striped ribbon on flattened suspension
ring. Good enamel with no visible chips or cracks, light tarnish, ribbon is nice. II
$125
Hamburg Hanseatic Cross 1914
C128
Bronze planchet with ribbon. II
$110
Hesse-Darmstadt 1914 Military Medical Cross
C129
White metal openwork badge has blackened acanthus leaf wreath with cypher in the center surmounted by the Hessian
crown, and "25" on the wreath band at the base. Pinback reverse. Instituted by Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig in 1917, the
25
th anniversary of his reign. Though an 'iron' award, it was produced in white metal due to wartime material
shortages. Particularly nice example, and a scarce award. II
$235
Hesse-Darmstadt 1917 War Decoration of Honor in Iron
C130
Includes Saxon service medal, and octagonal bronze and enamel Prussian 179th Infantry Brigade badge with pinback
reverse. Badge features wreathed red eagle insignia, has pinback reverse. Nice! II
$95
Imperial German WWI Veteran's Insignia Lot
C131
Bronze planchet with original unmounted ribbon. II
$125
Lippe War Merit Cross 1914-1918
C132
Gilted cross planchet has correct original combatant ribbon. Scarce, II
$175
Lippe-Detmold 1914 War Merit Cross Second Class
C133
Red enameled cross and enameled gilt center medallion depicting coat of arms of Lübeck; reverse of planchet retains
~40% silvered finish. Complete with the correct red and white ribbon. Enamel is good, no visible chips or cracks,
ribbon shows light soil. II
$165
Lübeck Hanseatic Cross 1914
C134
Second Class, gilted cross planchet with combatant ribbon. II
$135
Mecklenburg-Schwerin 1914 Military Merit Cross
C135
Second class, blackened iron wreathed cross has several minor corrosion spots. Red and blue combatant ribbon has
spange "Vor Dem Feinde" (before / in the face of the enemy). Clasp has one attachment prong broken. Ribbon has
pinback brooch suspension. II-
$125
Oldenburg Friedrich August Cross Second Class with Vor Dem Feinde Clasp
C136
Silver planchet with the head of King Wilhelm II of Württemberg on the obverse, circumscribed by the legend,
"
WILHELM II KÖNIG VON WÜRTTEMBERG". The reverse is inscribed "FÜR TAPFERKEIT UND TREUE" (For
bravery and loyalty) within a laurel wreath. Suspended from correct, post-April 1914 ribbon, II
$90
Wurttemberg Military Merit Medal: Silver