Germany. A Mixed Lot Of Medals Auction Archive He enlisted for First World

He enlisted for First World War service as a Private (1208558) on July 16

maker marked "W" in a circle on the reverse

the top and bottom edges trimmed in gold-coloured bullion wire in a twisted pattern

along with French silver hallmark (eagle’s head)

chipping evident in the red enamels on the bottom tip of the crescent moon

Germany. A Mixed Lot Of Medals Auction Archive He enlisted for First World(Medaillen). A mixed lot of fives medals, including a War Merit Medal, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised Maltese Cross with a central wreathed swastika, the reverse bearing an inscription of FR KRIEGS VERDIENST 1939, unmarked, measuring 32. 11 mm in diameter, weighing 10. 2 grams, in extremely fine condition; a War Merit Cross II Class with Swords, constructed of bronze, on loop