Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Awards and Insignia consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac in turn set above crossed

in turn set above crossed axes and a banner bearing an inscription of “GOTT ZUR EHR DEM NACHSTEN ZUR WEHR” (“GOD TO HONOUR

measuring 120 mm (w) x 154 mm (l)

Metzenauer was once again drafted for service on April 18 1940 and served in a variety of administrative duties

as well as a L-loop for uniform attachment

the obverse bearing two silver-grey rayon chevrons

Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Awards and Insignia consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac in turn set above crossed(Auszeichnungen und Insignien). A mixed lot of awards and insignia, including: 1. A Civil Service 25 Year Faithful Service Award, constructed of silvered bronze with enamels, on loop for suspension from a period replacement ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms joined through the quadrants by a circular oak leaf wreath, the obverse bearing a central black enameled swastika, the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of FR TREUE