2pc WWII German DRL Badge US Navy Merit Mini Bar
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Title:2pc Lot WWII Medals German DRL Badge US Navy Legion of Merit Expert Shot Mini Medal BarDescription by Chris CNX 1014:This is a 2pc lot of WWI medals, both US & German. There is a German DRL badge that is made in bronze, marked "D.R.G.M.35269" (Deutsches Reichsgebrauchsmuster) & maker marked "WERNSTEIN JENA" on the back. Also included is a US Navy miniature medal bar consisting of 4 medals including a “US Navy Expert Pistol Shot,” a Lady Liberty “Freedom from Fear, Freedom of Speech,” a naval themed “American Campaign,” & an enameled Legion of Merit medal. Our auction estimate on this piece is 10-10000. Provenance:This piece comes to us from the Greenberg estate, an 85 year old retiree from New York with an amazing collection of Judaica, antiquities, and antiques, most with original receipts and certificates of authenticity.Maker:US government & WERNSTEIN JENA for German government Condition:Metal(s) show some light surface wear & some toning / patina consistent with age. The Germam metal has an area of oxidation on the back side near the pin catch. Grosgrain ribbon shows some mild discoloration / staining with a few hand stitched repairs seen on the back. No enamel loss on the merit medal. Pin bar(s) & catch work properly on both. Hallmarks:Hallmark (on 1 US army medal) & Wernstein Jena, D.R.G.M. 35269 (on German medal)Approx Dimensions or Size:1-1/2 X 1-7/8 inch (1) & 2-1/8in X 2-3/8 inch (1)Weight of item:1.22oz (together)Shipping:Shipping is not included and will vary according to the item’s weight, dimensions, and price. This item is estimated to ship in a 5 X 7 X 3in box weighing 8oz
Condition
Metal(s) show some light surface wear & some toning / patina consistent with age. The Germam metal has an area of oxidation on the back side near the pin catch. Grosgrain ribbon shows some mild discoloration / staining with a few hand stitched repairs seen on the back. No enamel loss on the merit medal. Pin bar(s) & catch work properly on both.
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2pc WWII German DRL Badge US Navy Merit Mini Bar
Estimate $10 - $10,000
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