Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mixed Lot of Awards Archive There is some fatigue evident

There is some fatigue evident to the wool around the headband

circumscribed by an inscription of “HOU EN TROU” (“LOYAL AND TRUE”)

inscribed "Ecole Militaire d'Infanterie Alexandre II - 1914" (Alexander II Military School of Infantry - 1914) below

A Ostvolk Decoration For Service

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mixed Lot of Awards Archive There is some fatigue evident(Auszeichnungen). A mixed lot of awards, including: 1. A War Merit Cross II Class, constructed of bronzed zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central wreathed date of 1939, unmarked, measuring 48. 98 mm (w) x 48. 94 mm (h), weighing 14. 3 grams, demonstrating moderate loss of finish with some zink