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LOT 4552
Group of Four [4] German WWI Medals. 1914-1918.
Including: Preussen 1888 'Dem besten Schützen' Friedrich III medal and ribbon; 'Dem besten Schützen' Albert von Sachsen medal and ribbon; 'Dem besten schützen' Wilhelm II Preussen medal and ribbon; 'Dem besten schützen' Wilhelm II Preussen medal and ribbon with dedication 'W. Mohrmann 1886'. Condition as seen.3 3/4 - 4 5/8 in. (125gr total, 9.6-11.7cm.).
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of author and historian Dr DeWitt Bailey; thence by descent to his grandson.
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German WWI Named Pin Jacket Medal. 1914-1918.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Iron Cross with '1914' and crown over 'W'; reverse inscribed 'Hauptmann Rudolf Heye'; old collector number '260'. 14gr, 43mm.
Condition as seen.
From the private collection of author and historian Dr DeWitt Bailey; thence by descent to his grandson. -
German WWI Mounted Medal Group. 1914-1918.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Group of three medals with ribbons mounted on a carrier: Iron Cross; bravery medal from Ernst Ludwig of Hessen; military cross 1914-1918. 77gr, 95mm.
Condition as seen.
From the private collection of author and historian Dr DeWitt Bailey; thence by descent to his grandson. -
![Group of Five [5] German WWI Medals.](https://timelineauctions.com/upload/images/items/small/241811-s.jpg)
Group of Five [5] German WWI Medals. 1914-1918.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Including: Friedrich August of Saxony cross with ribbon; red enamelled service cross with ribbon; military service medal with rose and wreath to the reverse, with ribbon; Chinese Expedition service medal with ribbon; and one other. 91gr total, 7-11.3cm.
Condition as seen.
From the private collection of author and historian Dr DeWitt Bailey; thence by descent to his grandson.
