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Lot 231:
Description
A group of bronze gold coloured and enamel militaria comprising three medals and one matching ribbon bar. The circular bronze Nigerian Republic Medal 1963-1973 features a relief map of Nigeria to the obverse and is inscribed with NIGERIA and THE REPUBLIC MEDAL 1963-1973. A miniature bronze 1939-1945 Star is decorated with the royal cypher for George VI reading GRI VI and the dates 1, 9, 3, 9, -, 1, 9, 4, 5. The German Fire Service Cross of Honour for North Rhine-Westphalia is constructed from gold and white enamel, featuring red flame motifs between the arms of the cross and a central shield bearing the state coat of arms. A gold ring to the reverse is inscribed FÜR VERDIENSTE IM FEUERSCHUTZ. The group also contains a single ribbon bar matching the red and white ribbon with gold borders of the Fire Service Cross.
Condition report:
The Nigerian Republic Medal shows significant wear and fraying to the top edge of the five-stripe ribbon and the bronze medal displays a dark, aged patina. The miniature 1939-1945 star is in good condition with a light surface patina. The German Fire Service Cross of Honour is in excellent condition with the enamel finish appearing intact and the gold finish remaining bright. The matching ribbon bar is in good condition.
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