Police Grouping – 3x Ordensspange (Medalbar) & Award Docs – Berlin, Olympia

An impressive and historically interesting named grouping belonging to Polizei-Hauptwachtmeister Ernst Müller of Berlin, comprising of a medalbar with three decorations and their original award documentation.

The grouping includes the medalbar with:

• Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer 1914–1918 (Hindenburg Cross for Frontline Combatants), awarded for First World War service. Accompanied by its original award certificate, issued in Berlin on 14. Januar 1935.
• Polizei-Dienstauszeichnung II. Stufe (Police Long Service Decoration 2nd Class), with award document and including the award document for the Polizei-Dienstauszeichnung I. Stufe (1st Class). The accompanying certificate is issued in the name of the German head of state to Ernst Müller.
• Olympia-Erinnerungsmedaille 1936 (1936 Olympic Games Commemorative Medal), awarded in recognition of his contribution to the Olympic Games. Its certificate is dated 20. Mai 1937.

The documents consistently identify the recipient as Ernst Müller, Polizei-Hauptwachtmeister, Berlin, providing an excellent personal connection between the decorations and their original owner.

The medals are mounted together with their original ribbons. The grouping also retains several original award certificates, making this a particularly desirable ensemble for collectors of German police history and medal groups.

Condition

The decorations show age-related wear and patina. The ribbons remain attached to the group. The award documents show period folds, handling marks, age toning and some spotting. Overall, an attractive original grouping with important accompanying paperwork.