Lot 14: Grand Duchy of Baden: Golden Military Merit Medal of Karl Friedrich, 1870 - 1871.

Thies & Johnson Military Auctions, LLC (henceforth "auction house"), represented by the primary partner, Andreas Thies, along with the VA licensed auctioneer, Michael Everett (#2908000960), will sell the lots offered as part of catalogs published by the auction house on behalf of consignor or consignors. The general auction terms and conditions apply not only before the auction, but also after the auction and in any moments of sale. A submission of a bid indicates the terms and conditions herein and forthwith are accepted.

To protect the public with respect to all of our customers, our company is committed to the utmost care and prudence in dealing with contemporary historical items from the era of the Third Reich. Our company does not seek to glorify any aspect of the Third Reich. We do not endorse fascism, racism, or fundamentalism of any kind, nor the atrocities committed by the Nazi Regime. The depicted items from the Third Reich serve only the purposes of civic information, defense of unconstitutional efforts, art, science, research or teaching, and current affairs or history, and are auctioned merely as artifacts.
If you are a customer who resides in Germany, by owning this catalogue you agree to the above in accordance with (§§ 86 a, 86 StGB). Our company accepts bids only from those German citizens who are committed to strict compliance of this statute.
Similarly, if you are a customer who resides in a country with statutes restricting the purchase, sale, shipment, import, possession, etc. of these historical items, you agree that you are solely responsible for knowing and complying with the laws of your government.

The auction house conducts the live auction and all sales in the state of Virginia, USA, and follows all of the laws and regulations of its jurisdiction. Furthermore, the licensed and bonded auctioneer complies fully with all laws and regulations set forth by the Auctioneer's Board of the State of Virginia. The auction house, its agents, the auctioneer, or the owner of any rented facilities shall not be held liable to any person for damages to their person or property while in, on, our about the auction house premises or rented facilities, nor shall they be held liable for any defects. All persons are on the premises at their own risk and shall defend, indemnify, and save the auction house, its agents, the auctioneer, and/or the owner of any rented facilities from any and all liability whatsoever. The laws and regulations of the State of Virginia and the United States shall apply for all legal proceedings between the customer and auction house or the customer and auctioneer, even if the litigation is conducted abroad.

A Buyer's premium amounting to 15% of the winning bid amount will be added to the purchase price of each lot. The winning bidders acknowledge and agree to pay a total of 15% premium on top of the winning bid, plus 5% auction house fee.

1 = Mint
2 = Excellent ++
3 = Excellent +
4 = Very Good

Every item listed is an antique and was, in its era, intended for use. Thus, all items will exhibit natural wear. Any defects beyond typical aging or repairs will be listed in the item description. Restoration efforts, unless clearly assessed, may not be included in the description. The auction house encourages all customers to inspect items thoroughly before placing bids. Returns requested on the grounds of condition discrepancy will not be honored.

Customers will receive invoices within 14 business days of the auction's close. The invoice amount owed will reflect both the hammer price of each lot won, calculated shipping, plus a 20% buyer's premium (along with Invaluable's 5% fee). This buyer's premium covers auction house expenditures related to the storage, care, insurance, etc., for each lot. Additionally, international customers should expect to pay all customs fees in accordance with the laws of their respective governments.
Attendees of the live auction who wish to settle their invoice and retrieve their lot(s) immediately should report to 403 Chatham Square Office Park, Fredericksburg, VA 22405 within the business hours of 0800 and 1700 EST. It is important to note that attendees of the live auction will be subject to pay 5% VA state (Stafford County) sales tax in addition to the hammer price of each lot and the 20% buyer's premium (along with the 5% Invaluable fee if the service was used).
All processed invoices are subject to review and possible correction ex post facto up to 60 calendar days, which could result in money owed to either the auction house, the consignor or the customer. All overpayments will be credited.

All payments are due no later than 7 business days from the receipt of invoice. The auction house accepts all major credit cards, domestic checks and money orders, and wire transfers. Wire transfers must process fully no later than 12 business days from the receipt of invoice. Customers who elect to use a wire transfer as their payment method are solely responsible for paying the transfer fees instituted by their bank. Title of ownership of each lot transfers to the customer only when the full invoiced amount is received and processed.

In order to process a credit card payment, please call 540-424-1338 or email thiesjohnsonauctions@gmail.com to make arrangements. Please note that credit card transactions may be subject to a processing fee of up to 3%.

In order to submit a domestic check or money order, please make the payment out to "Thies & Johnson Military Auctions, LLC" and send to 403 Chatham Square Office Park, Fredericksburg, VA 22405. In the event of a returned check, bidder will be responsible for a $30 return charge.

For a wire transfer, please use the following information:
Account Holder: Thies & Johnson Military Auctions, LLC
Account Holder Address: 403 Chatham Square Office Park, Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Bank Name: BB&T
Bank Address: 7701 Airport Center Drive Ste 2700, Greensboro, NC 27409
Bank Phone Number: 336-605-1620
Account Number: 0000158572915
Routing Number: 051404260
Swift Code: BRBTUS33

Customers who do not meet their payment obligations may be reported to a credit agency, and their balance may be outsourced to a debt collector. Alternatively, the auction house may, at its sole discretion, elect to either send the lot(s) to auction once again, or sell the items privately; in such a case, the customer will still be liable for the 20% buyer's premium (to include Invaluable's 5% fee). The auction house reserves the right to refuse bids in future auctions from customers who have not met their previous payment obligations.

Items will ship only after payment is received and fully processed. Packages will ship within 7 business days of payment processing. The auction house will process shipments through either FedEx or USPS. Requests for any other carriers must be expressly arranged with the auction house at the time of payment. Shipment tracking information will be provided at the customer's request.
All shipment costs will include applicable insurance. Any insurance claims must be reported to both the auction house and the shipment carrier within the 30-calendar-day return window. As each item sold is an antique and delicate in nature, the auction house makes all attempts to present accurate condition and wear information to customers, encourages visits to study the items, and packages all items for shipment with the utmost professional care; with these safeguards in place, the auction house maintains a warranty for each item's authenticity only and does not accept monetary responsibility for any material defect occurring during transit or once the item has been received.

Items will ship only after payment is received and fully processed. Packages will ship within 7 business days of payment processing. The auction house will process shipments through either FedEx or USPS. Requests for any other carriers must be expressly arranged with the auction house at the time of payment. Shipment tracking information will be provided at the customer's request.
All shipment costs will include applicable insurance. Any insurance claims must be reported to both the auction house and the shipment carrier within the 30-calendar-day return window. As each item sold is an antique and delicate in nature, the auction house makes all attempts to present accurate condition and wear information to customers, encourages visits to study the items, and packages all items for shipment with the utmost professional care; with these safeguards in place, the auction house maintains a warranty for each item's authenticity only and does not accept monetary responsibility for any material defect occurring during transit or once the item has been received.

The auction house guarantees the authenticity of all items, excluding those marked as reproductions or repaired. Legitimate claims against a purchased item's authenticity must be submitted within 30 calendar days of the date of invoice. Any returns must be discussed with the auction house before submission. Although we offer a condition guide within the catalogue to help customers determine quality in tandem with our photographs and descriptions, we highly recommend a visit to view the objects at our auction house, as there is no substitute for examining these objects in person. All items are sold in their stated condition ("as is") at the time of bidding. Any return request submitted on the grounds of condition will not be accepted. Returns of any kind will not be accepted after accounts have been settled with the consignor(s), 60 calendar days from the close of the auction. All return requests must be submitted by the original bidding customer of the auction; any return requests submitted by a third party (such as a customer of the original bidder) will not be accepted under any circumstances.