Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar for a Bavarian First World War Combatant

(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar for a Bavarian First World War combatant featuring six decorations, including:

1. A 1914 Iron Cross II Class, constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central initial “W”, the six o’clock arm with a reinstitution date of “1914”, the twelve o’clock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with three central oak leaves, the six o’clock arm with an initial institution date of “1813”, the twelve o’clock arm with initials “FW” topped by a royal crown, the suspension loop maker marked with the logo of Johann Wagner & Sohn, Berlin, measuring 42.46 mm (w) x 46.46 mm (h), weighing 17.4 grams, in extremely fine condition.

2. A Bavarian Military Merit Cross, II Class with Crown and Swords, constructed of a silver alloy with multi-coloured enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central black enameled medallion overlaid by a raised monogram of King Ludwig II, situated within a stylized white enameled belt and buckle, bearing an inscription of “MERENTI” (“MERIT”) with arabesques, the twelve o’clock arm riveted with a crossed sword clasp, the reverse bearing a central raised Bavarian lion rampant, situated within a stylized belt and buckle bearing an institution date of “1866” with arabesques, the twelve o’clock arm topped by a crown suspension with a loop connecting to a period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 43.30 mm (w) x 66.28 mm (h), weighing 23.4 grams, in extremely fine condition.

3. An Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 for Combatants, constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing central wreathe dates “1914-1918”, the reverse maker marked with the logo of an unidentified manufacturer, measuring 37.03 mm (w) x 42.72 mm (h), weighing 15.5 grams, in extremely fine condition.

4. A Bavarian Long Service Award, III Class for 9 Years, constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 33.13 mm in diameter, weighing 18.8 grams, in near extremely fine condition.

5. A Hungarian War Commemorative Medal, constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 36.94 mm in diameter, weighing 21.3 grams, in extremely fine condition.

6. A Bulgarian War Commemorative Medal, constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 32.20 mm in diameter, weighing 17.2 grams, in extremely fine condition.

All suspended from a 160 mm-long bar with a zink alloy core, horizontal pinback, and grey wool liner, unmarked, in extremely fine condition.