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

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

1. A Saxe-Meiningen War Merit Decoration, II Class, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 39.41 mm in diameter, in near extremely fine condition.

2. 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 wreathed dates “1914-1918”, the reverse maker marked with the logo of an Gustav Danner, Mühlhausen, measuring 37.92 mm (w) x 42.84 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.

Both suspended from a 100 mm-long bar with a bronze core and horizontal pinback, unmarked, in very fine condition.