Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar for First World War and Freikorps Service, by J. Godet & Sohn

(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar featuring two 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, without visible marks, measuring 43.53 mm (w) x 47.90 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.

2. A Silesian Eagle, II Class, constructed of blackened magnetic iron, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, the obverse consisting of a Silesian-style German national eagle, clutching a silvered banner in its talons bearing a raised inscription of “FÜR SCHLESIEN” (“FOR SILESIA”), overlaid across its chest by a silvered Brustmond, unmarked, measuring 31.76 mm (w) x 47.50 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.

Both suspended from a 85 mm-long bar with a magnetic metal core, horizontal pinback, and grey wool liner, retaining a metal maker’s label reading “J. GODET & SOHN, KGL HOFJUWELIERE, BERLIN W8”, a high-quality example assembled by one of Germany’s pre-eminent manufacturers of orders and medals in extremely fine condition.