Germany, Imperial. A Mixed Lot of Awards

(Auszeichnungen). A mixed lot of awards, including:

1. A medal bar for a First World War combatant, featuring 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”, unmarked, measuring 42.32 mm (w) x 46.40 mm (h), demonstrating minor surface oxidation throughout the core, in very fine condition; flanked by ribbons for an Order of the Iron Crown and a German Honour Legion Decoration, all affixed to a 105 mm-long magnetic metal bar with a horizontal pinback and field-grey wool liner, arranged diagonally for use on formal wear, in very fine condition.

2. A Prussian Military Honour Decoration, II Class, constructed of a silvered alloy, on loop for suspension, the obverse bearing a central wreathed inscription of “KRIEGS VERDIENST” (“WAR MERIT”), the reverse bearing a raised monogram of King Wilhelm I, unmarked, measuring 40.04 mm in diameter, weighing 30.9 grams, demonstrating moderate loss of finish to the base metal, in near extremely fine condition.