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

 (Ordensschnalle). A medal bar for a First World War combatant featuring three 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 43.11 mm (w) x 47.17 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.

2. A Hamburg Hanseatic Cross, constructed of silvered copper with enamels, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée, the obverse with red enameled arms, bearing a central red enameled disc overlaid by a silvered coat of arms of the city of Hamburg, the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of “FÜR VERDIENST IM KRIEGE 1914” (“FOR MERIT IN WAR 1914”), unmarked, measuring 39.91 mm (w) x 44.07 mm (h), demonstrating some flecking to the enamels, in near 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 wreathed dates “1914-1918”, the reverse maker marked with the logo of Reichsverband Pforzheim, measuring 38.18 mm (w) x 42.38 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.

All suspended from a 95 mm-long bronze bar with a horizontal pinback and grey wool reverse liner, unmarked, demonstrating moderate wear and soiling to the ribbons, a Third Reich-period example in near extremely fine condition.