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 “1939”, 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 “K” for a widely-encountered but unidentified manufacturer, measuring 41.94 mm (w) x 46.29 mm (h), weighing 17.3 grams, in 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 a crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing central wreathed dates “1914-1918”, the reverse maker marked with the logo of Reichsverband Pforzheim, measuring 38.27 mm (w) x 43.50 mm (h), weighing 15.1 grams, in near extremely fine condition.

3. A Prussian War Commemorative Cross 1914/1918 for Combatants, constructed of silvered bronze with multi-coloured enamels, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 37.84 mm (w) x 43.41 mm (h), weighing 16.9 grams, demonstrating minor flecking and scratching to the enamels with moderate loss of silver finish to the base metal, in very fine condition.

All suspended from a 100 mm-long trapezoidal magnetic metal bar with a horizontal pinback, unmarked, demonstrating moderate soiling to the ribbons, in near extremely fine condition.