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

(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar for a First World War combatant decorated for bravery in the field, featuring four awards, 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 43.85 mm (w) x 47.32 mm (h), in extremely fine condition. 

2. A Saxe-Weimar and Eisenach General Honour Decoration, Military Division, constructed of gilded silver, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon pinned with clasp, the obverse bearing a leftward-facing profile of Grand Duke Wilhelm Ernst, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a wreathed inscription of “DEM VERDIENSTE 1914” (“TO MERIT 1914”), unmarked, measuring 36.16 mm in diameter, demonstrating tarnishing and loss of finish throughout, in very 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 affixed to a single mount with a horizontal pinback, consisting of a Cross Pattée with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing wreathed dates “1914-1918”, the reverse maker marked with the logo of an unidentified manufacturer, measuring 37.36 mm (w) x 42.53mm (h), in near mint condition.

4. A Civil Service 25-Year Faithful Service Award, constructed of silvered bronze with enamels, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with pebbled arms joined through the quadrants by a circular oak leaf wreath, the obverse bearing a black enameled swastika, the reverse bearing an inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE”), unmarked, measuring 40.82 mm (w) x 45.60 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.

All suspended from a 120 mm-long bar with a horizontal pinback, red wool liner, and zink core, in extremely fine condition.