{"product_id":"germany-imperial-a-first-world-war-non-combatants-order-and-medal-bar-formal-wear-version-g61960","title":"Germany, Imperial. A First World War Non-Combatant’s Order and Medal Bar, Formal Wear Version","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eFrackschnalle eines Nichtkämpfer im I. Weltkrieg\u003c\/em\u003e). A fine medal bar for a First World War non-combatant, featuring five orders and decorations, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. A 1914 Iron Cross II Class, constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension with its period original non-combatant’s 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 42.75 mm (w) x 46.70 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. A Cross for Voluntary War Aid, constructed of feinzink, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 42.72 mm (w) x 41.42 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. A Prussian Order of the Red Eagle, IV Class Cross, constructed of silver with enamels, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with pebbled arms, the obverse overlaid by a central white enameled medallion bearing a hand-painted Prussian imperial eagle, the reverse bearing a central monogram of King Friedrich Wilhelm II, unmarked, measuring 38.47 mm (w) x 41.96 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. A German Red Cross Medal, II Class, constructed of silver with enamels, the obverse bearing a red enameled Geneva Cross with arms terminating in royal crowns, joined through the quadrants by the monograms of Kaiser Wilhelm II and Kaiserin Auguste Viktoria, the reverse bearing an inscription of “FUER VERDIENSTE UM DAS ROTHE KREUZ” (“FOR SERVICE TO THE RED CROSS”), flanked by an oak leaf branch, unmarked, measuring 33.25 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. A Lippe War Merit Cross, constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original non-combatant’s ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central wreathed Lippe rose, topped by a monogram of Prince Leopold IV, and situated above a date of “1914”, the reverse bearing an inscription of “FÜR AUSZEICHNUNG IM KRIEGE” (“FOR EXCELLENCE IN WAR”), unmarked, measuring 41.57 mm (w) x 45.10 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll suspended from a 160 mm-long angled bar with decorations presented in counter order for display on formal wear, the reverse with a horizontal pinback and blue wool liner, unmarked, demonstrating minor soiling to the ribbons, with the Red Cross Medal intentionally placed backwards to mitigate enamel damage, a rare and high-quality bar to a distinguished non-combatant, in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49862748930325,"sku":"G61960","price":675.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/eMedals_G61960_2.jpg?v=1776375562","url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/products\/germany-imperial-a-first-world-war-non-combatants-order-and-medal-bar-formal-wear-version-g61960","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}