{"product_id":"germany-imperial-a-medal-bar-for-a-decorated-first-world-war-combatant-g62528","title":"Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar for a Decorated First World War Combatant","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eOrdensschnalle\u003c\/em\u003e). A medal bar for a First World War combatant decorated for bravery in the field, featuring four awards, 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 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll suspended from a 120 mm-long bar with a horizontal pinback, red wool liner, and zink core, in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49878959620373,"sku":"G62528","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/eMedals_G62528_2.jpg?v=1777481852","url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/products\/germany-imperial-a-medal-bar-for-a-decorated-first-world-war-combatant-g62528","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}