{"product_id":"germany-imperial-a-medal-bar-for-a-distinguished-bavarian-first-world-war-combatant-g62526","title":"Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar for a Distinguished Bavarian First World War Combatant","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eOrdensschnalle\u003c\/em\u003e). A medal bar for a distinguished Bavarian First World War combatant featuring two 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 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, the suspension loop stamped with an illegible maker’s mark, measuring 43.60 mm (w) x 47.28 mm (h), weighing 17.0 grams, in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. A Silver Military Merit Medal, Type IV, constructed of a silver alloy, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a leftward-facing bust of King Maximilian I Joseph, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a crowned Bavarian lion wielding a sword and shield, circumscribed by an inscription of “DER TAPFERKEIT” (“TO BRAVERY”), unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of recipient reissue c. 1930, measuring 33.71 mm in diameter, weighing 15.4 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth suspended from a 70 mm-long trapezoidal bar with a horizontal pinback, unmarked, demonstrating minor fatigue to the Iron Cross ribbon, a scarce combination in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49878964109589,"sku":"G62526","price":373.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/eMedals_G62526_2.jpg?v=1777481910","url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/products\/germany-imperial-a-medal-bar-for-a-distinguished-bavarian-first-world-war-combatant-g62526","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}