{"product_id":"germany-imperial-a-medal-bar-for-a-distinguished-bavarian-first-world-war-combatant-g62840","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 Bavarian Order of Military Merit, IV Class Cross with Swords, constructed of silver with multi-coloured enamels, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with blue enameled arms joined through the quadrants by stylized flames, the obverse overlaid by a central black enameled medallion bearing a gilt monogram of King Ludwig II, situated within a stylized white enameled belt and buckle, bearing a gilt inscription of “MERENTI” (“MERIT”) with arabesques, the twelve o’clock arm riveted with a sword clasp, the reverse overlaid by a central black enameled medallion, bearing a gilt Bavarian lion rampant, situated within a stylized white enameled belt and buckle, bearing a gilt institution date of “1866” with arabesques, the swords maker marked with the logo of Weiss \u0026amp; Co., Munich, with a silver content mark of “900”, measuring 39.70 mm (w) x 48.36 mm (h), demonstrating some flecking to the enamels, with an expert period repair to a shallow chip to the obverse six o’clock arm, in better than very fine condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. 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 42.84 mm (w) x 47.23 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth suspended from a 70 mm-long bar with a brass core, horizontal pinback, and red wool liner, demonstrating some material fatigue to the ribbons and the deliberate backwards application of the Iron Cross (likely owing to Bavarian patriotism), a superb example to a distinguished Bavarian soldier, in better than very fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49936446914837,"sku":"G62840","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/EfCT1kvk3n4h3N1UQjUaqOQMzHmBPYL1z8CNBe29.jpg?v=1779816133","url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/products\/germany-imperial-a-medal-bar-for-a-distinguished-bavarian-first-world-war-combatant-g62840","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}