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

(Ordensschnalle).  A medal bar for a First World War combatant featuring four decorations, 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, unmarked, measuring 43.27 mm (w) x 47.03 mm (h), weighing 14.3 grams, in near extremely fine condition.

2. A Württemberg Golden Military Merit Medal, constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon with device, the obverse bearing a raised and rightward-facing profile of King Wilhelm II, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “FÜR TAPFERKEIT UND TREUE” (“FOR BRAVERY AND LOYALTY”), situated within a circular laurel leaf wreath, the obverse engraver marked “K. SCHWENZER”, measuring 28.26 mm in diameter, weighing 12.4 grams, in near extremely 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, consisting of a Cross Pattée with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing central wreathed dates “1914-1918”, the reverse maker marked with the logo of an unidentified manufacturer, measuring 37.54 mm (w) x 42.14 mm (h), weighing 14.0 grams, in near extremely fine condition.

4. A Württemberg 15-Year Long Service Cross, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée, the obverse bearing a central raised crown, situated within a circular laurel leaf wreath, the reverse bearing a central raised number “15” in Roman numerals, situated within a circular laurel leaf wreath, unmarked, measuring 37.27 mm (w) x 42.80 mm (h), weighing 15.4 grams, in near extremely fine condition.

All suspended from a 120 mm-long magnetic metal bar with a horizontal pinback, demonstrating minor wear to the ribbons, in near extremely fine condition.