{"product_id":"germany-imperial-a-medal-bar-for-a-first-world-war-combatant-g61683","title":"Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar for a First World War Combatant","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eOrdenschnalle\u003c\/em\u003e). A medal bar for a First World War combatant featuring six 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 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 41.97 mm (w) x 46.56 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. A Baden Merit Medal in Silver, constructed of a silver alloy, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a leftward-facing profile of Grand Duke Friedrich II, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a wreathed inscription of “FÜR VERDIENST” (“FOR MERIT”), unmarked, measuring 38.15 mm in diameter, demonstrating a patina throughout the base metal, in very fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. A Saxe-Meiningen Medal for War Merit 1915, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 39.56 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. 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 marked with the logo of Reichsverband Pforzheim, measuring 38.14 mm (w) x 42.44 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. A Prussian 15-Year Long Service Award, constructed of coppered bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée, the obverse bearing a central crown, the reverse bearing a central number “25” in Roman numerals, unmarked, measuring 35.73 mm (w) x 39.15 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. 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 central black enameled swastika, the reverse bearing a central inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE”), unmarked, measuring 40.90 mm (w) x 45.60 mm (h), demonstrating moderate loss of finish to the base metal, in very fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll suspended from a 175 mm-long bar with a two piece zink and magnetic metal core, horizontal pinback, and maroon wool liner, unmarked, the third of the bar featuring both long service awards was carefully added post-manufacture, while the ribbons demonstrate minor soiling and fatigue throughout, in better than very fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49773020643605,"sku":"G61683","price":334.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/eMedals_G61683_2.jpg?v=1772111653","url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/products\/germany-imperial-a-medal-bar-for-a-first-world-war-combatant-g61683","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}