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

(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar for a First World War combatant featuring three 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, without visible marks, in extremely fine condition.

2. A Hesse War Honour Decoration, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised monogram of Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig, the reverse bearing a wreathed inscription of “KRIEGS-EHRENZEICHEN” (“WAR HONOUR DECORATION”), unmarked, measuring 24.92 mm in diameter, in 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 Reichsverband Pforzheim, measuring 38.06 mm (w) x 41.98 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.

All suspended from a 90 mm-long magnetic metal bar with a horizontal pinback and brown wool reverse liner, demonstrating minor soiling to the ribbons, in near extremely fine condition.