Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar for First World War Combat and Police Service

(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar 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, measuring 43.90 mm (w) x 47.82 mm (h), in better than very fine condition.

2. 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 Glaser & Sohn, Dresden, measuring 37.85 mm (w) x 42.94 mm (h), in better than very fine condition.

3. A Police Long Service Award, III Class for 8 Years, constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised Ordnungspolizei insignia in the form of an oval oak leaf wreath overlaid by a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a raised number “8” circumscribed by an inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER POLIZE” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE POLICE”), unmarked, measuring 38.16 mm in diameter, demonstrating moderate loss of silver finish throughout, in very fine condition.

All suspended from a 95 mm-long bar with a zink core, black wool reverse liner, and horizontal pinback, demonstrating soiling throughout the ribbons, in very fine condition.