{"product_id":"germany-imperial-a-medal-bar-for-world-war-freikorps-and-police-service-g62532","title":"Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar for World War, Freikorps, and Police Service","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eOrdensschnalle\u003c\/em\u003e). An extensive medal bar for a recipient with a storied career in military and police service, spanning the period from the German Empire through to the Third Reich, featuring seven decorations, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. A 1914 Iron Cross II Class, constructed of neusilber, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with a blackened non-magnetic metal alloy core within a ribbed neusilber 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 but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture by Wilhelm Deumer, Lüdenscheid, c. 1936, measuring 43.72 mm (w) x 48.00 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. A Saxe-Meiningen Medal for Merit in War 1915, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 39.42 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. 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 wreathed dates “1914-1918”, the reverse maker marked with the logo of Reichsverband Pforzheim, measuring 37.96 mm (w) x 41.98 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. A Silesian Eagle II Class, constructed of a blackened and silvered metal alloy, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, the obverse consisting of a Silesian-style German national eagle clutching a silvered banner bearing an inscription of “FÜR SCHLESIEN” (“FOR SILESIA”), overlaid by a silvered Brustmond, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture c. 1936, measuring 32.22 mm (w) x 47.19 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. A Police Long Service Award, II Class for 18 Years, constructed of silvered bronze, consisting of an elongated Cross Pattée with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing an Ordnungspolizei insignia consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath overlaid by a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse overlaid by an oval medallion bearing an inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER POLIZEI” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE POLICE”), unmarked, measuring 43.57 mm (w) x 47.88 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. An Anschluss Medal, constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing two raised figures, one of which is clutching a flag and the other a length of broken chain, above a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a date of “13. MÄRZ 1938”, circumscribed by an inscription of “EIN VOLK, EIN REICH, EIN FÜHRER” (“ONE PEOPLE, ONE NATION, ONE LEADER”), unmarked, measuring 32.38 mm in diameter, in better than very fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. A Hungarian War Commemorative Medal, constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 36.95 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll suspended from a 175 mm-long bar with a horizontal pinback, field-grey wool liner, and brass core, demonstrating the characteristics of Third Reich-period assembly, in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49880080187669,"sku":"G62532","price":435.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/eMedals_G62532_2.jpg?v=1777481789","url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/products\/germany-imperial-a-medal-bar-for-world-war-freikorps-and-police-service-g62532","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}