Germany, Imperial. A Mixed Lot Of Service Awards

(Auszeichnungen). A mixed lot of service awards, including:

1. A medal bar featuring two decorations, with 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 42.59 mm (w) x 46.36 mm (h), weighing 13.2 grams, demonstrating some oxidation to the core, in very fine condition, and; 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 bearing an unidentified maker’s mark, measuring 37.76 mm (w) x 43.32 mm (h), weighing 13.4 grams, in extremely fine condition; both suspended from a 50 mm-long magnetic metal bar with a horizontal pinback, demonstrating some soiling and oxidation to the ribbons and core, respectively, in very fine condition.

2. A Merit Cross in Gold, constructed of gilded silver, on loop for suspension from its period original parade-mounted ribbon with horizontal pinback and red wool reverse liner, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, bearing double-sided central monograms of Kaiser Wilhelm II, unmarked, measuring 39.70 mm (w) x 41.98 mm (h), weighing 25.0 grams (inclusive of ribbon and mount), in extremely fine condition.

3. A Kaiser Wilhelm I Centenary Medal, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 39.83 mm in diameter, weighing 34.6 grams, demonstrating minor tarnishing, in near extremely fine condition.