{"product_id":"germany-imperial-a-multi-state-medal-bar-for-distinguished-first-world-war-service-g62512","title":"Germany, Imperial. A Multi-State Medal Bar for Distinguished First World War Service","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eOrdensschnalle\u003c\/em\u003e). A superb and unusual multi-state medal bar for distinguished First World War service, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. A Mecklenburg-Strelitz War Service Cross, II Class, constructed of a silver alloy,on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with ribbed arms, the obverse bearing a central wreathed monogram of Grand Duke Adolph Friedrich VI, the reverse bearing a central wreathed inscription of “TAPFER UND TREU” (“LOYAL AND BRAVE”), unmarked, measuring 41.38 mm (w) x 47.40 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. An Oldenburg Friedrich August Cross, II Class, constructed of toned magnetic iron, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with its arms joined through the quadrants by a circular laurel wreath, the obverse bearing a central monogram of Grand Duke Friedrich August, topped by a crown and above a date of “1914”, unmarked, measuring 38.34 mm (w) x 42.86 mm (h), demonstrating minor surface oxidation throughout, in very fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. A Hamburg Hanseatic Cross, constructed of silvered copper with enamels, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée, the obverse with red enameled arms, overlaid by a red enameled centrepiece bearing a silvered Hamburg coat of arms, the reverse bearing a central inscription of “FÜR VERDIENST IM KRIEGE 1914” (“FOR MERIT IN WAR 1914”), unmarked, measuring 40.81 mm (w) x 45.24 mm (h), demonstrating some flecking and scratching to the enamels, in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. A Lübeck Hanseatic Cross, constructed of silvered copper with enamels, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée, the obverse with red enameled arms, overlaid by a gilded centrepiece bearing an enameled Lübeck coat of arms, the reverse bearing a central inscription of “FÜR VERDIENST IM KRIEGE 1914” (“FOR MERIT IN WAR 1914”), unmarked, measuring 40.78 mm (w) x 45.51 mm (h), demonstrating some flecking and scratching to the enamels, in near extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. A Bremen Hanseatic Cross, constructed of silvered copper with enamels, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée, the obverse with red enameled arms, overlaid by a red enameled centrepiece bearing a silvered Bremen coat of arms, the reverse bearing a central inscription of “FÜR VERDIENST IM KRIEGE 1914” (“FOR MERIT IN WAR 1914”), unmarked, measuring 40.59 mm (w) x 45.51 mm (h), demonstrating some flecking and scratching to the enamels, in near extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. A Bavarian Order of St. Michael, Silver Medal, constructed of a silver alloy, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a depiction of St. Michael trampling the devil (in the form of a dragon), the reverse bearing a wreathed inscription of “VIRTUTI” (“VIRTUE”), unmarked, measuring 36.02 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. An Ottoman Liyakat Medal, constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon pinned with a 1915 combatant’s clasp, unmarked, measuring 24.68 mm in diameter, in better than very fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8. A Bulgarian Military Order for Bravery, IV Class Soldier's Cross, constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 34.01 mm (w) x 37.47 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll suspended from a 23 cm-long bar with a horizontal pinback, field-grey wool liner, and brass core, unmarked, an interesting assembly to a recipient with a storied wartime career, in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49868100927765,"sku":"G62512","price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/eMedals_G62512_2.jpg?v=1777482237","url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/products\/germany-imperial-a-multi-state-medal-bar-for-distinguished-first-world-war-service-g62512","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}