{"product_id":"germany-third-reich-a-medal-bar-for-first-and-second-world-war-service-m0076-177","title":"Germany, Third Reich. A Medal Bar for First and Second World War Service","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eOrdensschnalle\u003c\/em\u003e). A medal bar for a First World War combatant who later rendered meritorious contributions to Germany’s efforts in the Second World War, featuring four decorations, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. A War Merit Cross II Class, constructed of bronzed zink, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central wreathed date of “1939”, without visible marks, measuring 47.76 mm (w) x 47.63 mm (h), demonstrating total loss of finish throughout the base metal, in very fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. A Cross for Voluntary War Aid, constructed of zink on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm II, the reverse bearing an inscription of “FÜR KRIEGS-VERDIENST” (“FOR WAR AID”), unmarked, measuring 40.61 mm (w) x 40.31 mm (h), demonstrating minor oxidation, in better than very 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 an unidentified manufacturer, measuring 37.42 mm (w) x 42.32 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. A Kyffhäuser Medal, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, the obverse engraver marked for Kurt Hermann Hosaeus, measuring 30.90 mm(w) x 46.18 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll suspended from a 100 mm-long bar with a magnetic metal core, red wool liner, and horizontal pinback, unmarked, demonstrating some soiling to the ribbons, in better than very fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49992399094037,"sku":"M0076-177","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/eMedals_M0076-177_2.jpg?v=1782845255","url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/products\/germany-third-reich-a-medal-bar-for-first-and-second-world-war-service-m0076-177","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}