{"product_id":"germany-third-reich-a-medal-bar-for-first-world-war-and-nsdap-long-service-g64432","title":"Germany, Third Reich. A Medal Bar for First World War and NSDAP Long Service","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eOrdensschnalle\u003c\/em\u003e). A medal bar for a distinguished combatant of the First World War who subsequently rendered long service to the NSDAP, featuring six decorations, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. 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 43.14 mm (w) x 47.52 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. A Bavarian Order of Military Merit, IV Class Cross with Swords, constructed of silver with multi-coloured enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with blue enameled arms joined through the quadrants by stylized flames, the obverse overlaid by a central black enameled disc bearing a gilt monogram of King Ludwig II, surrounded by a white enameled belt and buckle bearing a gilt inscription of “MERENTI” (“MERIT”) with arabesques, the twelve o’clock arm riveted with a sword clasp, the reverse overlaid by a central black enameled medallion bearing a gilt Bavarian lion rampant, surrounded by a white enameled belt and buckle bearing a date of “1866” with arabesques, the twelve o’clock arm topped by a stylized suspension culminating in an eyelet and loop with a period original ribbon, the swords maker marked with the logo of Gebrüder Hemmerle, Munich, with a silver content mark of “900”, measuring 40.85 mm (w) x 49.50 mm (h), demonstrating minor flecking to the enamels, 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 an unidentified manufacturer, measuring 37.62 mm (w) x 42.62 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. An NSDAP Long Service Award, II Class for 15 Years, constructed of silvered bronze with enamels, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with blue enameled arms joined through the quadrants by stylized rays, the obverse overlaid by a central blue enameled medallion bearing a circular oak leaf wreath overlaid by an NSDAP-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse overlaid by a central blue enameled medallion bearing a silvered inscription of “TREUE FÜR FÜHRER UND VOLK” (“LOYALTY FOR FÜHRER AND PEOPLE”), without visible marks, measuring 42.19 mm (w) x 46.44 mm (h), demonstrating some flecking to the enamels, in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. An NSDAP Long Service Award, III Class for 10 Years, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with pebbled and ribbed arms joined through the quadrants by stylized rays, the obverse overlaid by a circular oak leaf wreath bearing an NSDAP-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse overlaid by a circular oak leaf wreath surrounding an inscription of “TREUE FÜR FÜHRER UND VOLK” (“LOYALTY FOR FÜHRER AND PEOPLE”), without visible marks, measuring 42.03 mm (w) x 46.56 mm (h), demonstrating some flecking to the enamels, in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. A Bavarian Long Service Award, II Class for 24 Years, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 45.50 mm (w) x 48.42 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll suspended from a 180 mm-long bar with a zink alloy core, black wool liner, and horizontal pinback, unmarked a superb bar featuring a notable combination of awards, in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50264738791701,"sku":"G64432","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/eMedals_G64432_2.jpg?v=1792439311","url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/products\/germany-third-reich-a-medal-bar-for-first-world-war-and-nsdap-long-service-g64432","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}