Germany, Third Reich. A Medal Bar for First World War and NSDAP Service

(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar for First World War and NSDAP service, featuring three decorations, including:

1. 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 “1939”, 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 42.77 mm (w) x 48.26 mm (h), demonstrating minor loss of finish to the core, in near extremely fine condition.

2. 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 a crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing central wreathed dates “1914-1918”, the reverse maker marked with the logo of Twer & Turck, Lüdenscheid, measuring 37.55 mm (w) x 42.28 mm (h), in near mint condition.

3. 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 ribbed arms joined through the quadrants by stylized rays, the obverse bearing a central circular oak leaf wreath overlaid by a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central circular oak leaf wreath, overlaid by an inscription of “TREUE FÜR FÜHRER UND VOLK” (“LOYALTY FOR FÜHRER AND PEOPLE”), unmarked, measuring 42.96 mm (w) x 47.20 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.

All suspended from a 100 mm-long zink bar with a horizontal pinback and grey wool reverse liner, unmarked, demonstrating minor soiling to the ribbons, in near extremely fine condition.