Germany, Third Reich. A Medal Bar For First World War And Police Service

(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar for First World War and Police service featuring two awards, including:

1. An Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 for Non-Combatants, constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée, the obverse bearing central wreathed dates “1914-1918”, the reverse make marked with the logo of an unidentified manufacturer, measuring 37.23 mm (w) x 41.88 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.

2. A Police Long Service Award, II Class for 18 Years, constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central Ordnungspolizei insignia in the form of an oval oak leaf wreath overlaid by a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central oval medallion overlaid by an inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER POLIZEI” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE POLICE”), 43.10 mm (w) x 45.75 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.

Both suspended from a 70 mm-long zink bar with a horizontal pinback and field-grey wool reverse liner, unmarked, in extremely fine condition.