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 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 “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 43.13 mm (w) x 47.57 mm (h), in better than very fine condition.

2. An Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 for Combatants, constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, consisting of a Cross Pattée with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing central wreathed dates “1914-1918”, maker marked “ERBE”, measuring 37.78 mm (w) x 41.75 mm (h), demonstrating minor loss of finish throughout, in very fine condition.

3. A Police Long Service Award, I Class for 25 Years, constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central raise 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 POLIZE” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE POLICE”), without visible marks, measuring 43.12 mm (w) x 47.91 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.

All suspended from a 95 mm-long zink bar with a horizontal pinback and orange-brown cotton liner, unmarked, demonstrating moderate soiling throughout, in very fine condition.