Germany, Imperial. A Bavarian Merit Cross Medal Bar

(Ordensschnalle). A Third Reich period First War medal bar featuring two decorations, including a Bavarian Military Merit Cross, II Class with Swords, constructed of coppered bronze, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the obverse with a central raised monogram of King Ludwig II, within a stylized belt bearing an inscription of “MERENTI” (“MERIT”), the twelve o’clock arm with an integral loop and suspension ring with a crossed sword clasp, the reverse with a central raised Bavarian lion rampant, within a stylized belt bearing an institution date of “1866”, unmarked, measuring 42.40 mm (w) x 50.44 mm (h), weighing 22.1 grams, and; an Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918, constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, on loop for suspension, consisting of a Cross Pattée, the obverse with central dates “1914-1918”, within a laurel wreath, with crossed swords through the centerpiece, the reverse maker marked “L. NBG.” for L. Christian Lauer, Nuremberg, measuring 37.63 mm (w) x 41.94 mm (h), weighing 14.3 grams; all set on a 60 mm-long zink bar with a horizontal pinback and blue wool backer, unmarked; in overall near extremely fine condition.