Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar for First World War & Colonial Service

(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar for First World War and colonial service featuring five decorations, including a 1914 Iron Cross II Class, constructed of non-magnetic metal and silver, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with a blackened non-magnetic metal 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, unmarked, measuring 44.05 mm (w) x 49.09 mm (h); a Baden Silver Merit Medal, constructed of silvered feinzink, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised and leftward-facing profile of Grand Duke Friedrich II, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a central wreathed inscription of “FÜR VERDIENST” (“FOR MERIT”), unmarked, measuring 38.38 mm in diameter; a Baden Long Service Decoration, III Class for 9 Years, constructed of neusilber, the obverse bearing a raised and wreathed monogram of Grand Duke Friedrich II, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE BEI DER FAHNE” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE TO THE FLAG”) and wreathed number “9” in Roman numerals, unmarked, measuring 30.88 mm in diameter; a China Medal for Combatants, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a circular laurel leaf wreath, the obverse bearing a raised German national eagle grappling with a Chinese dragon, the reverse bearing a central raised monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm II, circumscribed by inscriptions of “DEN SIEGREICHEN STREITERN” (“TO THE VICTORIOUS FIGHTERS”) and “CHINA 1900-1901”, unmarked, measuring 32.60 mm (w) x 35.56 mm (h), and; a Baden Jubilee Medal, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised and leftward-facing profile of Grand Duke Friedrich I, flanked by a date of “1852-1902”, the reverse bearing a raised Baden griffin clutching a coat of arms, above a jubilee dedication, unmarked, measuring 33.29 mm in diameter; all suspended from a 145 mm-long bronze bar with a golden-yellow wool reverse liner and horizontal pinback, unmarked, with slight oxidation and loss of finish evident to the decorations, in overall near extremely fine condition.