Germany, Imperial. A Set of Framed First World War Service Awards

(Medaillen mit Rahmen). A set of First World War service awards, including a 1914 Iron Cross II Class, constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension from 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, unmarked, measuring 42.30 mm (w) x 46.36 mm (h), in extremely fine condition, and; a Bavarian Military Merit Cross II Class with Swords, constructed of silvered copper with enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central black enameled medallion overlaid by a silvered monogram of King Ludwig II, within a ring of white enamel consisting of a stylized belt and buckle bearing an inscription of “MERENTI” (“MERIT”) with arabesques, the twelve o’clock arm riveted with crossed swords, the reverse bearing a central raised Bavarian lion rampant, within a stylized belt and buckle bearing an institution date of “1866” with arabesques, unmarked, measuring 41.70 mm (w) x 49.46 mm (h), in extremely fine condition; both set within a period original frame with shadow box setup, consisting of an oval black lacquered wooden frame, the obverse retaining an intact glass face, the reverse with a swivel backer retaining a partially-intact maker’s label reading “LEOPOLD LERCH, MÜNCHEN”, opening with a sliding latch to reveal a dark blue doeskin bed perforated with two horizontal slits for the accommodation of the decorations’ ribbons, the frame measuring 148 mm (w) x 210 mm (h), with only minor scratching visible, a superb customized display in near extremely fine condition.