Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar for a Bavarian First World War Combat Veteran

(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar issued to a Bavarian First World War combat veteran featuring seven 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 centra 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 42.96 mm (w) x 47.78 mm (h), with minor oxidation visible to the core, in near extremely fine condition.

2. A Bavarian Order of Military Merit, III Class Cross with Swords, constructed of coppered bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central raised monogram of King Ludwig II, within a stylized belt and buckle bearing an inscription of “MERENTI” (“MERIT”) and arabesques, the twelve o’clock arm riveted with a crossed sword clasp, the reverse bearing a central Bavarian lion rampant, within a stylized belt and buckle bearing an institution date of “1866” with arabesques, unmarked, measuring 44.64 mm (w) x 50.73 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.

3. An Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 for Combatants, constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing central wreathed dates “1914-1918”, the reverse maker marked with the logo of an unidentified manufacturer, measuring 37.50 mm (w) x 42.03 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.

4. A German Honour Legion Medal, constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon pinned with a wreathed sword device, unmarked, measuring 32.09 mm (w) x 35.92 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.

5. A Bavarian Prince Regent Luitpold Medal, constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 31.94 mm (w) x 43.62 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.

6. A Kyffhäuser League Medal, constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, the obverse designer marked “HOSAEUS”, measuring 30.82 mm (w) x 46.93 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.

7. A Bavarian Military Long Service Medal, III Class for 9 Years, constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 33.19 mm in diameter, in near extremely fine condition.

All suspended from a 175 mm-long magnetic metal bar with a horizontal pinback and red wool reverse liner, unmarked, with minor wear and soiling visible to some of the ribbons, in overall extremely fine condition.