Germany, Imperial. A Mixed Lot of Medals

(Medaillen). A mixed lot of four medals, including:

1. A bar featuring two decorations, including 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, the suspension loop stamped with an illegible maker’s mark, measuring 43.67 mm (w) x 47.44 mm (h), weighing 20.1 grams, in extremely fine condition, and; a Bavarian Order of Military Merit, III Class Cross with Swords, constructed of coppered bronze, on loop for suspension, 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 a raised inscription of “MERENTI” (“MERIT”) with arabesques, the reverse bearing a central raised Bavarian lion rampant, within a stylized belt and buckle bearing a raised institution date of “1866” with arabesques, the twelve o’clock arm riveted with a crossed sword clasp and retaining a suspension loop with a period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 41.58 mm (w) x 49.62 mm (h), weighing 19.6 grams, in near extremely fine condition; both suspended from 70 mm-long trapezoidal bronze bar with a horizontal pinback, unmarked, demonstrating soiling and wear to the ribbons, in very fine condition.

2. A Prussian General Honoour Medal, II Class, constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon which is mounted to  a bar with a horizontal pinback, the obverse bearing a wreathed inscription of “VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT” (“SERVICE TO THE STATE”), the reverse bearing the monogram of King Friedrich Wilhelm III, unmarked, measuring 39.21 mm in diameter, weighing 23.3 grams, with a consistent patina visible throughout the medal and with significant soiling and discolouration of the ribbon, in very fine condition.

3. A German Warriors Federation Munich chapter 25-year membership award, constructed of silvered bronze with multi-coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the reverse maker marked “C. POELLATH, SCHROBENHAUSEN”, measuring 48 mm (w) x 54 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.