Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar for a First World War Combatant

(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar for a First World War combatant featuring three 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 restitution 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 42.65 mm (w) x 43.50 mm (h), the integral loop is missing and a replacement suspension loop has been stamped through the frame of the twelve o’clock arm, in very fine condition.

2. 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 Reichsverband Pforzheim, measuring 38.20 mm (w) x 42.80 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.

3. A Schaumburg-Lippe Faithful Service Cross, constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Geneva Cross, the obverse bearing a central raised monogram of Prince Adolph, the arms bearing a raised inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE”) with an institution date of “1914”, unmarked, measuring 35.89 mm (w) x 40.31 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.

All suspended from a 105 mm-long magnetic metal bar with a horizontal pinback and black wool reverse liner, unmarked, demonstrating soiling and fading throughout the ribbons, in very fine condition.