Germany, Third Reich. A Medal Bar for First World War and Olympic Service

(Ordensschnallen). A medal bar for First World War and Olympic service featuring two decorations, including:

1. An Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918, 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 Paul Meybauer, Berlin, measuring 37.52 mm (w) x 41.47 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.

2. Constructed of magnetic metal, on loop for suspension, the obverse bearing a central Olympic column overlaid by a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, flanked by a date of “1936”, and topped by Olympic rings, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “FÜR VERDIENSTVOLLE MITARBEIT BEI DEN OLYMPISCHEN SPIELEN” (“FOR MERITORIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE OLYMPICS GAMES OF 1936”), measuring 37.33 mm in diameter, in enar extremely fine condition.

Both affixed to a 75 mm-long magnetic metal bar with a horizontal pinback and red wool reverse liner, unmarked, the liner demonstrating minor material fatigue, in overall extremely fine condition.