Germany, Imperial. A Mixed Lot of Decorations

(Auszeichnungen). A mixed lot of decorations, including:

1. A medal bar featuring three 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, unmarked, measuring 42.36 mm (w) x 46.13 mm (h), weighing 16.8 grams, in very fine condition; 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 of “1914-1918”, the reverse maker marked with the logo of an unidentified manufacturer, measuring 38.10 mm (w) x 42.70 mm (h), weighing 15.2 grams, in near extremely fine condition, and; a Bavarian Long Service Award, III Class for 9 Years, constructed of neusilber, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 33.17 mm in diameter, weighing 14.4 grams, in extremely fine condition; all suspended from a 100 mm-long zink bar with a horizontal pinback and black wool reverse liner, in extremely fine condition.

2. A Württemberg Military Merit Medal, constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised and rightward-facing profile of King Wilhelm II, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a wreathed inscription of “FÜR TAPFERKEIT UND TREUE” (“FOR BRAVERY AND LOYALTY”), unmarked, measuring 28.22 mm in diameter, in near extremely fine condition.

3. A War Merit Medal, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised Maltese Cross with pebbled arms and a central mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “FÜR KRIEGS-VERDIENST 1939” (“FOR WAR MERIT 1939”), unmarked, measuring 32.18 mm in diameter, weighing 12.8 grams, in near mint condition.