Germany. A Four Piece Medal Bar

A fine example of a first and second war period medal bar of four medals, awards, and decorations, consisting of

1) An Iron Cross 1914 Second Class “Eisernes Kreuz 1919 2. Klasse”; a cross pattée of multi-piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; on loop for suspension; the obverse with a raised central “W”, with the re-institution date “1914” in raised numbering on the lower arm, and the royal crown on the upper arm; the reverse with a central oak-leaf branch consisting of three oak leaves, with the original institution date “1813” in raised numbers on the lower arm, a raised Prussian crown on the upper arm, with “FW” in equally raised lettering directly below; measuring 43.53 mm (w) x 43.50 mm (h).

2) A Hanseatic Cross “Hanseatenkreuz”; constructed of silvered bronze and red enamels; the obverse with a central enameled medallion depicting the Hanseatic castle; the reverse plain, inscribed “Für Verdienst im Kriege 1914” (German - For Service in the War 1914) in the centre; measuring 39.89 mm (w) x 39.80 mm (h).

3) A Hindenburg Cross; “Ehrenkreuz des Weltkriegs 1914/1918”; a bronzed metal (magnetic) cross pattée with crossed swords between the arms of the cross; the obverse inscribed with “1914/1918” within an open-ended laurel wreath; the reverse plain; maker marked with an unknown mark on the reverse measuring 37.65 mm (w) x 37.60 mm (h).

4) A Police Long Service Medal for 18 Years of Service “Polizei-Dienstauszeichnung”; a silvered bronze cross; the obverse depicting a national eagle with spread wings clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, superimposed onto an oval wreath; the reverse inscribed “Für Treue Dienste in der Polizei” (German - For Loyal Services in the Police); measuring 42.98 mm (w) x 43.10 mm (h); all mounted to a medal ribbon bar with their respective period original ribbons; metal core (non-magnetic); horizontal pinback; dark green wool backing; measuring 121 mm (w) x 67 mm (h); a well made and gently worn medal ribbon bar; in overall better than very fine condition.