Germany. A First and Second War Police Long Service Medal Bar

An example of a first and second war medal bar of four awards, consisting of 1) A War Merit Medal “Kriegsverdienst Medaille”; in bronze; the obverse depicting a War Merit Cross; the reverse inscribed “Für Kriegsverdienst 1939” in Gothic lettering; measuring 32.11 mm in diameter. 2) A King Ludwig Cross “König Ludwig Kreuz”; a cross in blackened bronze; the obverse depicting the leftward facing bust of King Ludwig; the reverse dated “7.1.1916”; measuring 39.75 mm (w) x 45.64 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 37.48 mm (w) x 37.56 mm (h). 4) A Police 25-Year Long Service Cross “Dienstauszeichnung für Treue Dienste in der Polizei”; a cross pattee in gilt bronze, with an oval oak wreath and police-style eagle with outstretched wings and a wreathed mobile swastika in its talons; the reverse with a centre inscribed “Für Treue Dienste in der Polizei” (For Loyal Services in the Police); on loop for suspension; measuring 43.08 mm (w) x 43.19 mm (h). All suspended from a court-mounted medal bar from their period original ribbons; metal core (non-magnetic); horizontal pinback; green wool backer; measuring 132 mm (w) x 60 mm (h); in absolutely mint condition.