Germany, Empire. An Imperial Participation Medal Bar with Seven Medals and Awards

Item #M0251-28

$201
An imperial participation medal bar with seven medals and awards, consisting of 1) A Hindenburg Cross “Ehrenkreuz des Weltkriegs 1914/1918”; a bronzed metal (magntic) 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; measuring 37.49 mm (w) x 37.51 mm (h). 2) A Prussian 15 Year Long Service Cross; constructed of bronze; the obverse depicting the royal crown; the reverse inscribed “XV” for “15”; measuring 35.90 mm (w) x 35.74 mm (h). 3) 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 42.90 mm (w) x 43.10 mm (h).4) Missing the China Campaign Medal; 5) A Bulgarian Commemorative Medal for the war of 1915-1918; in bronzed metal alloy (non-magnetic); measuring 32.14 mm in diameter 6) An Austrian Commemorative Medal for the war 1914-1918; in bronzed metal alloy (non-magnetic); measuring 36.07 mm in diameter; 7) A Hungarian Commemorative Medal for the war 1914-1918; in silvered bronze; measuring 37.07 mm in diameter; magnetic core; horizontal pinback; measuring 178 mm (w) x 55 mm (h); in overall very fine condition.