Prussia, State. A Prussia-Baden Medal Bar with Four Medals, Awards, and Decorations

A medal bar with four medals and awards, consisting of 1) An Iron Cross 1914 Second Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1914 2. Klasse); a cross pattée of multi-piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; 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 43.15 mm (w) x 43.27 mm (h). 2) A Baden Silver Merit Medal (Silberne Verdienstmedaille). A round silver medal depicting the leftward facing bust of Friedrich, circumscribed by his name and title; the reverse inscribed “Für Verdienst” (German - For Merit) within an oak wreath; measuring 38.17 mm in diameter. 3) 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; maker marked with an unknown mark on the reverse; measuring 38.22 mm (w) x 38.09 mm (h). 4) A 40 Year Long Service Cross constructed of gilt bronze with black enamels; on a loop for suspension; measuring 41.43 mm (w) x 41.42 mm (h). All mounted from their period original ribbons, with a red wool backer, and a horizontal pinback; measuring 124 mm (w) x 56 mm (h); in overall very fine condition.