Germany, Imperial. A EKII Medal Pair

Item #G45854

$76
(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar featuring two 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 a royal crown topped by initials “FW”, the suspension loop maker marked “ED” for an unidentified manufacturer, measuring 43.24 mm (w) x 46.95 mm (h), weighing 18.2 grams; an Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918, constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée, the obverse with crossed swords piercing the centre, with central wreathed dates “1914-1918”, the reverse maker marked “W.R.” for Werner Redo, Saarlautern, measuring 36.98 mm (w) x 42.40 mm (h), weighing 15.5 grams; set on a 55 mm-long magnetic metal bar with a horizontal pinback, unmarked; some oxidation evident to the medals, in overall better than very fine condition.