(Auszeichnungen). A lot of awards to a Hessian First World War combatant, including:
1. 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 non-magnetic metal 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 initials “FW” topped by royal crown, unmarked, measuring 43.20 mm (w) x 48.18 mm (h), weighing 16.3 grams, a Third Reich-manufactured example in extremely fine condition, and; a Hesse Bravery Medal, constructed of silver, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised and leftward-facing profile of Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a central wreathed inscription of “FÜR TAPFERKEIT” (“FOR BRAVERY”), unmarked, measuring 33.39 mm in diameter, weighing 17.6 grams, in near extremely fine condition; both suspended from an 80 mm-long zink bar with a horizontal pinback and black wool reverse liner, with minor soiling visible to the ribbons, in near extremely fine condition.
2. A War Honour Decoration (also known as the “Bloody Ludwig”), constructed of blackened and patinated magnetic iron, the obverse consisting of a circular laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a plaque bearing a number “25”, topped by a royal crown, surrounding a monogram of Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig situated over a hollow void, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the obverse applique in place, with a barrel hinge and flattened vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 39.23 mm (w) x 44.66 mm (h), weighing 17.3 grams, demonstrating minor loss of finish, in near extremely fine condition.