Austria, Empire. A Medal Bar of Three Medals, Awards, and Decorations to an Austrian Recipient

(Österreichische Ordensspange). A medal bar of three medals, awards, and decorations, consisting of 1) Iron Cross 1914 Second Class; a cross pattée of multi-piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; on loop for suspension; 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 43.10 mm (w) x 43.39 mm (h). 2) A Hindenburg Cross; 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 37.09 mm (w) x 37.20 mm (h). 3) A Type IV Bravery Medal in Gold; a silver gilt medal; the obverse depicting the rightward facing bust of Franz Joseph, circumscribed by his name and title; the reverse inscribed “DER TAPFERKEIT” (German - For Bravery), within a laurel wreath; on a loop for suspension; measuring 40.16 mm in diameter; mounted onto a medal bar with their period original ribbons; measuring 98 mm (w) x 38 mm (h); in overall near very fine condition.