Germany, Imperial. A First War Hesse Medal Pair

(Ordensschnalle). A First War period 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 a reinstitution date of “1813”, the twelve o’clock arm with initials “FW” topped by a royal crown, unmarked, measuring 44.07 mm (w) x 47.39 mm (h), weighing 18.4 grams, in better than very fine condition, and; a Hesse Bravery Medal, constructed of silver, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, the obverse with a leftward-facing profile of Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with an inscription of “FÜR TAPFERKEIT” (“FOR BRAVERY”) inside of a laurel and oak wreath, unmarked, measuring 33.20 mm in diameter, weighing 14.6 grams, in better than very fine condition; both set on a 70 mm-long bronze ribbon bar.