(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar to a combatant of the Boxer rebellion, who subsequently served in a non-combatant role in the First World War and fulfilled lengthy civil service. It features four decorations, including:
1. An Honour Cross of the World War 1914-1918 for Non-Combatants, constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée, the obverse bearing central wreathed dates “1914-1918”, the reverse maker marked with the logo of Carl Poellath, Schrobenhausen, measuring 37.96 mm (w) x 42.93 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.
2. A Bavarian Landwehr Long Service Medal, II Class, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 33.06 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition.
3. A China Medal for Combatants, constructed of bronze, consisting of a circular laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised depiction of a German eagle grappling with a Chinese dragon, the reverse bearing a central raised monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm II, circumscribed by inscriptions of “DEN SIEGREICHEN STREITERN” (“TO THE VICTORIOUS FIGHTERS”) and “1900 CHINA 1901”, unmarked, measuring 33.02 mm (w) x 36.30 mm (h), with minor loss of finish evident, in near extremely fine condition.
4. A Civil Service 40-Year Long Service Cross, constructed of gilded bronze with enamels, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with pebbled arms joined together through the quadrants by a circular oak leaf wreath, the obverse bearing a central black swastika, the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE”), unmarked, measuring 41.31 mm (w) x 46.12 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.
All suspended from a 130 mm-long magnetic metal bar with a horizontal pinback and dark green wool reverse liner, unmarked, demonstrating slight soiling of the ribbons, in extremely fine condition.