Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar for First World War and Civil Service

(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar for First World War and civil service featuring four 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 an 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 a royal crown, unmarked, measuring 42.30 mm (w) x 46.37 mm (h); a Saxon Friedrich August Medal, Bronze Grade, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 28.62 mm in diameter; 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 with crossed swords through the centrepiece, the obverse bearing central wreathed dates “1914-1918”, the reverse bearing an unidentified maker’s mark, measuring 37.56 mm (w) x 42.54 mm (h), and; a Civil Service Long Service Cross, I Class for 40 Years, constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with pebbled arms joined 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 41.30 mm (w) x 46.51 mm (h); all suspended from a 122 mm-long zink bar with a green wool reverse liner and horizontal pinback, unmarked, the Friedrich August Medal demonstrating minor oxidation, in overall near extremely fine condition.