Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar for First World War and Civil Service, with Presentation Case, by Werner Sedlatzek

(Ordensschnalle mit Etui). A medal bar for First World War and civil service featuring five 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 an initial institution date of “1813”, unmarked, measuring 42.43 mm (w) x 46.24 mm (h); an Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918, constructed of bronze magnetic metal, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing central wreathed dates “1914-1918”, the reverse maker marked “B.H.L.” for an unidentified maker, measuring 37.10 mm (w) x 41.36 mm (h); a Civil Service 25 Year Faithful Service Cross, constructed of silvered 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 black enameled swastika, the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE”, unmarked, measuring 40.86 mm (w) x 45.51 mm (h); an Austrian War Commemorative Medal, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon pinned with a combatant’s device, unmarked, measuring 36.07 mm in diameter, and; a Hungarian War Commemorative Medal, constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 37.01 mm in diameter; all suspended from a 146 mm-long magnetic metal bar with a horizontal pinback, unmarked, with minor tarnish and material fatigue evident to the decorations and ribbons, respectively, in near extremely fine condition; accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of two pieces of card stock with a faux red leather exterior liner, the lid bearing a gilt embossed maker’s mark of “WERNER SEDLATZEK, BERLIN”, the interior retaining a padded cotton medal bed, measuring 205 mm (w) x 108 mm (l) x 30 mm (h), with one side of the lid partially detached, in near extremely fine condition.