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

(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar for First World War and colonial services 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 a restitution 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, the suspension loop maker marked “KO” for an unconfirmed manufacturer, measuring 43.24 mm (w) x 48.24 mm (h), weighing 16.4 grams; a Hesse Bravery Medal, constructed of silver, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised and leftward-facing profile of Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig, circumscribed by name and title the reverse bearing a central wreathed inscription of “FÜR TAPFERKEIT” (“FOR BRAVERY”), unmarked, measuring 33.38 mm in diameter, weighing 14.9 grams; 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 piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing central wreathed dates “1914-1918”, the reverse maker marked with the logo of Reichsverband Pforzheim, measuring 37.86 mm (w) x 42.20 mm (h), weighing 14.8 grams, and; a China Commemorative Medal for Combatants, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a circular laurel leaf wreath, the obverse bearing a German national eagle grappling with a Chinese dragon, the reverse bearing a central monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm II, circumscribed by an inscription of “DEN SIEGREICHEN STREITERN, CHINA, 1900-1901” (“TO THE VICTORIOUS FIGHTERS, CHINA, 1900-1901”), unmarked, measuring 32.64 mm (w) x 36.12 mm (h); all suspended from a 100 mm-long magnetic metal bar with a horizontal pinback, with moderate oxidation and soiling evident throughout the medals and ribbons, respectively, in overall very fine condition.