Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar for First World War Service, by H. Acker

(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar for First World War 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 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”, the twelve o’clock arm with initials “FW” topped by a royal crown, unmarked, measuring 42.55 mm (w) x 46.68 mm (h); a Württemberg Military Merit Medal, constructed of silver, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised and rightward-facing profile of King Wilhelm II, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a wreathed inscription of “FÜR TAPFERKEIT UND TREUE” (“FOR BRAVERY AND LOYALTY”), unmarked, measuring 28.34 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 Cross Pattée with crossed swords through the centrepiece, the obverse bearing central wreathed dates “1914-1918”, unmarked, measuring 37.56 mm (w) x 43.02 mm (h), and; 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 central black swastika, the reverse bearing central raised inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE”), unmarked, measuring 41.01 mm (w) x 45.43 mm (h); all suspended from a 112 mm-long magnetic metal bar with a horizontal pinback and blue wool reverse liner, retaining a fully-intact maker’s label of “H. ACKER, STUTTGART”, in extremely fine condition.