Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar to a Bavarian First World War Veteran

(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar to a Bavarian First World War veterans featuring six decorations, including a Bavarian Military Merit Cross, III Class with Swords, constructed of coppered bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central raised monogram of King Ludwig II, within a stylized belt bearing an inscription of “MERENTI” (“MERIT”) with arabesques, the twelve o’clock arm pinned with a crossed sword clasp, the reverse bearing a central raised Bavarian lion rampant, within a stylized belt bearing an institution date of “1866” with arabesques, unmarked, measuring 41.36 mm (w) x 49.46 mm (h); 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, the suspension looper marked “LV” for an unidentified manufacturer, measuring 43.88 mm (w) x 47.90 mm (h); an Austrian Bravery Medal, constructed of silver, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised rightward-facing profile of Emperor Franz Joseph, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a central wreathed inscription of “DER TAPFERKEIT” (“TO BRAVERY”), unmarked, measuring 31.22 mm in diameter; a German Honour Legion Medal, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon pinned with combatant’s device, unmarked, measuring 32.43 mm (w) x 36.02 mm (h); a Kyffhäuser League Medal, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, the obverse engraver marked “HOSAEUS”, measuring 31.05 mm (w) x 47.39 mm (h), and; a Bavarian Long Service Medal, III Class for 9 Years, constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 33.10 mm in diameter; all suspended from a 135 mm-long magnetic metal bar with a horizontal pinback, the medals demonstrating consistent tarnish and oxidation and with moderate soiling and material fatigue evident to the ribbons, a well-worn medal bar in overall very fine condition.