Germany, Imperial. A Württemberg Friedrich Order Medal Bar
(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar featuring three 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 a royal crown topped by initials “FW”, unmarked, measuring 42.30 mm (w) x 46.85 mm (h); a Württemberg Friedrich Order, II Class Knight’s Cross with Swords, constructed of silver with enamels, on loop for suspension from a crossed sword clasp with a period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée, both the obverse and reverse with central white enameled medallions within gilt rings, each bearing a raised gilt monogram of King Friedrich I, unmarked, measuring 36.48 mm (w) x 35.92 mm (h) (not inclusive of clasp); 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, the obverse with crossed swords piercing the centre, with central wreathed dates “1914-1918”, the reverse maker marked “G7”, measuring 37.77 mm (w) x 42.72 mm (h); affixed to a 90 mm-long magnetic metal bar with a horizontal pinback and green wool reverse liner, unmarked, in overall near extremely fine condition.

