Germany, Imperial. An EKII Medal Bar
(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar featuring two 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 42.55 mm (w) x 47.09 mm (h), with some oxidation evident, in overall very fine condition, and; 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 through the centrepiece, with central wreathed dates “1914-1918”, the reverse maker marked “C. TH. D.” for Carl Theodor Dicke, Lüdenscheid, measuring 37.08 mm (w) x 41.24 m (h), in near extremely fine condition; both set on a 50 mm-long magnetic metal bar with a horizontal pinback, unmarked, with oxidation evident, in overall very fine condition.

