Germany, Wehrmacht. A Medal Bar for First and Second World War Service
(Ordensschnalle). An extremely well-preserved medal bar for First and Second 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 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, without visible marks, measuring 42.45 mm (w) x 46.44 mm (h), with minor oxidation evident, in near extremely fine condition; an Eastern Front Medal, constructed of silvered and patinated zink, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised Heer-style German national eagle clutching a swastika, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941/42” (“WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST 1941/42”), above a crossed sword and laurel branch, topped by a Stahlhelm and stick grenade, without visible marks, measuring 35.85 mm (w) x 44.38 mm (h), with minor oxidation evident, in near extremely fine condition; 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 set through the centrepiece, the obverse bearing central wreathed dates “1914-1918”, the reverse marked “G18” for an unidentified manufacturer, measuring 37.36 mm (w) x 42.23 mm (h), in extremely fine condition, and; a Finnish Order of the Cross of Liberty, III Class for Gallantry, constructed of magnetic iron with with silvered non-magnetic metal, on loop for suspension from a military grade clasp affixed to an original ribbon with oak leaf decoration, consisting of a Cross Pattée with the obverse arms overlaid by a polished metal swastika, bearing a central raised rosette, the reverse etched with a date of “1941”, unmarked, measuring 39.10 mm (w) x 43.04 mm (h), with minor oxidation evident, in near extremely fine condition; all suspended from a 120 mm-long magnetic metal bar with a horizontal pinback and field-grey wool reverse liner, unmarked, in extremely fine condition.

