Germany. A Fire Service Decoration Medal Bar
A fine grouping of three first and second war German medals, awards, and decorations, consisting of 1) An Iron Cross 1914 Second Class “Eisernes Kreuz 1914 2. Klasse”; a cross pattée of multi-piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; on loop for suspension - unmarked; the obverse with a raised central “W”, with the re-institution date “1914” in raised numbering on the lower arm, and the royal crown on the upper arm; the reverse with a central oak-leaf branch consisting of three oak leaves, with the original institution date “1813” in raised numbers on the lower arm, a raised Prussian crown on the upper arm, with “FW” in equally raised lettering directly below; measuring 42.27 mm (w) x 42.25 mm (h); weighing 14.1 grams. 2) A Hindenburg Cross; “Ehrenkreuz des Weltkriegs 1914/1918”; a bronzed metal (magntic) cross pattée with crossed swords between the arms of the cross; the obverse inscribed with “1914/1918” within an open-ended laurel wreath; the reverse plain; maker marked with an unknown mark on the reverse measuring 38.20 mm (w) x 37.89 mm (h); weighing 14.5 grams. 3) A Fire Brigade Service Cross (Feuerlöschwesen Verdienstkreuz); two piece construction in silvered bronze and white, and red enamels; the obverse with a white enameled cross with a medallion applique in the centre bearing a black enamelled mobile swastika with a band between the arms, inscribed “Für Verdienste im Feuerlöschwesen”; the reverse plain; with a pierced ball suspension; measuring 43.04 mm (w) x 43.07 mm (h); weighing 17.6 grams; all suspended from a medal bar with period original ribbons; metal core (non-magnetic); horizontal pinback; black wool backer; the reverse of the medal bar with moderate mothing; in overall better than very fine condition.

