(Ordenschnalle). A medal bar for a Baden First World War combatant featuring five decorations, including:
1. 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, without visible marks, measuring 41.92 mm (w) x 46.12 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.
2. A Baden Silver Grade Merit Medal, constructed of silvered zink, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised and leftward-facing profile of Grand Duke Friedrich II, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a central wreathed inscription of “FÜR VERDIENST” (“FOR MERIT”), unmarked, measuring 38.38 mm in diameter, demonstrating loss of silver finish throughout, in very fine condition.
3. An Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 for Combatants, constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing central wreathed dates “1914-1918”, the reverse maker marked with the logo of an unidentified manufacturer, measuring 37.90 mm (w) x 42.04 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.
4. An Austrian War Commemorative Medal, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon pinned with sword device, unmarked, measuring 36.05 mm in diameter, in near extremely fine condition.
5. A Hungarian War Commemorative Medal, constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 37.05 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition.
All suspended from a 150 mm-long non-magnetic metal bar with a horizontal pinback and grey wool reverse liner, unmarked, in extremely fine condition.