(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar for a Prussian First World War combatant featuring four 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 42.39 mm (w) x 46.13 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.
2. A Merit Cross for War Aid, constructed of zink, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central raised monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm II, the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of “FÜR KRIEGS-HILFSDIENST” (“FOR VOLUNTARY WAR AID”), unmarked, measuring 40.43 mm (w) x 40.77 mm (h), demonstrating some surface oxidation, in very fine condition.
3. A Prussian Long Service Award, I Class for 15 Years, constructed of copper, consisting of a Cross Pattée with ribbed arms, the obverse bearing a central raised crown, the reverse bearing a central raised number “XV” in Roman numerals, unmarked, measuring 35.86 mm (w) x 39.40 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.
4. A Kaiser Wilhelm I Centenary Medal, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 39.69 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition.
All suspended from a 130 mm-long magnetic metal bar with a horizontal pinback and green wool reverse liner, demonstrating soiling and material fatigue throughout the ribbons, in very fine condition.