(Ordensschnalle). A rare medal bar for a First World War combatant who later served with the Condor Legion, 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 42.90 mm (w) x 48.32 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.
2. An Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918, constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, 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 Reichsverband Pforzheim, measuring 38.15 mm (w) x 42.29 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.
3. A Prussian 15-Year Long Service Decoration, constructed of gilded copper, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée, the obverse bearing a central raised crown, the reverse bearing a central raised number “15” in Roman numerals, unmarked, measuring 36.15 mm (w) x 40.52 mm (h), demonstrating minor loss of finish, in better than very fine condition.
4. A Spanish Medal for the Campaign of 1936-1939, constructed of gilded and blackened bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, measuring 36.35 mm in diameter, in near mint condition.
All suspended from a 115 mm-long bronze bar with a horizontal pinback and red wool reverse liner, the latter retaining a fully-intact maker’s label reading “J. REIMANN, BLN. (BERLIN), FRIEDRICHSTR. 188, a high-quality medal assembly to an individual with a lengthy and storied military career in extremely fine condition.