Prussia, State. A First War Period Medal Bar

A medal bar with two medals and awards, 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; 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 42.85 mm x 43.17 mm; weighing 18.1 grams. 2) A Hindenburg Cross (Ehrenkreuz des Weltkriegs 1914/1918); a bronzed metal (magnetic) 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; measuring 37.33 mm (w) x 37.32 mm (h); weighing 13.3 grams. Mounted to a medal bar with a zink core, black wool backer, and horizontal pinback; in overall very fine condition.