Prussia, State. A First War Period Medal Bar with Three Medals, Awards, and Decorations

A Prussian medal bar with three 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; 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 43.27 mm (w) x 43.21 mm (h). 2) A Hindenburg Cross for Combatants (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 37.23 mm (w) x 37.29 mm (h). 3) A Prussian Royal Order of the Crown Fourth Class (Königliche Kronen Orden IV. Klasse); a gilt bronze cross pattée with stippled arms; the obverse with a circular central medallion depicting the Royal Prussian crown, surrounded by a light blue enameled ring, inscribed “Gott Mit Uns) (German- God with Us) in gilt lettering; the reverse with a circular central medallion depicting the royal cipher of King William I, surrounded by a light blue enameled ring, inscribed “Den 18 October 1861) (German - the 18th of October 1861); maker marked “G.S” for “Godet & Sohn” manufacture; measuring 43.14 mm (w) x 43.07 mm (h); with light chipping top the front of the enamels; mounted onto a medal bar; with a horizontal pinback; in overall near very fine condition.