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Germany, Imperial. An Order and Medal Bar to a Distinguished Saxon First World War Combatant
Germany, Imperial. An Order and Medal Bar to a Distinguished Saxon First World War Combatant
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(Ordensschnalle). A fine order and medal bar to a distinguished Saxon First World War combatant, featuring six decorations, including:
1. A Saxon Military Order of St. Henry, Silver Medal, constructed of silver, on loop for suspension with its original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised and rightward-facing profile of King Friedrich August, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a central inscription of “VERDIENST UM DAS VATERLAND” (“SERVICE TO THE FATHERLAND”), situated within a circular laurel leaf wreath joined together at the bottom by cannons and flags, the obverse engraver marked with the initials of Friedrich Ulbricht, measuring 35.82 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition.
2. A Saxon Friedrich August Medal, constructed of silver on loop for suspension with its period original wartime ribbon, the obverse bearing a central wreathed monogram of King Friedrich August III, the reverse bearing a central wreathed inscription of “FRIEDRICH AUGUST MEDAILLE”, unmarked, measuring 28.50 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition.
3. 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 42.72 mm (w) x 46.34 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.
4. A Bavarian Military Merit Cross, II Class with Swords, constructed of silver with multi-coloured enamels, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central black enameled medallion overlaid by a raised monogram of King Ludwig II, situated within a white enameled belt and buckle bearing a silvered inscription of “MERENTI” with arabesques, the twelve o’clock arm riveted with a crossed sword claps, the reverse bearing a central raised Bavarian lion rampant, situated within a belt and buckle bearing an institution date of “1866” with arabesques, unmarked, measuring 40.62 mm (w) x 50.72 mm (h), demonstrating some chipping to the enamels, in very fine condition.
5. A Saxon Long Service Award, II Class for 12 Years, constructed of toned neusilber, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 30.13 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition.
6. 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 Reichsverband Pforzheim, measuring 38.03 mm (w) x 41.84 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.
All suspended from a 210 mm-long bar with a horizontal pinback and black wool liner, unmarked, demonstrating minor soiling and fatigue to the ribbons, in near extremely fine condition.
Description
(Ordensschnalle). A fine order and medal bar to a distinguished Saxon First World War combatant, featuring six decorations, including:
1. A Saxon Military Order of St. Henry, Silver Medal, constructed of silver, on loop for suspension with its original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised and rightward-facing profile of King Friedrich August, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a central inscription of “VERDIENST UM DAS VATERLAND” (“SERVICE TO THE FATHERLAND”), situated within a circular laurel leaf wreath joined together at the bottom by cannons and flags, the obverse engraver marked with the initials of Friedrich Ulbricht, measuring 35.82 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition.
2. A Saxon Friedrich August Medal, constructed of silver on loop for suspension with its period original wartime ribbon, the obverse bearing a central wreathed monogram of King Friedrich August III, the reverse bearing a central wreathed inscription of “FRIEDRICH AUGUST MEDAILLE”, unmarked, measuring 28.50 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition.
3. 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 42.72 mm (w) x 46.34 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.
4. A Bavarian Military Merit Cross, II Class with Swords, constructed of silver with multi-coloured enamels, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central black enameled medallion overlaid by a raised monogram of King Ludwig II, situated within a white enameled belt and buckle bearing a silvered inscription of “MERENTI” with arabesques, the twelve o’clock arm riveted with a crossed sword claps, the reverse bearing a central raised Bavarian lion rampant, situated within a belt and buckle bearing an institution date of “1866” with arabesques, unmarked, measuring 40.62 mm (w) x 50.72 mm (h), demonstrating some chipping to the enamels, in very fine condition.
5. A Saxon Long Service Award, II Class for 12 Years, constructed of toned neusilber, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 30.13 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition.
6. 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 Reichsverband Pforzheim, measuring 38.03 mm (w) x 41.84 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.
All suspended from a 210 mm-long bar with a horizontal pinback and black wool liner, unmarked, demonstrating minor soiling and fatigue to the ribbons, in near extremely fine condition.






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