An original German three-place medal bar featuring the Iron Cross 2nd Class 1914, War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords, and the 40-Year National Faithful Service Decoration (Gold). Professionally period-mounted with its original green felt backing and pin assembly, this attractive group represents a decorated First World War veteran who later completed four decades of loyal government service, making it an excellent addition to any collection of Imperial German or Third Reich militaria.
€ 525
An original and professionally period-mounted German three-place medal bar awarded to a decorated First World War veteran who later completed an exceptional career in German national civil service during the Third Reich.
This attractive medal bar combines the prestigious Iron Cross 2nd Class 1914, the War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords, and the scarce 40-Year National Faithful Service Decoration (Treudienst-Ehrenzeichen für 40 Jahre). Together, these awards represent military service during the First World War, recognised wartime service during the Second World War, and four decades of loyal government service.
Professionally mounted in the traditional German style and retaining its original green felt backing and pin assembly, this untouched medal bar is an excellent example of a genuine period grouping with outstanding display appeal.
This original medal bar consists of:
This medal bar belonged to an individual whose career spanned more than forty years of service to Germany.
The Iron Cross 2nd Class 1914 was awarded for bravery or distinguished military service during the First World War and remains one of Germany’s most recognisable military decorations.
The War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords was awarded during the Second World War for meritorious military service performed under combat or combat-support conditions.
Completing the group is the National Faithful Service Decoration for 40 Years, introduced in 1938 and awarded to government officials and public servants who completed four decades of loyal service. This prestigious gold-grade decoration was awarded far less frequently than the 25-Year award and reflects an exceptionally long and distinguished career.
Together, these awards tell the story of a First World War veteran who remained in public service throughout the interwar years and continued serving Germany during the Third Reich.
The medal bar remains in very good original condition.
All three awards are securely mounted on the original period backing with their correct ribbons. The reverse retains its original green felt backing together with the original pin assembly, showing only honest age-related wear consistent with long-term preservation.
The medals display an attractive untouched patina and have not been cleaned or restored.
Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and accurately illustrate the overall condition.
This original medal bar represents the career of a decorated First World War veteran whose service continued into the Second World War and culminated in the award of the prestigious 40-Year National Faithful Service Decoration.
Its combination of military gallantry, wartime merit, and long-service recognition provides an excellent snapshot of one individual’s lifetime of service. Professionally mounted and preserved in untouched condition, it is an attractive addition to any collection of Imperial German or Third Reich militaria.
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