{"product_id":"imperial-german-medal-group","title":"Imperial German (Bavarian) Medal Group of Three for a Distinguished First World War Combatant","description":"\u003cp\u003eA medal bar for a distinguished combatant of the First World War, featuring three decorations, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. 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, no visible maker marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2. A Bavarian Military Merit Cross, III Class with Crown and Swords, constructed of coppered bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central monogram of King Ludwig II, situated within a stylized belt and buckle bearing an inscription of “MERENTI” (“MERIT”) with arabesques, the reverse bearing a central Bavaria lion rampant situated within a stylized belt and buckle bearing an institution date of “1866” with arabesques, the twelve o’clock arm riveted with a sword clasp and culminating in a crown suspension with loop, unmarked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. 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, the obverse bearing central wreathed dates “1914-1918”, the reverse maker marked to Deschler \u0026amp; Sohn, Munchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContemporary pin back mounting. This group came to us directly from a descendant of the unknown recipient.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broad Arrow Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51454512103745,"sku":"SG-20066","price":295.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/4888\/1729\/files\/Imperial_German_Medal_Group4.jpg?v=1772917466","url":"https:\/\/broadarrowmilitaria.ca\/products\/imperial-german-medal-group","provider":"Broad Arrow Militaria","version":"1.0","type":"link"}