Imperial German Austro-Hungarian WWI 4 Medal Bar w/ Iron Cross

This is an original Imperial German / Austro-Hungarian WWI 4-medal bar, representing a group of First World War awards issued by Germany and its Central Powers allies. Medal bars of this type reflect confirmed wartime service and were worn as a combined display of decorations earned during and after the conflict.

The medal bar consists of the following original awards:

• 1914 Iron Cross, 2nd Class – Germany’s iconic WWI combat decoration awarded for bravery and leadership.

• Hindenburg Cross for Combatants (Honor Cross of the World War 1914–1918) – A WWI service award instituted in 1934 specifically to recognize participation in the First World War. This example features crossed swords, denoting combatant status, distinguishing frontline service from non-combatant awards.

• Austro-Hungarian WWI Combatants Medal – Issued by the Austro-Hungarian Empire for wartime service by combat personnel.

• Bulgarian Commemorative Medal for the War of 1915–1918 – Awarded by the Kingdom of Bulgaria to those who served during the First World War on the Bulgarian front.

All four medals are correctly mounted on a common bar with appropriate original ribbons, reflecting accurate Central Powers grouping. The Iron Cross retains its classic cross pattée form, while the allied medals display the distinctive styles of Austro-Hungarian and Bulgarian wartime decorations. This grouping represents an authentic and historically significant example of World War I Central Powers military decorations, well suited for collectors of Imperial German and allied WWI memorabilia.

Specifications

• Material: Iron; Bronze; Silver
• Origin: Germany
• Conflict: WW1
• Condition: Condition is consistent with age and period wear, with honest patina throughout and clear, well-defined details.

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Item Location: World War Medals Case