5x Ordensspange (Medalbar) – WWI Combat Decorations, Prussian 15 Year Service & Polizei Long Service

Attractive original five-place German medal bar (Ordensspange), combining decorations from the First World War period with later long-service awards.

The bar consists of the following decorations:

• Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse 1914 (Iron Cross 2nd Class).
• Hamburgisches Hanseatenkreuz (Hamburg Hanseatic Cross).
• Ehrenkreuz des Weltkrieges 1914–1918 mit Schwertern (Honour Cross of the World War 1914–1918 with Swords), awarded to frontline combatants.
• Preußische Dienstauszeichnung für 15 Dienstjahre (Prussian Long Service Award for 15 Years), with the XV marking on the reverse.
• Polizei-Dienstauszeichnung in Gold (Police Long Service Decoration, Gold).

An interesting combination of First World War decorations and subsequent long-service awards, representing an extended period of military and police service.

The reverse retains its original metal mounting bar and attachment fittings.

Condition

Shows age-related wear throughout, with some oxidation and corrosion to the metal components. The ribbons show signs of age and handling. Overall, an attractive original five-place medal bar.