Original 6x Ordensspange (Medal Bar) consisting of the:
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Iron Cross 2nd Class 1914
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Awarded in the German Empire during World War I.
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The cross bears the “W” for Kaiser Wilhelm and the year 1914.
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Merit Cross for War Aid (Kriegs-Hilfsdienstkreuz)
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Issued during World War I to civilians and military personnel who contributed to the war effort.
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War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords
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Awarded for merit under wartime conditions, but not necessarily for direct combat.
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Honor Cross of the World War 1914–1918 (Hindenburg Cross)
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Awarded to World War I veterans by the Third Reich in the 1930s.
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Wehrmacht Service Award for 25 Years
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Awarded to Wehrmacht personnel for 25 years of military service.
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Wehrmacht Service Award for 12 Years
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Awarded to Wehrmacht personnel for 12 years of military service.
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These medals are mounted together as a “medal bar” (Ordenspange), commonly worn on uniforms for formal occasions. This particular set likely belonged to a veteran who served in both World Wars and had a long military or public service career.
Condition as seen!