G4997.)IMPERIAL STATE OF HESSE 3-PLACE MEDAL BAR: fine example with clean, parade-mounted ribbons that are padded and double-wrapped. Grouping shows the imperial state of Hesse 1914-1918 Bravery Medal, coin-like silver pendent with raised relief profile view of monarch Grand Duke Ludwig of Hesse 'ERNST LUDWIG GROSS HERZOG VON HESSEN'. Reverse has wreath and 'Fur Tapfverkeit' (For Bravery). Companion pieces are the 1914-1918 Cross of Honor with Swords and the NSDAP Civilian Long Service Cross in Silver. Gray wool backing fabric with horizontal swing pin. EXC++++