Austria, Imperial. A Medal Bar with Nine Awards to an Established Austrian War Veteran visually-hidden as being "Undesirable"

as being "Undesirable"

It is significant in that it is the first award given equally to all serving soldiers irrespective of rank

The clasp is constructed of silvered tombak

a Photograph of Stanfield in his Army Uniform (black and white

Austria, Imperial. A Medal Bar with Nine Awards to an Established Austrian War Veteran visually-hidden as being "Undesirable"A vast medal bar belonging to an established Austrian war veteran who likely served in a civilian role during the Third Reich. The medal bar consisting of nine medals and awards, including: 1. An Austrian Military Merit Cross III. Class with Swords. (Militrverdienstkreuz). Instituted on October 24th, 1849. Second Period (1914 1918 Issue). Of multi piece construction, in silver with red and white enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with red and white