Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar For First World War Service GTRexclude numbered “1173” on reverse

numbered “1173” on reverse

most likely a pattern or trial piece

3 grams (inclusive of ribbon and boutonniere)

8 mm x 71 mm

Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar For First World War Service GTRexclude numbered “1173” on reverse(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar for First World War service featuring seven decorations, including: 1. A 1914 Iron Cross II Class, constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central initial W, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm with royal crown, the reverse