Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar for a First World War Combatant Auction Archive with crossed swords fixed to

with crossed swords fixed to the obverse piercing the centre applique

measuring 122 mm (w) x 168 mm (h)

the reverse bearing central raised inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE”)

(Gürtelschnallen)

Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar for a First World War Combatant Auction Archive with crossed swords fixed to(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar for a First World War combatant featuring four 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 a royal crown, the