Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar for First World War Combatant with Long & Distinguished Military Service Buy Now black reinforced backer

black reinforced backer

scattered surface rust on the silvered iron base on both sides

Contructed of grey bakelite

age-appropriate oxidation and material fatigue is evident to the dirk and hanger

Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar for First World War Combatant with Long & Distinguished Military Service Buy Now black reinforced backer(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar for a First World War combatant with long and distinguished military service, featuring five awards, including: 1. A 1914 Iron Cross II Class, constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension with its 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