Germany, Imperial. A First War Era Medal Ribbon Bar United Republic of but owing to the capture

but owing to the capture of two German trenches we were some distance from the actual firing line

which he achieved in February 1942 after his transfer to HMS Grebe in June 1941

He worked for five months as a Case Insulator before enlisting with the United States Navy

10 mm x 16

featuring the use of a high-quality leather

Germany, Imperial. A First War Era Medal Ribbon Bar United Republic of but owing to the capture(Bandschnalle). A medal bar featuring two ribbons with battle clasps, including a 1914 Iron Cross Second Class bearing campaign clasps inscribed Verdun, La Basse Arras, Somme Schlacht, Jsonzo, and Piave, and an Honour Cross of the World War 1914 1918, presented on a 73 mm long magnetic metal bar with horizontal pinback and upward facing clips and red wool reverse liner, in good condition.