Germany, Imperial. An Unusual Medal Bar for First World War Service and Bereavement Republic of This field-worn and untouched example

This field-worn and untouched example remains in a fair condition

(Winterhilfswerk Anerkennungsabzeichen)

mounted as originally worn German style: Iron Cross Second class 1914

in an overall very fine condition

measuring 78 mm (w) x 125 mm (h))

Germany, Imperial. An Unusual Medal Bar for First World War Service and Bereavement Republic of This field-worn and untouched example(Ordenschnalle). A medal bar featuring an unusual combination of awards, 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 reverse with three