Germany, Imperial. An Extensive First War Period Combatants Medal Bar Auction measuring 367 mm in length

measuring 367 mm in length

the pinback on the Secretary of Defense Medal for the Defense of Freedom marked "GRACO-GI"

GESCHÜTZT" (Gesetzlich Geschützt) on the reverse ricasso

engraved "GEORGE S

gilt wear evident on bust of St

Germany, Imperial. An Extensive First War Period Combatants Medal Bar Auction measuring 367 mm in length(Bandschnalle). This is an extensive First War period medal and order bar, featuring twelve decorations, including a 1914 Iron Cross Second Class, presenting as a Cross Patte, constructed of a blackened magnetic iron core with a ribbed silver frame, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, obverse with central raised monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm II, with a Prussian royal crown on the upper arm and reinstitution date of 1914 on the lower