Germany, Imperial. A Saxe-Ernestine Medal Bar for a Distinguished First World War Combatant Hold recessed medal bed in brown

recessed medal bed in brown felt

the catch demonstrates evidence of repair

and some bent ball finials

the talwar measuring 690 mm in length overall

Military's meritorious service medals

Germany, Imperial. A Saxe-Ernestine Medal Bar for a Distinguished First World War Combatant Hold recessed medal bed in brown(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar for a distinguished First World War combatant featuring an interesting combination of awards, including: 1. A 1914 Iron Cross I 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