Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar For A First World War Combatant Auction with some oxidation and deterioration

with some oxidation and deterioration evident

the exterior trimmed at both the top and bottom with machine-embroidered silver aluminum wire

It is one of the oldest and most important Order in Spain

a Gau Essen badge

Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar For A First World War Combatant Auction with some oxidation and deterioration(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar for a First World War combatant featuring three decorations, 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