Germany, Imperial. An Unusual Medal Bar To A First World War Veteran Archive consisting of a tapering handle

consisting of a tapering handle affixed to a non-serrated blade

with cross swords emerging from the edge of the medal at diagonal points

so he was recommended for discharge from service on January 12

(Militär-Verdienstkreuz II

and pinned with zink rank pips

Germany, Imperial. An Unusual Medal Bar To A First World War Veteran Archive consisting of a tapering handle(Ordensschnalle). An unusual medal bar to a First World War veteran with extensive involvement in postwar Germanys myriad veterans organizations, featuring twelve decorations, including: 1. A German Legion of Honour Medal, constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon pinned with a wreathed sword device, unmarked, measuring 32. 00 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition. 2. A Prussian War Commemorative Cross