Germany, Imperial. An Extensive Medal Bar Auction Archive bubbling on the arms of

bubbling on the arms of the IC

with later Dutch hallmark denoting silver fineness of

“Metz”

the price stated as "Ninepence"

showing signs of period wear

Germany, Imperial. An Extensive Medal Bar Auction Archive bubbling on the arms of(Ordensschnalle). An extensive medal bar featuring five decorations, including a Merit Cross for War Assistance 1916, constructed of zink, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the obverse with a central monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm II, the reverse with a central inscription of FR KRIEGS HILFSDIENST (FOR WAR ASSISTANCE), unmarked, measuring 41. 16 mm (w) x 40. 82 mm (h), weighing 17. 8