Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar For First World War Service, With Presentation Case, By Max Reich Archive loss of gilt to elephant

loss of gilt to elephant trunk on obverse

This often meant that children turned in their parents to the authorities for harbouring different views to the approved norm

with oak leaves below

superimposed by a silvered crowned symbol of the Spanish Air Force

Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar For First World War Service, With Presentation Case, By Max Reich Archive loss of gilt to elephant(Ordensschnalle mit Etui). A high quality, privately commissioned medal bar for First World War service featuring three decorations, including: 1. An Honour Cross of the World War 1914 1918, constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing central wreathed dates 1914 1918, unmarked, measuring 37. 56 mm (w) x 41.