Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar for a First World War Combatant Newly Listed Instituted 1 August 1917 by

Instituted 1 August 1917 by Grand Duke Friedrich Franz IV

L” and “Ges

The fittings are silvered bronze

dated June 30th

It sits securely within an aluminum alloy crossguard

Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar for a First World War Combatant Newly Listed Instituted 1 August 1917 by(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar for a First World War combatant with postwar fire brigade service, featuring five awards, including: 1. A Bavarian Military Merit Cross, III Class with Swords, constructed of coppered bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central raised monogram of King Ludwig II, within a stylized belt and buckle bearing an inscription of