Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar for a Decorated First World War Combatant GTRexclude A Great War Star

A Great War Star

a scarce example worn by Heer personnel in both the North African and Mediterranean theatres in unissued and near mint condition

featuring crossed rifles surmounted by an eagles head with 48 HIGHLANDERS in the banner below

on a pebbled Gold background surrounded by an enameled blue broad ring inscribed “AVITA ET AUCTA” (Inherit and Multiply)

70 mm (h) and weighing 3

Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar for a Decorated First World War Combatant GTRexclude A Great War Star(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar for a First World War combatant decorated for bravery in the field, featuring four awards, 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