Germany, Wehrmacht. A First and Second War Medal Bar to a Decorated Combat Veteran Auction Archive consisting of an Iron Cross

consisting of an Iron Cross with obverse inscribed “Kärntner Freiheitskampf” (German - Carinthian fight for freedom)

the obverse with a central monogram of Ernst August flanked by oak leaves

fought against the Turks during 1876-78

The crew of ten was selected to participate in Operation Tidal Wave

Germany, Wehrmacht. A First and Second War Medal Bar to a Decorated Combat Veteran Auction Archive consisting of an Iron Cross(Ordensschnalle). An interesting medal bar for a decorated Austro Hungarian First World War combatant who subsequently rendered service with the Wehrmacht during the Second World War, featuring: 1. A War Merit Cross II Class with Swords, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms and with crosse swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing a central wreathed