Germany, Imperial. An Unusual Medal Bar To A First World War Veteran Archive consisting of a tapering handle

consisting of a tapering handle affixed to a non-serrated blade

on a silvered silver and black enamelled base

he was wounded in action in his right hand

with cross swords emerging from the edge of the medal at diagonal points

Germany, Imperial. An Unusual Medal Bar To A First World War Veteran Archive consisting of a tapering handle(Ordensschnalle). An unusual medal bar to a First World War veteran with extensive involvement in postwar Germanys myriad veterans organizations, featuring twelve decorations, including: 1. A German Legion of Honour Medal, constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon pinned with a wreathed sword device, unmarked, measuring 32. 00 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition. 2. A Prussian War Commemorative Cross