Germany, Imperial. An Unusual Medal Bar for First World War Service and Bereavement Hold : Topographical representation of Crete

: Topographical representation of Crete

(Friedrich-Franz-Alexandra-Kreuz)

Order of the Zähringen Lion

the reverse retaining its original downward-pointing prong for pith helmet attachment

surrounded by a blue enameled ring with the obverse inscription

Germany, Imperial. An Unusual Medal Bar for First World War Service and Bereavement Hold : Topographical representation of Crete(Ordenschnalle). A medal bar featuring an unusual combination of 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 arm with a royal crown, the reverse with three