Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar For First World War Service GTRexclude a 1915 War Merit Cross

a 1915 War Merit Cross

A 40 Years Civil Service Faithful Service Medal in Gold certificate

Footnote: The medal was instituted on the September 6

surrounded by the inscription WIR GABEN DAS LEBEN / SORGT FUER UNSERE LIEBEN (WE GAVE LIFE

Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar For First World War Service GTRexclude a 1915 War Merit Cross(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar for a recipient in First World War service featuring six decorations, including 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,