Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar For A First World War Combatant Auction A pair of first pattern

A pair of first pattern Wound Badges

when his Swordfish aircraft attempted a landing in extremely rough seas

I had been very much impressed with the necessity of watching pilots very carefully and if at all possible of sending them on leave as soon as they showed signs of strain

three claw feet along the base with delicate gilt details

measuring 195 mm (l) x 66 mm (h)

Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar For A First World War Combatant Auction A pair of first pattern(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar for a First World War combatant featuring six decorations, including: 1. a 1914 Iron Cross II Class, constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension from 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