Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar for a First World War Combatant GTRexclude the insignia is notably secured

the insignia is notably secured in place with its factory original zig-zag stitching

from the National Archives

with fold marks

reverse marked "GES

Artillerie-Regiment 5

Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar for a First World War Combatant GTRexclude the insignia is notably secured(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar for a First World War combatant featuring three decorations, 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