Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar For A First World War Combatant Auction three claw feet along the

three claw feet along the base with delicate gilt details

A pair of first pattern Wound Badges

The reverse of the crossguard is stamped with a partially-legible inscription of “OST”

and held on under constant artillery fire for several days

Footnote: The Order of Francisco de Miranda is conferred by the Republic of Venezuela

Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar For A First World War Combatant Auction three claw feet along the(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