Germany, Imperial. A First World War Combat Veteran’s Medal Bar Auction center and oakleaves in Gold

center and oakleaves in Gold

topped by a dom-shaped lid emanating from a thumbpiece emanating from the handle with a functional swivel hinge

stating that he had served with the Royal Canadian Artillery during the Great War 1914-18

A superb example in 18 karat Gold with multi-coloured enamels

The significance of the reference to Count Johann-Heinrich von Bernstorff raising a warning finger is that on May 1

Germany, Imperial. A First World War Combat Veteran’s Medal Bar Auction center and oakleaves in Gold(Ordensschnalle). A First World War combat veterans medal bar featuring two decorations, including a Flanders Cross, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon pinned with Somme, Flanders, and Western Front campaign clasps, the medal consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with pebbled and ribbed arms and with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, bearing a central wreathed and crowned fouled anchor, the arms