Germany, Imperial. An First War & China Service Medal Bar Auction Archive black enameled leaf obverse supporting

black enameled leaf obverse supporting a silvered King's crown and left-facing beaver insignia

mounted to a magnetic metal frame)

Minor soiling is evident

marine propulsion systems and weaponry of their time

Germany, Imperial. An First War & China Service Medal Bar Auction Archive black enameled leaf obverse supporting(Erster Weltkrieg Ordensschnalle). An extensive First War period medal bar featuring six decorations, including a 1914 Iron Cross Second Class, (Eisernes Kreuz 1914 II. Klasse), instituted by Kaiser Friedrich Wilhelm III on 17 March 1813, reinstituted by Kaiser Wilhelm II on 5 August 1914 (1914 1918 issue), constructed of silver with a blackened magnetic iron core, consisting of a Cross Patte with a ribbed frame, the obverse with a central raised