Germany, Third Reich. A Medal Bar for First World War and Police Service consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measuring 73 mm (w) x

measuring 73 mm (w) x 87 mm (h)

touches of black threading at the base and blue embroidery in the ribbon banner

all on heavily padded dark green wool backing

at the age of 87 in Altamonte Springs

the centre circle with the yellow and red crowned arms of Baden within a red enamelled ring inscribed FÜR-BADENS-EHRE (FOR BADEN’S HONOUR)

Germany, Third Reich. A Medal Bar for First World War and Police Service consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measuring 73 mm (w) x(Ordenschnalle). A medal bar featuring three awards, including: 1. An Honour Cross of the World War 1914 1918 for Combatants, constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing central wreathed dates 1914 1918, the reverse marked with the logo of H. A. Erbe, Schmalkalden, measuring 37. 72 mm (w) x 41. 88 mm (h),