Germany, Third Reich. A Medal Bar for First World War Combat and Air Defence, with Ribbon Bar visually-hidden 1952 by decree number 812

1952 by decree number 812

Sew on shoulder straps

Constructed of thick dark blue wool

1898 and May 20

the interior retaining an intact Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) label with a maker’s code of “A4/213” for Ewald Beiersmann & Sohn

Germany, Third Reich. A Medal Bar for First World War Combat and Air Defence, with Ribbon Bar visually-hidden 1952 by decree number 812(Ordensschalle und Bandschnalle). An interesting medal bar for a First World War combatant who later rendered distinguished service to civil defence, featuring four awards, including: 1. A Wrttemberg Military Merit Medal, constructed of silver, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a rightward facing profile of King Wilhelm II, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a wreathed inscription of FR