Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar For A First World War Combatant Auction measuring 195 mm (l) x

measuring 195 mm (l) x 66 mm (h)

I had been very much impressed with the necessity of watching pilots very carefully and if at all possible of sending them on leave as soon as they showed signs of strain

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

when his Swordfish aircraft attempted a landing in extremely rough seas

and held on under constant artillery fire for several days

Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar For A First World War Combatant Auction measuring 195 mm (l) x(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