Germany, Imperial. An Unusual Medal Bar for First World War Service and Bereavement Hold surrounded by the inscription "WILHELM

surrounded by the inscription "WILHELM II

: Topographical representation of Crete

63mm x 47mm

Order of the Zähringen Lion

Germany, Imperial. An Unusual Medal Bar for First World War Service and Bereavement Hold surrounded by the inscription "WILHELM(Ordenschnalle). A medal bar featuring an unusual combination of awards, including: 1. A 1914 Iron Cross II Class, constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension with 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 reverse with three