Germany, Imperial. A First World War Non-Combatant’s Order and Medal Bar, Formal Wear Version Auction marked “Karlsruhe” and numbered “725”

marked “Karlsruhe” and numbered “725” on the reverse

SCHNAUDIGEL

he was struck off strength to the General Depot at London

the exterior with a red fabric covering on five sides and a black paper bottom

with significant deterioration of the spine evident

Germany, Imperial. A First World War Non-Combatant’s Order and Medal Bar, Formal Wear Version Auction marked “Karlsruhe” and numbered “725”(Frackschnalle eines Nichtkmpfer im I. Weltkrieg). A fine medal bar for a First World War non combatant, featuring five orders and decorations, including: 1. A 1914 Iron Cross II Class, constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension with its period original non combatants 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