Germany, Wehrmacht. A Long Service Medal Bar for a Second World War Combatant Republic of the loss of intrinsic factor

the loss of intrinsic factor leads to vitamin B12 deficiency)

The crown features a multi-piece liner consisting of a brown cotton blend which transitions into oilcloth on the top

Footnote: The UFF was founded in 1881 by Madame Koechlin-Schwart with the aim of offering impartial assistance to combatants in times of war and support to public agencies in time of national catastrophe

1944 awarded the Iron Cross 2nd Class

Footnote: Frederick Miles first enlisted on September 25th 1914 after belonging to the 85th Militia Regiment

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Long Service Medal Bar for a Second World War Combatant Republic of the loss of intrinsic factor(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar featuring three decorations, including: 1. A War Merit Cross II Class with Swords, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms and with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central wreathed date of 1939, without visible marks, measuring 49. 28 mm (w) x 49. 61