Original German WWI & WWII Era Medal Bar with EKII, KVK II, Ludwig Cross & Hindenburg Cross - 4 Awards U.S. Militaria so the original buttstock cartouche

so the original buttstock cartouche is not legible

The division later fought in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive

whose stylized V P logo is also on the back of the scabbard body

the natural undisturbed patina that has accumulated over time on an item is something that is difficult to replicate on any reproduction

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Original German WWI & WWII Era Medal Bar with EKII, KVK II, Ludwig Cross & Hindenburg Cross - 4 Awards U.S. Militaria so the original buttstock cartoucheOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is a very nice genuine medal bar, owned by a German soldier who fought during WWI, and was apparently from the Kingdom of Bavaria. He then served again during WWII, earning an additional medal. The condition overall is good, though there is fading of the ribbons and oxidation to the awards, so this was probably on display for a long period of time. The set of 4 medals offered in good condition is mounted on a metal