Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar for a Distinguished Bavarian First World War Combatant certificate_of_authenticity black vertical rule pattern on

black vertical rule pattern on both exterior covers

with additional engraving having worn off

This was highest Prussian bravery award for enlisted soldiers and only about 1350 crosses awarded during 1914-18 period

Major Butler was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel with the 1st Battalion

construction of black rayon

Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar for a Distinguished Bavarian First World War Combatant certificate_of_authenticity black vertical rule pattern on(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar for a distinguished Bavarian First World War combatant featuring two decorations, 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