Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar For First World War And Police Service GTRexclude maker marked "AB" (Arthus Bertrand)

maker marked "AB" (Arthus Bertrand) on the obverse of the integral suspension

insignia extremely fine

stickpin also near extremely fine

Mattson officially died from a combination of Peritonitis (an inflammation of the peritoneum

affixed to the original purple silk sash

Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar For First World War And Police Service GTRexclude maker marked "AB" (Arthus Bertrand)(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar for First World War and police service featuring five 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 royal crown,