Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar for a First World War Combatant GTRexclude with the wreath highlighted on

with the wreath highlighted on both the inside and outside by read threading and twisted and rolled silver aluminum wire

surmounted by a QEII crown in silvered and gold-coloured bullion wire

reverse featuring the arms of Portugal on a lateral band of War Crosses

circumscribed by inscription “VERDIENST UM DIE EXPEDITION” (“SERVICE TO THE EXPEDITION”)

When the going was toughest

Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar for a First World War Combatant GTRexclude with the wreath highlighted on(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar for a First World War combatant with postwar fire brigade service, featuring five awards, including: 1. A Bavarian Military Merit Cross, III Class with Swords, constructed of coppered bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central raised monogram of King Ludwig II, within a stylized belt and buckle bearing an inscription of