Germany, Imperial. A Multi-State Medal Bar for Distinguished First World War Service certificate_of_authenticity 25 mm x 106 mm)

25 mm x 106 mm)

It is also marked in black handwritten ink "RMD/280" on the left inside collar

harshly cleaned (this cross appears to have been buried)

magnetic steel blade with a slight upward curvature

measuring 62 mm (w) x 64 mm (l) x 92 mm (h)

Germany, Imperial. A Multi-State Medal Bar for Distinguished First World War Service certificate_of_authenticity 25 mm x 106 mm)(Ordensschnalle). A superb and unusual multi state medal bar for distinguished First World War service, including: 1. A Mecklenburg Strelitz War Service Cross, II Class, constructed of a silver alloy,on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with ribbed arms, the obverse bearing a central wreathed monogram of Grand Duke Adolph Friedrich VI, the reverse bearing a central wreathed inscription of TAPFER UND TREU