Germany, Imperial. A First World War Non-Combatant’s Order and Medal Bar, Formal Wear Version Auction marked “Karlsruhe” and numbered “725”

marked “Karlsruhe” and numbered “725” on the reverse

the exterior with a red fabric covering on five sides and a black paper bottom

with significant deterioration of the spine evident

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Germany, Imperial. A First World War Non-Combatant’s Order and Medal Bar, Formal Wear Version Auction marked “Karlsruhe” and numbered “725”(Frackschnalle eines Nichtkmpfer im I. Weltkrieg). A fine medal bar for a First World War non combatant, featuring five orders and decorations, including: 1. A 1914 Iron Cross II Class, constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension with its period original non combatants 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