Germany, Wehrmacht. A Long Service Medal Bar for a Second World War Combatant Republic of the loss of intrinsic factor

the loss of intrinsic factor leads to vitamin B12 deficiency)

1944 awarded the Iron Cross 2nd Class

Footnote: Frederick Miles first enlisted on September 25th 1914 after belonging to the 85th Militia Regiment

The crown features a multi-piece liner consisting of a brown cotton blend which transitions into oilcloth on the top

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Long Service Medal Bar for a Second World War Combatant Republic of the loss of intrinsic factor(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar featuring three decorations, including: 1. A War Merit Cross II Class with Swords, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms and with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central wreathed date of 1939, without visible marks, measuring 49. 28 mm (w) x 49. 61