Germany, Imperial. A Multi-State Medal Bar for Distinguished First World War Service certificate_of_authenticity measuring 62 mm (w) x

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

harshly cleaned (this cross appears to have been buried)

he was promoted to the rank of Generalmajor in October 1942

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

Germany, Imperial. A Multi-State Medal Bar for Distinguished First World War Service certificate_of_authenticity measuring 62 mm (w) x(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