Germany, Imperial. An First War & China Service Medal Bar United Republic of engraved on the MC

engraved on the MC

With a silver frame exhibiting scattered toning/patina

maker marked "MARTIN & SON CHELTENHAM" on the inside lid

a Philippine Independence Medal Ribbon Bar (fabric ribbon

Kurdistan 1922–1924

Germany, Imperial. An First War & China Service Medal Bar United Republic of engraved on the MC(Erster Weltkrieg Ordensschnalle). An extensive First War period medal bar featuring six decorations, including a 1914 Iron Cross Second Class, (Eisernes Kreuz 1914 II. Klasse), instituted by Kaiser Friedrich Wilhelm III on 17 March 1813, reinstituted by Kaiser Wilhelm II on 5 August 1914 (1914 1918 issue), constructed of silver with a blackened magnetic iron core, consisting of a Cross Patte with a ribbed frame, the obverse with a central raised