Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar for a Distinguished Bavarian First World War Combatant Province of China surrounded by cannons and flag

surrounded by cannons and flag standards

Großkreuz Verleihungsurkunde)

the former bearing a gilt inscription of “GROSSKREUZ DES ORDENS VOM DEUTSCHEN ADLER” (“GRAND CROSS OF THE ORDER OF THE GERMAN EAGLE”)

a rare example in expertly restored and very fine condition

Mosse of Rose Cottage

Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar for a Distinguished Bavarian First World War Combatant Province of China surrounded by cannons and flag(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar for a distinguished Bavarian First World War combatant, featuring two decorations, including: 1. A Bavarian Order of Military Merit, IV Class Cross with Swords, constructed of silver with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with blue enameled arms joined through the quadrants by stylized flames, the obverse overlaid by a central black enameled