Germany, Wehrmacht. A Parade-Mounted Medal Bar GTRexclude The interior of the Shako

The interior of the Shako has an eight-finger natural tan leather liner

the reverse centre bears the inscription “Landwehr-Dienstaus-zeichnung II Klasse” (Landwehr service award II Class)

" He was later to hold the rank of Major-General when he was awarded the United States: Legion of Merit (Degree of Officer)

a butter knife

Condi - Bronze gilt and enamels

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Parade-Mounted Medal Bar GTRexclude The interior of the Shako(Ordensschnalle). A parade mounted medal bar featuring two decorations, including a 1939 Iron Cross II Class, constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central mobile swastika, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1939, the six oclock arm with an initial institution date of 1813,