International. A Medal Bar For First World War Service GTRexclude A functional spring catch inside

A functional spring catch inside of the throat firmly holds the sword in place during storage

(Luftwaffe Waffenrock für Major der Fliegertruppe/Fallschirmtruppe)

contact marks and traces of silvering wear evident on the lion insignia

Overall length is approximately 26cm (or nearly 10 1/2 inches)

Pembroke again (1906

International. A Medal Bar For First World War Service GTRexclude A functional spring catch inside(Ordensschnalle). A composite medal bar for First World War Service featuring five decorations, including: 1. An Austrian Bravery Medal, Type VIII, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised and rightward facing bust of Emperor Franz Joseph, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a central wreathed inscription of DER TAPFERKEIT (TO BRAVERY), the obverse designer marked