A First War Imperial German Group With 2Nd Class Spange Auction Archive Mounted to a traditional Spanish-style

Mounted to a traditional Spanish-style suspension with swing bar pinback

whose trade was that of a Bottler upon entry into military life

Thereafter

Initially neck cross was designated as a First Class Cross

secured on both sides by the original black posts

A First War Imperial German Group With 2Nd Class Spange Auction Archive Mounted to a traditional Spanish-styleA First War Imperial German Group with 2nd Class Spang Mounted as originally worn German Bavarian style, comprising: Iron Cross Second Class 1914, magnetic, with Clasp 2nd. Cl. attached above on padded ribbon, in silvered zinc, 23. 8x24. 3mm; Bavarian Military Merit Cross Second Class with Swords, silvered bronze, center enameled; Hindenburg Cross with Swords; generally good to fine, worn condition, some fraying and tattering on ribbons.