Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar for First World War Service Hold KÖCHERT WIEN” and star hallmark

KÖCHERT WIEN” and star hallmark indicating gilded bronze

as is evident from some period photos

oxidation evident on the latter medal

Constructed of grey and golden yellow machine embroidery on a grey wool backer

Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar for First World War Service Hold KÖCHERT WIEN” and star hallmark(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar for First World War service featuring three decorations, including: 1. A 1914 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 initial W, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1914, the reverse with three central oak leaves, the six