Germany, Wehrmacht. A First and Second War Medal Bar to a Decorated Combat Veteran Province of China "General Service Class"

"General Service Class"

1917 while with the 16th Reserve Battalion

a white enamelled Maltese Cross with ball finials

69mm x 59mm

maker marked “Walgo Kierspe - RZM M9/20” on the reverse

Germany, Wehrmacht. A First and Second War Medal Bar to a Decorated Combat Veteran Province of China "General Service Class"(Ordensschnalle). An interesting medal bar for a decorated Austro Hungarian First World War combatant who subsequently rendered service with the Wehrmacht during the Second World War, featuring: 1. A War Merit Cross II Class with Swords, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms and with crosse swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing a central wreathed