Germany, Federal Republic. A Medal Bar, 1957 Version GTRexclude 1940 and signed in blue

1940 and signed in blue ink by commander of 225th Infantry Division

The eagle is constructed of flat

and Sweetheart Wings (sterling silver with blue enamels

the medal bar originally constructed for the first three awards - the Faithful Service Cross added in the 1930’s

He joined the local Füsilier Regiment 40 in 1893 as an Officer Cadet and became a Lieutenant in 1894

Germany, Federal Republic. A Medal Bar, 1957 Version GTRexclude 1940 and signed in blue(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar featuring seven decorations in 1957 version, including a Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with red enameled arms, the obverse bearing a central black Federal Republic style German national eagle, unmarked, measuring 54. 44 mm (w) x 57. 03 mm (h), in