International. A Medal Bar For First World War Service Auction Archive during the battle for Velikiye

during the battle for Velikiye Luki

insignia conjoined to the belt loop on the right side

silvered zinc (silver worn off)

measuring 80 mm (w) x 125 mm (h)

also some personal letters to comrades and family

International. A Medal Bar For First World War Service Auction Archive during the battle for Velikiye(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