Germany, Third Reich. A Medal Bar for Military, SS, and Civil Service Newly Listed Mortar Proficiency Badge (two-piece construction

Mortar Proficiency Badge (two-piece construction

An 1860 French China Expedition Medal - Silver

and all grades accord distinct post-nominal letters

Constructed of solid silver (hallmarked “800” and with the crescent moon and crown for silver content)

London Gazette 28 May 1901

Germany, Third Reich. A Medal Bar for Military, SS, and Civil Service Newly Listed Mortar Proficiency Badge (two-piece construction(Ordensschnalle). An interesting medal bar for a recipient with military service spanning both World Wars, parallel to SS and civil service, and featuring four awards, including: 1. An Honour Cross of the World War 1914 1918 for Combatants, constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing central wreathed dates