Germany, Third Reich. An Ss Long Service Medal Bar Auction constructed of multi-coloured bakelite

constructed of multi-coloured bakelite

He joined the Wehrmacht as a Kanonier (Gunner) on December 15

Footnote: Jungdeutscher Orden was a youth element of the Stahlhelm

SOUTH AFRICA 1902 (11589 PTE

Germany, Third Reich. An Ss Long Service Medal Bar Auction constructed of multi-coloured bakelite(Bandschnalle). A medal bar with four medals and decorations, including an Honour Cross of the World War 1914 1918 with Swords (Das Ehrenkreuz des Weltkriegs 1914 1918), a straight armed cross patte in bronzed iron, with crossed swords between the arms, the obverse centre displays a laurel wreath encircling the dates 1914 1918, the reverse is maker marked with the initials JK in a triangle, measuring 37. 37 mm (w) x 39. 93 mm (h), and in extremely