Germany, Imperial. A Long Service Medal Bar for a Combatant of the Boxer Rebellion and First World War United Republic of a Free German Youth badge

a Free German Youth badge

with a silver size stamp of “60”

machine-embroidered thread on field-grey wool backer

this classic mid-war example remains in an extremely fine condition

II - Observations on Barrel Interiors and on Loading Muzzle-Loading Arms

Germany, Imperial. A Long Service Medal Bar for a Combatant of the Boxer Rebellion and First World War United Republic of a Free German Youth badge(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar for a combatant of the Boxer Rebellion and First World War who was appropriately decorated for long service, featuring four awards, including: 1. An Honour Cross of the World War 1914 1918, 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 wreathed dates 1914 1914, the reverse maker