Germany, Third Reich. A Medal Bar for Meritorious Olympic Service to a First World War Veteran GTRexclude (Orden Berthold des Ersten

(Orden Berthold des Ersten

(Medalla por el Cincuentenario de la Fundación de la Republica de Panama)

a studio portrait of Starzecki in full Kriegsmarine service uniform and wearing the 1939 Iron Cross II Class ribbon and the U-Boat War Badge

Prior to enlistment he was a permanent force soldier for 18 years

all born in Halifax

Germany, Third Reich. A Medal Bar for Meritorious Olympic Service to a First World War Veteran GTRexclude (Orden Berthold des Ersten(Ordensschnalle). A rare medal bar featuring an interesting combination of awards, including: 1. An Honour Cross of the World War 1914 1918 for Combatants, constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, consisting of a Cross Patte with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing wreathed dates 1914 1918, the reverse maker marked with the logo of an unidentified manufacturer, measuring 37. 65 mm (w) x 42. 28 mm (h), in extremely fine