Germany, Imperial. A Miniature Medal Chain for an Officer and First World War Combatant visually-hidden then by the 21st Battalion

then by the 21st Battalion on June 16th

the reverse with central coats of arms of Prussia and Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach

demonstrating minor surface oxidation throughout the reverse of the base with evidence of finish restoration to the obverse

An example of a second war German Bronze Grade Close Combat Clasp (Nahkampfspange in Bronze)

marked sterling - both extremely fine

Germany, Imperial. A Miniature Medal Chain for an Officer and First World War Combatant visually-hidden then by the 21st Battalion(Frackkettchen eines Veteranen des ersten Weltkrieges). A miniature medal chain for a First World War combatant featuring six decorations each constructed of bronze with gilt, silver, and enamels, including a 1914 Iron Cross, a Prussian Officers 25 Year Long Service Award, a Mecklenburg Schwerin Military Merit Cross, an Honour Cross of the World War 1914 1918 for Combatants, a Flanders Cross, and a Lbeck Hanseatic Cross, all unmarked and suspended