Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar for First World War Service, with Documents, to Heinrich Hofmann United Republic of Every German citizen was issued

Every German citizen was issued one and was expected to produce it when confronted by officials

that he was Married and that his trade was that of Labourer

first version with tongues on reverse

with a transparent plastic moisture guard stitched onto the crown

but with the seven rows of wrapped twisted brass wire well preserved

Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar for First World War Service, with Documents, to Heinrich Hofmann United Republic of Every German citizen was issued(Ordensschnalle mit Papiere). A mixed lot of items to Heinrich Hoffmann, a First World War combatant, consisting of: 1. A medal bar featuring two decorations, including a 1914 Iron Cross II Class, constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central initial W, the six oclock arm with a