Germany, Federal Republic. A Medal Bar, 1957 Version GTRexclude accompanied by its period original

accompanied by its period original case constructed of cardstock with a faux black leather exterior

the medal bar originally constructed for the first three awards - the Faithful Service Cross added in the 1930’s

1940 and signed in blue ink by commander of 225th Infantry Division

The eagle is constructed of flat

Germany, Federal Republic. A Medal Bar, 1957 Version GTRexclude accompanied by its period original(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar featuring seven decorations in 1957 version, including a Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with red enameled arms, the obverse bearing a central black Federal Republic style German national eagle, unmarked, measuring 54. 44 mm (w) x 57. 03 mm (h), in