Germany, Imperial. A First War 257Th Infantry Regiment Medal Bar United Republic of reinforcing trim on the reverse

reinforcing trim on the reverse

Commander's - In silver and enamels

Irvin's company instituted the Caterpillar Club in 1922

presenting worn surfaces

Germany, Imperial. A First War 257Th Infantry Regiment Medal Bar United Republic of reinforcing trim on the reverse(Ordenschnalle). An extensive First War period medal bar featuring six decorations, including a 1914 Iron Cross I Class, constructed of iron and silver, 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 raised reinstitution date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with three central oak leaves, the six oclock arm with