Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross 1914 Medal Bar GTRexclude circumscribed by a raised inscription

circumscribed by a raised inscription of “DEM DEUTSCHEN MUTTER” (“TO THE GERMAN MOTHER”)

1870 issue with iron center (cracked above W) and silver frame

Membership of the Order is open to suitable candidates of any Christian faith who demonstrate the tenants of the Order by acting to prevent and relieve sickness and injury as well as to enhance the health and well-being of people anywhere in the world

complete with original wide gold swivel-ring bar suspension

Signed and Dated 1944

Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross 1914 Medal Bar GTRexclude circumscribed by a raised inscription(Ordensschnalle). 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 reinstitution date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with three central oak leaves,