Germany, Third Reich. A Medal Bar for First World War and Police Service Hold Oryol Oblast

Oryol Oblast

Footnote: The Ukrainian Combatant's Cross was established in 1940 in Krakow

When the German forces had passed through the Netherlands on their way to France

The Military Merit Medal is often referred to as the "Signum Laudis" (Latin for "sign of praise") after the inscription on the reverse of the medal

is hereby awarded to Pvt John B

Germany, Third Reich. A Medal Bar for First World War and Police Service Hold Oryol Oblast(Ordenschnalle). A medal bar featuring three awards, including: 1. An Honour Cross of the World War 1914 1918 for Combatants, constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing central wreathed dates 1914 1918, the reverse marked with the logo of H. A. Erbe, Schmalkalden, measuring 37. 72 mm (w) x 41. 88 mm (h),