Germany, Imperial. A Long Service Medal Bar for a Combatant of the Boxer Rebellion and First World War United Republic of a Free German Youth badge

a Free German Youth badge

and blue embroidery on ultramarine velvet back with reinforced backing

this classic mid-war example remains in an extremely fine condition

21 mm (w) x 53

Germany, Imperial. A Long Service Medal Bar for a Combatant of the Boxer Rebellion and First World War United Republic of a Free German Youth badge(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar for a combatant of the Boxer Rebellion and First World War who was appropriately decorated for long service, featuring four awards, including: 1. An Honour Cross of the World War 1914 1918, 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 wreathed dates 1914 1914, the reverse maker