Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar To A Bavarian First World War Veteran Newly Listed a laurel wreath lays in

a laurel wreath lays in the quadrants between the arms

lightly soiled interior

die-cut steel panel extending from one side to the other

Footnote: General Field Marschall Erich von Manstein (1887-1973) was a recipient of the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords

Reinstituted 7 April 1815 by Emperor Franz I

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