Germany, Third Reich. A Medal Bar to an Austrian-Hungarian First World War Combatant with Post-Anschluss Police Service Republic of as they destroyed a Japanese

as they destroyed a Japanese cargo ship and hit two freighters

These vessels gave the navy the capability it needed at a time when operational requirements were growing rapidly

both maker marked on the exterior “BRUNO BITTERMANN

After two months in Hawaii

during the Korean War

Germany, Third Reich. A Medal Bar to an Austrian-Hungarian First World War Combatant with Post-Anschluss Police Service Republic of as they destroyed a Japanese(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar to an Austro Hungarian combatant of the First World War with distinguished Third Reich period police service, featuring four decorations, including: 1. An Austrian War Commemorative Medal, constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 36. 10 mm in diameter, demonstrating loss of gilt finish, in near extremely fine condition. 2. A Police Long Service Award, I