Original Imperial German WWI Era Medal Bar with EKII, Saxon, and Austro-Hungarian Medals- 5 Awards Category_MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock Reports of the carbine's failure

Reports of the carbine's failure to stop enemy soldiers

the compass is unfortunately missing the carrying ring and prism

The bayonet blade is just 2 1/2" in length but a welcome weapon once the pistol has been fired

Year of Manufacture: 1853

" stampings on bottom

Original Imperial German WWI Era Medal Bar with EKII, Saxon, and Austro-Hungarian Medals- 5 Awards Category_MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock Reports of the carbine's failureOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is a very nice genuine medal bar, owned by a German soldier who fought during WWI, and also served post war under the Weimar republic. They may have also served in WWII, but there are no medals from that era. Some of the ribbon colors have faded a bit, but overall the set is quite eye catching. The set of 5 medals offered in good condition is mounted on a metal backing board with pin and lined in red wool felt and