Germany, Imperial. A First War 257Th Infantry Regiment Medal Bar United Republic of Nearing retirement

Nearing retirement

Constructed of blueish-gray wool

stating that he had served with the Canadian Permanent Force since 1908 and that he was still serving with them as part of an Active Militia

turned out to not be true

circa 1794

Germany, Imperial. A First War 257Th Infantry Regiment Medal Bar United Republic of Nearing retirement(Ordenschnalle). An extensive First War period medal bar featuring six decorations, including a 1914 Iron Cross I Class, constructed of iron and silver, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central initial W, the six oclock arm with a raised reinstitution date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with three central oak leaves, the six oclock arm with