Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar for a Distinguished Bavarian First World War Combatant certificate_of_authenticity maker marked "MK" (Mincovna Kremnica

maker marked "MK" (Mincovna Kremnica = Kremnica Mint) and marked "925" (silver) on the reverse of the wreath suspension

Major Butler was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel with the 1st Battalion

This was highest Prussian bravery award for enlisted soldiers and only about 1350 crosses awarded during 1914-18 period

black vertical rule pattern on both exterior covers

a Reich Youth Sports Badge pin

Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar for a Distinguished Bavarian First World War Combatant certificate_of_authenticity maker marked "MK" (Mincovna Kremnica(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar for a distinguished Bavarian First World War combatant featuring two decorations, including: 1. A 1914 Iron Cross II Class, constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, 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 reinstitution date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm with