A Mecklenburg-Schwerin First War Medal Bar Newly Listed handwritten inscription in blue ink

handwritten inscription in blue ink that has faded with time on the reverse

Military Long Service Decoration - 2nd Class

Walter spent two years as a member of the local Militia

stamped August 18

A Mecklenburg-Schwerin First War Medal Bar Newly Listed handwritten inscription in blue inkA Mecklenburg Schwerin First War Medal Bar Iron Cross 2nd Class (non magnetic, 43. 3 mm); Mecklenburg Schwerin: Military Merit Cross (bronze gilt, 41. 2 mm); and Hindenburg Cross for Combatants (bronze, maker marked "ES" over "I" on the reverse, 37. 5 mm). Mounted to a suspension, missing its swing bar pinback, light contact, oxidation evident on the HC, better than very fine.