otherwise the enamels are intact
the obverse consisting of an oval and hollowed laurel wreath
obverse illustrating an Italian soldier advancing over an outcrop
Gerspach III was Killed in Action in Quảng Ngãi Province
A KDF (Strength Through Joy/Kraft durch Freude) Gau Franken badge
Germany, Imperial. An Extensive Medal Ribbon Bar, C.1918 United Republic of otherwise the enamels are intact(Ordensschnalle). An extensive medal ribbon bar featuring nine decorations, including a 1914 Iron Cross, a Bavarian Military Merit Cross with Swords, an Honour Cross of the World War 1914 1918 with Swords, a Silesian Eagle, two Long Service Medals, a Wilhelm Centenary Medal, and an Austrian Bravery Medal with War Decoration, all set on a 135 mm long magnetic metal bar with a horizontal pinback, unmarked, in very fine condition.