Germany, Imperial. An Officer’s Order and Medal Bar, with Case, by Friedrich Sedlatzek United Republic of and Australia Service Medal 1939-1945

and Australia Service Medal 1939-1945 (NX23123 N

within a ring of white enamel consisting of a stylized belt and buckle bearing an inscription of “MERENTI” (“MERIT”) with arabesques

Measuring 250 mm (w) x 349 mm (h)

Footnote: Sigmund Braun was a Flak Unit Fuhrer and veteran of the Eastern Front

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

Germany, Imperial. An Officer’s Order and Medal Bar, with Case, by Friedrich Sedlatzek United Republic of and Australia Service Medal 1939-1945(Ordensshnalle). An Officers order and medal bar featuring four decorations, including: 1 A Prussian Order of the Crown, III Class Cross, constructed of silver with multi coloured enamels, constituting of a Cross Patte with white enameled arms trimmed with gilt borders, the obverse overlaid by a central medallion bearing a raised royal crown, situated within a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD WITH US) with arabesques,