Germany, Third Reich. A Red Cross Medal Bar for a First World War Combatant visually-hidden Badge in gilded tombac

Badge in gilded tombac

identifying Hein as a member of Kampfgeschwader z

in its Case of Issue

Visible directly below is the outline of an SS-style Totenkopf insignia which has similarly been removed

the latter two with intact lugs

Germany, Third Reich. A Red Cross Medal Bar for a First World War Combatant visually-hidden Badge in gilded tombac(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar featuring two decorations, including: 1. An Honour Cross of the World War 1914 1918 for Combatants, constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing central wreathed dates 1914 1918, unmarked, measuring 38. 06 mm (w) x 42. 40 mm (h), in extremely fine condition. 2. A German Red Cross