Germany, Imperial. A Hanseatic Medal Bar for a First World War Combatant, Mounted for Formal Wear Republic of and dated “1918”

and dated “1918”

measures approximately 55mm x 36mm (2 x 1 ¾ inches)

Ramcke was one of just 27 recipients of the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (21 August 1941) with Oak Leaves (13 November 1942)

when he suffered a gun shot wound (shrapnel) to his left cheek

who used it

Germany, Imperial. A Hanseatic Medal Bar for a First World War Combatant, Mounted for Formal Wear Republic of and dated “1918”(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar for a First World War combatant 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, the reverse marked with the logo of an unidentified manufacturer,