Germany, Wehrmacht. A First And Second War Period Medal Bar Hold John King was Midshipman of

John King was Midshipman of Alceste and engaged in the boats of that ship at the destruction of a brig of 18 guns on the coast of Istria

Although somewhat impulsive with his subordinates which causes a degree of friction

Medal 1865-1937 - in bronze

This particular buckle is illustrated on page 545 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

Germany, Wehrmacht. A First And Second War Period Medal Bar Hold John King was Midshipman of(Bandschnalle). A First and Second War Period medal bar featuring four decorations, including a 1914 Iron Cross Second Class, presenting as a Cross Patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed silver border, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a raised central W, with the re institution date 1914 in raised numbering on the lower arm, and the royal crown on the upper arm;