Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar For First World War & Freikorps Service Archive An iron cross paty constructed

An iron cross paty constructed of silver with a blackened iron core

Heberlein initially received training as an artillery gunner with Artillery Replacement Battalion 157 in Munich

9 Siege Battery at the Battle of Hill 70 in August

both on a black cotton/wool blended backer

Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar For First World War & Freikorps Service Archive An iron cross paty constructed(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar for First World War and Freikorps service featuring five decorations, including a Baden Merit Decoration, I Class for 15 Years, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse bearing a central raised monogram of Grand Duke Friedrich II, the reverse bearing a central raised number 15 in Roman numerals, unmarked, measuring 37. 30 mm (w) x 41. 42 mm