German WWII Four Medal Bar-This is a very cool medal bar. This guy fought everywhere! The first medal is the 1939 Iron Cross. The next medal is the Occupation Award for the Annexation of Austria (Anschluss Medal). It is a good example retaining the bronze finish, with the date on the reverse being 13th of MARCH 1938. The next badge is the Czech annexation award. It retains the silver finish. These medals were awarded to all persons, military or civilian, who actively participated in the annexation of Czechoslovakia. It features a silver finished round medal and the obverse depicts ethnic German breaking the chains of bondage carrying the flag of national socialism. The reverse has the script “Ein Volk, Ein Reich, Ein Führer” around the edge and “1 Oktober 1938” in the center. This example retains 100% of its finish and has no visible wear. The fourth medal has been re-attached at some point. This is a very rare medal to be found on a medal bar. This is the Italian-German Award for African Campaign. This zinc medal features two embossed, high relief, stylized gladiators, representing Germany and Italy, slaying a crocodile, representing Great Britain on the obverse. The reverse has the embossed likeness of the Feleni arch, the Royal Knot of the House of Savoy, and a swastika. The outer border of the reverse has embossed script in both Italian and German, "Campagna Italo-Tedesca in Africa", and, "Italienisch-Deutscher Feldzug in Afrika" (Italian-German Campaign in Africa). The obverse has the name of the designer (De Marchis) and the manufacturer (Lorioli-Milan, above the left leg of the croc) stamped into it. This medal is in near excellent condition with very nice details. You can see the thread where it was re-sewn onto the its hanger. Each of these medals have the correct ribbons. The ribbons show slight discoloration from age and storage. The reverse is backed with a dark gray wool that is in very good condition. The long horizontal pin is in place and functions as it should. This is a wicked cool medal bar! It sure tells a story.