United States. Two Miniature Medalbars belonging to Franklin Marion Gentry II Auction the three and nine o’clock

the three and nine o’clock arms bearing a raised inscription of “FÜR HELDENMÜTIGE TAT” (“FOR HEROIC DEEDS”)

with significant loss of finish through age and wear

with a center catch for stabilization and a horizontal banjo style pinback with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch

on a replacement loop for suspension

the reverse bearing a central oval disc overlaid by an inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER POLIZEI”

United States. Two Miniature Medalbars belonging to Franklin Marion Gentry II Auction the three and nine o’clockA miniature medal bar, measures 130 mm (w) x 60 mm (h ribbon to base of medals), weighs 36. 05 grams, two angled pins on the reverse, comprising eight decorations: A First War Victory Medal, in bronze gilt, measures 18. 5 mm (w), light wear, original ribbon, very fine. A Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), in bronze gilt, measures 16. 1 mm (w), original ribbon, extremely fine. A General Society of Colonial Wars, in bronze, cross featuring a fleur