Medal Bar of Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring

Hermann Göring was awarded the Iron Cross and Pour le Mérite (Blue Max) while serving as a fighter pilot in the First World War.

During the Second World War Göring was the most senior military officer in Germany, as well as commander-in-chief of the Luftwaffe. He received many medals because of his rank, rather than his actions. He wore this medal bar on his uniform. Medals, from left to right: Iron Cross 2nd Class with 1939 Clasp, Knights Cross With Swords of the House Order of Hohenzollern, Military Karl-Friedrich Merit Order, Order of the Zähringer Lion, Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918, Wehrmacht Long Service Award First Class (Luftwaffe), Wehrmacht Long Service Award Second Class (Luftwaffe), Anschluss Medal, Sudetenland Medal with Prague Castle Bar, Memel Medal, West Wall Medal, Air Defence Cross First Class, Bulgarian War Service Medal 1915–1918. The Pour le Mérite was worn at the neck.