WW2 German ribbon bar metal tab back style with maker’s mark. The catch is missing but would still make a nice display piece.
EK2
Saxon war merit medal.
Front fighters cross with swords
Silesian Eagle
Civil long service
Civil long service
Civil long service
Bulgarian Participation in the European War 1915-1918
Original Imperial German WWI Four-Place 23mm Wide Ribbon Bar – Saxon Duchies Decorations
An original Imperial German four-place ribbon bar featuring the desirable wide-format construction, approximately 23mm per ribbon, with an interesting combination of Prussian and Saxon Duchies decorations.
The award combination suggests a decorated First World War veteran with possible connections to the military establishments of the Saxon duchies.
Awards Represented (Left to Right):
Iron Cross 2nd Class (EK2), 1914 – The famous Prussian military decoration awarded for bravery and distinguished wartime service during the First World War.
Saxon Duchies Merit Order (Sachsen-Ernestinischer Hausorden) – The Ducal Saxe-Ernestine House Order, jointly associated with the Ernestine Saxon duchies and awarded for distinguished civil and military merit. Exact class and distinctions are unconfirmed.
Saxon Bronze Merit Medal – A bronze merit decoration associated with one of the Saxon states, recognizing meritorious service. The precise issuing state and official designation require confirmation.
Honor Cross of the World War 1914/1918 with Swords (Hindenburg Cross) – Established in 1934 and awarded to qualifying German veterans who served as combatants during the First World War.
Historical Background
The German Empire consisted of numerous kingdoms, grand duchies, duchies, and principalities, each maintaining its own system of orders and decorations.
Among these were the Ernestine Saxon duchies, whose ruling houses shared historical and dynastic connections. The Ducal Saxe-Ernestine House Order was an important decoration within this system, recognizing individuals for distinguished service to the respective ruling houses and states.
The presence of both the Saxon Duchies Merit Order and a Saxon bronze merit decoration suggests a possible connection to one of these smaller German states.
Combined with the 1914 Iron Cross, the decorations are consistent with an individual whose service was recognized during the First World War and who may have received additional honors through earlier military or state service.
The Hindenburg Cross with Swords establishes that the ribbon bar was assembled or updated no earlier than 1934, reflecting the continued wear of Imperial German decorations by veterans during the 1930s.
Collector Significance
The approximately 23mm-wide ribbons give this bar a distinctive appearance compared with the narrower ribbon bars commonly encountered.
Its combination of Prussian and Saxon state decorations offers an interesting opportunity for further research into the military and award systems of the smaller German duchies.
Item Details
Country: Imperial Germany
Period: First World War / 1934 or later veteran wear
Type: Four-place wide ribbon bar
Ribbon width: Approximately 23mm each
Awards: Iron Cross 2nd Class, Saxe-Ernestine House Order, Saxon Bronze Merit Medal, Hindenburg Cross with Swords
Possible association: Military or state service within the Saxon duchies
Condition: Original; see photographs
Item offered: Ribbon bar only; full-size decorations not included
An interesting addition to a collection of Imperial German militaria, Saxon Duchies decorations, German state orders, or First World War ribbon bars.
Original Imperial German WWI Four-Place 23mm Wide Ribbon Bar – Saxon Career Officer
An original Imperial German four-place ribbon bar featuring the desirable 23mm wide-format ribbons and an attractive combination of Prussian, Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, and Royal Saxon decorations. The awards represented suggest a possible career Saxon officer whose military service extended through the First World War.
Awards Represented (Left to Right):
Iron Cross 2nd Class (EK2), 1914 – Awarded for bravery and distinguished military service during the First World War.
Grand Ducal Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach Order of the White Falcon (Hausorden vom Weißen Falken) – A distinguished German state order recognizing meritorious civil and military service.
Royal Saxon Albert Order (Albrechts-Orden) – Established in 1850 by King Friedrich August II of Saxony, this order recognized distinguished service to the Saxon monarchy and state, including military merit.
Honor Cross of the World War 1914/1918 with Swords (Hindenburg Cross) – Instituted in 1934 and awarded to qualifying German veterans who participated in front-line service during the First World War.
Original Imperial German WWI Four-Place Ribbon Bar
An original Imperial German four-place ribbon bar featuring decorations associated with distinguished military service during the First World War.
Awards represented (left to right):
Iron Cross 2nd Class (EK2), 1914 – Prussian military decoration awarded for bravery and distinguished wartime service.
Royal House Order of Hohenzollern with Crown and Swords – A prestigious Prussian decoration recognizing distinguished military merit. The exact class is not established from the ribbon alone.
Order of the Zähringen Lion (Baden) – Grand Duchy of Baden decoration awarded for meritorious service, with the exact class and any additional distinctions requiring confirmation.
Honor Cross of the World War 1914/1918 with Swords (Hindenburg Cross) – Established in 1934 and awarded to qualifying First World War combat veterans.
Imperial German Bavarian Prince Alfons Commemorative Medal
An original Bavarian commemorative medal associated with Prince Alfons of Bavaria (1862–1933), a member of the Bavarian royal family and an officer in the Royal Bavarian Army.
Historical Background
Prince Alfons of Bavaria was born on January 24, 1862, into the House of Wittelsbach, the royal dynasty that ruled Bavaria until the end of the First World War.
He pursued a military career in the Royal Bavarian Army, eventually attaining the rank of General of Cavalry.
During the German Imperial period, members of the Bavarian royal family maintained close connections with military regiments, veterans organizations, and patriotic associations throughout the kingdom.
Commemorative medals and badges associated with royal personalities were produced for a variety of purposes, including military gatherings, patriotic celebrations, anniversaries, and association activities.
Prince Alfons was a prominent figure in Bavarian military and aristocratic society during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Historical Significance
This commemorative piece reflects the traditions of the Bavarian monarchy and the importance of royal patronage within Imperial Germany's military and veterans organizations.
Items associated with members of the House of Wittelsbach are of particular interest to collectors of Bavarian and Imperial German militaria.
Item Details
Country: Kingdom of Bavaria, German Empire
Associated figure: Prince Alfons of Bavaria (1862–1933)
Dynasty: House of Wittelsbach
Type: Commemorative medal or badge
Historical association: Bavarian royal and military traditions
Condition: As photographed
Quantity available: One
SKU: GER78457424
An interesting addition to a collection of Imperial German militaria, Bavarian royal memorabilia, or German commemorative medals.
The item pictured is the actual piece offered for sale.
Imperial German Denklingen Warriors & Landwehr Association Medal
An original German veterans association medal associated with the Krieger- und Landwehrverein (Warriors and Landwehr Association) of Denklingen, Germany.
Historical Background
During the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, veterans associations (Kriegervereine) played an important role in German military and social life.
These organizations brought together former soldiers, reservists, and members of the Landwehr, providing opportunities for comradeship, remembrance, and participation in patriotic ceremonies.
Following German unification in 1871, veterans associations became especially prominent throughout the German Empire. Many towns and villages maintained their own organizations, which participated in military commemorations, public celebrations, and memorial services.
Local associations frequently commissioned commemorative medals, badges, and decorations to recognize membership, anniversaries, and participation in association activities.
Historical Significance
This medal represents the traditions of Germany's local veterans associations and the close relationship between military service and community life during the Imperial German period.
Unlike official state military decorations, association medals were privately issued and often reflected the identity and traditions of a particular town or organization.
Item Details
Country: Germany
Organization: Denklingen Warriors & Landwehr Association
German designation: Krieger- und Landwehrverein Denklingen
Historical association: Imperial German veterans organizations
Type: Veterans association medal
Condition: Original collectible, as photographed
Includes: Medal with attached ribbon
Quantity available: One
SKU: GER7521894
An interesting addition to a collection of Imperial German militaria, veterans association decorations, or historical German medals.
Prussian House Order of Hohenzollern Medal Ribbon – New Old Stock
An unused New Old Stock (NOS) medal ribbon representing the Royal Prussian House Order of Hohenzollern (Königlicher Hausorden von Hohenzollern), one of Imperial Germany's notable royal decorations.
Historical Background
Established on December 5, 1841, by King Friedrich Wilhelm IV of Prussia, the Royal House Order of Hohenzollern recognized distinguished military and civilian service to the Prussian monarchy.
The order was divided into several classes, including the Cross of the Grand Commander, Commander's Cross, Knight's Cross, and associated medals.
During the First World War, the Knight's Cross with Swords became a particularly prestigious decoration for Prussian and German officers who demonstrated distinguished military leadership and merit.
Why It Was Awarded
The order recognized meritorious service to the Prussian Crown. Military awards with swords were associated with distinguished wartime service, while decorations without swords generally recognized peacetime or civilian merit.
Item Details
Country: Kingdom of Prussia, German Empire
Decoration: Royal House Order of Hohenzollern
German designation: Königlicher Hausorden von Hohenzollern
Established: December 5, 1841
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Item offered: Medal ribbon only
15cm in width. Meant for ribbon bars
An excellent addition to a collection of Imperial German orders, Prussian military decorations, or First World War militaria.
This ribbon is UV NEGATIVE and shows very little wear. Ribbon will come in 4” lengths when ordered.
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