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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.
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.
