Original WWII German Army Four-Place Ribbon Bar, representing an excellent and untouched wartime combination of campaign and bravery awards. This bar would have been worn on the service or walking-out uniform of a decorated Heer (Army) officer or NCO.
The ribbons are professionally mounted on red wool backing, retaining their original stitching and long pin attachment to the reverse. A Prague Castle clasp and crossed swords device are affixed to the appropriate ribbons, showing both attention to period detail and fine craftsmanship.
Awards Represented
Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz II. Klasse, 1939) – awarded for acts of bravery in battle.
War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz mit Schwertern) – for military service with distinction under combat conditions.
Anschluss Medal (Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 13. März 1938) - commemorating the annexation of Austra into the Reich.
Sudetenland Medal with Prague Castle Clasp (Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 1. Oktober 1938 mit Spange "Prager Burg") - for participation in the occupation of the Sudetenland and later the Prague campaign of 1939.
Condition
Excellent condition overall. Minor age toning to the ribbons but no fraying or detachment. The metal devices retain strong detail and gilt. Reverse pin functional and original to the piece.
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