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Original First World War–era German medal bar awarded to a veteran of the Imperial German Army. This bar represents a typical multi-award grouping worn on the uniform, reflecting recognised wartime service, merit, and long-standing duty.
Medal bars such as this were assembled during or shortly after the First World War and worn on service and parade uniforms in place of full-size decorations. They allowed veterans to display their awards in a practical, uniform format while clearly communicating their service history.
Based on the ribbon sequence, this bar consists of the following awards:
Iron Cross 2nd Class (1914) – Represented by the black-and-white ribbon, awarded for bravery in the face of the enemy or exceptional leadership during combat.
Prussian War Merit Cross (Kriegsverdienstkreuz) – Represented by the red, white, and black ribbon, awarded for merit or distinguished service during wartime, often to those who contributed outside direct front-line combat.
Imperial Service or Commemorative Award – Represented by the blue ribbon with yellow edge stripes, commonly associated with long service or imperial commemorative medals such as the Kaiser Wilhelm I Centenary Medal or similar state awards.
Together, the grouping reflects a veteran with both combat recognition and broader imperial service, typical of soldiers who served throughout the war and remained connected to the Imperial system of honours.
The ribbon material shows age-consistent wear with light fraying and surface fading, typical of period-assembled examples. The backing cloth remains intact, and the pin and catch are present and functional. Overall condition is honest and original, with no signs of modern replacement.
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Did a lot of comparing before buying and ended up here. Item turned up exactly as pictured, which honestly is all I ask for these days. Packaging was solid too. Would buy again.
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Not my first militaria purchase, but probably the first time I didn’t feel like I had to “decode” the listing. Straightforward, clear photos, realistic condition notes. That alone earns trust.
What I liked most was the way the history was presented. Factual and clearly written for collectors instead of glorifying anything. That matters to me.
Bought one piece initially just to test the waters. Ended up placing another order a week later. That should say enough.
Everything arrived on time and matched the listing. No drama, no excuses, no surprises. That’s increasingly uncommon with online militaria.
First time ordering from overseas and I was a bit hesitant. Communication was great, shipping was fast and the item arrived in the condition shown. Very good!
I collect mainly German pieces and I was pleasantly surprised by how accurate the description was. Nothing overstated, nothing hidden. Kind of rare now. Very happy with the purchase.
I don’t usually leave reviews, but this one felt deserved. Honest listing, fair price, no nonsense. The piece now sits proudly in my collection. Thanks Mr. Taylor
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