Paul C Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 (edited) One of my new purchases while I was in Germany. The case solidly built and has an exact cut out for the 6 medal bar. The medals are 1914 EK2, LSC 12 years, SW Africa Medal, China Medal, Kaiser Centennial, and FAM. The last medal confuses me as I am not sure of the ribbon. Any thought? Edited October 14, 2005 by Paul Chepurko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted October 14, 2005 Author Share Posted October 14, 2005 front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted October 14, 2005 Author Share Posted October 14, 2005 back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted October 14, 2005 Author Share Posted October 14, 2005 case inside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 That is a nice bar, Colonial stuff is always interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRBeery Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 (edited) Paul, The last ribbon is a peacetime ribbon and it is fine. Nice bar and a great case!Chet Edited October 14, 2005 by CRBeery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Gregory Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 Paul,Nice bar. The FAM seems to be mounted on the peacetime ribbon.David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rick Research Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 Must have been a Depot Feldwebel or some such-- I don't think I have EVER seen a double "stay at home" colonial pair to an NCO level recipient. The peacetime (1905+) Saxon FAM in silver is unusual to a Prussian NCO as well-- perhaps indicating he was in a regiment whose "Chef" was the King of Saxony?-- 2nd Guard Uhlans, 16th Uhlans, or maybe (though other royals also ? la Suite) Ist Sea Battalion.He had left the service before the war before getting an XV Cross, so this XII is "self-awarded" because there WAS no XII before 1913. Probably a Feldwebelleutnant called back for the war--an exceptionally nice bar, kept and cared for the way ALL full dress bars should have been! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 Fabulous Bar Paul.......... very hard to find a FAM on the Frieden's Ribbon. Just a wonderful sight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeikoGrusdat Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 Hi Rick,they are really very rare, the double stay-at-home bars for NCO`s, here is my only one.... and your second on one day Paul, great piece!!! how did you get it out of germany, I have guards at all frontiers... Heiko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted October 14, 2005 Author Share Posted October 14, 2005 I bought it at the show in Gunzenhausen. I had to bribe the border guards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notned Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 Hi Paul,That is a Sweet bar! and bonus with the case in such good condition!Thanks for sharing !Heiko, your bar is very nice too! thankyou.Best regardsPaul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hunter Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 Congratulations! Heiko is right you did well to get out of Germany with anything colonial! Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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