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A beautiful Landwehr Decoration! Matt

Thank you for your comments. Best wishes Matt

Thank you both for your replies. This is helpful. @Rick- yip, I have black lighted back and front and nothing glows. In hand the backing cloth seems secure, but if you are correct, perhaps the backing cloth was replaced or reapplied for a genuine reason? We probably will never know. @Sascha- many thanks for these photos. I have not seen these before. Judging by the stick pin and Social Welfare Medal, some type of medic or doctor? I found this medal bar photo in an old thread on here (no photo of the back). Looking closely at the medal bar you will see that the last ribbon on it is in fact for a Red Cross decoration (most likely Weimar?) and not the Lubeck Hanseatic Cross. Nothing to do with the ribbon bar I own but thought I would post it out of interest as the combination is similar. Best wishes Matt

Here is an officer ribbon bar I have. As there are oak leaves on the Zahringer Lion I am sure that the officer was at least a Hauptmann. The detail on the oak leaves is superb. The ribbon bar is in very good condition in general. Best wishes Matt

Zero air force background- most strange but an interesting parts of his story. I believe v. Schlieben was also a holder of the Johanniter Order (Erhenritter). Best wishes Matt

Simply amazing! Well done Rick!!! Matt

Chris, What an impressive grouping but such a tragic end to a life! I hope you are able to get the Luftschutz document also, to keep the group complete. Best wishes Matt

Amazing Rudi!!!!!! Matt

All things are possible for Rick & Co. No doubt a lot of time has went into finally tracking this officer down. Well done to all!! Best wishes Matt

What an amazing medal bar! Look at all those Hansa Crosses!! Was there not a list made here of all owners of 3 x Hansa Crosses? I cannot recall how complete it is though but could be worth a shot. Best wishes Matt

Just found this in my photo archive. Matching medal bar? Best wishes Matt

Absolutely stunning!!! Matt

Impressive photo Lew. Rick, here is another, just for you! (apologies, a little off topic) Best wishes Matt

Rick, A beautiful group and, as usual, a great read. It is good to see you back. Best wishes Matt

Paul I really like this ribbon bar. I assume the reverse is done in black/navy blue to signify Marine? Best wishes Matt

Hello Peter, This is a very nice item to receive on your birthday. Best wishes Matt

Matthew, This is a very nice medal bar. I like it very much. Best wishes Matt

Just fantastic Christophe! Best wishes Matt

An amazing ribbon bar Christophe!! Best wishes Matt

Most impressive!! Best wishes Matt

Some fine new pieces! Matt

Yes a fake for sure!

A fantastic medal bar Paul. I assume the the SEK3 was the key to this ID? Best wishes Matt

An excellent medal bar Tom. Matt

A beautiful Godet ribbon bar. Yes 4th from the left looks like the Baden Jubilee Medal. Best wishes Matt