Small Ww1 2 ribbon spange.

[Kev in Deva]

Hallo Gents,

going through a box of "bits and bobs" I rediscovered this one.

Its got two ribbons one for the Prussian Iron Cross Ii Class

the other is a very light blue and has swords attached.

Kevin in Deva

[Kev in Deva]

The rear, of particular interest is the broad square pin,

I cant recall having seen many of these

Any opinions appreciated, thank you,

Kevin in Deva.

[Kev in Deva]

I will add a B & W shot of the rear for more detail of the pin.

Kevin in Deva.

[Guest Rick Research]

2nd is Kingdom of W?rttemberg Friedrichs Order-- no way of telling Knight 1st Class (Captains) or Knight 2nd Class (Lieutenants).

I would have SWORN that was a WW2 tab back X device from the broad blades and filled in angles between the crossguards and the underside of the blades, but it's got normal prongs-- one shows on back under the pin.

The flat "popsicle stick" pin is very typical of the wartime period ribbon bars.

[Kev in Deva]

Hallo Rick,

thanks for the identification, would a combo like this be rare-ish?

I have had it for about 9 years picked it up in Bavaria at a flea-market.

I have not attempted to open the catch as its very stiff,

and the ribbons in a delicate condition.

Kevin in Deva

[Guest Rick Research]

This is the standard pair for every frontline officer from W?rttemberg.

[ccj]

This is the standard pair for every frontline officer from W?rttemberg.

Here's another example.