Ribbon Bar

[Wild Card]

Gentlemen,

I am not very learned when it comes to ribbon bars; and having noticed quite a bit of expertise on the subject offered on this forum; I would like to present, for your evaluation, this little bar, which I picked up at last year?s Show of Shows.

What attracted me to it is its? obvious W?rttemberg connection; but what bothers me about it is the Wilhelm?s cross, with swords, being mounted after the combatant?s cross. Any opinions are appreciated.

Respectfully,

Wild Card

[Stogieman]

Hi Chris, post-1935 the Wilhelm's Cross was relegated to after the Honor Cross in Hierarchy, as is often the case, you'll find it both ways. Last place is a W?rttemburg Long Service Decoration.

[Guest Rick Research]

It's a bit surprising there, since most Xs awards were placed in front of the HCX, even when NOT for actual combat. Around 1935 there was often confusion about Reichs versus "local" awards precedence, and we often see WW1 state awards after HCs then. This one has "sandwiched" the HCX with a silver bravery on one side and the WilhelmsX on the other:

perhaps simply a period mistake, or a reflection of the wearer's personal value of an award that was granted as a homefront award for military personnel in the rear?

No originality problems at all-- a classic mid-1930s bar.

[Bob Hunter]

Nice bar Wildcard. I hope you find many more to share.

[Wild Card]

Gentlemen,

Thank you for the kind comments and explanations regarding the placement of the Wilhelm?s cross. I had always viewed this award as something of an oddity and apparently (?post-1935 the Wilhelm's Cross was relegated to after the Honor Cross in Hierarchy...?) someone else felt the same way.

Best wishes,

Wild Card