Ralph A Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 I'm a little short on W?rttemberg. Here's the lot: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 yeah, the condition is not the greatest but it has been at least 5 years since I saw a large gilt wreath on a bar to denote the W?rttemberg Gold Bravery Medal. Sometimes rarity has to precede condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeikoGrusdat Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 here is one of mine.... any comments on the owner are welcome, there can`t be too many possibilities...Heiko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Nice bar Heiko! Very, very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hunter Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Heiko, I love your colonial bars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Card Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Heiko,That little bar is truly superb. Congratulations!Wild Card Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Card Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Gentlemen,I admit that it's a medal bar and not a ribbon bar; but it is so unusual that I thought that some of you might enjoy seeing it. If nothing else, it represents a nice example of good old Swabian thrift.Best wishes,Wild Card Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Card Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Why spend good money... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Card Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 and the reverse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 And that is the epitome of "thrift"..... you have to love the Olga Orden! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deruelle Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 A new find sunday morning for a very low price.RegardsChristophe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deruelle Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 The reverse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Gregory Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 A new find sunday morning for a very low price.RegardsChristopheVery nice find, Christophe. Is that a single ribbon woven to show the colours of both awards or just two ribbons positioned close together?The crossed swords are different from the example I posted in #69, but otherwise they are both nice examples of what a junior officer probably had to show for surviving the war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deruelle Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 You are right David, it is a single ribbon. The swords seems to be in silver. For me this ribbon bar is the first exemplar for me. I'm happy RegardsChristophe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensF. Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Ok guys, here are some contributions from me: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensF. Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Charlottenkreuz #2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensF. Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 With the W?rttemberg Merit Cross with swords: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensF. Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 And a nice Friedrich! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 What can I say about those bars Jens........ cheers Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 (edited) I walked past my display cabinet a second ago and had forgotten about this little group.....cheers Jason Edited November 29, 2005 by Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Jens! Love the Merit Cross Bar....... someday, many will figure out just how rare that puppy is! Real Gold swords?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Card Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Gentlemen,I present some Wurttemberg medals, not yet shown, gathered together for a group photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deruelle Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Beautiful medal bar Can you give us the name of all the medals pleaseRegardsChristophe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notned Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Yes Please! I would love to know what they are too!ThanksRegardsPaul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Card Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Glad to, from left to right. W?rttemberg, Order of the W?rttemberg Crown, gold merit medal, 1892. W?rttemberg, Friedrichs Order, merit medal, 1892. W?rttemberg, Silver civil merit medal, Wilhelm II, 1892. W?rttemberg, 1st cl. long service cross for 25 yrs., 1891.Prussia, War Help Cross. Prussia, Cross for General Honor, 1900. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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