Saxe Coburg Medal Bar Assistance

[MJC]

Hello,

I picked up this battered bar and I would like to solicit opinions. As I understand it, this is an NCO's bar but I am having difficult identifying the Loyal Service medal's ribbon. Is this a correct combination, and can someone speculate as to whom might have received this bar?

The Hindenburg cross is broken, and it appears a repair was attempted using addition ribbon wrapped around the back. Is it better to leave it as it is, or attempt a repair?

Any comments are appreciated, and thanks in advance.

[MJC]

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[Deruelle]

Hi Mike,

For me this is a strange medal bar. There is a little red alert when I see non combattant medals and a Hindenburg cross with X.

Your man is an NCO. All ribbon is ok.

Christophe

[MJC]

Thanks Christophe,

Since the 1st, 2nd and 5th medals were issued, or could have been issued, prior to the war, is it not possible he could have been a later combatant, but not won the EKII? I know nothing of the 3rd medal so my speculation may be way off.

Thanks for your comments.

Edited June 22, 2011 by Mike Constandy

[saschaw]

Your explanation seems fine to me.

Unfortunately, he wear's only the ribbon of Coburg and Gotha long service medal, but a Prussian medal to it.

This is a thing that is seen rather often, even with Baden, Württemberg and so.

[VtwinVince]

I saw this spange on ebay, and quite liked it, congratulations.