New 1866/1870-71 Medal Bar- Guess Why I Love It!

[Chris Taylor]

Here's my newest addition to the collection.

Nice 3 Place with 1866 Koniggratz Cross, 1870-71 War Medal & 1897 Century Medal.

No doubt a great bar, but guess what I love most about it?

First a couple photos....

Edited January 20, 2006 by Chris Taylor

[Chris Taylor]

Back.........

[Chris Taylor]

Ok, Ok. If you haven't guessed what I love most about this bar yet, take a look at the photo below.

This little gem measures only 5 1/2 cm long!

God I love mini's!!!!

[Paul R]

First time I have ever seen a mini German bar!!! Very nice! Where these for wear on a tuxedo?

Paul

[Chris Taylor]

Thanks Paul.

Technically I believe Frack bars (which are full size) were for Tuxedo & Formal wear.

I would think this was just for simple lapel wear on your everyday suit.

I'm sure one of the Ricks or someone can shed a little more light on the subject though, maybe even provide a photo of one of these little gems in wear! (hint hint )

[HeikoGrusdat]

I know many of these mini bars here in germany BUT I have never seen one in wear.... only lapel bows or mini chains on old photos.

[Paul R]

Thank you for the explaination!!!

HeikoGrusdat,

I wonder why we dont see more of them if they are common?

[Bob Hunter]

Interesting bar. Under what circumstances were mini medal bars worn?

[Stogieman]

I don't think there was an "official" use of miniature medal bars. If that were the case, I would expect to see a great deal more of these than we do. They pop up infrequently at best. Here's one I have on the Sales Forum in my January medal Bar Sale right now.

[HeikoGrusdat]

Paul, there is a thread in a german forum were many of these are shown... I had several pieces in my own collection but sold them 2 years ago. Most of the mini bars around are from 1870-1900....