German Colonial Colonial Bar - Good or Bad?

[army historian]

I would like opinions on this bar. Thanks

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[Paul C]

I can not comment on the originality of the bar but I can say that just a colonial medal and Hindenburg does not make much sense to me. I would think that there should be at least a long service medal on it.

[Chris Boonzaier]

hmmm, I think the combination is TECHNICALLY possible, am not sure how likely though.

What gets me is the 2 pinpricks in the HK cross ribbon, as if it had been pinned at some stage in its life, and is now mounted.

[M Hunter]

Both of the ribbon "furls" look different to me.

Matt

Edited February 1, 2012 by M Hunter

[army historian]

I think you are all correct - I think the colonial is a copy. Thanks

[army historian]

How about some comments on this one?

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[army historian]

I am seriously thinking about buying this bar. Please give opinions - Thanks

[Chris Boonzaier]

Hi,

that 2nd one with the Bulgarian and Austrian medals leaves me a bit puzzeled.... I think you had to show your Hindenburg cross to get one?

The last one looks kinda nice...

[army historian]

Thanks Chris - Yes the one with the Bulgarian and Hungarian is odd - probably not German or did not qualify for German Front fighter's Cross. I think they could request their medals with out a lot of documentation, except the German one. As for the one with the Samoa 1888 bar - I am thinking of buying, it is a possible combination, not like the first. These Colonial medals are very hard to ID originals and fakes. I am not crazy about the condition of Colonial medal - but I have one that's original and in even better condition. Negotiations on price going on right now. So we will see. I relished it as "Another Colonial Bar - Good or Bad". Geroge