Robin Lumsden Posted March 13, 2006 Posted March 13, 2006 (edited) I picked this up on eBay, but I'm not 100% sure what it is. I bought it because of the Totenkopfhusaren.As I understand it, these Vivat ribbons were produced to commemorate German victories, famous warships, etc. and were sold in aid of the German Red Cross. Some buyers apparently used them as bookmarks, but does anyone know if they had any other purpose, other than a decorative one? It's made from a fine silk weave, with the design printed on. Edited March 13, 2006 by Robin Lumsden
Robin Lumsden Posted March 13, 2006 Author Posted March 13, 2006 (edited) Here are the hussars in close-up. Mackensen's army apparently took 100,000 Russian prisoners at Lodz, and a column of PoWs can be seen snaking into the distance.There's something about this scene that reminds me of the final battle in LOTR 2 - 'The Two Towers'! Edited March 13, 2006 by Robin Lumsden
Red Eagle Posted March 13, 2006 Posted March 13, 2006 Here an other vivat ribbon. I think they have no other purpose.GreetingsRed
Robin Lumsden Posted March 13, 2006 Author Posted March 13, 2006 Thanks Red.I have now found this book on them......http://stabikat.staatsbibliothek-berlin.de...L=1/SHW?FRST=10There were over 30 different types, and different artists were commissioned to produce each of them, using their own styles.Here's another currently on eBay, commemorating the U-9........
Chris Boonzaier Posted January 13, 2007 Posted January 13, 2007 I imagine it is a collecting field all on its own. I have always overlooked them as silly little things, but H?sken charges real money for them !!
Jef Posted January 14, 2007 Posted January 14, 2007 Here another (Austrian) item. Had to make two scans. The Band was to large to suit my scanner. I noticed the other items are named VIVAT. This one is VIVANT. What's the difference?with kind regards,Jef
TacHel Posted October 8, 2012 Posted October 8, 2012 Wow! I had no idea they were so many different ones! And they seem to be in awesome shape! How fascinating! Thanks for showing us these great great items! :jumping:
Chip Posted October 12, 2012 Posted October 12, 2012 The artwork on them, for the most part, is outstanding. They make great displays. Chip
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