Hannover Wilhelmsmedaille Ribbon

[jshorter]

Hi everyone!

I'm interested in purchasing this medal from a dealer, and I'm a little concerned about the color of the ribbon.  I know it's probably a replacement, and I'm fine with it, but to me the color is a little too "purple" from the photos I have seen of original medals/ribbons.  What do you all think?  Is it the "correct" ribbon for this medal?

Thanks in advance!

Jason

 

[jshorter]

Then again, maybe not!  Found this photo of an old bar, and the color is similar.  I've seen some where the purple center stripe is a reddish/maroon...

 

 

Could just be the lighting...?

[jshorter]

Just got a partial photo of the reverse, and in this photo the central purple stripe doesn't appear as dark as the front.

 

[chuck]

Hi Jason,

Just a novice collector but  in my opinion looking at Jorg Nimmerguts Banderkatalog the blue on the ribbon looks too dark (#195). The ribbon looks closer to a Wurttemberg 1st or 2nd class DA ribbon for 1833-1850 (#643).

Chuck

[jshorter]

Chuck,

I was using the book for reference as well, and it's sometimes hard to tell for sure from photos!

Jason

[jshorter]

I asked the dealer to take a photo of the medal on a white background, and what a difference!!! 

Jason

 

[Trooper_D]

11 hours ago, jshorter said:

I asked the dealer to take a photo of the medal on a white background, and what a difference!!! 

It is! That is a lesson for us all, Jason, for when we are taking photos of our own collections.

Edited August 13, 2016 by Trooper_D

[Schießplatzmeister]

Hello Jason:

The ribbon appears to be a correct period ribbon for this medal.

Best regards,

[jshorter]

Thanks!  I just received the medal over the weekend and the ribbon is the correct one!  Pics can be so deceiving sometimes!  LOL!

Jason

[Schießplatzmeister]

Hello Jason:

Congratulations regarding this item being added to your collection.  I am glad that the transaction worked out well and that you are pleased with the piece.

Best regards,