WW1 German Ribbon Bar – Iron Cross 2nd Class & Hindenburg Cross with Swords

This WW1 German ribbon bar features the Iron Cross 2nd Class and the Hindenburg Cross with Swords, two of the most recognized awards given to German soldiers for their service in World War I. This ribbon bar would have been worn on a veteran’s uniform or dress attire to display their earned decorations in a compact, formal manner.

Historical Context:

• The Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse) was one of Germany’s most prestigious military awards, given for acts of bravery and leadership in battle. Established in 1813 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III of Prussia, it was reissued in later wars, including WW1 in 1914. The ribbon features black and white stripes, symbolizing Prussian military tradition.
• The Hindenburg Cross with Swords (Ehrenkreuz des Weltkriegs 1914–1918) was introduced in 1934 by Paul von Hindenburg, Germany’s WW1-era field marshal and later president. It was awarded to combat veterans, indicated by the crossed swords emblem, and its ribbon carried the black, white, and red colors of the Imperial German flag.

This ribbon bar was worn by a WW1 German veteran who had been recognized for both bravery in combat (Iron Cross 2nd Class) and frontline service (Hindenburg Cross with Swords). The attachment on the reverse allowed it to be secured to a uniform, making it an easily worn representation of a soldier’s service record.

A highly collectible piece of Imperial German and interwar militaria, this WW1 German ribbon bar is ideal for those interested in German awards, veteran memorabilia, and military history from the First World War.

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