Original World War II German three-place medal ribbon bar featuring awards earned by a member of the Wehrmacht or affiliated organization. The bar includes the following ribbons from left to right:

1. Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern (War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords) – Instituted on October 18, 1939, this decoration was awarded for meritorious service in support roles during wartime, with the crossed swords indicating a recipient who performed their duties under combat conditions. It was awarded to both military and civilian personnel whose actions supported the war effort without meeting the criteria for the Iron Cross.

2. Wehrmacht-Dienstauszeichnung (Armed Forces Long Service Medal) – This ribbon includes a gilt eagle device, indicating 12 or more years of honorable service in the German armed forces. The eagle emblem was added to denote the branch of service and distinguish it from civil long service decorations.

3. Ehrenzeichen für Deutsche Volkspflege (Social Welfare Decoration) – Introduced on May 1, 1939, this award was granted to individuals, both military and civilian, for exceptional service in public health, welfare, or humanitarian work. The decoration had multiple classes depending on the degree of merit, and it was often awarded to military medical personnel or those involved in civilian relief operations.

Ribbon bars like this one were worn on the uniform in place of full-sized medals for daily use and offer valuable insight into a soldier’s service history. This is a fine representative example of a mid-to-late-war bar with awards reflecting both combat service and long-term dedication. The original pinback assembly remains intact.

A genuine and well-preserved example of a Wehrmacht ribbon bar, ideal for collectors of WWII German militaria, particularly those focusing on award combinations and service histories.

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