This recently acquired lot of original medal ribbons presents an exciting mix of German and other international decorations. Such groupings offer both historical depth and the opportunity to pair ribbons with their proper medals, enhancing their display and collector’s value.
Key Features
• Selection of authentic German ribbons from the WW2 period
• Additional variety of international/military ribbons included
• Condition: well-preserved, showing age-appropriate wear and patina
• Untouched and consistent with original period manufacture
Collector’s Analysis
• German ribbons serve as a perfect foundation for completing a medal group, and finding the corresponding decorations elevates both rarity and presentation.
• Mixed ribbon groupings are particularly appealing to advanced collectors, offering diversity and the challenge of research and completion.
• The authenticity and variety in this lot make it a valuable addition for building or expanding a comprehensive collection.
Historical Context
• Throughout the 20th century, ribbons became the standard method of wearing military awards, especially on service uniforms.
• German soldiers, like their international counterparts, often wore ribbons on tunic bars as everyday substitutes for full-size medals.
• Collectors today prize these ribbons for their direct link to the men who wore them, with each ribbon telling part of a wider story.
