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SAXONY – RIBBON BAR – THREE PLACE – OFFICERS

SKU: 02-365

$65.00

This is an officer’s-level ribbon bar with three places on it. The bar measures 3/4″ x 1 3/4.” From left to right, the following medals appear on the bar.

*1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class.

*Hindenburg Cross with Swords for Combatants.

*Saxe-Ernestine Knight’s Cross 1st or 2nd Class with Swords. This was awarded by one of the smaller Saxon Duchies. The ribbon is magenta, with two narrow green stripes. A pair of crossed gilt swords is attached to it.

This is a rather unusual combination. It is definitely an officer’s-level, as the Knight’s Cross was an officers-only decoration. The ribbon bar is in excellent condition.

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This is an officer’s-level ribbon bar with three places on it. The bar measures 3/4″ x 1 3/4.” From left to right, the following medals appear on the bar.

*1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class.

*Hindenburg Cross with Swords for Combatants.

*Saxe-Ernestine Knight’s Cross 1st or 2nd Class with Swords. This was awarded by one of the smaller Saxon Duchies. The ribbon is magenta, with two narrow green stripes. A pair of crossed gilt swords is attached to it.

This is a rather unusual combination. It is definitely an officer’s-level, as the Knight’s Cross was an officers-only decoration. The ribbon bar is in excellent condition.

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This is an officer’s-level ribbon bar with three places on it. The bar measures 3/4″ x 1 3/4.” From left to right, the following medals appear on the bar.

*1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class.

*Hindenburg Cross with Swords for Combatants.

*Saxe-Ernestine Knight’s Cross 1st or 2nd Class with Swords. This was awarded by one of the smaller Saxon Duchies. The ribbon is magenta, with two narrow green stripes. A pair of crossed gilt swords is attached to it.

This is a rather unusual combination. It is definitely an officer’s-level, as the Knight’s Cross was an officers-only decoration. The ribbon bar is in excellent condition.

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