$55.00
This is a Vivat Ribbon commemorating Kaiser Wilhelm II and 1914, the first year of WW I. Below an image of the Kaiser is a Teutonic knight riding into battle. The ribbon is deep red in color. It measures 15 1/2″ x 2 1/2.” Vivats were authorized under the auspices of the German Red Cross, with part of the proceeds to benefit their work.
This is a Vivat Ribbon commemorating Kaiser Wilhelm II and 1914, the first year of WW I. Below an image of the Kaiser is a Teutonic knight riding into battle. The ribbon is deep red in color. It measures 15 1/2″ x 2 1/2.” Vivats were authorized under the auspices of the German Red Cross, with part of the proceeds to benefit their work.
This is a Vivat Ribbon commemorating Kaiser Wilhelm II and 1914, the first year of WW I. Below an image of the Kaiser is a Teutonic knight riding into battle. The ribbon is deep red in color. It measures 15 1/2″ x 2 1/2.” Vivats were authorized under the auspices of the German Red Cross, with part of the proceeds to benefit their work.
$55.00
This is a Vivat Ribbon commemorating Kaiser Wilhelm II and Generalfeldmarschall von Hindenburg. The Vivat also commemorates the Battle of Tannenberg, where von Hindenburg was the commander. This battle was the most significant on the Eastern Front, and a big German victory. The ribbon is lilac in color and measures 15 ½” x 2 ½.” Vivat Ribbons generally were issued under the auspices of the German Red Cross. The ribbon is in excellent condition.
This is a Vivat Ribbon commemorating Kaiser Wilhelm II and Generalfeldmarschall von Hindenburg. The Vivat also commemorates the Battle of Tannenberg, where von Hindenburg was the commander. This battle was the most significant on the Eastern Front, and a big German victory. The ribbon is lilac in color and measures 15 ½” x 2 ½.” Vivat Ribbons generally were issued under the auspices of the German Red Cross. The ribbon is in excellent condition.
$250.00
This is a wonderfully framed Vivat Ribbon featuring Kaiser Wilhelm II leading the German people during WW I. Vivat Ribbons were an important Imperial German patriotic art form during the early and mid WW I years. Germans were extremely patriotic people both before and during WW I. They found many ways of expressing that patriotism, from jewelry to tableware. One unique form of expressing/displaying their patriotism was through the acquisition of Vivat Ribbons. Vivat Ribbons were made of silk. They rather resemble bookmarks, and it is possible that some were used for that purpose. Vivat Ribbons celebrated Germany’s battle triumphs, its military commanders, and its royalty, as well as its Navy, Army, and other special themes. They were sold to the public for the benefit of the German Red Cross. They were avidly collected. A special album was offered to house them in an orderly manner and also preserve them from harm.
Today we are offering what was the very first Vivat Ribbon. It has a number of special aspects. First, it was larger than the Vivat Ribbons that followed it, measuring 15 1/4″ x 4.” Its central theme is Kaiser Wilhelm II. He is shown in three-quarters profile. At first glance, he appears to be in the center of a battlefield. In fact, he is surrounded by Germans, both past and present. We see women, men, and children, soldiers, politicians, and ancestors going back to the 18th Century. In the upper left are the words (roughly translated) “You wanted the peace but were forced to war and now you must (or will) have the glorious victory.” To the upper right we see, “To what many have aspired you have succeeded to defeat the discord.” At the bottom we see a date of early August 1914, the first week of the war. The massive Vivat Ribbon is cream-colored. All that I have described is printed on it in black. It is beautifully preserved. It is framed in a modern day gilt frame that highlights its contents most handsomely. The frame measures 19″ x 8.” It is an exciting and tasteful presentation that is ready to be hung on YOUR wall.
This is a wonderfully framed Vivat Ribbon featuring Kaiser Wilhelm II leading the German people during WW I. Vivat Ribbons were an important Imperial German patriotic art form during the early and mid WW I years. Germans were extremely patriotic people both before and during WW I. They found many ways of expressing that patriotism, from jewelry to tableware. One unique form of expressing/displaying their patriotism was through the acquisition of Vivat Ribbons. Vivat Ribbons were made of silk. They rather resemble bookmarks, and it is possible that some were used for that purpose. Vivat Ribbons celebrated Germany’s battle triumphs, its military commanders, and its royalty, as well as its Navy, Army, and other special themes. They were sold to the public for the benefit of the German Red Cross. They were avidly collected. A special album was offered to house them in an orderly manner and also preserve them from harm.
Today we are offering what was the very first Vivat Ribbon. It has a number of special aspects. First, it was larger than the Vivat Ribbons that followed it, measuring 15 1/4″ x 4.” Its central theme is Kaiser Wilhelm II. He is shown in three-quarters profile. At first glance, he appears to be in the center of a battlefield. In fact, he is surrounded by Germans, both past and present. We see women, men, and children, soldiers, politicians, and ancestors going back to the 18th Century. In the upper left are the words (roughly translated) “You wanted the peace but were forced to war and now you must (or will) have the glorious victory.” To the upper right we see, “To what many have aspired you have succeeded to defeat the discord.” At the bottom we see a date of early August 1914, the first week of the war. The massive Vivat Ribbon is cream-colored. All that I have described is printed on it in black. It is beautifully preserved. It is framed in a modern day gilt frame that highlights its contents most handsomely. The frame measures 19″ x 8.” It is an exciting and tasteful presentation that is ready to be hung on YOUR wall.
$50.00
This is a Vivat Ribbon that commemorates the Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Friedrich Franz IV. It also commemorates various battles in which the troops of Mecklenburg-Schwerin fought, including Lüttich (5-6 August 1914), Halelen (12 August 1914), Esternay (6 September 1914), and Mausern (8-17 February 1915). This Vivat Ribbon measures 16″ x 2 ½.” It is yellow in color. Vivats generally were offered under the auspices of the German Red Cross.
This is a Vivat Ribbon that commemorates the Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Friedrich Franz IV. It also commemorates various battles in which the troops of Mecklenburg-Schwerin fought, including Lüttich (5-6 August 1914), Halelen (12 August 1914), Esternay (6 September 1914), and Mausern (8-17 February 1915). This Vivat Ribbon measures 16″ x 2 ½.” It is yellow in color. Vivats generally were offered under the auspices of the German Red Cross