I've just acquired a M1910 Bavarian Leutnant's field grey tunic and need some advice. The tunic has an EK II ribbon in the second button-hole, and also loops for a two place ribbon bar. Unfortunately my knowledge of tunics and helmets waaaay outweighs my knowledge of Imperial awards. Fortunately, however, I'm a member of this forum where there seems to be a lot a ribbon bar enthusiasts around. My question is: which ribbons would be best to mount on the loops? The tunic is for the 2nd Bavarian Infantry, and the period I'm looking at is 1915-16 ( It's being displayed with a Bavarian officer's Pickelhaube with the 1914 type plate, and also a leather Bavarian officer's field belt. ) So basically I'm asking which awards would be common for a junior infantry officer of that period. Many thanks in advance, best regards, Paul.
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Hi Paul,
if 2 place I would say Bavarian MVO 4th class with swords and EK.
Maybe also a Bavarian Jubilee medal.
Best regards
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Thanks
Hi Daniel, That was one prompt response! Thanks for helping me decide what to buy next! Regards, Paul.Comment
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Always measure the loops... millimeters from the outside:
If there is an EK from the buttonhole, chances are there was a Bavarian MVO/MVK on top of it. So what was on the chest loops was probably an "Old Style" single big ribbon bar for the 1911-12 version of the Bavarian Army Jubilee Medal.Comment
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Loop Measurement
Hi Rick, sorry it's taken so long to respond to your post, but I,ve been apart from my new tunic for a while -not to worry, I've had counselling...! The medal loops, measured from the outside, are 26mm across, so is this likelly to be for a two piece bar or one of the old style bars you mentioned? Thaks in advance, Paul.Comment
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Hi Paul,
that fits. Either a single old style (most likely) or a double M1915 style.
Best regards
DanielComment
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