Prussian 1813-14 medal ribbon question

[Jeroen P]

I want to buy a (modern) ribbon for my Prussian 1813-14 medal.

But I see ribbons for sale that are either 30 mm wide or 36 mm.

What is the difference?

many thanks

[Brian L.]

I don't know what the difference is. The medals were awarded into the 1840s. Perhaps the narrower ribbons were on the later issue medals. But, original 1813-15 ribbons were quite wide. So, I'd go for the 36 mm.

[oldflagswanted]

early vs. later ribbon size ???

I don't know what the difference is.
The medals were awarded into the 1840s. Perhaps the narrower
ribbons were on the later issue medals. But, original 1813-15 ribbons
were quite wide. So, I'd go for the 36 mm.

Prussian battalion flag 1813 service streamer
awarded soon after 1814 used the 30mm size.
OFW

(below) Prussian fahne 1813-14 service ribbon streamer.

[streptile]

Hi Jeroen,

The correct width for the medal alone is 35-36mm. Narrower widths were used for medalbar mounting, but can often be found on the medals themselves these days because collectors have not always been so fastidious about this kind of thing.

[Jeroen P]

I see, thanks!
So the wide version it will be!