Please some 2nd opinions on this WWI medal bar

[kaiserwilhelm2]

Hi Guys,

Would like to know if you think everything is original. Informed opinions much appreciated.

Cheers, W

[morel5000]

Hi,

I see no red flags. Nice bar and as a bonus without the Hindy!

[kaiserwilhelm2]

Hi,

I see no red flags. Nice bar and as a bonus without the Hindy!

Thanks for your reply. I too hate the f-ing Hindy - wish they never introduced that piece of c....

[tompress]

Agreed, is all right here Probably the bar is older than the Hindenburg Cross

greetings
Tomasz

[morel5000]

And of a pproud Bavarian considering the order, MVK in first place. The ek2 is a KO and the MVK is Weiss and Co? I see the small O at the backside of the sword(right top looking from the back)

[mailman]

I like the medalbar. Excellent condition. Whats the 4th ribbon on the ribbonbar for?

[kaiserwilhelm2]

And of a pproud Bavarian considering the order, MVK in first place. The ek2 is a KO and the MVK is Weiss and Co? I see the small O at the backside of the sword(right top looking from the back)

Before 1918 Laenderorden were always put first according to where the recipient came from. So someone from Sachsen would put those of Sachsen first and those from Bavaria, Bavarian first. As the EK2 1914 is a Prussian order only those from Prussia would put the EK2 first (if that was their highest Prussian order).

[tompress]

/.../ Whats the 4th ribbon on the ribbonbar for?

Probably of a Bavarian Kriegerverein (Veterans Association) cross or regimental jubilee medal.

greetings
Tomasz

[Brian L.]

I like the medalbar. Excellent condition. Whats the 4th ribbon on the ribbonbar for?

This ribbon was also used for the Commemorative Medal for the Headquarters Company (Stabskompanie) of Freikorps von Epp.