Manstein´s EK2 spange

[Miro O]

I noticed on many photos that Erich von Manstein was wearing strange EK2 spange, that looks more like a Bavarian MVK device for ribbon bar.
Sorry if this little mystery was already discussed here, I just can´t find the right keyword.
Regards, Miro

[tystgaard]

Hi

Hi

Thats no EK2 spange. But swords and Crown.

Royal Hohenzollern House Order of WWI

Best
Nicolai

[Miro O]

Thanks for answer. I think you are right. So, it was not mandatory to wear EK2 spange (at least on official photos)?
Miro

[tinmantis]

lovely EK1combo though
regards
jon

[streptile]

Yes, that's a ribbon device for the HHO4X here in silver gilt and also in gold:

[Bernie Brule]

What's with the swastika on his RK?