Admiral's Ribbon Bars

[W. C. Stump]

Here is a nice set of ribbon bars from a Kreigsmarine Admiral. One ribbon, the one I have cropped and placed on the right, is one I can't tell if the devise has fallen off or came this way. Assistance in identifying same will be appreciated.

[W. C. Stump]

REVERSE

REVERSE OF THE RIBBON BARS.

[W. C. Stump]

OBVERSE LESS THE CROPPED RIBBON IN BLACK.

UNALTERED SCAN OF THE OBVERSE.

[panzerpionier]

Hi Mr Stump

Do you know the name of that Admiral?

The last two ribbons of the second row are of Spanish Naval Merit Order, and Spanish Red Military Merit Cross... I'd say that man took part in the Spanish Civil War.

Red-yellow-red ribbons were for 4th class medals, as the one you posted here

Spanish Naval Merit cross, 4th class

That's a bit strange to me, as 4th class medals were for officers up to navy Lieutenant (equivalent to army captain or KM Kapitanleutnant). Perhaps he received that medal before his promotion to Korvettenkapitan (as German naval attaché aide in Spain?), or wore the ribbon of a lower class, as higher classes used breast stars.

Best regards

[Klaus O.]

Dear Mr. Stump,

The ribbon bars seem a lot like the ones sold by Niemann last year of DKiS recipient Admiral Litzmann (sp?). I saved some info on this admiral on my computer at home, since I could adquire his Wiederholungsspange 1. Klasse. If you want I can send this info to you.

Ciao,

Claudio Ortelli

[W. C. Stump]

VIZEADMIRAL Joachim Lietzmann

Gentelmen it belonged to Vizeadmiral Joachim Lietzmann, Admiral Commnding the Adriatic. I acquired his German Cross in Gold, presentation document for same and a promotional document with the ribbon bars.

[W. C. Stump]

RIBBON AND DEVISE HAS BEEN COVERRED OVER

I was informed tonight that the ribbon in question has been covered over with a black cloth material. It has a devise underneath with a crown. The ribbon bars and other items have not arrived yet so I can't offer anymore information at this time.

[panzerpionier]

The same ribbon bar with same cover can be seen in Mr Lundström oustanding article on ribbon bars:

The Ultimate Guide to German Ribbon Bars 1914-1945: WW2

Mr Lundström explains there the reason of the ribbon cover.

Best regards

[W. C. Stump]

Originally posted by panzerpionier
The same ribbon bar with same cover can be seen in Mr Lundström oustanding article on ribbon bars:

The Ultimate Guide to German Ribbon Bars 1914-1945: WW2

Mr Lundström explains there the reason of the ribbon cover.

Best regards

Thanks as I never thought that another of the Admiral's ribbon bars had been found. The question has now been answered.