Adolf Galland's Ribbon Bars

[Scott C.]

Are the whereabouts of Adolf Galland's wartime ribbon bars known? It seems he had two 5-place bars worn most often: one "standard" size with the ribbons slightly out of order, and a "compact" size with the ribbons in the proper order.

Just curious as I know of one matching the compact bar (I'm aware Galland's particular award ribbons are not unique to him).

[luftkrieg]

Hi Scott,

I have checked my files and if they’re out there I have not come across them yet.

As you say, the combination is not unique so if they did appear the provenance would need to be good.

Kind regards
Pierce

[Scott C.]

Thanks Pierce. I assume his military effects are probably with his family, but wasn't sure. The owner of the bar I saw made no claims of who the original owner was. I just happened to recognize it matching the one in the photo on the right above (ribbon order and 'compact' size), and got curious.

[bobbyricigliano]

Hopefully not an inappropriate deviation in this thread, but I admire Adolf Galland and the old world gentlemanly way he conducted his role in the war. His treatment of Douglas Bader as a POW and the lifelong friendship they had after the war says a lot.