Ribbon bars / Field bars
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Ribbon bars and field bars – also known as medal bars – are among the classic collectibles in the field of military decorations from the First and Second World Wars. They served to display several awarded orders and decorations simultaneously on a compact carrying unit.
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Buy Original Ribbon Bars and Badge Bars
Ribbon bars and badge bars—also known as medal bars—are among the classic collectibles of military decorations from the First and Second World Wars. They served to display several awarded medals and decorations simultaneously on a single, compact unit.
In this category, you will find original ribbon bars and badge bars from various eras, including pieces from the First World War, the Weimar Republic, and the Second World War. All items offered are carefully inspected and documented with detailed photographs.
What is a Ribbon Bar?
A ribbon bar is a small metal or fabric holder onto which the ribbons of various military decorations were attached. It was worn on the uniform and replaced the need to wear individual medals in everyday life or on less formal occasions.
Ribbon bars could display a single decoration or several medals at once. They are therefore an important element of military uniforms and a fascinating area of collecting for historians and collectors.
Ribbon Bars and Decoration Bars
The term ribbon bar is often used synonymously with ribbon bar, especially in military terminology. Both terms describe the same function: the compact display of awarded decorations on a standardized mounting device.
Depending on the period and military organization, the design, material, and arrangement of ribbon bars vary considerably. Multiple ribbon bars with several decorations are particularly interesting.
Ribbon Bars from the First World War
Ribbon bars from the First World War often document a variety of classic decorations such as the Iron Cross 1914, Wound Badges, or other imperial orders.
These pieces are especially sought after today by historically oriented collectors, as they often represent individually assembled combinations of several decorations.
Ribbon Bars from the Second World War
During the Second World War, ribbon bars were primarily used to display standardized decorations of the Wehrmacht. These included, among others, the Iron Cross 1939, the War Merit Cross, and various service awards.
Original ribbon bars from this period often provide insight into a soldier's military career and are therefore particularly interesting from a historical perspective.
Design and Variations
Ribbon bars and field ribbon bars differ considerably depending on the period and the wearer. Important characteristics include:
Number of ribbons and decorations
Material of the backing plate
Fastening method (pin, hook, screw system)
Order of decorations
Combination of different orders
These differences make each ribbon bar a unique historical piece.
Identifying Original Ribbon Bars
Due to their historical significance, numerous reproductions and assembled pieces exist. Evaluating an original ribbon bar requires experience and precise knowledge of contemporary manufacturing methods.
Important criteria include:
Materials typical of the period
Correct order of decorations
Signs of wear and aging
Fastening systems
Historical plausibility of the combination
Original pieces from estates are particularly sought after.
Ribbon Bars for Collectors
Ribbon bars offer direct insight into the decoration history of individual soldiers. They display, in a compact form, the military career and the decorations awarded.
Particularly sought after are:
Multiple ribbon bars with numerous awards
Pieces from documented estates
Combinations of rare decorations
Well-preserved original ribbon bars
Discover original ribbon bars online
In our selection, you will regularly find original ribbon bars and ribbon bars from various eras. Due to changing estates and individual pieces, it is worth checking this category regularly to discover interesting historical originals.
Ribbon bars and badge bars—also known as medal bars—are among the classic collectibles of military decorations from the First and Second World Wars. They served to display several awarded medals and decorations simultaneously on a single, compact unit.
In this category, you will find original ribbon bars and badge bars from various eras, including pieces from the First World War, the Weimar Republic, and the Second World War. All items offered are carefully inspected and documented with detailed photographs.
What is a Ribbon Bar?
A ribbon bar is a small metal or fabric holder onto which the ribbons of various military decorations were attached. It was worn on the uniform and replaced the need to wear individual medals in everyday life or on less formal occasions.
Ribbon bars could display a single decoration or several medals at once. They are therefore an important element of military uniforms and a fascinating area of collecting for historians and collectors.
Ribbon Bars and Decoration Bars
The term ribbon bar is often used synonymously with ribbon bar, especially in military terminology. Both terms describe the same function: the compact display of awarded decorations on a standardized mounting device.
Depending on the period and military organization, the design, material, and arrangement of ribbon bars vary considerably. Multiple ribbon bars with several decorations are particularly interesting.
Ribbon Bars from the First World War
Ribbon bars from the First World War often document a variety of classic decorations such as the Iron Cross 1914, Wound Badges, or other imperial orders.
These pieces are especially sought after today by historically oriented collectors, as they often represent individually assembled combinations of several decorations.
Ribbon Bars from the Second World War
During the Second World War, ribbon bars were primarily used to display standardized decorations of the Wehrmacht. These included, among others, the Iron Cross 1939, the War Merit Cross, and various service awards.
Original ribbon bars from this period often provide insight into a soldier's military career and are therefore particularly interesting from a historical perspective.
Design and Variations
Ribbon bars and field ribbon bars differ considerably depending on the period and the wearer. Important characteristics include:
Number of ribbons and decorations
Material of the backing plate
Fastening method (pin, hook, screw system)
Order of decorations
Combination of different orders
These differences make each ribbon bar a unique historical piece.
Identifying Original Ribbon Bars
Due to their historical significance, numerous reproductions and assembled pieces exist. Evaluating an original ribbon bar requires experience and precise knowledge of contemporary manufacturing methods.
Important criteria include:
Materials typical of the period
Correct order of decorations
Signs of wear and aging
Fastening systems
Historical plausibility of the combination
Original pieces from estates are particularly sought after.
Ribbon Bars for Collectors
Ribbon bars offer direct insight into the decoration history of individual soldiers. They display, in a compact form, the military career and the decorations awarded.
Particularly sought after are:
Multiple ribbon bars with numerous awards
Pieces from documented estates
Combinations of rare decorations
Well-preserved original ribbon bars
Discover original ribbon bars online
In our selection, you will regularly find original ribbon bars and ribbon bars from various eras. Due to changing estates and individual pieces, it is worth checking this category regularly to discover interesting historical originals.