{"product_id":"german-wwii-six-place-ribbon-bar-w-paul-buchwald-box","title":"German WWII Six-Place Ribbon Bar w\/ Paul Buchwald Box","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGerman six-place medal ribbon bar featuring a combination of First World War, Second World War, and long-service decorations. The ribbons are neatly mounted in a single row, with two crossed-sword devices and a silver-colored miniature Faithful Service Cross. The reverse has black fabric backing and a long horizontal attachment pin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ribbons appear to represent, from left to right:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1914 Iron Cross, Second Class\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWar Merit Cross, Second Class with Swords\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEastern Front Medal, 1941–42\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHonor Cross for Combatants, 1914–18\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with crossed swords\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e25-Year Faithful Civil Service Cross\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with miniature silver-grade cross\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustrian First World War Commemorative Medal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe miniature cross on the blue ribbon is consistent with the 25-year civil service decoration, while the final ribbon’s red-and-white stripes match the Austrian commemorative medal.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded is a cream-colored cardboard jeweler’s box marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Paul Buchwald \/ Juwelier \/ Ffm.-Höchst,”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e identifying a jeweler in Frankfurt-Höchst. The box retains its tissue lining and shows age-related discoloration, edge wear, and some corner separation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn accompanying German newspaper clipping, titled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Ehrung für einen Pferdepfleger!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (“Honor for a horse caretaker!”), mentions \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFriedrich Schöttler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e receiving a gold equestrian-related badge and describes 35 years spent caring for privately owned and rental horses at a riding school in Groß-Flottbek. Its connection to the ribbon bar’s recipient is unverified, so it should be described as an accompanying clipping rather than proof of ownership.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ribbons retain strong color with light visible wear. The metal devices show age-related toning, and the rear pin and catch are present. An attractive boxed display grouping; no full-size medals are included. The construction appears consistent with a period bar. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67566898315341,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/D11D63A1-14A6-4006-BBBE-CB14028C5350.jpg?v=1790980490","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/german-wwii-six-place-ribbon-bar-w-paul-buchwald-box","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}