WW2 Original WW2 German Tiird Reich Ribbon Bar with 8 Ribbon Decorations
SKU: 668
Original/Reproduction: Original
Availability: In-stock
Manufacturer Year: 1930's-1945
Measuring: 5"X 1"
Condition: Very Good / 93%
Ribbons: SS Long Service Decoration, Iron Cross 1914 Second Class, Long Service Eagle Device, NSDAP Long Service Award 15 Years, NSDAP Long Service Award 10, Hamburg Hansa War Cross, Social Welfare Decoration, Eastern Volunteers Silver Cross.
Price: $295.00
Seller Type: WW2C
Seller ID: JMW
Seller Code: HB-50
Return Policy: 3-day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Description:
This exceptional and historically significant original WWII German SS Ribbon Bar, comprising an impressive array of Imperial, Third Reich political, state, and paramilitary decorations. This multi-award ribbon bar reflects long-standing service within the National Socialist movement and SS structure, along with earlier Imperial service recognition and civic decorations.
Presented in very good condition, this ribbon bar remains a striking and highly collectible example of period German political and military award groupings.
Decorations Represented
This original ribbon bar includes the following awards:
- SS Long Service Decoration – Awarded for extended loyal service within the Schutzstaffel (SS), recognizing years of commitment to the organization.
- Iron Cross 1914 Second Class – The iconic Imperial German award instituted during World War I, often retained and proudly worn during the Third Reich period.
- Long Service Eagle Device – Signifying extended state or civil service tenure.
- NSDAP Long Service Award 15 Years – Awarded to early and loyal members of the National Socialist German Workers’ Party.
- NSDAP Long Service Award 10 Years – Recognizing a decade of service within the party ranks.
- Hamburg Hansa War Cross – A Hanseatic city-state award granted for wartime merit during WWI.
- Social Welfare Decoration – Conferred for distinguished service in charitable and social welfare organizations.
- Eastern Volunteers Silver Cross – Award associated with Eastern auxiliary or volunteer service during WWII.
Historical Significance
Ribbon bars such as this were worn on the service tunic and provided a compact visual summary of a recipient’s service history and political standing. The inclusion of both Imperial-era awards (WWI) and multiple NSDAP & SS long service decorations indicates a recipient with longstanding nationalist affiliation, likely transitioning from Imperial service into early National Socialist structures.
The presence of the Hamburg Hansa War Cross and Iron Cross 1914 suggests World War I participation, while the NSDAP 10- and 15-year awards indicate early party membership prior to 1933.
Condition
- Very good overall condition
- Colors remain vibrant with expected age toning
- Tight, well-constructed period mounting
- No major fraying or structural issues
A strong display piece with excellent historical presence.
Collector Appeal
Multi-award SS and political ribbon bars are increasingly difficult to source in original, untouched condition. The combination of Imperial German, municipal, political, and SS service awards makes this an especially desirable grouping for advanced Third Reich collectors.
An outstanding example of a period-constructed WWII German SS ribbon bar representing decades of service across multiple German regimes.
