Description
This is an Imperial Bavarian veterans' ribbon that reads VET. & KRIEG. VER. on one end and HAAG on the other. The pin part, which reads BAYER KRIEGERBUND 1874, is a shield showing the Kaiser's cross at top and a lion at rest.
VINTAGE:Circa World War I.
SIZE:Approximately 3-7/8" in height (including ribbon) and 1-1/8" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Silver-plated nickel, copper and silk ribbon.
ATTACHMENT:Horizontal safety-type pin with copper saddle.
MARKINGS:DESCHLER & SOHN M†NCHEN GIESING.
ITEM NOTES:This is from an Imperial militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAEX10 LHEX12/10 SFEX5/13
CONDITION:7- (Very Fine-): The ribbon has medium tarnish and wear and a few small spots of discoloration on the silk.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.