Hindenburg cross ribbon bar

WWI German Ribbon Bar – Hindenburg Cross with Swords
This is an original ribbon bar for the Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer (Hindenburg Cross for Combatants), instituted in 1934 to honor German WWI veterans. The ribbon features black-white-red-white-black stripes, symbolizing the Imperial German colors, and is adorned with crossed swords, indicating the recipient saw frontline service during the First World War.
Award: Hindenburg Cross for Combatants (Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer)
Institution Date: July 13, 1934
Presented by: President Paul von Hindenburg
Awarded to: WWI veterans who served in combat units
Ribbon: Woven rayon in black-white-red pattern
Device: Miniature crossed swords, signifying combatant version
Mounting: Backed with field-grey wool and fitted with a pin for uniform wear
Condition: Very good – vibrant ribbon color, intact metal swords device, and working pin. Slight age wear on reverse, consistent with period use.
This bar was commonly worn on the service tunics of Wehrmacht soldiers who had also served in WWI, making it a notable crossover between two world wars. A fine collectible with strong historical resonance.