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We acquired a HUGE collection of Vivat Ribbons from a
longtime German collector. Vivat Ribbons are made of silk. They were
very popular among the always-patriotic Imperial Germans. The ribbons
celebrated people (royalty and the military) from Germany’s past and from
the Great War. Many of the ribbons were released by the German Red Cross to
raise funds for war relief. This collection numbers more than 100 ribbons.
You will see an
enormous variety among them.
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36-73 VIVAT COLLECTING ALBUM.
If you ever thought of seriously
collecting Vivat Ribbons, we have an album that offers you the
perfect way to display these ribbons. This is a custom album that was
designed SPECIFICALLY for the Vivats. The album measures a
massive 19 1/2" x 14." On the cover, we see the title "Vivatbänder aus großer
Zeit. (Vivat Ribbons from a Greater Time)" It is very possibly a period WW
I album. If it is not from the Great War Era, it dates no later than the
1920's or 1930's. As you look through the album, you will see it employs a
unique method of securing the ribbons without harming them. A slide- through
device exists at the top and the bottom, with inserts on either side of the
ribbon for securing it. This arrangement will protect your Vivats from
damage, yet allow you to enjoy them as you flip through the album. The first
page has space for one of the over-sized Vivats. After that initial
page, each of the other pages will hold three Vivats in a neat and orderly
manner. [NOTE from the photographs following this description that we show you
how each different page type looks with a Vivat present].
Special Offer!!
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Vivats and you may have this custom album for $50.00!! This is a wonderful opportunity to start a collection of these
interesting ribbons and to have the ideal way to preserve and display them.
$250.00
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Imperial German - Central Powers
Royalty
Kaiser
Wilhelm II - Kaiserin Augusta Viktoria
36-144 FRAMED VIVAT RIBBON - 400 YEARS - HOUSE HOHENZOLLERN.
This is a very handsome Vivat Ribbon that has been framed. The ribbon
commemorates 500 years of rule by the House of Hohenzollern, from 1415 to
1915. Along with Kaiser Wilhelm II, one sees many of his celebrated and
lesser-known ancestors. The ribbon is made of silk and is creme-colored. It
measures 15" x 2 1/2." The Vivat is neatly framed in a custom frame
measuring 20 1/4" x 6 3/4." Within the frame, the Vivat is enclosed in a
matte, which measures 19" x 5 1/4." The frame is made of gold-toned wood. The
reverse reveals that the framing was accomplished by a German firm. It has a
hanger and is ready to place on YOUR wall.
$175.00
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36-25 VIVAT RIBBON -
KAISER WILHELM II.
This is a Vivat Ribbon saluting Kaiser Wilhelm II. This is the key Vivat
ribbon in the entire series. He is the central
theme of the Vivat, and is flanked by armies of Germans from the past.
The oversized Vivat measures 16" x 2 1/2" (the
biggest Vivat I have ever seen). It is white in color. Vivats
generally were offered under the auspices of the German Red Cross.
$60.00
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36-47 VIVAT RIBBON - 500 YEAR ANNIVERSARY - HOUSE OF HOHENZOLLERN.
This is a Vivat Ribbon commemorating 500 years of the House of
Hohenzollern, from 1415 to 1915. It is a family tree showing Kaiser Wilhelm II
with five other famous members of the House of Hohenzollern, including Kaiser
Wilhelm I and Frederick the Great. The Vivat Ribbon measures 15
1/2" x 2 1/2." It is white in
color. Vivats generally were offered under the auspices of the German
Red Cross. $55.00
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36-117 VIVAT RIBBON - KAISER WILHELM II AND THE
KAISERLICHE MARINE. This is a Vivat
Ribbon commemorating Kaiser Wilhelm II and the Kaiserliche Marine.
The Vivat shows a Kriegsflagge at the top. Below that is a
circular panel featuring a WW I-era German warship with the dates
1683-1914, along with Hohenzollern shields above it. Another circular
panel shows the Kaiser and, I believe, Frederick III (a.k.a.) Frederick I, the
Prince Elector of Brandenburg (upon his death he would be succeeded by
Frederick the Great). The final circular panel shows a warship from the
1680's. At this time Prussia was a second-rate (at best) naval power, unable
to match the might of Great Britain or Spain. It is a very decorative Vivat.
The ribbon is white in color. It measures 16 1/8" x 2 1/2." Vivats were
authorized under the auspices of the German Red Cross, with part of the
proceeds to benefit their work.
$55.00
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36-80
VIVAT RIBBON COMMEMORATING KAISER WILHELM II AND GENERALFELDMARSCHALL
von HINDENBURG - BATTLE OF TANNENBERG.
This is a Vivat Ribbon commemorating Kaiser Wilhelm II and
Generalfeldmarschall von Hindenburg. The Vivat also commemorates the
Battle of Tannenberg, where von Hindenburg was the commander. This battle
was the most significant on the Eastern Front, and a big German victory. The
ribbon is lilac in color and measures 15 ½" x 2 ½." Vivat Ribbons
generally were issued under the auspices of the German Red Cross. The ribbon
is in excellent condition.
$55.00
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36-101 VIVAT RIBBON - KAISER WILHELM II AND FIRST YEAR OF WORLD WAR I.
This is a Vivat Ribbon commemorating Kaiser Wilhelm II and 1914, the
first year of WW I. Below an image of the Kaiser is a Teutonic knight riding
into battle. The ribbon is deep red in color. It measures 15 1/2" x 2 1/2."
Vivats were authorized under the auspices of the German Red Cross, with
part of the proceeds to benefit their work.
$55.00
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36-28
VIVAT RIBBON
- COMMEMORATING KAISER WILHELM II. This is a Vivat Ribbon that
salutes Kaiser Wilhelm II. The Vivat measures 15 3/4"
x 2 1/2." It is light-blue in color. Vivats
generally were offered under the auspices of the German Red Cross.
$55.00
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36-139
VIVAT RIBBON - KAISER WILHELM - KAISER FRANZ JOSEPH.
This is a Vivat Ribbon, which salutes the German and Austrian Kaisers
at its top. Below is mentioned the successes in the Karpathens and at
Bukowina in 1914/1915. A warship and an Iron Cross are shown
at the bottom. The Vivat measures 14 3/4" x 2 1/2," and is medium-blue in
color.
$50.00
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34-32 VIVAT RIBBON - KAISER WILHELM II AND CZAR FERDINAND OF
BULGARIA. This is a silk Vivat
Ribbon. It measures 153/4" x 21/2."
The ribbon is green. It celebrates the alliance between Germany and
Bulgaria. Both Kaiser Wilhelm II and Czar Ferdinand of Bulgaria are
depicted. The date 18 January is also shown. Perhaps the ribbon was
issued to commemorate a meeting in the field on this date. The ribbon was
issued by the German Red Cross (Deutsche Roten Kreuze). It is in
excellent condition.
$55.00
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36-130 VIVAT RIBBON - KAISERIN AUGUSTA VIKTORIA.
This is a Vivat Ribbon commemorating Germany’s Kaiserin Augusta
Viktoria. The Kaiserin was very much involved with the German Red Cross. She
also visited wounded soldiers in hospitals to help improve their morale. The pink Vivat measures 14 3/4" x 2 1/2."$55.00
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36-100 VIVAT RIBBON - KAISERIN AUGUSTA VIKTORIA.
This is a
Vivat Ribbon commemorating the Kaiserin and wife of Kaiser Wilhelm II,
Augusta Viktoria. She bore him seven children and died in 1921, after their
exile to the Netherlands. The top of the Vivat has her and the Kaiser’s
Coats-of-Arms. This ribbon is light-green in color. It measures 16 1/4" x 2
1/2." Vivats were authorized under the auspices of the German Red
Cross, with part of the proceeds to benefit their work.
$55.00
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Kronprinz Wilhelm
36-52 VIVAT RIBBON -
KRONPRINZ WILHELM AND THE BATTLE OF GIVET.
This is a Vivat Ribbon
commemorating the Battle of Givet and Kronprinz Wilhelm on 31
August 1914. The Vivat Ribbon measures 15 3/4" x
2 1/2." It is pink in
color. Vivats generally were offered under the auspices of the German
Red Cross. $55.00
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Kronprinz Rupprecht - Bavaria
36-103 VIVAT RIBBON
- KRONPRINZ RUPPRECHT OF BAVARIA AND BATTLE OF METZ AND VOGESEN.
This is a Vivat Ribbon commemorating Kronprinz Rupprecht of Bavaria and
the Battle of Metz and Vogesen on 20 August 1914. The ribbon is
light-blue in color. It measures 15 3/4" x 2 1/2." Vivats were
authorized under the auspices of the German Red Cross, with part of the
proceeds to benefit their work.
$50.00
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36-104 VIVAT
RIBBON - KRONPRINZ RUPPRECHT OF BAVARIA - BATTLE OF METZ.
This is a Vivat Ribbon commemorating the Battle of Metz and Kronprinz
Rupprecht of Bavaria. The ribbon is blue in color. It measures 15 1/2" x 2
1/2." Vivats were authorized under the auspices of the German Red
Cross, with part of the proceeds to benefit their work.
$50.00
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King
Friedrich August III - Saxony
36-40 VIVAT RIBBON
COMMEMORATING KING FRIEDRICH AUGUST III OF SAXONY AND THE SAXON ARMY. This is
a Vivat Ribbon commemorating King Friedrich August III of Saxony, as well
as Saxony’s Infantry-Division Nr 32 and Infantrie-Brigade Nr 63.
The Vivat ribbon measures 15 ½" x 2 ½." It is white in color with the printing
in green. These are the Kingdom of Saxony’s primary national colors. At the
top of the Vivat is a profile of the Saxon King. In the middle is a
salute to Infantrie-Division Nr 32 and Infantrie-Brigade Nr 63,
which were Saxon units. They fought well at the Battle of Craonne on
26 January 1915. The Vivat’s bottom panel shows the Saxon
Coat-of-Arms. Vivats generally were offered under the auspices of the
German Red Cross.
$50.00
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Grand Duke Friedrich Franz IV - Mecklenburg-Schwerin
36-31 VIVAT RIBBON - GRAND DUKE FRIEDRICH FRANZ
IV AND THE BATTLES OF LUTTICH, HALELEN, ESTERNAY, AND MAUSERN- MECKLENBURG-SCHWERIN. This is a
Vivat Ribbon that commemorates the Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin,
Friedrich Franz IV. It
also commemorates various battles in which the troops of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
fought, including Lüttich (5-6 August 1914), Halelen (12 August
1914), Esternay (6 September 1914), and Mausern (8-17 February
1915). This Vivat Ribbon measures 16" x 2 ½." It is yellow in color.
Vivats generally were offered under the auspices of the German Red Cross.
$50.00
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Duke Albrecht -
Württemberg
36-42 VIVAT RIBBON
FOR HERZOG ALBRECHT OF WÜRTTEMBERG AND THE BATTLE OF STEENSTRAATE AND
HETSAS-LIZERNE.
This is a Vivat Ribbon saluting Herzog (Duke) Albrecht of the
Kingdom of Württemberg. It also salutes his service at Steenstraate
and Hetsas-Lizerne on 22 April 1915. The Vivat
Ribbon measures 16" x 2 ½." It is a light green in color. Vivats
generally were offered under the auspices of the German Red Cross.
$50.00
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34-48 VIVAT RIBBON
- HERZOG ALBRECHT - WÜRTTEMBERG. This
is a silk Vivat Ribbon. It measures 15 3/4" x 2 1/2." The ribbon is orange. It
commemorates the military involvement of Herzog (Duke) Albrecht of the
Kingdom of Württemberg. Albrecht was a cavalryman. We once had the pleasure
of offering his Ulanen-Regiment tschapka. In addition to a portrait
of Albrecht, Württemberg’s Coat-of-Arms and an Iron Cross are featured. The
ribbon was issued by the German Red Cross (Deutsche Roten Kreuze). It
is in excellent condition.
$50.00
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Princes of
Imperial Germany
Kaiserliche Marine &
Imperial German Air Service
36-142
VIVAT RIBBON - GROßADMIRAL VON TIRPITZ.
This Vivat Ribbon commemorates Großadmiral Alfred von Tirpitz. A fine
likeness of him is shown, with a kriegsflagge over his head. Below
von Tirpitz is a written passage, and below that we see an U-Boot
sinking a ship. A special salute to the men who served aboard U-Boots
during 1914/1915 follows. The Vivat measures 15 1/2" x 2
1/2," and is
light-green in color. $50.00
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36-95 VIVAT RIBBON - S. M. S. KARLSRUHE.
This is a Vivat Ribbon commemorating the S. M. S. Karlsruhe.
The ribbon is white in color. It measures 15 1/2" x 2 1/2." Vivats were
authorized under the auspices of the German Red Cross, with part of the
proceeds benefitting their work.
$50.00
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34-11 VIVAT RIBBON
FOR THE S. M. S. KARLSRUHE. Vivat ribbons were patriotic
silk ribbons sold for the benefit of the German Red Cross. They measure 16"
x 2 ½," and feature scenes saluting German royalty and military during WW I.
Most that I have seen were produced during the early to midyears of the war.
This example is white with red embossing. It celebrates the small cruiser
S. M. S. Karlsruhe. Actually, two S. M. S. Karlsruhes existed.
S. M. S. Karlsruhe I was commissioned in 1914 and blew up in Trinidad
before the beginning of WW I. S. M. S. Karlsruhe II was commissioned
in 1916 and was scuttled along with much of the German fleet at Scapa Flow
in 1919. This ribbon features an eagle and kriegsflagge overarching
the German fleet steaming at sea. Also included is a patriotic poem written
by a man on board the vessel. Finally, at the bottom are a number of German
flags crossed behind an anchor. At the bottom is a small date of
1914/1915, so this ribbon may well refer to S. M. S. Karlsruhe I. $55.00
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36-94 VIVAT RIBBON - S. M. S. MÖWE.
This is a Vivat Ribbon commemorating the S. M. S. Möwe (Seagull) and her commander, Graf Doha Schlodien. The
S. M. S. Möwe was a
successful raider. The ribbon is light-green in color. It measures 15 1/2" x
2 1/2." Vivats were authorized under the auspices of the German Red Cross,
with part of the proceeds benefitting their work.
$50.00
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34-10 VIVAT RIBBON
FOR THE S. M. S. MOWE. Vivat ribbons were patriotic
silk ribbons sold for the benefit of the German Red Cross. They measure 16"
x 2 ½," and feature scenes saluting German royalty and military during WW I.
Most that I have seen were produced during the early to midyears of the war.
This example salutes Korvettenkapitän Graf zu Dohna Schlodien, the commander
of the S. M. S. Möwe. This vessel was an auxiliary cruiser and raider
that was commissioned in 1915 and sunk. Graf zu Dohna Schlodien was a
celebrated commander in the Navy. He was awarded the Pour le Mérite. The
ribbon is white and embossed in black with an eagle, a likeness of Graf zu
Dohna Schlodien, and a kriegsflagge. It is dated February 1916. $60.00
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13-472 VIVAT RIBBON
FOR THE S. M. S. AYESHA.
Vivat ribbons were patriotic silk ribbons that were sold for the benefit of
the German Red Cross. They measured 15 3/4" x 2 ½" and had scenes that
saluted the German royalty and military during WW I. Most that I have seen
were produced during the early to mid years of the war. This example is for
the Auxiliary Cruiser S. M. S. Ayesha. This vessel was a sailing
ship. Along with the S. M. S. Seeadler, it was famous for exploits
raiding allied merchant ships during WW I. This is a very desirable naval
Vivat ribbon. $60.00
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36-152
VIVAT RIBBON COMMEMORATING U-DEUTSCHLAND & KAPITÄN PAUL
KÖNIG. Vivat ribbons were very popular German patriotic items,
primarily during the early and mid-war periods. They were made of silk. Most
measure approximately 2 ½" x 16." In addition to being patriotic, they also
often benefitted the German Red Cross. This example commemorates Paul König
and his U-Boot, the U-Deutschland. The U-Deutschland
was a cargo submarine that was intended to dive under the British blockade
and deliver German goods in trade for those badly needed materials Germany
lacked. König became a national hero in Germany for his efforts. He made a
call at the Port of Baltimore, MD, in 1916 (before the USA’s public
attitude turned against Germany). He and his crew were feted by Baltimore’s
populace and many gifts were exchanged. The Vivat is light-green. At
the top is the word "VIVAT," followed by two cherub-like figures, each
hoisting an U-Boot with one hand while gripping a caduceus (a
recognized symbol of commerce and negotiation, as well as medicine). Below
that we see banners with "U-Deutschland" and mention of Bremen. Next
comes a portrait of Paul König above symbols for Bremen’s Hanseatic
City/State, Neptune’s trident and dolphins. The Berlin manufacturer’s name
and the attribution that the German Red Cross benefitted from the Vivat’s
sale appear at the bottom.
$60.00
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36-133 VIVAT RIBBON - GERMAN TORPEDOBOOTEN.
This is a Vivat ribbon commemorating Germany’s Torpedobooten.
We see a crew preparing to launch a torpedo. The blue Vivat measures
15 1/4" x 2 1/2."$55.00
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36-132 VIVAT RIBBON-GERMAN AVIATION.
This is a Vivat Ribbon commemorating German aviation in 1914-1915. We
see both a single-wing and double-wing plane. Below them, large numbers of
troops can be seen on the battlefield. The
red Vivat measures 15 1/4" x 2 1/2."$55.00
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36-125
VIVAT RIBBON SALUTING GERMAN GROUND - WATER - AIR TROOPS.
This is a Vivat ribbon that salutes all German troops in 1914-1915,
whether on the ground, sea, or in the air. Its color is white. It measures
15" x 2 1/2." At its top are an Iron Cross and a ribbon. Above that, the Iron
Cross is mentioned. The material is stained in that text. Below that we see
a scene that show German troops in their trenches. We see warships, and an
U-Boot, with airplanes and a zeppelin in the sky. Vivat
ribbons were produced for the benefit of the German Red Cross.
$50.00
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Imperial German Army
Generalfeldmarschall Paul von Hindenburg
36-115 VIVAT RIBBON - GENERALFELDMARSCHALL
PAUL von
HINDENBURG - BATTLE OF MITAU.
This is a Vivat Ribbon commemorating Generalfeldmarschall Paul von Hindenburg at the Battle of Mitau on 1 August 1915. The ribbon is green in color.
It measures 15 3/4" x 2 1/2." Vivats were authorized under the auspices of the
German Red Cross, with part of the proceeds to benefit their work.
$50.00
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36-32 VIVAT RIBBON
- GENERALFELDMARSCHALL PAUL von HINDENBURG AND THE BATTLE OF OPATOW. This
is a Vivat Ribbon that commemorates the Battle of Opatow under
the command of Generalfeldmarschall Paul von Hindenburg on 4 October 1914.
This Vivat Ribbon measures 15 ½" x 2 ½." It is raspberry in color. Vivats generally were offered under the auspices of the German Red Cross.
$50.00
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36-145 VIVAT RIBBON - GENERALOBERST von HINDENBURG.
This
Vivat Ribbon commemorates Paul von Hindenburg early in WW I, while he
was still a Generaloberst. He was victorious on the Eastern Front in the
Battles of Hilgenburg and Ortelsburg on 29 August 1914.
Hindenburg had great success on the Eastern Front early in the war and was
promoted to Generalfeldmarschall. Von Hindenburg appears as the Vivat’s
central theme, along with a Teutonic knight battling a snake. The Vivat
is salmon-colored and measures 15 1/2" x 2 1/2." It was produced for the German
Red Cross’s benefit.
$60.00
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36-17
VIVAT RIBBON - GENERALFELDMARSCHALL PAUL von HINDENBURG AND THE BATTLE AT KOWNO.
This is a Vivat Ribbon that commemorates the Battle of Kowno,
under the command of Generalfeldmarschall Paul von Hindenburg on 18
August 1915. This Vivat measures 15 3/4" x 2 1/2"
and is golden yellow in color. Vivats generally were offered under
the auspices of the German Red Cross.
$50.00
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36-59 VIVAT RIBBON -
GENERALFELDMARSCHALL PAUL von HINDENBURG AND THE BATTLE OF WARSAW. This is a Vivat Ribbon
commemorating the Battle of Warsaw under the command of von
Hindenburg on 14-16 November 1914. The Vivat Ribbon measures
15 1/2" x 2 1/2." It is lilac in
color. Vivats generally were offered under the auspices of the German
Red Cross.
$55.00
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36-92 VIVAT RIBBON - BATTLE OF WLOCLAWEC -
GENERALFELDMARSCHALL PAUL von HINDENBURG.
This is a Vivat Ribbon commemorates the Battle of Wloclawec under
Generalfeldmarschall von Hindenburg, which took place on 13-14 November
1914. It has special mention of the 82 Maschinengewehr. The ribbon
is lilac in color and measures 15 1/2" x 2
1/2." Vivat Ribbons generally were
issued under the auspices of the German Red Cross. This ribbon is in excellent
condition.
$50.00
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36-112 VIVAT RIBBON - GENERALOBERST
PAUL von HINDENBURG - BATTLE OF MASURISCHEN.
This is a Vivat Ribbon commemorating
Generaloberst Paul von Hindenburg and his Armee at the Battle of
Masurischen on 26-28 August 1914. The ribbon is white in color. It
measures 16" x 2 1/2." Vivats were authorized under the auspices of the
German Red Cross, with part of the proceeds to benefit their work.
$50.00
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36-90 VIVAT RIBBON - BATTLE OF
GILGENBURG AND
ORTELSBURG - GENERALOBERST PAUL von HINDENBURG.
This Vivat Ribbon commemorates the Battle of Gilgenburg and
Ortelsburg, which took place on 29 August 1914. Generaloberst Paul von
Hindenburg was the commander. The ribbon is red in color and measures 15
3/4" x 2 1/2." Vivat Ribbons generally were issued under the auspices of the German
Red Cross. This ribbon is in excellent condition.
$50.00
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36-18 VIVAT RIBBON -
GENERALFELDMARSCHALL PAUL von HINDENBURG AND GENERAL von BESELER AT THE BATTLE AT NOWO-GEORGIEWSK. This is
a Vivat Ribbon that commemorates the Battle of Nowo-Georiewsk,
under the command of Generals von Hindenburg and von Beseler, on 19
August 1915. This Vivat measures 15 3/4" x 2 1/2,"
and is plum in color. Vivats generally were offered under the
auspices of the German Red Cross.
$50.00
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Other
Generals
36-08 VIVAT RIBBON
- GENERALFELDMARSCHALL von der GOLTZ. This is a silk Vivat Ribbon. It measures 15
1/2" x 2 1/2."
The ribbon is purple. It shows General von der Goltz and his actions against
the Russians in 1914. The ribbon was issued by the German Red Cross
(Deutsche Roten Kreuze). It is in excellent condition.
$50.00
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34-30 VIVAT RIBBON - GENERAL von GALLWITZ AND BATTLE OF
KRALIEVO.
This is a silk Vivat
Ribbon. It measures 153/4" x 21/2."
The ribbon is a light red. It celebrates the Battle of Kralievo under
the command of Generaloberst von Gallwitz on 6 November 1915. Von
Gallwitz was one of Germany’s greatest commanders during WW I. The ribbon
was issued by the German Red Cross (Deutsche Roten Kreuze). It is in
excellent condition.
$50.00
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34-52 VIVAT RIBBON - GENERALOBERST von GALLWITZ AND BATTLE OF BELGRAD. This is a
silk Vivat Ribbon. It measures 15 1/4" x 2
1/2." The ribbon is orange. It shows Generaloberst von
Gallwitz and the Battle of Belgrad on 9 October 1915. The
ribbon was issued by the German Red Cross (Deutsche Roten Kreuze). It
is in excellent condition.
$50.00
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34-53 VIVAT RIBBON
- GENERALOBERST von GALLWITZ AND BATTLE OF SEMENDRIA.
This is a silk Vivat Ribbon. It measures 15 1/2"
x 2 1/2." The ribbon is lilac. It shows Generaloberst
von Gallwitz and the Battle of Semendria on 12 October 1915.
The ribbon was issued by the German Red Cross (Deutsche Roten Kreuze).
It is in excellent condition.
$50.00
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36-20 VIVAT RIBBON -
GENERALOBERST von GEROF AND THE BATTLE OF CZARTORYSK. This
is a Vivat Ribbon that commemorates Armeegruppe Gerof under
the command of Generaloberst von Gerof in the Battle of Czartorysk,
which took place from 17 October to 14 November 1915. This
Vivat measures 15 1/2"
x 2 1/2,"
and is teal in color. Vivats generally were offered under the
auspices of the German Red Cross.
$50.00
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36-51 VIVAT RIBBON -
GENERALOBERST von HANSEN AND THE BATTLE OF DINANT.
This is a Vivat Ribbon commemorating the Battle of Dinant on
23 August 1914. It was led by Generaloberst von Hansen. The Vivat
Ribbon measures 15 1/2" x 2 1/2." It is green in color. Vivats generally
were offered under the auspices of the German Red Cross.
$50.00
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36-143
VIVAT RIBBON - GENERAL d’ ELSA.
This is a Vivat Ribbon saluting General d’Elsa, who apparently
was a Saxon. Below his likeness is a panel which speaks of his success in
the Winter Battle of Champagne on 25-26 January 1915. The Vivat measures 15 1/2" x 2 1/2," and is light-green in color.
$50.00
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36-64 VIVAT RIBBON - BATTLE OF ST. MIHIEL
AND GENERAL von HOEHN.
This is a Vivat Ribbon commemorating the Battle of St. Mihiel,
which took place on 25 September 1914. This is the battle commanded by General
von Hoehn. The Vivat Ribbon measures 16" x 2 1/2." It is red in color.
Vivats generally were offered under the auspices of the German Red Cross.$50.00
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36-154
VIVAT RIBBON COMMEMORATES CAPTURING FORTRESSES.
Vivat
ribbons were very popular German patriotic items, primarily during the early
and mid-war periods. They were made of silk. Most measure approximately 2 ½"
x 16." In addition to being patriotic, they also often benefitted the German
Red Cross. This example commemorates the July 24, 1915 capture of the
fortresses of Rozan and Pultusk on the Narew River in Poland under General
von Gallwitz. Its color is chartreuse. "Den Groberern der Festen" (The
Roughest of the Fortresses[?]). The Berlin manufacturer’s name and the
attribution that the German Red Cross benefitted from the Vivat’s
sale appear at the bottom. $50.00
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36-65 VIVAT RIBBON - GENERAL HERD.
This is a Vivat Ribbon commemorating the actions of a General Herd. His
likeness and that of German infantry in action can be seen. The Vivat
Ribbon measures 16" x 2 1/2." It is yellow in color. Vivats generally
were offered under the auspices of the German Red Cross.$50.00
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34-43 VIVAT RIBBON
- GENERAL von MÜLHAUSEN. This is a silk Vivat Ribbon. It measures 15 1/2" x 2 1/2." The ribbon is pink. It celebrates
the successes of General von Mülhausen, who commanded the VII. Armeekorps during the first days of WW I. This ribbon specifies the date of 10
August 1914. The ribbon features a portrait of von Mülhausen, a 1914 Iron
Cross, and French troops being routed from the battlefield. The ribbon was
issued by the German Red Cross (Deutsche Roten Kreuze). It is in
excellent condition. $50.00
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36-108 VIVAT
RIBBON - GENERALOBERST von BÜLOW - BATTLE OF NAMUR.
This is a Vivat Ribbon commemorating Generaloberst von Bülow and the Battle of Namur on 25 August 1914. The ribbon is orange in
color. It measures 15 3/4" x 2 1/2." Vivats were authorized under the
auspices of the German Red Cross, with part of the proceeds to benefit their
work.
$50.00
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36-93 VIVAT RIBBON - BATTLE OF LIBAU -
GENERAL der INFANTRIE OTTO von BELOW.
This is a Vivat Ribbon commemorating the Battle of Libau under the command
of General der Infantrie Otto von Below. The ribbon is orange/red and measures
15 1/2" x 2 1/2." Vivat Ribbons generally were issued under the auspices of the
German Red Cross. This ribbon is in excellent condition.
$60.00
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36-99 VIVAT RIBBON - GENERAL von MÜLHAUSEN. This is a Vivat
Ribbon commemorating General von Mülhausen, who commanded the VII.
Armeekorps on 10 August 1914. The ribbon is pink in color. It
measures 15 3/4" x 2 1/2." Vivats were authorized under the auspices of
the German Red Cross, with part of the proceeds to benefit their work.
$50.00
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36-85 VIVAT RIBBON - BATTLE OF LOMZA - GENERAL von SMOLTZ.
This Vivat Ribbon commemorates the Battle of Lomza, which took
place on 9 August 1915. General von Smoltz was one of the key German
commanders in this battle. The ribbon is pale yellow in color, and measures 16
1/2" x 2 1/2." Vivat Ribbons
generally were issued under the auspices of the German Red Cross. The ribbon
is in excellent condition.
$50.00
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36-107 VIVAT
RIBBON - GENERAL von BESELER - BATTLE OF ANTWERP.
This is a Vivat Ribbon commemorating General von Beseler and the
Battle of Antwerp on 9 October 1914. The ribbon is mustard yellow
in color. It measures 15 3/4" x 2 1/2." Vivats were authorized under
the auspices of the German Red Cross, with part of the proceeds to benefit
their work.
$50.00
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36-54 VIVAT RIBBON -
GENERAL von LOCHNOW AND THE
BATTLE OF VAILLY. This is a Vivat Ribbon
commemorating the Battle of Vailly on 30 October 1914. It
was led by General von Lochow. The Vivat Ribbon measures 15 1/2" x
2 1/2." It
is yellow in color. Vivats generally were offered under the auspices
of the German Red Cross.
$50.00
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Battles
36-48 VIVAT RIBBON - BATTLE OF RIGA.
This is a Vivat Ribbon commemorating the Battle of Riga, which
concluded on 3 September 1917. A great deal about this Vivat is
historically interesting. First, I have never seen a Vivat issued this
late in the war. Dozens were issued in 1914/1915. As the war news worsened,
far fewer were issued in 1916. I cannot remember seeing another Vivat
from this late in the war. A significant reason exists for the issue of this
Vivat. The Battle of Riga was the penultimate action designed to
bring the Russian government to the peace table. Riga was (and still
is) an important Russian port. With its capture by the Germans on this date,
the Russians had another reason to settle. The withdrawal of Russian troops on
their Eastern Front freed hundreds of thousands of troops for service on
Germany’s Western Front. At this point, another fourteen months of war
remained. On more than one occasion, the Germans came very close to turning
the tables on the Allies (Great Britain, France, and the U.S.) before fresh
troops from the U.S. decided the conflict’s outcome. The Vivat Ribbon
measures 15 1/2" x 2 1/2." It is
light-brown in color. Vivats generally were offered under the auspices
of the German Red Cross. $55.00
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36-147 VIVAT RIBBON - WINTER BATTLE - MASUREN 8-17 FEBRUARY 1915.
This Vivat Ribbon commemorates the Masuren Winterschlacht (Winter
Battle) during 8-17 February 1915. Its central theme is a
Teutonic Knight standing victorious over a dragon he has slain. The Vivat’s bottom features a shield with the Hohenzollern Eagle. The
Vivat is pink and measures 16" x 2 1/2." The Vivat was produced by a
Berlin firm for the German Red Cross’s benefit.
$50.00
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36-148
VIVAT RIBBON COMMEMORATING BATTLE OF LUETTICH.
Vivat
ribbons were very popular German patriotic items, primarily during the early
and mid-war periods. They were made of silk. Most measure approximately 2 ½"
x 16." In addition to being patriotic, they also often benefitted the German
Red Cross. This example commemorates the Battle of Luettich. The
color is a dark salmon-pink. The German general-in-command at the battle,
General von Emmich, appears at its top framed by a wreath emblazoned with
the year 1914. Below him is a charging German soldier, brandishing his Mauser in one hand and his regimental standard in the other. Below him
is a Pour le Mérite embellished with the word "Luettich." The PLM is
surrounded by the words "VIVAT not Kennt kein Gebot" (Necessity knows no
commandment). The Berlin manufacturer’s name and the attribution that
the German Red Cross benefitted from the Vivat’s sale appear at the
bottom. $50.00
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36-149
VIVAT RIBBON COMMEMORATING AUSTRIAN RECAPTURE OF LEMBERG 22 JUNE
1915. Vivat ribbons were very popular German patriotic items,
primarily during the early and mid-war periods. They were made of silk. Most
measure approximately 2 ½" x 16." In addition to being patriotic, they also
often benefitted the German Red Cross. This example commemorates the Austrian
recapture of Lemberg, the capital of Galacia (present-day L'vov in Western
Ukraine). The action was on the Eastern Front, and was aided by August von
Mackensen's Eleventh Army troops. (They had retaken the Przemysl Fortress
just prior to Lemberg). Von Mackensen received the prestigious Order of the
Black Eagle and was promoted to field marshal due to these actions. The
ribbon’s color is deep gold. It depicts a giant hand forcing a jailor’s hand
to release a key above a fortress with its gate flung open. A short verse
praising the victory appears next, just above Lemberg’s jubilant residents
welcoming their liberators. This is followed by the phrase "Befreiung
Lemberg am 22 Juni 1915" (Liberation of Lemberg on June 22, 1915). The
Berlin manufacturer’s name and the attribution that the German Red Cross
benefitted from the Vivat’s sale appear at the bottom.
$50.00
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36-62 VIVAT RIBBON - BATTLE OF VAUX AND THIAUMONT.
This is a Vivat Ribbon commemorating the Battle of Vaux and
Thiamount, which took place on 2-24 June 1916. This Vivat Ribbon
measures 15 1/4" x 2 1/2." It is light pink in color. Vivats generally were
offered under the auspices of the German Red Cross.$50.00
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36-91 VIVAT RIBBON - BATTLE OF CHAMPNEUVILLE AND
COTE de TALOU. This is a Vivat Ribbon
commemorating the Battle of Champneuville & Cote de Talou on 27
February 1916. The ribbon is purple and measures 15 3/4" x
2 1/2." Vivat Ribbons generally were issued under the auspices of the German Red Cross. This
ribbon is in excellent condition.
$50.00
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36-140
VIVAT RIBBON - BATTLE OF GRODNO.
This is a Vivat Ribbon saluting the German victory at Grodno. The
Vivat measures 16" x 2 1/2," and is a vivid yellow in
color. $50.00
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36-55 VIVAT RIBBON - BATTLE OF DIXMUIDEN. This is a
Vivat Ribbon commemorating the Battle of Dixmuiden on 20 October 1914.
The Vivat Ribbon measures 15 1/2" x 2 1/2." It is red in color. Vivats
generally were offered under the auspices of the German Red Cross.
$50.00
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36-56
VIVAT RIBBON - BATTLE OF MAUBEUGE. This is a Vivat Ribbon
commemorating the Battle of Maubeuge, which took place on 7
September 1914. The Vivat Ribbon measures 15 3/4"
x 2 1/2." It is lilac in color. Vivats
generally were offered under the auspices of the German Red Cross.
$50.00
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36-87
VIVAT RIBBON - BATTLE OF MONASTIR.
This
is a Vivat Ribbon commemorating the Battle of Monastir, which
took place on 4 December 1915. The ribbon is pale yellow in color, and
measures 15 1/4" x 2 1/2."
Vivat Ribbons generally were issued under the auspices of the German Red
Cross. The ribbon is in excellent condition.
$50.00
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36-88 VIVAT RIBBON - BATTLES OF DOUAMONT AND HARDAUMONT.
This is a Vivat Ribbon commemorating Battles at
Douamont and Hardaumont. These were French forts at Verdun that
fell to the Germans. The fort at Douamont was victoriously entered by a German
hauptmann, who was then awarded the Pour le Mérite. [We were privileged to
offer and sell his PLM, Urkunde, as well as many other documents
and decorations several years ago]. The ribbon is orange in color, and
measures 15 3/4" x 2 1/2."
Vivat Ribbons generally were issued under the auspices of the German Red
Cross. The ribbon is in excellent condition.
$60.00
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36-50 VIVAT RIBBON
- SEVERAL BATTLES NEAR GALATIA.
This
is a Vivat Ribbon commemorating several battles near Galatia.
The Vivat Ribbon measures 15 3/4" x 2
1/2." It is a light red, almost a raspberry, in color.
Vivats generally were offered under the auspices of the German Red
Cross. $50.00
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36-24 VIVAT RIBBON - BATTLE OF ROVIPAZAR.
This is a Vivat Ribbon that commemorates the Battle of Rovipazar
on 21 November 1915. A PLM is featured in its center. The
Vivat measures 15" x 2 1/2." It is purple in color.
Vivats generally were offered under the auspices of the German Red
Cross.
$50.00
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36-102 VIVAT RIBBON
- BATTLE OF CONSENVOYE & AZANNES.
This is a Vivat Ribbon commemorating the Battle of Consenvoye and
Azannes on 23 February 1916. The ribbon is pink in color. It
measures 15 3/4" x 2 1/2." Vivats were authorized under the auspices of
the German Red Cross, with part of the proceeds to benefit their work.
$50.00
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36-53 VIVAT RIBBON - BATTLE OF TIRTEMONT.
This is a Vivat Ribbon commemorating the Battle of Tirtemont
on 19 August 1914. The Vivat Ribbon measures 16
1/4" x 2 1/2." It is
green in color. Vivats generally were offered under the auspices of
the German Red Cross.
$50.00
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36-33 VIVAT RIBBON
- BATTLE OF MASUREN. This is a Vivat Ribbon that
commemorates the Battle of Mausern 8-17 February 1915. This
Vivat Ribbon measures 15 3/4" x 2 ½." It is pink in color. Vivats
generally were offered under the auspices of the German Red Cross.
$50.00
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36-84 VIVAT RIBBON - BATTLE OF ST. QUENTIN. This is a Vivat
Ribbon commemorating the Battle of St. Quentin, which took place on 27 August 1914. The ribbon is dark green in color and measures 15
1/2" x 2 1/2." Vivat Ribbons
generally were issued under the auspices of the German Red Cross. The ribbon
is in excellent condition.
$50.00
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36-03 VIVAT RIBBON
- BATTLE OF LYCK. This is a silk Vivat Ribbon. It measures 16" x 2
1/2." The ribbon is a
light green. It commemorates the Battle of Lyck on 12 September
1914 and 14 October 1914. The ribbon was issued by the German Red
Cross (Deutsche Roten Kreuze). It is in excellent condition. $50.00
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36-04
VIVAT RIBBON - BATTLE OF PRASZNYSZ. This
is a silk Vivat Ribbon. It measures
15 1/2" x 2 1/2."
The ribbon is purple. It commemorates the Battle of Prasznysz on
15 July 1915. The ribbon was issued by the German Red Cross (Deutsche
Roten Kreuze). It is in excellent condition.
$50.00
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36-81
VIVAT RIBBON CELEBRATING -BATTLES - VAUX AND THIAMONT.
This is a Vivat Ribbon commemorating the Battles at Vaux and
Thiamont. These battles took place 2-24 June 1916. The ribbon is light
pink and measures 15 1/4" x 2 ½." Vivat Ribbons
generally were issued under the auspices of the German Red Cross. The ribbon
is in excellent condition.
$50.00
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36-82
VIVAT RIBBON COMMEMORATING BATTLES - BULGARIA.
This is a Vivat Ribbon commemorating battles in Bulgaria. These battles
included Brza Palanka, Ljubicevac, and Kladovo on 26 October
1915. The ribbon is green in color and measures 15 ½" x 2 ½." Vivat
Ribbons generally were issued under the auspices of the German Red Cross.
The ribbon is in excellent condition.
$50.00
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36-35 VIVAT RIBBON
- JOINT COOPERATION BETWEEN GERMANY, HUNGARY, AND TURKEY. This is a
Vivat Ribbon that commemorates the cooperation between Germany, Hungary,
and Turkey in 1915. Three swords are joined. Each of them has the crown of the
respective country. This Vivat Ribbon measures 15 ½" x 2 ½." It is
light-brown in color. Vivats generally were offered under the auspices
of the German Red Cross.
$55.00
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34-47 VIVAT RIBBON
- BATTLE OF MONTMÉDY. This is a
silk Vivat Ribbon. It measures 16" x 2 1/2." The ribbon is a light green.
It celebrates the Battle of Montmédy in 1914. The ribbon
features a Hussar charging with drawn sword across the battlefield.
The ribbon was issued by the German Red Cross (Deutsche Roten Kreuze).
It is in excellent condition.
$50.00
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36-30
VIVAT RIBBON - BATTLE OF BRZECINYI.
This is a Vivat Ribbon commemorating the Battle of Brzecinyi
on 24-28 November 1914. The Vivat measures 15 1/2"
x 2 1/2." It is copper in color. Vivats generally
were offered under the auspices of the German Red Cross.
$50.00
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36-13
VIVAT RIBBON - BATTLE NEAR WARSAW.
This is a Vivat Ribbon that commemorates a battle at Warsaw (Warschau) on
5 August 1915. This Vivat measures 15
3/4" x 2 1/2,"
and is creme-colored. Vivats generally were offered under the
auspices of the German Red Cross.
$50.00
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36-14
VIVAT RIBBON - BATTLE AT BURLUST
AND
ROZAN.
This is a Vivat Ribbon that commemorates the Battle at Burlust and
Rozan, 24 July 1915. This Vivat measures 15 3/4"
x 2 1/2,"
and is mustard in color. Vivats generally were offered under the
auspices of the German Red Cross.
$50.00
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36-15
VIVAT RIBBON - BATTLE AT PRISTINA.
This is a Vivat Ribbon that commemorates the Battle of Pristina.
A likeness of a German general is shown, whom I cannot identify. This
Vivat measures 15 1/2"
x 2 1/2,"
and is light-green in color. Vivats generally were offered under the
auspices of the German Red Cross.
$50.00
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36-131 VIVAT RIBBON - GERMAN CAVALRY.
This is a Vivat Ribbon commemorating Germany’s cavalry at the
Battle of Wilna in 1915. A German Ulanen is seen at the bottom of
the Vivat. The lilac Vivat measures 15" x 2 1/2." $50.00
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36-19 VIVAT RIBBON - BATTLE AT IWANGOROD.
This is a Vivat Ribbon that commemorates the Battle of Iwangorod
on 5 August 1915. This Vivat measures 15 1/2"
x 2 1/2,"
and is white in color. Vivats generally were offered under the
auspices of the German Red Cross.
$50.00
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34-56 VIVAT RIBBON
- BATTLE OF GRODNO. This is a silk
Vivat Ribbon. It measures 15 3/4" x 2
1/2." The ribbon is yellow and commemorates the Battle
of Grodno on 4 September 1915. The ribbon was issued by the German Red Cross (Deutsche Roten Kreuze). It is in excellent condition.
$50.00
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34-34 VIVAT RIBBON TUTRAKAN AND SILISTRIA ACTION 6-10 SEPTEMBER 1916.
This is a silk Vivat Ribbon. It measures 153/4"
x 21/2." The ribbon is dark green. It celebrates the Battle of Tutrakan and Silistria on 6-10 September 1916. The
ribbon was issued by the German Red Cross (Deutsche Roten Kreuze). It
is in excellent condition.
$50.00
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34-36 VIVAT RIBBON - CHAMPNEUVILLE-COTE de TALOU ACTION 27
FEBRUARY 1916. This is a silk
Vivat Ribbon. It measures 153/4" x 21/2."
The ribbon is a dusty rose. It celebrates the Battle of Champneuville-Cote
de Talou on 27 February 1916. The ribbon was issued by the German
Red Cross (Deutsche Roten Kreuze). It is in excellent condition.
$50.00
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34-37 VIVAT RIBBON - BATTLE OF ARGES 2-3 DECEMBER 1916.
This is a silk Vivat Ribbon. It measures 153/4"
x 21/2." The ribbon is blue. It celebrates the
Battle of Arges on 2-3 December 1916. The ribbon was issued by
the German Red Cross (Deutsche Roten Kreuze). It is in excellent
condition.
$50.00
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34-57 VIVAT RIBBON
- BATTLE OF EROBERUNG AND BREST-WTOWSK.
This is a silk Vivat Ribbon. It measures 15" x 2 1/2."
The ribbon is yellow. It commemorates the Battle of Eroberung and Brest-Wtowsk
on 26 August 1915. The ribbon was issued by the German Red Cross
(Deutsche Roten Kreuze). It is in excellent condition.
$55.00
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36-98 VIVAT RIBBON THE CAPTURE
OF THE FRENCH FORT AT MAUBEUGE. This is a Vivat Ribbon
commemorating the capture of the French Fort at Maubeuge, 7 September
1914. It is a very early Vivat, covering action barely one month
into the war. The ribbon is white in color. It measures 15 3/4" x 2 1/2." Vivats
were authorized under the auspices of the German Red Cross, with part of the
proceeds benefiting their work.
$50.00
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34-59 VIVAT RIBBON
- BATTLE OF WILNA. This is a silk
Vivat Ribbon. It measures 15 1/2" x 2
1/2." The ribbon is a light green. It commemorates the Battle of Wilna, which took place on 19 September 1915. The
ribbon was issued by the German Red Cross (Deutsche Roten Kreuze). It
is in excellent condition. $55.00
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36-49 VIVAT RIBBON - BATTLE OF DÜNA.
This is a
Vivat Ribbon commemorating the Battle of Düna. The Vivat
Ribbon measures 15 3/4" x 2 1/2."
It is pink in color. Vivats generally were offered under the auspices
of the German Red Cross.
$50.00
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36-37 VIVAT RIBBON - WINTER BATTLES - 1915. This is a Vivat Ribbon that
commemorates the "Feldgrau" at the Winter Battles of 1915.
Specifically mentioned are the Battles of Champagne, Souain-Perthes,
and Le Mesnil. These actions took place from 10 February to
20 March 1915. This Vivat is interesting in that it salutes the
troops, rather than the more commonly saluted generals who led the actions. At
the top is a wonderful 1914 Iron Cross, and at the bottom is a German soldier
clubbing a French soldier with his rifle. This Vivat Ribbon measures 15
½" x 2 ½." It is white in color. Vivats generally were offered under
the auspices of the German Red Cross.
$50.00
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Colonies - Imperial Germany
36-126
VIVAT RIBBON - GERMANY’S COLONY - TANGA. This is a Vivat ribbon for Germany’s colony in Tanga. Its color is orange. It
measures 15" x 2 1/2." It mentions the dates 3-5 November 1914, a
successful battle. Ships are depicted off the coast. Below that is the
Governor of East Africa (Ostafrika). Vivat ribbons were produced for
the benefit of the German Red Cross.
$60.00
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36-41 VIVAT RIBBON
- BATTLE OF TANGA - GERMAN EAST AFRICA.
This is a Vivat Ribbon commemorating action at the German colony of Tanga
on 3-5 November 1914. The Vivat Ribbon measures 15 1/4" x 2
½." It is purple in color. Vivats generally were offered under the
auspices of the German Red Cross.
$60.00
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Patriotic - Misc.
36-123 VIVAT RIBBON - GERMAN ALLIANCE - TURKEY.
This is a silk Vivat Ribbon that mentions action at Linnahme von
Krusevac. Above this is the emblem of Germany’s ally, Turkey. The date
of the action is 6-7 November 1915. The Vivat measures 15 1/2"
x 2 1/2" and is cream colored. It was produced under the auspices of the
German Red Cross.
$50.00
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36-150
VIVAT RIBBON COMMEMORATING RED CROSS MEDICAL PERSONNEL’S EFFORTS. Vivat ribbons were very popular German patriotic items, primarily
during the early and mid-war periods. They were made of silk. Most measure
approximately 2 ½" x 16." In addition to being patriotic, they also often
benefitted the German Red Cross. This example salutes the efforts of Red
Cross medics (Sanitäters). These brave men were volunteers. They went
on the battlefield to bring back the wounded for medical attention. It
involved them entering "No Man’s Land," which was extremely hazardous. Three
vignettes on the Vivat celebrate their efforts. The top features a
dog and man working together to retrieve the battlefield’s wounded. The dogs
were specially trained to help find the wounded, who were not always clearly
visible. The middle scene depicts a battlefield, complete with a trench. A
pair of volunteers carries a stretcher, while the wounded call to them from
the trench. The bottom displays a horse drawn ambulance caravan. Beneath the
top scene the words "Zum Besten des" (the best of the) appear above
the Red Cross emblem. Between the second and third scenes is the phrase "Edel
Sei der Mensch Hilfreich und gut" (Precious is the good and helpful man).
The Vivat’s color is light-red. The Berlin manufacturer’s name
appears at the bottom.
$50.00
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36-129 VIVAT RIBBON - OTTO von BISMARCK.
This is a Vivat Ribbon commemorating Germany’s "Iron Chancellor,"
Otto von Bismarck. At the Vivat’s top is von Bismarck in his famous Küraßier helmet. It mentions the 100th anniversary of his
birth (1815-1915). Below that is a knight with a banner who resembles von
Moltke. At the bottom is von Bismarck’s famous quote: "We German’s fear only
God and no one else in the world." The
golden Vivat measures 15 3/4" x 2 1/2."
$55.00
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36-26
VIVAT RIBBON
- 100th ANNIVERSARY -
OTTO von BISMARCK’S BIRTH. This is a
Vivat Ribbon that commemorates the 100th anniversary
(1815-1915) of "Iron Chancellor" Otto von Bismarck’s birth. The Vivat
measures 16" x 2 1/2." It is white in color.
Vivats
generally were offered under the auspices of the German Red Cross.
$50.00
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36-67
VIVAT RIBBON - NEUN MILLIARDEN KRIEGSANLEIHE 1915.
This is a Vivat Ribbon commemorating the Neun Milliarden
Kriegsanleihe (Nine-Billion War Bond) of 1915. It features a large
Hohenzollern Crown. The Vivat Ribbon measures 16" x 2
1/2." It is creme in color. Vivats generally were offered under
the auspices of the German Red Cross.
$50.00
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36-96 VIVAT RIBBON - 1916 NEW YEAR.
This is a Vivat Ribbon commemorating the 1916 New Year. The ribbon is
white in color. It measures 15 1/2" x 2 1/2." Vivats were authorized under the
auspices of the German Red Cross, with part of the proceeds benefitting
their work.
$50.00
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36-23 VIVAT RIBBON -
CELEBRATING NEW YEARS 1916.
This is a Vivat Ribbon commemorating no battles. It is
patriotically themed and celebrates New Year’s, 1916. This Vivat
measures 15 1/2" x 2 1/2." It is
creme-colored. Vivats generally were offered under the auspices of the
German Red Cross.
$50.00
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36-71 VIVAT RIBBON - VÖLKERSCHLACHTDENKMAL. The Völkerschlachtdenkmal is (and has been) one of the most important war
memorials in Germany. It is located in Leipzig, which is one of the most
important cities in Saxony, along with Dresden (the capital city). Leipzig was
deep in East German territory until the early 1990's, when East and West
Germany were reunified. I have seen this memorial in Leipzig, and I can tell
you that it is truly beautiful. It has a reflecting pool leading up to it,
similar to the reflecting pool for Washington’s Monument in the US capital.
The Völkerschlachtdenkmal was dedicated in 1913 to commemorate
Germany’s participation 100 years previously in the Napoleonic Wars.
This is a very small-sized Vivat Ribbon. It is much smaller than the
full-sized Vivat Ribbons that we see from WW I. It measures 9 ½" x 2."
It is white in color, and shows the monument. The condition of this example is
about average, with some unraveling at the top and bottom of the ribbon.
$40.00
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36-72 VIVAT RIBBON - VÖLKERSCHLACHTDENKMAL.
The Völkerschlachtdenkmal is (and has been) one of the most important
war memorials in Germany. It is located in Leipzig, which is one of the most
important cities in Saxony, along with Dresden (the capital city). Leipzig was
deep in East German territory until the early 1990's, when East and West
Germany were reunified. I have seen this memorial in Leipzig, and I can tell
you that it is truly beautiful. It has a reflecting pool leading up to it,
similar to the reflecting pool for Washington’s Monument in the US capital.
The Völkerschlachtdenkmal was dedicated in 1913 to commemorate
Germany’s participation 100 years previously in the Napoleonic Wars.
This is a very small-sized Vivat Ribbon. It is much smaller than the
full-sized Vivat Ribbons that we see from WW I. It measures 9 1/4" x
2." It is yellow in color, and shows the monument. Its condition is poor. At
some point in that past it was cut in half, then taped together.
$15.00
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36-155
VIVAT RIBBON COMMEMORATING OTTO WEDDIGEN AND U-9 AND U-29.
Vivat ribbons were very popular German patriotic items, primarily during
the early and mid-war periods. They were made of silk. Most measure
approximately 2 ½" x 16." In addition to being patriotic, they also often
benefitted the German Red Cross. This example salutes Otto Weddigen, the
famous U-Boot commander and German national hero. [His sinking of
several British cruisers made him the first WW I naval officer to receive
the Pour le Mérite. While naval commanders who followed him sank more ships
with more tonnage, not one achieved greater fame. He is often considered the
"Manfred von Richthofen" of the U-Boot Service]. The Vivat’s
color is white. Its top features Weddigen’s portrait within the letter
"U," which is used as a frame. He is in his naval uniform, wearing his
schirmütze. At his throat is the coveted Pour le Mérite. In the
"U" frame with him are the numbers "9" and "29,"
representing the U-Boots he commanded. He gained his fame in the
U-9, and died with his crew in the U-29. Below him is a large
image of a sailor clinging to an U-Boot’s conning tower while it runs
in heavy seas. Below that is a verse dedicated to Weddigen. The Berlin
manufacturer’s name and the attribution that the German Red Cross benefitted
from the Vivat’s sale appear at the bottom.
$55.00
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36-151
VIVAT RIBBON COMMEMORATING - BATTLE OF LODZ &
GENERALFELDMARSCHALL von HINDENBURG.
Vivat ribbons were very
popular German patriotic items, primarily during the early and mid-war
periods. They were made of silk. Most measure approximately 2 ½" x 16." In
addition to being patriotic, they also often benefitted the German Red
Cross. This example commemorates the Battle of Lodz. Its color is a
deep-orange. Its top reveals that Generalfeldmarschall von Hindenburg was
the German general commanding the battle. First, the word "Vivat"
appears. Below von Hindenburg’s name we see a Pour le Mérite. The battle’s
date was 6 December 1914. [Von Hindenburg was very successful on the
Eastern Front during this period. His successes included the legendary
Battle of Tannenburg, which brought him to the public’s attention].
Below the PLM is information about the battle and its objective’s
name. Following this is a group of mounted Hussars, carrying lance pennants
that display the Totenkopf. One Hussar is facing the viewer so that
his busby’s Totenkopf is visible. This ribbon is a must for you
Totenkopf enthusiasts. The Berlin manufacturer’s name and the
attribution that the German Red Cross benefitted from the Vivat’s
sale appear at the bottom.
$60.00
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