An Extensive First War German Medal Ribbon Bar

A first war German medal ribbon bar, consisting of

1) An Iron Cross 1914 Second Class ribbon,

2) A Waldeck Gold Grade Military Merit Order ribbon with Swords,

3) A Waldeck Silver Grade Military Merit Order ribbon with Swords,

4) A Lippe War Merit Cross ribbon,

5) A Hindenburg Cross ribbon with Swords,

6) A Lippe House Order 4th Class ribbon,

7) A Wilhelm I Centennial Medal ribbon,

8) A Hungarian Commemorative Medal ribbon; metal core (magnetic); horizontal pinback; measuring 135 mm x 18 mm; extremely fine condition.

Footnote: Major Hugo von Sommerfeld and Falkenhayn was born in 1873, and served in the Reserve Infantry Regiment 235 within the 51st Reserve Division of the German Empire. Although records are not clear, his last assignment was likely as a Pioneer Officer. He retired in 1928.