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Paris,
very nice bar. what is the 2nd and 3rd medal? their is a slight difference in ribbons.
chuck
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very nice photo to bad he missed out on the clasp and it would be perfect.
regards
chuck
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Could the 5th medal be a Hessen Medal?
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ixhs,
thank you for answering my second question
regards,
chuck
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Thank you all for your comments.
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Vince,
Yes, the seller states gilded silver with a period original ribbon, measuring 36.33 mm (w) x 40.17 mm (h), weighing 18.2 grams.
Thank You
Chuck
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A very impressive piece to say the least, and thank you for showing it in such detail. Does the ribbon change from 3rd to 2nd class? I thought the white with blue strips was a peace time ribbon only?
chuck
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It is a medal that could be awarded to all ranks with a very nice and relatively long history from 1848 in several wars.
https://www.ehrenzeichen-orden.de/deutsche-staaten/militar-verdienstkreuz-2-klasse-1914.html
chuck
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I wonderful historic and very personal group.
some additional information on the medal itself can be found through the link to the site is listed below. as jaba stated it is generally a lo ranking medal for NCO and soldiers.
Silver Medal of Merit Friedrich II. 1908
After the reign of Frederick II as Grand Duke in 1907, the medals of merit were made with new stamps. The medals that had been produced until then were each awarded the portrait of the respective ruler. The first award in this form took place in 1810 by Grand Duke Carl Friedrich. Before that, there were civil medal awards from the Margraves. From 1908 to 1912, the medals were made in silver. During the First World War numerous NCOs and soldiers were honored with the medals and so the production was made of war metal silvered. The stamp was cut by Professor Rudolf Mayer in Karlsruhe. Medals in silver have been awarded about 3050 pieces. In total, over 100,000 medals were awarded.https://www.ehrenzeichen-orden.de/deutsche-staaten/silberne-verdienstmedaille-friedrich-ii-1908.html
regards,
chuck
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very nice!! do you know what unit he served with during the war??
chuck
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- Hi Atik,
As Laurentius states the Crown Order and Red Eagle Order were basically replaced by the Iron Cross 1st and 2nd Class for bravery during WW 1 with the exception of some over the hill officers receiving the awards for retirement. According to Neal O'Connor "Aviation Awards of Imperial Germany" their were 1286 awards of the 4th model 4th class with swords with the majority being presented during the colonial period, and 1 award to a flier during WW 1.
regards,
chuck
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A stunning reverse on the Coburg medals.
Do you have a name that goes with the medal bar?
Chuck
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Hi Laurentius,
Thank you very much.
Chuck
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Gentleman,
I've seen this bruinswick cross 2 class in a box on the german e-bay site. unfortunately I don't speak German, and was wondering if the case was legitimate or just a jewlers box. a second questionis I've never seen any maker for the EA crosses??? "GUSTAV HANNECK"
https://www.ebay.de/itm/Originaler-Orden-Braunschweig-EA-1914-Fur-Verdienst-im-Krieg-im-Etui-Schachtel/392080978318?hash=item5b49d8f18e%3Ag%3AKPkAAOSw%7ESlbDaPb&_sacat=34644&_nkw=orden+ehrenzeichen+braunschweig&_from=R40&rt=nc&_trksid=m570.l1313
thanks for all replies.
Chuck
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I agree a wonderful award. I recently picked up the same example and have seen this type often on forums.
Does anyone know if this would this be considered the official presentation award??
Does anyone know who the manufacture was??
Thank you for sharing the pictures!!
chuck
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Hi Streptile, thank you for the information.
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any help gentlemen??
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Hi Dansson,
Thank you it fits nicely in my small collection for WWI German Awards.
Chuck
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i like the hanseatic medals as they can be won by both officers and soldiers yet are very beautifully enameled unlike most soldier awards.
sorry don't have any medal bars to show.
chuck
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nickstrenk,
May i suggest this site he has a wonderful article on the manufacturers of Saxon Albert Order, and you can compare the center portraits of the manufacturers.
http://www.medalnet.net/Albert_Manufacturers.htm
chuck
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Hessen Bars... show Yours!
in Germany: Imperial: The Orders, Decorations and Medals of The Imperial German States
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Paris,
I see the difference is the ribbons for the two medals.
https://www.ehrenzeichen-orden.de/deutsche-staaten/allgemeines-ehrenzeichen-fur-tapferkeit-1894.html
Band:
regards,
chuck