Colonial "Lion Order"

[Chris Boonzaier]

Is anyone aware of how they decided who got silver... who got bronze?

Thanks

Chris

[Bernd D]

In silver:

All former members of the imperial troops (Kaiserliche Schutztruppe), east asian expedition corps (Ostasiatischen Expeditionskorps), troops in China (Besatzungstruppen in China) and imperial navy as far as they severed in the colonies or colonial waters.

In bronce:

All Germans who served in the colonies without weapons, and rendered outstanding services to the colony.

Bernd

[Chris Boonzaier]

Hi,

Thanks Bernd.

How "official" was the badge? Could it be worn on state uniforms?

Best

Chris

[Ulsterman]

Doesn't it show up in navy ranklists? I am certain I have seen photos of wehrmacht soldiers wearing them and certainly SA men.

[Bernd D]

It was not an offical award! It was issued from the Kolonialkriegerbund, a privat organisation, for its members.

But it was worn on medalbars and uniforms.

Bernd

[Guest Rick Research]

The "Elephanten-Orden" was shown in Reichsmarine (but not Reichsheer) Ranglisten.

[Ulsterman]

The "Elephanten-Orden" was shown in Reichsmarine (but not Reichsheer) Ranglisten.

Ooops-my mistake.