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    Saxe-Meiningen Merit Cross for Women


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    Since Rick is typing his fingers to the bone on Saxe-Meiningen and he was interested in the Womens Merit Cross, I thought I would add a picture of one in my collection. I got this one several years ago very cheaply because it was billed as a prinzen-sized War Merit Cross from Saxe-Meiningen. There was no picture so I took a chance. It came on a noncombattant ribbon not the proper bow ribbon, but I could never find a replacement. Note the triple "C's" and the lack of crowns between the arms. Also it is only 30 mm, not 39 mm.

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    Guest Rick Research

    :beer: That's a lovely piece! The award rolls DO still exist, but unfortunately with what Neal O'Connor got in '92, all I have is the first page with 14 Princesses listed. No idea how many-- or probably should say how FEW were actually awarded.

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    Here I am posting the reverse. As you can notice this medal for women is on the correct ribbon bow.

    The officially correct name in German of this medal is:

    Orden f?r Verdienst von Frauen und Jungfrauen in der Kriegsf?rsorge, 1915-1918

    Ciao,

    Claudio

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    I don't know much about ODMs of the German States. However I am starting to learn a bit piece by piece. This Womans Medal is beautiful :jumping: I look forward to getting an education in the ODMs of these States. Thanks for all of the posts, guys!!! :jumping:

    :beer: Doc

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    I also have two(!) award documents for two sisters, with the same(!) number in the left bottom corner.

    Is this normal?! What use shall these numbers have, if they're not unique? :speechless:

    If you can post a scan of one of these documents I would appreciate it. Also if you ever know where to get a spare bow ribbon I would pay a lot for it. Thanks.

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    Beautiful medal! And from Mr. Seymours' collection....I am glad it found a good home.

    Me too, thanks. :P

    If you can post a scan of one of these documents I would appreciate it. Also if you ever know where to get a spare bow ribbon I would pay a lot for it. Thanks.

    I've got dozends of this ribbon. No pardon, I was just kidding. ;) I have no idea where to get one, but if I'll see ... :ninja:

    Here my two documents:

    First, with number 32,2008 I. for "das Fr?ulein Doris Liman von Sanders in Constantinopel", 20. Juni 1917:

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    And the second one, as well with number 32,2008 I., but for "das Fr?ulein Nelly Liman von Sanders in Constantinopel", also 20. Juni 1917:

    Beautiful Medals as befits the fair sex, with regards the documents issued to twin sisters?? :unsure:

    Kevin in Deva :D

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    Guest Rick Research

    They must have been daughters of the Marshal, there helping Dad! (He got the Grand Cross X Ernestine from Meiningen.)

    From the rolls, what that sort of file reference number is on the bottom is a BATCH number. There is never any explanation on the roll, but what it must be is the filing reference for a group "Vorschlagliste."

    The Rolls for these do exist, but because they are NOT found in our medal bars and ribbon bars, it hasn't been a "priority" to get them.... maybe in 2008.

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    From the rolls, what that sort of file reference number is on the bottom is a BATCH number. There is never any explanation on the roll, but what it must be is the filing reference for a group "Vorschlagliste."
    Ah thanks, now I see. I thought the numbers to be like in Weimar rolls, which would have been indeed strange ... :speechless:

    They must have been daughters of the Marshal, there helping Dad! (He got the Grand Cross X Ernestine from Meiningen.)
    Yes, they are two of his doughters. I've got some of his documents, but not the Meiningen grand cross'.

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