bernie Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Hello. I was wondering if anyone could Identify this medal I recently found in a box full of old bits n' pieces. I am presuming its German, so please forgive me if its not the correct place to post this question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naxos Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 (edited) Hello. I was wondering if anyone could Identify this medal I recently found in a box full of old bits n' pieces. I am presuming its German, so please forgive me if its not the correct place to post this question.It is German - but not an award.It says: "Help for German Prisoners of War, 1915"nice medaille, never seen one like it beforeRegards, Hardy Edited September 22, 2007 by Naxos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Y Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 It was given for donations to a POW relief fund. Can't remember the name of the organization, but don't think it was the Red Cross. I've only seen one other like it. Nice bit, or is it a piece? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcross Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 kriegshilfe is war relief, and did fall under the Red Cross,there is a series of these, and perhaps more will come out of hiding, the Austrian ones have been trickling out,everytime I think I know the whole series,sometihing new shows up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naxos Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Good find Bernie, have a look here: http://www.german-militaria.de/details/d17487.htmlHardy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernie Posted September 22, 2007 Author Share Posted September 22, 2007 Wow...these forums never cease to amaze me with the wealth of knowledge you guys have ....thanks to all for the Info...much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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