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    Posted

    Hi,

    Nice bar, Godet is the best and the Saxe-Meiningen Ehrenkreuz für Verdienste im Kriege is one of the best looking imperial state decorations for bravery. I think there is still a question as to this decoration being awarded to officers only . I always thought so, but I think others here have proven they were given to NCO's as well.

    Kind regards,

    Sam K.

    Posted

    If we speak about Cross for Merit in War (OEK 2717), I have just read the paper of Neal O'Connor about this cross in his book. When Duke Bernhard of Saxe Meiningen created this cross on March 7, 1916 " it is to recognize sepcial merit on the part of officers in the war, both in action and behind the lines" p . 187 of Tome 5.

    And the Medal for Merit in War (OEK Nr. 2718); this cross was created same date as above but"fro non commissioned officers and men".

    For the moment I have never seen on photo and in text Cross for Merit in War awarded for NCO. I have a doubt if Felwebel Leutnant is consider as officer or NCO.

    Christophe

    Posted

    If we speak about Cross for Merit in War (OEK 2717), I have just read the paper of Neal O'Connor about this cross in his book. When Duke Bernhard of Saxe Meiningen created this cross on March 7, 1916 " it is to recognize sepcial merit on the part of officers in the war, both in action and behind the lines" p . 187 of Tome 5.

    And the Medal for Merit in War (OEK Nr. 2718); this cross was created same date as above but"fro non commissioned officers and men".

    For the moment I have never seen on photo and in text Cross for Merit in War awarded for NCO. I have a doubt if Felwebel Leutnant is consider as officer or NCO.

    Christophe

    Hi,

    Thanks for taking the time to look up the information. I agree, of course. I just thought that the issue had come up in a past thread.

    Kind regards,

    Sam

    Guest Rick Research
    Posted

    Beautiful group in immaculate condition! I guess he wanted to be REALLY certain his SMK was not going to jiggle around-- swen down in 2 places!

    I have never seen that HUGE for 25mm ribbons size Godet ÖM3K wreath before. It is very interesting that both backings are in matching red--rather than their usual gray.

    That funny looking steel dog tag :jumping: adds his birth date to our SMK roll! Yaaay!

    There were 178 SMKs to Feldwbelleutnants (Warrant Officers) on the SMK Roll published last year, and 2 to Offizierstellvertreters--who WERE senior NCOs.

    • 4 weeks later...
    Posted

    Hi ,

    Thanks for your comments. It is interresting to note that the two parts were sold by different sellers. And now this group is in my home :rolleyes:

    Christophe

    • 1 year later...

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