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[avadski]

I know the scans look like from sci-fi movie but that's not important My question is - is the bar OK? MVO and MVK in one bar? How can that happen? Was an NCO awarded with MVK and later promoted to officer and awarded with MVO?

[avadski]

[VtwinVince]

Those ribbons look awfully fresh, especially when looking at the wear to the MVO. Also, the EK2 looks very minty. I'm always suspicious of bars with uneven wear.

[Schießplatzmeister]

I know the scans look like from sci-fi movie but that's not important My question is - is the bar OK? MVO and MVK in one bar? How can that happen? Was an NCO awarded with MVK and later promoted to officer and awarded with MVO?

Hello avadski:

Yes, such a thing was indeed possible. A good number of senior NCO's received battlefield commissions and were later awarded the MVO IV w/swords. Thus, one sees a mix of NCO and Officer grade awards to one individual. I believe that these battlefield commissions were only considered temporary. Such a practical solution to the Officer attrition problem was apparently necessary. Senior NCO's with their extensive combat experience could fill such a role brilliantly.

Best regards,

"SPM"