German WW I death cards

[Jaybo]

Hello gentlemen,

Is anyone an 'experten' on German WW I death cards? My question, is the depiction of an Iron Cross on the deathcard indicative of the deceased having been awarded one or is just 'window dressing'? Many thanks in advance.

Jaybo

[Chris Boonzaier]

Hi,

there is no fixed rule for that. What came on the card was up to the family and printer.

Best

Chris

[Jaybo]

Hi Chris,

Thanks.

Jay

[Chip]

Normally, if a deceased soldier had been awarded any medals, the family put that into the text on the card. Unless it was spelled out in the text, I would not consider an Iron Cross motif anything other than a patriotic symbol.

Chip