Jaybo Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Hi, there is no fixed rule for that. What came on the card was up to the family and printer. Best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybo Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 Hi Chris, Thanks. Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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