Ribbon ID.

[Martin W]

H Gents,

i was wondering if someome could help identify a ribbon on the bar posted below in the link.

It is the green and white striped ribbon second from the right.

I am not sure if this is an Imperial German award.

Any futher input would be much appreciated.

Regards,Martin.

http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=41115

[Martin W]

Some additional information on Ulrich Brocksien,WW1.

Kaiserlich Marine.

Diensteintritt,1-17-1915.

Marinschule und "Freya" Ausbildung,bis 10-1915.

"Mecklenburg",Seekadet,bis 12-1915.

"Lothringen",Seekadet,bis 2-1916.

"Hannover",Fanrich und Offiz.Dsst,bis 6-1917.

"Westfalen",Leutnant,bis 9-1918.

U-Schule Ausbildung,bis Ende.

Regards,Martin.

[JBFloyd]

It looks like the Italian Medal for the Messina Earthquake in 1908. But that date doesn't mesh with his service dates, unless he was at Messina as a merchant seaman or boy.

There is no Saxon ribbon that I can find with two green stripes on white.

[M Hunter]

I too like Daniel on the other thread and JB Floyd thought it was the Italian Messina Earthquake medal of 1908.

Kind regards

Matt

[Martin W]

Thanks guys,

from what i can find so far it sure looks like the Messina Earthquake medal,illustrated below.

Brocksein was born on 6 June 1898 and the Messina Earthquake occured on 28 December 1908.

So he would have been about 10 and a half years old.

It just does not add up,rather young i think.

Regards,Martin.