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    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

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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