MJC Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Can someone explain the significance of this medal and the period in which it was bestowed? Was it postwar? I don't recall ever seeing one on a medal or ribbon bar. I've always admired the look of this seldom seen medal and would like to learn more. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 I like these for the obvious Alpenkorps connection, but have not been able to figure out just exactly who got them. I think maybe it was given to their Austrian comrades. An unofficial keepsake. Best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJC Posted January 2, 2011 Author Share Posted January 2, 2011 Thanks for your input, Chris. You had helped out on a similar question I had about these a few years back, but I couldn't find the thread. So as an unofficial decoration, we wouldn't see these on an Austrian medal or ribbon bar? Happy New Year :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saschaw Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 One could think so - but I think I saw that before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybo Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Gentlemen, I too would like to know the derivation of this medal. I have a deathcard and medals to a gentleman from the Bavarian Leib Regiment that was KIA ('Gefallen') on 30 April 1918. I would like to know how one came by this medal originally. All the best, Jay Stone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Is there any postwar medal bar with one of these on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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