Ralph A Posted January 9, 2006 Posted January 9, 2006 Finally, one not often seen. Thanks for looking!
Paul R Posted January 9, 2006 Posted January 9, 2006 You guys have some great stuff! Here are my singles... nothing so spectacular as we have seen thus far yet singles none the lessHamburg Hanseatic cross
CJS Posted January 11, 2006 Posted January 11, 2006 War Merit MedalSirI may have a War Merit Medal w/swords. What were they awarded for, for what and how did someone earn this award.Thank youCJS
Gary B Posted January 11, 2006 Author Posted January 11, 2006 Dear CJS, The War Merit Medal (the round one) was awarded to civilians for meritorious service (it is rumored that even some Jewish people received the award for their work on making counterfit money for the war effort). The War Merit Cross without swords was awarded to soldiers for meritorious achievement in a non combatant role. The War Merit Cross with swords was awarded to soldiers who for meritorious achievement (bravery or good leadership/staff work) in a combat role. The War Merit crosses on the ribbons are the 2nd class version of the award and are in bronze. The silver pinback versions are pinback and are for a higher degree of meritorious service. The 2nd class medals were, I believe, the most awarded medals in the Third Reich era. There was also a Knights Cross of the Wart Merit Cross (worn at the throat) which came in 3 classes (Bronze silver and gold with and w/ swords) for the highest achievements to the Third Reich. They were only awarded a few hundred timesHope this helps.Gary B SirI may have a War Merit Medal w/swords. What were they awarded for, for what and how did someone earn this award.Thank youCJS
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