M Hunter Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 (edited) Gentlemen, Here is the latest addition to my ‘Hansa Collection’. This 7 place sew-on ribbon bar belonged to DKiS winner Admiral Raul Mewis, Admiral und Marinebefehlshaber Danemark. So far I have found the following: Admiral Raul Mewis *03-06-1886 - ┼23-02-1972 Promotions 06-04-1907 Fahnrich zur See 30-09-1909 Leutnant zur See 19-09-1912 Oberleutnant zur See 26-04-1917 Kapitanleutnant 01-11-1925 Korvettenkapitan 01-12-1930 Fregattenkapitan 01-04-1933 Kapitan zur See 01-04-1937 Konteradmiral 01-11-1939 Vizeadmiral 01-03-1942 Admiral Awards Deutsches Kreuz i. Silber 05-03-1943 Eisernes Kreuz I Klasse Eisernes Kreuz II Klasse Lubeckisches Hanseatenkreuz Kgl. Preuss. Rettungsmedaille am Bande Ehrenkreuz fur Frontkampfer Wehrmacht-Dienstauszeichnung IV – I Klasse Spange zum EK II Kriegverdienstkreuz I Klasse mit Schwertern Kriegverdienstkreuz II Klasse mit Schwertern Edited February 3, 2011 by M Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M Hunter Posted February 2, 2011 Author Share Posted February 2, 2011 Ribbon bar reverse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M Hunter Posted February 2, 2011 Author Share Posted February 2, 2011 (edited) His career, courtesy of Axis-Biographical History website. Edited February 2, 2011 by M Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M Hunter Posted February 2, 2011 Author Share Posted February 2, 2011 More. Sorry that these images have become slightly distorted when I down-sized them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M Hunter Posted February 2, 2011 Author Share Posted February 2, 2011 It is my intention to make an electronic file of information on Mewis. If anyone has any documentation regarding Mewis, for example rangliste information, award dates etc, it would be very much appreciated. Best wishes Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deruelle Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Nice ribbon bar Matt, congrats. Now you have to find the DKiS and the KVK 1st cl to complete the group. Christophe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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