ColinRF Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 (edited) Can any one tell me what medals or awards are referenced in this excerpt from a front line officer's service record? I have determiend that he got the EKI, EKII, Silesian Eagle, Wound badge in Silver and Hindenburg Cross for combatants. But what are these? - Bew. abz. V.A.K. 1.7.19 - the handwritten one below the HIndenburg Cross (close-up provided) Alos, what grade of Silesian Eagle is that? Thanks Colin Edited May 25, 2011 by ColinRF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinRF Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 I have found out that the "Bew. abz. V.A.K" is hte V Corps badge. Any ideas on the hand written one? Thanks Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinRF Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 (edited) Perhaps the Wehrmacht Dienstauszeichnung IV. Klasse? He was enttiled to that. Colin Edited May 25, 2011 by ColinRF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Danner Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 It is the Wehrmacht DA4, awarded on 21 Dec. 1936. As to the Silesian Eagle, he got both classes. "Stufe", related to "step" in English, is another term used for "class" in various German decorations. The Bewährungsabziechen des V. Armeekorps is a Freikorps badge. It was a pinback badge in the form of a wreath surrounding a Roman numeral V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinRF Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 Great - thanks alot for taking the time! Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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