Need to know what medals these are

[ColinRF]

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

[ColinRF]

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

[ColinRF]

Perhaps the Wehrmacht Dienstauszeichnung IV. Klasse? He was enttiled to that.

Colin

Edited May 25, 2011 by ColinRF

[Dave Danner]

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.

[ColinRF]

Great - thanks alot for taking the time!

Colin