Finland German officers with cross of Liberty of Finland

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Hi everybody,

I want to start a new topic to show photos of German officers showing their finnish medals and more particulary the cross of Liberty.

Here is what I have for now.

Christophe

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close up of the cross

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Major von Reden

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Major von Bomhard

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General von der Goltz

[AOK4]

When is the pic of Martin Otto taken?

I don't see why he would have received the VR1 in 1918, so it must be in WW2? But I can only find that he commanded training units 1939-1941 and was inactive from 1942 on...

[Deruelle]

Hi,

The photo was taken on 2 october 1937

Christophe

Edited August 23, 2011 by Deruelle

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He received the Cross of Liberty 2nd class with swords on July 1918.

Christophe

[AOK4]

Where did you find this info? I find it very strange for a German who had nothing to do with Finland to receive this medal. BTW it isn't a neck order either... But that is probably a personal adaptation?

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Hi,

Don't forget that a lot of german soldiers has fought with Finnish army for their liberty. It explains why they received those crosses. yes, this man should wore the cross on his medal bar but after the war some officers took liberty to wear orders like they want.

You can find more information about Otto in the Previtera's book, Prussian Blue.

Christophe

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Hi,

Nobody has got photos ? Don't hesitate to post yours.

Christophe

[christerd]

Here is my only Photo showing a German with 1918 Finnish Awards

Kplt Karl Strauch , here in NDL uniform ombord Sierra Corboda 1936

He got a Liberty Cross 1918

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Many thanks Christer, this officer wore proudly his medal bar

Christophe

[Arnim]

It is my understanding that SS Obergruppenfuehrer Felix Steiner earned this medal in 1942. Does anyone know whether he was also awarded the Order of the White Rose - knight?

Cheers,

Arnim