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    Hi Chris. Never heard that one. You'll frequently find WW1 groups with multiple WB's in different grades.

    I've only heard of Orders being returned to the state. Medals and most decorations are personal awards and belong to the individual for deeds done. Orders are a bit different. I think because some of them are so intricate and are sometimes encrusted with Jewels that a state is afraid of them ending up in pawn shops and melted down.

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    I've only heard of Orders being returned to the state. Medals and most decorations are personal awards and belong to the individual for deeds done. Orders are a bit different. I think because some of them are so intricate and are sometimes encrusted with Jewels that a state is afraid of them ending up in pawn shops and melted down.

    I know this thread is about German medals/badges, but just wanted to add:

    All Danish orders and most medals are to be returned to the state after the death of the receipient (even long service medals). Named medals are usually yours to keep.

    /Mike

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    I know this thread is about German medals/badges, but just wanted to add:

    All Danish orders and most medals are to be returned to the state after the death of the receipient (even long service medals). Named medals are usually yours to keep.

    /Mike

    I knew the Orders were to be returned, did'nt know about the others. Some British Orders are returned, Order of the Garter and Bath I think.

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    On 24/01/2006 at 07:58, Chris Boonzaier said:

    I ask because I have or saw (cannot remember, have to look) a wound badge doc with a small line printed at the bottom saying "In case of a higher award this badge must be returned"

     

    I found it very unusual.

    Any new insights on this one? I have to agree to Stogieman, that I have never heard of it!

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