Chris Boonzaier Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 There are some that are returned to the state, on the death of the recipient or when a higher grade is awarded....has anyone ever heard of this when someone has been awarded a higher grade of wound badge ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Hi Chris. Never heard that one. You'll frequently find WW1 groups with multiple WB's in different grades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastie Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great Dane Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastie Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 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./MikeI 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted January 24, 2006 Author Share Posted January 24, 2006 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Go-on. You're yanking our legs?! Printed on the document??! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted January 24, 2006 Author Share Posted January 24, 2006 Yup,small in the bottom right hand corner.But as the doc was printed by the unit in question, it may be specific to that unit.I musgt look see if I can find it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Please! I would very much like to see that one! In all my years the absolute only time I've ever heard that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chechaco1 Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 https://ordensmuseum.de/Ordensjournal/Ordensjournal17Mar10RechEK1870.pdf This article contains data on the return of German awards to the treasury after the death of the recipient This article contains data on the return of German awards to the treasury after the death of the recipient 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chechaco1 Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 https://ordensmuseum.de/Ordensjournal/Ordensjournal20Sep10Infl.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackcowboyBS Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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