Chris Boonzaier Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Maybe the rarest awards of the EK 1914 is the Black Ribbon for home service. One of the arguments used about the "devaluation of the EK 1914" was the fact that it could be awarded for service.... but these are as rare as hens teeth, I have only found 3 100% sure Black ribboned cross documents for service within Germany. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 The above is a black ribonned one for service in Germany, as an officer in a Bekleidungsamt... below same with white ribbon for an other rank also in a Bekleidungs amt... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 Here is one that is not 100% clear... about 95% sure it is a black ribbon for war service at home although it is not mentioned.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arb Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 (edited) Chris, Melmer's first name was Christian. The certificate is signed by Albert Cramer (20.04.1854-00.07.1936) Andy Edited March 20, 2012 by arb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 Muchos Grazias... I guess the Landwehr Hauptmann on the first doc is a way too long shot for an ID? Best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arb Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Chris, He is listed in the 1914 Rangliste, but no first name (pf course) or anything to help find a first name. Some of these officers will have to remain anonymous for a little while longer! Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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