TacHel Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Just got myself this little beauty... One thing though. The only other I've seen hanging from a ribbon had the ribbon of the Military Decoration for Exceptional Service or Acts of Courage or Devotion. Is that the proper ribbon for it? Is there a proper ribbon for it? CLICK ON PHOTO FOR FULL SIZE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spasm Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Is this it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 OK, now I've seen it hanging from 3 different ribbons... No idea which is correct... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spasm Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Here's another from Liverpool Medals which looks like it's on the original bar. It may be worth PMing him as he gets on here pretty regularly so should be pretty sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 That's the original one I saw bud... It's hanging from the ribbon of the Military Decoration for Exceptional Service or Acts of Courage or Devotion. I still haven't found any original text about the ribbon, if any! They were originally issued without one and were short lived being replaced by the 1st class after only 3 years me thinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence Strong Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 (edited) There some written info here, go to "Other Awards".:http://users.skynet.be/hendrik/Larry Edited September 25, 2014 by Laurence Strong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted September 26, 2014 Author Share Posted September 26, 2014 Thanks, unfortunately, nothing on a possible ribbon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spasm Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 here's a slice from Antonio Barrio's site with the ribbons listed. They are all pretty much the same, the order, the iron cross and the iron medal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted September 26, 2014 Author Share Posted September 26, 2014 (edited) BINGO!!! Thanks! Much appreciated! Edited September 26, 2014 by TacHel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted September 26, 2014 Author Share Posted September 26, 2014 Now to try and find some... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolutie1830 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 hello, The medal was never to be hanged on a ribbon. At first the medal was a second class award but very fast replaced by the Iron Cross second class ( 1st class has a golden rim, 2nd had a silver rim). The Iron cross 2nd class was also replaced by the Iron Croos 1st class, meaning that the 2nd class is very rare to find. The 2nd class (silver rim) was worn on a black ribbon with the national colours red and yellow on both sides of the black. You often see the medal mounted on different ribbons some even mounted with a crown. After that the medal was replaced and it was usually given as a souvenir to those who received the Iron Cross 1st class. This medal also excists in bronze made for collectors. best regards, Werner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolutie1830 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 a second class Iron Cross Werner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuka f Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Good to see you here Werner! I was at you place a few weeks ago to collect the Congo stamp! We talked about this medal....still on my list! cheers |<ris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuka f Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Just got myself this little beauty... One thing though. The only other I've seen hanging from a ribbon had the ribbon of the Military Decoration for Exceptional Service or Acts of Courage or Devotion. Is that the proper ribbon for it? Is there a proper ribbon for it? Médaille de fer.jpg CLICK ON PHOTO FOR FULL SIZE Good catch, TacHel! Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 Thanks! I'm extremely happy about this acquisition! A ribbon will probably prove as much of a challenge to find though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted January 25, 2015 Author Share Posted January 25, 2015 This ribbon is a good alternative until I find the real thing... If ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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