Mattyboy Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Hello, I would like to know more about the attached award (I believe it is called the 'Kriegsehrenzeichen in Eisen' from Hesse-Darmstadt). Can someone tell me who was eligible for this decoration / conditions for bestowal / numbers issued? Thanks in advance, Matt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixhs Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 it was awarded for bravery in the field. Normally it could be awarded to persons, who got the wound badge/EK2 bevor. In the fields it was called Blutiger Ludwig. No one knows exactly the awarded numbers - may be 2000 - 3000 (Rosenwald research) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattyboy Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 Hi, Thanks for the info. I have seen a photo of it in wear, which I will post in a few days. Meanwhile I think the correct wording for this award should be 'Krieger-Ehrenzeichen in Eisen'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prussian Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Hi Matt! Here is a german link to the medal.(Attention: Translation by BING, not by myself, I was too lazy...). The attached photo is from my collection. http://www.ehrenzeichen-orden.de/deutsche-staaten/kriegsehrenzeichen-in-eisen-1917-an-schraubscheibe.html This award was instituted on the presentation of 1917 on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Government by Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig. There should be a renewed exterior decorations for the recognition of the glorious struggle and its Hesse war acts. It was intended for people who have distinguished themselves through special bravery and continuous use in front line of the battle. Conditions for the award were: the Hessian citizenship, at least 2 years belonging to units in the war zone under enemy action, one or multiple injury as well as bravery and good conduct. Derogations from these conditions were not provided for. There were different badges made, blackened iron blackened silver, iron and silver plated or painted the black parts. Centre sections made of aluminium are also available. There are also variants of non-ferrous metals known. The shown version with screw washer is very rare. A round in its basic form, stell plug badge of iron (or also non-ferrous metals) partly blackened or painted. The middle section, silver plated. Back on the cipher applied a piece of thread with screw washer. The Monogram with Crown is fixed through 2 above and below 1 rivet (with an eyelet embossed with). Front: The circular edge will seal from a black wreath formed. Centrally placed that silver in entwined Monogram - E - L. The silver Duke Crown, which is located on the laurel wreath and surmounted this sits on the - L -. Under the - L - also a curved sign with - 25-silver plated This overlooks the black laurel wreath a little. Back: The laurel wreath (smooth) black. Center the threaded pin with screw washer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattyboy Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 Great info and terrific photo - do you know the name of the soldier? I will post my pic in a few days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prussian Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Hi Matt! Unfortunately not.The reverse is unwritten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattyboy Posted November 30, 2014 Author Share Posted November 30, 2014 Hi Andy, Here is the pic I saw on ebay recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattyboy Posted May 8, 2015 Author Share Posted May 8, 2015 Hi all,Here are some more pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattyboy Posted May 8, 2015 Author Share Posted May 8, 2015 Still can't upload pics unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prussian Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 (edited) Then I ´ll show another one: Edited May 8, 2015 by The Prussian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattyboy Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 Very nice photo, and one of the ones that I was trying to post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaba1914 Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Here an observer with KEZ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deruelle Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Hi Here is another photo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deruelle Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Another one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deruelle Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Last one. A Saxon officer with Hesse cross (probably born in Hesse town ?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattyboy Posted May 15, 2015 Author Share Posted May 15, 2015 Let's try attaching an image that I have already posted on here elsewhere... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rujab Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Schöne Fotos.GrussRudi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Hello, Who was the official manufacture for issue awards? Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattyboy Posted June 11, 2015 Author Share Posted June 11, 2015 Hi,Here is another photo which is online. Let's see if I can post it from my office pc: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattyboy Posted June 11, 2015 Author Share Posted June 11, 2015 And here is another one that is online - Jakob Ressler: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattyboy Posted June 17, 2015 Author Share Posted June 17, 2015 Here is a pic that was for sale a while ago... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattyboy Posted June 17, 2015 Author Share Posted June 17, 2015 And another one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattyboy Posted June 17, 2015 Author Share Posted June 17, 2015 I think this guy is wearing the Krieger... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Beautiful images. I especially like the flieger pix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattyboy Posted June 23, 2015 Author Share Posted June 23, 2015 Hi Stogieman,Agreed - I have an interest in WW1 aviation and I really like this medal as well. So to see a pilot and/or observer with this award is an added bonus.I recently purchased a pic from ebay of a Luftwaffe officer wearing the medal, which I hope to post soon.Thanks to everyone who posted their photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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