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I have a parade mount (with 1914 EK2) gold colored medal that shows an angel "bestowing" a wreath to a WW1 german soldier with bared bowed head in field dress. The ribbon is red/white/black to which a metal wreath and sword is attached.
I believe it is an "honor legion" medal for WW1 veterans.
Can someone fill me in a little more about this medal???
Sorry I have no pic but maybe the description is enough.
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Rod
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Medal, Deutsche Ehrendenkmunze des Weltkrieges, with the sword and wreath, Kampfabzeichen der Ehrenlegion.
That's all I've got on that award.
--dj--Joe
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Derjager...thanks.....
Can anyone translate the German?
Might give some clues!!
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Rough translation. Honor medal of the world war with combat badge, attachment, legion of honor.
Do not accept this as gospel, I am not up to par on post WWI awards.
It is an honorary (commemorative) award given by a council of nationalist minded soldiers (an order). The winged figure depicts winged victory. It's wear was prohibited along with many others in the early 30's.
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Dejager... again thanks
Guess the National Socialists felt this medal (and others) supported the old Weimer Republic and the Imperialists.
Rod
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