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#206014 02/20/2006 06:54 PM
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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.

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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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