I have Blutorden # 251 and the small red oil cloth document to go with it. Its to 'Reiber'. As its a first pattern medal with a second pattern document this would maybe point to the fact number 251 was re issued to Reiber. On the document above posted it shows a name crossed out and Reiber written alongside.Importantly then I think we can safely confirm with this medal and document that Blutorden had to be returned and re-issued in such cases.In this case Reiber must have been due a first pattern award and duly recieved it,with a second pattern holders document.Don't think my document says its a second issue but will check that next week when I visit the bank. I have yet to research Reiber so any info would be gratefully recieved.
Unless a mistake was made entering his name on the document above,simply crossed out and written in.This would mean his medal was not collected in following whatever led to him having it revoked.Interesting stuff.Once I get to his document it will shed some more light.
