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01-27-2016, 03:25 AM
#1811
by
Watchdog
Something that has always puzzled me is the award criteria for the non-combattant EK which is manifest in the reversal of the balack and white stripes of the EKII ribbon.
I mentioned this in the recent thread concerning Rabbis in the German Army of WWI who seem to be wearing the standard EKII ribbon.
Can anyone explain the criteria for the non-combattant EK award?
I hate to admit it but when I read this, I did not have a good reply.
It dawned on me that I also didn't understand much about the non-com Ek2.
So I asked someone who has probably seen more original Ek documents then anyone
I know and is currently writing a book on the subject.
His answer to me was---
"Basic run down for 1914 cross non combattants ...
1) Anyone serving outside the borders of Germany, Clerics, medics, mechanics,
railwaymen, Govt officials... received a black ribbon. Whether under fire or not.
2) Govt officials, doctors ect within the borders of Germany got the white ribbon.
3) Military men within the borders of Germany, having done some meritoris MILITARY
service (no real bravery)could also get a black ribboned cross for service on the home front.
So a white ribboned cross was an official, doctor, ect working inside Germany."
Thanks very much to Chris for his help with this.
gregM
Live to ride -- Ride to live
I was addicted to the "Hokey-Pokey" but I've turned
myself around.
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01-27-2016 03:25 AM
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01-27-2016, 04:39 AM
#1812
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01-27-2016, 04:50 AM
#1813
by
Chopperman
So a white ribboned cross was an official, doctor, ect working inside Germany."
I now have one of these on the way.
Ralph.
Searching for anything relating to, Anton Boos, 934 Stamm. Kp. Pz. Erz. Abt. 7, 3 Kompanie, Panzer-Regiment 2, 16th Panzer-Division (My father)
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02-20-2016, 06:41 AM
#1814
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02-20-2016, 10:39 AM
#1815
by
rbminis
I now have one of these on the way.
Ralph.
Many thanks for the info Greg , I wasn't being ungracious I just didn't see the reply when it was posted for some reason, I must pay more attention!
I am a fan of the Imperial EK in the context of later WWII service by WWI vets and I must say that many Imperial crosses do seem to have a more aesthetically pleasing appearance.
I am sure I have posted my "white ribbon" here before but it's not where I thought so here is a side by side comparison.
Regards
Mark
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02-21-2016, 01:19 AM
#1816
GP--
That's a nice bunch of Ek2s.
gregM
Live to ride -- Ride to live
I was addicted to the "Hokey-Pokey" but I've turned
myself around.
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03-03-2016, 02:21 PM
#1817
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03-03-2016, 05:23 PM
#1818
That is a great looking cross. Very clean and crisp core details.
I have seen this cross before but I can not say for sure where.
gregM
Live to ride -- Ride to live
I was addicted to the "Hokey-Pokey" but I've turned
myself around.
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03-03-2016, 06:31 PM
#1819
by
Chopperman
I have seen this cross before but I can not say for sure where.
Bene Merenti, maybe?
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04-09-2016, 10:33 PM
#1820
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