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Title Kriegshilfsdienst Kreuz
Nationality German
Period c 1916-24
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This medal was awarded to rear area civilian personnel, such as nurses and doctors for war effort assistance. On the obverse of the medal, there is the cypher of Kaiser Bill, namely 'WR' with a crown above. I suppose the nearest English equivalent was the first issue of the Medal of the British Empire in 1917.

It has all its original dark grey zinc finish and a reasonable piece of slightly dirty period ribbon, which would improve with a little careful washing.

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[Militaria : Medals : German : 20th Century]

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Just to let you know that the kokarde [cockade] arrived today. Looks great. Definitely original.

S S, Australia, 16.08.2012

Yes, arrived safe and sound, very nice, and very interesting. Have a couple of friends in the States slavering over the pictures, one of them loves searching old lists, etc. If I can tie it down more definitely will let you know.

N R, UK, 19.10.2005

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