Germany Awards - Charles Edward Military Cross

The cross was established on 19 July 1916 by Duke Charles Edward of Saxony in Coburg and Gotha. The children of the duchy were celebrated for their glorious participation in World War I; a prerequisite for the award was the possession of the Iron Cross 1. class, as well as belonging to the 6th Thuringian Infantry Regiment No. 95, in which soldiers of the duchy served. Officers, non-commissioned officers and soldiers drafted into other military units were also awarded. Other exceptions were possible, but personal consent of the duke was required. The crosses were made by court jeweler Bury and Leonhardt in Hanau. Silver and bronze silver crosses were made. This is a slightly modified embossing in a wreath and font pattern. Weight about 20.8 g. A special form of a cross with diamonds was awarded only once to the commander of the 6th Thuringian Infantry Regiment No. 95, Colonel von Zelle. The Duke himself also owned a copy. Source: J. Nimmergut, Deutsche Orden und Ehrenzeichen bis 1945, vol. III, 1999.

Silver cross in Maltese uniform. Crosses with raised smooth edges. The insides are finely indented. Front and back with a round, raised middle shield. On the front side, at a short distance from the central shield, there is a silver burgundy, green enameled laurel wreath. Back side with vertical pin.

Front side:

• Round central shield with double, raised and polished edge.
• The enclosed field is finely combed.
• The central increases and polishes the old letters - C - E -.
• Above it flutters an open crown.

Downside:

• A central shield with a wide outer ring inside and outside with a raised edge.
• It has a circular inscription: - FIDELITER - ET - CONSTANTER - below is a 6-ray star.
In the
• closed field is an image of the coat of arms of Saxony.
• The transverse bars are shaded or dotted. Chamfered diamond crown.
• The laurel wreath behind is smooth without enamel.