German Awards - 1916 Military Assistance Merit Cross

This cross was received by men and women who for more than 2 years performed military work at home and conscientiously and sacrificially participated in it. The order was established on December 5, 1916 by King and Emperor William II. There were no differences in the rank and status of the awarded. With exceptions, the cross was also awarded to residents of allied states. For services to the Red Cross, the award of the Red Cross Medal should continue. The cross for assistance in the war could also be worn along with military awards already received, such as the Iron Cross. The presentation took place with a certificate of ownership. There was no duty of return.
Very few crosses are made of aluminum and silver. The price is several times higher than that of crosses made of fine zinc.

Cross with 8 sharp corners made of fine zinc with a border. Front and rear with a round middle medallion. The cruciform shoulders are finely granular and the margins smooth. On the upper cruciform shoulder is a semicircular segment with a small ring and a belt ring.

Front side:

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• center of the shield 3 lowercase: - FOR - KRIEGS - HELPENDIENST -
• Below there are 2 tied oak-deciduous branches surrounded by a round edge.

Downside:

In
• the central shield above it has shabby letters - W - R - a crown surrounded by a round rim.

Tape:

32 mm, red edges 2 mm, alternating 6 black and 5 white stripes 2.5 mm

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