German Awards - German World War Honor Coin

The foundation of this non-state award dates back to the initiative of the Union of National Soldiers. In this union, a council of the order was created, which was responsible for awarding. The charter was so general that almost everyone could receive this medal. After the ban of the Union of National Soldiers in the summer of 1921, it existed as an independent corporation "Ordensrat der Deutschen Ehrendenkünze der Weltkrieg." The Council of the Order awarded a medal in the representation (of the German Emperor), but he distanced himself from this award. At the head of the association was Honorary Marshal Colonel General Karl von Einem, Chancellor, retired captain. Rudolf Göring-Deutschwer (fund initiator) and board. Hering-Deutschwer left the club in 1924. The awarded were voluntarily combined into the "German Honorary Legion."
Among the famous leaders of the association were Ludendorff, Bülow and Rossbach.
The battle mark was awarded to the front members, who, without evidence, had only to assure that they were standing at the front. The design of the medal, certificate and battle mark was made by the artist Franz Stassen.
With the subsequent founding of the Honorary Cross of the World War in 1934, the Council of the Order broke up 28.07.1934 and no more medals were awarded. The capital of the association was transferred to the government in favor of those affected by the war.

Round medal with a border made of bronze (also gilded) on top with a widening border with a hole for placing a small ring, on it a ribbon ring.

Front side:

• On the left is the standing goddess of victory with wings, hands forward and up, holding a laurel wreath..
• On the right is a soldier with a steel helmet removed in his right hand.
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• his left hand is a rifle standing on the ground, pointing slightly back.

Downside:

• 1914 Iron Cross image.
• At the bottom are branches of oak, which partially protrude onto the Iron Cross.
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• the upper half along the edge there is an inscription at a fracture - FOR - FATHERLAND -

The battle sign consists of a laurel wreath through which a sword is stuck diagonally from below. Back with cotter pins.

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Obverse: German World War Coin of Honour

Reverse: German World War Coin of Honour

Established:

September 21, 1921 Council of the Order of the German Honorary Coin of the World War

Awarded:

1922 – 1934

Data:

• Material: bronze/also gilded
• Size: 32mm
• Weight:

estimated collector price:

20 – 25 €

OEK Number:

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