German Awards - May Cross 2 Self-Defense Battalion. That is sick

The badge of honor of the self-defense battalion "May" was awarded by the retired Hauptmann commander. May in 2 classes. 1st class was a nodal cross, 2nd class - a cross on a ribbon. Members of the battalion who distinguished themselves in hostilities in the area of ​ ​ operation near Kozel were awarded.
The May Self-Defense Battalion was formed on May 9, 1921, in the 3rd Polish uprising, in Wigszütz of Upper Silesia. It was recruited from volunteers from the city of Neisse, the counties of Kozel, Neustadt and various local squads. Including defenders from Rogau, Poborschau, who first took over the protection of the Oder. After the formation, the battalion was part of the 2nd section of the Kozel Group South under the command of a retired major. Appointed by Dommeil. The area of ​ ​ operation was the Oder line between Kozel and the Odertal ferry. 2 companies were always at the forefront of Yanukovych's gateway. The battalion consisted of 14 officers and 516 non-commissioned officers and soldiers. As part of a roundabout battle at Kozel, the battalion captured the village of Klodnitz. After that, the battalion was transferred to Reinschdorf and occupied the quarters in Platnau. After the demobilization of the self-defense of Upper Silesia, the battalion continued to exist under the command of May, consisting of about 250 people. The final disbandment took place in November 1921. According to the commander, about 50 people were killed and 120 were injured.
Due to the size of the battalion, these crosses are very rare. A well-known manufacturer of award products was A. Kaiser from Breslau.

Non-ferrous metal cross. The crosses on the front side are enameled in black and white. In the center is a pointed shield. The back side without enamel with the manufacturer on the lower cross-shaped shoulder. On top there is an embossed parallel eye with a small ring and a ring of tape.

Front side:

• Cruciform bronze borders. Subsequently, a wide white enameled rim.
• The inner sides are enameled with black. In the center is a pointed coat of arms.
• On a white enameled background, the bronze is burgundy, black enameled, the large letter is M -.
• On the upper cruciform shoulder, bronze borders with white enameled letters - O. - S. -.
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• white enameled figure of the year - 1921 - is engraved on the lower cross-shaped bracket made of bronze.

Downside:

• Smooth and bronze in color.
• On the lower cruciform shoulder there is a 2-line manufacturer's designation: - A. KAISER -/- WROCLAW -.

Tape:

Width 28 mm, edges 3 stripes black/white/red 1.5 mm each, center half yellow/white.

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