Germany Awards - Malplake Star - Dibic Free Corps

The Malplake star was donated in 1919 by the commander, Lieutenant Colonel von Dibich (05.12.1865-23.02.1924). He was awarded for merits and valor in the Free Corps of Dibich. The presentation was attended by a certificate of ownership signed by Dibich. It is assumed that their number will be less than 300 pieces. A well-known manufacturer is Meybauer from Berlin. There are crosses with a needle and a screw disk. Lieutenant Colonel von Dibich by the end of World War I was the commander of the Freiherr von Derfflinger grenadier regiment of Novomarkiysky No. 3. Malplake's star was the regimental insignia on the reel boxes and flag.
The commander established a total of 5 awards: the Dibich cross was awarded in 2 classes, the Malplake star, the female loop to the star and the medal for good care of horses. The Dibich Volunteer Corps was formed on April 1, 1919 by Lieutenant Colonel Freiherr von Dibich. Formed mainly from the remnants of the Saxon Landwehr. Among them are the MG company, parts of the Jaeger squadron on horse No. 8. The composition is indicated from 38 officers, 210 non-commissioned officers and 700 soldiers. They were structured into 4 infantry companies, an artillery battery and a reconnaissance detachment. About 600 horses, 120 cars and 93 bicycles. The volunteer corps was used mainly in Lithuania/Courland for the protection of communication lines, such as railways in the area. Later it was also used in the border guard in Silesia. It was disbanded on December 18, 1919 in Thorn, now Torun. The volunteer corps was included in the 102nd Reichswehr Infantry Regiment.
Malplake's star is often copied and offered by counterfeiters.

Hollow embossed eight-pointed star made of gilded bronze. The star consists of 8 main rays and 5 intermediate rays graduated to the center, each with lateral linear outlines. A large round medallion is hung, which is graduated 2 times. Behind the medallion - 2 crossed silver swords. At the back there is a round cover plate, through which stops are attached using 4 cotter pins. A central threaded pin for a screw washer (not shown). At the bottom is the manufacturer's logo.

Front side:

• A medallion with a narrow silver rim to which swords are attached.
• Subsequently, the raised, gilded edge of which is rounded from above and shaded at an angle.
In
• the surrounded silver field is a gold, cross-hatched font:
• - SUUM - CUIQUE - and from below 2 kvass laurel branches of 7 leaves and 6 fruits each.
In
• turn, a smaller round medallion rises in the center of the medallion.
• This is again with a gilded, raised edge, rounded at the top and shaded at an angle.
• The included midfield is silver and arched. It has a black enameled Prussian eagle.

Downside:

In
• the center is a large, round, gilded lining.
• Above and below there are 2 small holes through which the cotter pin of the front stops is inserted.
• A central threaded pin for a screw washer (not shown).
• At the bottom of the plate is the coat of arms/logo of Meybauer, Berlin.