Campaign Medals of
Germany
Although German
states issued their own commemorative medals for WW1 service, only one
"National" award was issued. This was the "Honour Cross of the World War"
instituted in 1934 by von Hindenburg (giving it's nick-name of the "Hindenburg
Cross"). It was the first award issued by the III Reich.
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Combattants Cross |
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Issued to members of the armed forces who had experienced fron-line service |
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Next Of Kin award ("Widow's Cross") |
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Issued to the widows or parents of those who had died or were posted as missing during the war. |
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Non-Combattants
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Awarded to military auxiliaries such as Doctors and "rear lines" personell. Civilians such as state officials were also eligable |
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