For Mayer on the front near the collar. The version showing Grand Duke Friedrich II was issued from the year after his accession in 1907 until his abdication at the end of World War I in 1918.
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The order was established on 7 September 1951 by the decree of the then Federal President Theodor Heuss. The President of the Federal Republic holds the Grand Cross Special Class ex officio. Other than the German president, only a foreign head of state can be awarded with this highest class.
It is a great addition to any collection, especially for those interested in German military and industrial history. It is a great piece of history that any collector would be proud to own.
It was reissued in 1957 by the Bundeswehr for veterans. Recipients had to have the lower grade of the award before getting the next level. Knights Crosses, Iron Crosses, Wound Badges, Tank Assault Badges etc were re-designed by Steinhauer & Lück – often with the oak-leaf spray replacing the swastika, with S&L having the sole patent rights to all WW2 1957 German decorations.
It too could be awarded on either of the two ribbons.
ORIGINAL SPAIN / SPANISH ORDER OF MILITARY MERIT MEDAL WITH WHITE DISTINCTION.
WWII US Military Wrap Brooch Legion of Merit LOM Medal MINT CONDITION.
Vintage French WWI Medal Order of the. Made of Sterling Silver (french silver hallmark boar head). Diameter of star 40 mm. Of merit made of sterling silver Paris mint hallmark. Diameter of star 37 mm.
POST WWII US Army Legion Of Merit Medal Cased Set.
UNITED STATES ARMY CERTIFICATE OF MERIT MEDAL. The Certificate of Merit Medal was a military decoration of the United States Army that was issued between the years of 1905 and 1918. The Certificate of Merit Medal replaced the much older Certificate of Merit which was authorized by the United States Congress on March 3, 1847. In 1905, a medal was created for those holding a Certificate of Merit and called the Certificate of Merit Medal. This medal was authorized for wear on a United States military uniform. It was always worn following the Medal of Honor, before all campaign medals. The first recipient of the Certificate of Merit Medal was First Lieutenant William B. Baker, who was presented medal No. 1 on 30 December 1907. Baker had received an original Certificate of Merit as a Corporal during the Spanish-American War on 13 August 1898. The last act recognized by a Certificate of Merit was May 1918, when Corporal Paul Scaletta made a water rescue of soldiers in dangerous surf conditions at Ocean Beach, California. The last soldier to be awarded the Certificate of Merit Medal was George Arrington for his service while a Private with the 24th Infantry Regiment in 1889. He was awarded medal No. 361 and subsequently converted it to a Distinguished Service Cross. Do not miss it! Certificate of Merit Medal + Made in USA Medal Case. Diameter of the Medal: about 33mm. A fantastic part of US military history is not to be missed at this low listing price. It would be extremely hard to find a much better example than these medals, medals weigh a bit!! I only speak german and english, if you have any questions or problems, pls feel free to contact me at any time!