War Honour Decoration, 1917

SKU: 02.HSD.0122.101.01

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  • War Honour Decoration, 1917 (in war material) Obverse
  • War Honour Decoration, 1917 (in war material) Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Germany
  • date of institution
    March 13, 1917
  • remarks
    The German name of the award is ‘Kriegsehrenzeichen in Eisen'.

Physical Description


Constructed of iron and silvered white metal. The decoration is made up of a blackened laurel wreath, with a silver crown between the open top part and the silver monogram ‘EL’ in the centre. The bottom features a small silver plaque with the number ‘25’ (for Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig’s 25th anniversary of reign). The decoration is cut out. The reverse is smooth and features a vertical pinback.
Some specimens feature actual silver or silvered copper instead of silvered white metal.

History


The War Honour Decoration, 1917 was instituted to commemorate the 25 anniversary of Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig's reign. It was awarded to Hessian citizens who demonstrated bravery and leadership while serving on the front line for a minimum of two years. The medal was also conferred upon individuals who met the aforementioned criteria and had also sustained wounds in the line of duty.

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Versions

  • Price

    $175 USD

  • Composition

    Blackened Iron/War Material

  • Inscription

    Obv: EL 25

  • Size

    39x44.5mm

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  • Price

    $600 USD

  • Composition

    Blackened Iron/Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: EL 25

  • Size

    39x44.5mm

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