German Warrior Merit Medal for Non-European Soldiers, II Class in Silver

SKU: 02.GEM.0101.104.01

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  • country
    Germany
  • date of institution
    May 11, 1892

History


The Prussian Warrior Merit Medal was founded in 1835 by Wilhelm II and was originally conferred upon soldiers from Prussia's allied countries. As such, it was often awarded to individuals from other German States, as well as Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire and Bulgaria during the First World War.

In 1889, the Medal was awarded for the first time to an African soldier. It was then suggested that a permanent award for African soldiers in German services be established.

In 1892, a German, rather than strictly Prussian Warrior Merit Medal was instituted and awarded in recognition of bravery. It was originally awarded primarily to askaris of East Africa, but was later extended to include all non-European troops serving in the armed German colonial forces.

The new German Medal was identical to the Prussian award.

The I and II Class Medals are physically differentiated by size.

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Versions

  • Price

    $75 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: KRIEGER VERDIENST Rev: WR

  • Size

    25mm

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  • Price

    $125 USD

  • Composition

    Silvered Copper

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    Obv: KRIEGSVERDIENST Rev: WR

  • Size

    25mm

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  • Price

    $50 USD

  • Composition

    Silvered Yellow Metal

  • Inscription

    Obv: KRIEGSVERDIENST Rev: WR

  • Size

    25mm

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    $50 USD

  • Composition

    War Material

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    Obv: KRIEGSVERDIENST Rev: WR

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    25mm

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Documents

  • Price

    $60 USD

Miniatures

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    $25 USD

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