Single mounted non-combatant Godet EK2

[EK Hunter]

Alex, great cross!

Thanks, Trevor.

Best,

Alex

[EK Hunter]

First of all, a very impressive single mounted non combatant EK2. As to your question about how one received this award; mine was awarded to a doctor serving in a military hospital behind the lines/home front (Torgau). I believe that I posted a document for one to the father of Kapitan a.S. K-F Merten who received his for being the mayor of a town close to the eastern front supporting the war effort. These are two examples that I have, I'm sure there are others out there.

Thanks for your detailed and informative reply, Kondor.

Best,

Alex

[saschaw]

right?

Right, and thanks for numbers. From what I know, there were even more than five million combattant EKs awarded in/for WW1, but I don't know the source for this number.

[luftkrieg]

Alex,

This is a great looking noncombatant parade mount. Worth every cent!

Kind regards
Pierce

[5ribbonbar]

A tough upgrade to be sure.

A cross I find that collectors over look sometimes...not all that common to find them mounted so good for you.

Cheers,

Glen

[VtwinVince]

I concur with the above opinions, a very nice item indeed. I always pick up NC EK2's if I get the chance, but they are becoming increasingly scarce.

[EK Hunter]

Very beautiful example... it is one of only 13000 awarded. You have a real treasure there.

NC EK2s are my favorite Imperial era awards.

Are there any instances of enlisted personnel receiving this award?

Paul

Thanks, Paul. I'm very happy to finally have one in my collection.

I too would like to know if there were instances of enlisted personnel receiving NC EKs. Perhaps for non-combat related services rendered on the home front?

Best,

Alex

[Brian R]

Back to the top with this one because of the recent post by Robert P.

Here is an example of a non-combatant EK award to an NCO from Baden...

[Robert P.]

Back to the top with this one because of the recent post by Robert P.

Here is an example of a non-combatant EK award to an NCO from Baden...

Brian,

Are all of the awards on this medal bar associated with a non-combatant?

Robert

[Konigtiger]

Brian,

Are all of the awards on this medal bar associated with a non-combatant?

Robert

All of the except the last one:

1. Iron Cross on Non-Combatant Ribbon
2.) Non Combatant Cross of Honour - Given out in 1934 to those who wore some sort of uniform during WW1 but did not come under fire
3.) Baden War Effort Cross - The basic non-combatant award from Baden, recipients ranged from mayors to even postmen (NB: Medical personnel were not eligible, as Baden had two separate awards specifically for that)
4.) Prussian War Effort Cross - Prussia's basic non combatant award, given out around 500000 times to a wide range of people who had something to do with the war
5.) Baden Long Service Medal 2nd Class: The only specific non combatant award on this bar, it was awarded for 12 years service from the state of Baden. (NB: Wartime counted double, so for someone serving from 1914 to 1918 it would count as 10 years).

[Robert P.]

All of the except the last one:

1. Iron Cross on Non-Combatant Ribbon
2.) Non Combatant Cross of Honour - Given out in 1934 to those who wore some sort of uniform during WW1 but did not come under fire
3.) Baden War Effort Cross - The basic non-combatant award from Baden, recipients ranged from mayors to even postmen (NB: Medical personnel were not eligible, as Baden had two separate awards specifically for that)
4.) Prussian War Effort Cross - Prussia's basic non combatant award, given out around 500000 times to a wide range of people who had something to do with the war
5.) Baden Long Service Medal 2nd Class: The only specific non combatant award on this bar, it was awarded for 12 years service from the state of Baden. (NB: Wartime counted double, so for someone serving from 1914 to 1918 it would count as 10 years).

Thank you very much for this. I like the bar. Now even more knowing what each medal represents.

Robert

[Brian R]

Excellent explanation by Mr. King Tiger. However, the LS medal is for nine years in this case not twelve (I only showed the obverse so it wasn't obvious)

The bar probably belonged to an older NCO who left after his 12-14 enlistment, but before the 12 year medal was introduced in 1913. He was likely retreaded back in WWI but, for some reason, never got a higher grade medal. We wore his bar after 1934, during the days of the Third Reich, based on the existence of the Hindenburg Cross.

[Robert P.]

Excellent explanation by Mr. King Tiger. However, the LS medal is for nine years in this case not twelve (I only showed the obverse so it wasn't obvious)

The bar probably belonged to an older NCO who left after his 12-14 enlistment, but before the 12 year medal was introduced in 1913. He was likely retreaded back in WWI but, for some reason, never got a higher grade medal. We wore his bar after 1934, during the days of the Third Reich, based on the existence of the Hindenburg Cross.

Thank you.

Much appreciated,

Robert

[römischIX]

here a single mounted frack bar from my collection.