St. Henry Rules!

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Okay guys, time to share St. Henry with you! Here's a Commander's Cross, in silver-gilt by Roessner:

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But don't forget!

The lowly Leutnant, who might have worn something like this!

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Last, but NEVER least!

The enlisted guy who made it possible for his commanders to wear enameled pieces, would get something like this:

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And the insanely brave one....

ended up with a rack like this:

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Sometimes, we should all just

Keep it simple, like this:

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Or maybe even.........

Like this one. Think this soldier was proud of his award?

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Or maybe.....

Something a bit gaudier to appease the Goering wannabees: This Commander's Cross is attributed to Osang, in Dresden.

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Now, if I could just....

Find the medal bar to match this ribbon bar:

[Mike H.]

WOW!

Those are beautiful!

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Or,.................

Only ONE of these! (Preferably, cased! )

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But really, I'd.....

Just be happy to have ALL of these:

[Mike H.]

Why the different ribbon colors in the 2 cased awards?

[stogieman]

easy!

Hi Mike, different makers. The ribbon on the right is an older, silk material. Pale blue with wider, lemon-yellow stripes. The ribbon on the left, pale sky-blue with yellow stripes is probably more around 1915-1918.

[Daniel Krause]

Hi Rick,

GREAT COLLECTION!!!!!!!!!

I didnt know, that You also start to jump on the Commanders crosses! Schöööne Stücke!

Do You have some more ribbon bars to show?

Best regards

Daniel

[mott5ranch]

It's ALWAYS nice to see whatever the Stogieman has to show us.