Bulgarian Merit Medal Entry in Soldbuch

[Lt. Martin]

This medal was entered into my soldbuch, but I cant find any information about it.

I am trying to find the requirements to receive this award, and why it would have been awarded to this luftwaffe flak man.

Can any of you help me?

I might be in the wrong forum, I wasnt sure where to post.

Thanks,
Swayne

[Lt. Martin]

No ideas?

[Gruzd]

I. / Flak-Regiment 14 (gem. mot.)

Aufgestellt am 1. Oktober 1936 in Lüdenscheid mit fünf Batterien. Die Abteilung unterstand dem Höheren Kommandeur der Flakartillerie im Wehrkreis III, ab Februar 1938 dem Luftgaukommando VI und ab Juli 1938 dem Luftverteidigungskommando 4. Im Mai 1940 nahm die Abteilung am Westfeldzug teil und unterstützte dabei das XI. Armeekorps. Im April 1941 unterstand die Abteilung dem Stab des Flak-Regiments 201 auf dem Balkan. Ab Juni 1941 nahm die Abteilung dann am Rußlandfeldzug teil. Im Juli 1942 lag die Abteilung bei Sewastopol, im September 1942 in Nord-Rußland bei der 6. Flak-Division. Im März 1943 wurde die Abteilung nach Frankreich verlegt und in Toulon dem Stab des Flak-Regiments 18 bei der 13. Flak-Division. Ab März 1944 unterstand die Abteilung dem Stab des Flak-Regiments 85 bei der 5. Flak-Brigade Im August 1944 verlegte die Abteilung nach Südfrankreich, wo sie dem Stab des Flak-Regiments 18 unterstand. Im September 1944 kam sie in den Luftgau V, wo sie der 13. Flak-Division unterstellt wurde. 1945 lag die Abteilung am Oberrhein.

Best regards, Vladimir.

[Lt. Martin]

Thanks for the information Gruzd.

That wasnt what I was really asking though.

I was asking about the award, I cant find any information about the award, its requirements, or anything else. Why would the man receive this award?

Thanks,
Swayne

[JeremyJ]

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Swayne,

It was not uncommon for members of the LW or other branches of the Wehrmacht to receive such an award if thye were somehow engaged in this theater of war i.e. the Balkans.

Flak units providing defense for AA purposes or in Rumania defense of oil field received foreing decorations.

While not overly common I have seen these awards and have them listed in Soldbuchs I own to other mombers of the LW.

fyi: post it in the Wehrpas/Soldbuch Forum I am certain other members have seen these entries.

Regards

Jeremy

[Gruzd]

Stab/Flak-Regiment 201 (mot.):

# 1.41 to Bulgaria with I./6, I./19 and I./23, supporting VIII. Fliegerkorps
# 4.41 supporting the 12th Armee with I./6, I./14, I./19, I./23 and le.77

It would be advisable to show all pages of the soldier's book.

[Lt. Martin]

Thanks for the help guys,

Swayne Martin

[McCulloh]

it is one of 2 different medals. Obviously the company clerk did not have a german translation of the Bulgarian (cyrilic) award doc., so he describes it as 'Bulgarian bronze medal with crown". so, what it is probably depends upon who the chap was-specifically his rank! My guess is the merit medal on war ribbon.

[Lt. Martin]

Thanks for the information, that makes more sense now.

Thanks,
Swayne