I dont know what this is

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I dont know what this is

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Post by KarlReissman » 14 May 2010, 22:51

How about this? I dont know what this is.
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Re: Unidentified Medals, Decorations, Badges, Awards, etc.

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Post by John G. » 15 May 2010, 01:25

KarlReissman,
The "oval" medal is a Kyffhauserbund "War Commemorative Medal for Frontfighters" (w/swords). The Kyffhauserbund was a Veterans Organization that eventually absorbed all the smaller Veterans groups and became the Reichskreigersbund.
This medal had "semi-official status", had at least 76 official and 23 unofficial possible bars, and is quite common.
Niemann #3 lists the medal for 15 Eur/$20.00 US.
John G.


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