War Merit Medal 1916–1918 (Oldenburg)
The War Merit Medal 1916–1918 was donated on November 21, 1916 by Grand Duke Friedrich August II of Oldenburg for girls from the age of 15 and women who had been active in the care of the wounded within the Grand Duchy for at least one year. From May 9, 1917, the medal could also be awarded to women and men who had distinguished themselves in the field of the war economy. Exceptions were people who had already been awarded the Iron Cross II. Class or the Friedrich August Cross II. Class.
The oval-shaped , made from blackened iron existing coin , pointing to the front, the image of the founder. All around FRIEDRICH AUGUST GRAND DUKE OF OLDENBURG . On the back it says FOR LOYALTY SERVICES IN THE WORLD WAR .
The ribbon is vermilion with three dark blue stripes.
literature
- Friedhelm Beyreiß: The house order and the portable decorations of the Grand Duchy of Oldenburg 1813-1918 Militair-Verlag Klaus D. Patzwall, Norderstedt 1997 ISBN 3-931533-31-X