Wilhelm Ernst War Cross Wilhelm-Ernst-Kriegskreuz | |
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![]() Wilhelm Ernst War Cross | |
Awarded by Grand Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach | |
Type | Military decoration |
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Established | 10 June 1915 |
Total awarded | 366[1] |
The Wilhelm Ernst War Cross (German language: Wilhelm-Ernst-Kriegskreuz) was a military decoration of the Grand Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach. Established by William Ernest, Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach on 10 June 1915, it was awarded to recognize military valor during World War I.[2] Individuals awarded the Wilhelm Ernst War Cross had to be recipients of the Iron Cross, 1st class, and were members of 5 Thüringischen Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 94 also known as the Grand Duke of Saxony's Regiment. The cross was also to awarded to citizens of the grand duchy serving in other units.[3]
References[]
- ↑ "Swords to the Orders and Medals of Saxe-Weimar during the First World War". Medalnet.net. 4 March 2004. http://www.medalnet.net/White_Falcon.htm. Retrieved 15 May 2013.
- ↑ "ODM of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach: Wilhelm Ernst War Cross". Medals.org.uk. http://www.medals.org.uk/saxe-weimar/saxe-weimar002.htm. Retrieved 15 May 2013.
- ↑ "Wilhelm Ernst Kriegskreuz" (in German). Ehrenzeichen-orden.de. http://www.ehrenzeichen-orden.de/deutsche-staaten/wilhelm-ernst-kriegskreuz.html. Retrieved 15 May 2013.
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