Wilhelm Ernst War Cross
| 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 |
| Statistics | |
| Established | 10 June 1915 |
| Total awarded | 366[1] |
The Wilhelm Ernst War Cross (German: 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 be 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. Retrieved 15 May 2013.
- ↑ "ODM of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach: Wilhelm Ernst War Cross". Medals.org.uk. Retrieved 15 May 2013.
- ↑ "Wilhelm Ernst Kriegskreuz" (in German). Ehrenzeichen-orden.de. Retrieved 15 May 2013.
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