Carl Eduard War Cross
Carl Edward War Cross Carl-Eduard-Kriegskreuz | |
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Type | Military decoration |
Awarded for | Bravery and military merit |
Presented by | ![]() |
Campaign(s) | World War I |
Established | 19 July 1916 |
Total | 97 |
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The Carl Eduard War Cross (German: Carl-Eduard-Kriegskreuz) was a military decoration of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha presented during World War I. Established 19 July 1916, by Charles Edward, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, the cross recognized military merit and bravery in battle, without regard to rank. Awarded only 97 times, it is one of the rarest of World War I German military decorations. Recipients must have already been holders of the Iron Cross, 1st Class and been serving in the 6 Thüringischen Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 95.[1]
Insignia[]
The Carl Eduard War Cross is in the shape of a Maltese cross, made of silver. On the obverse in the center medallion is the cypher CE surmounted by a ducal crown. The medallion is surrounded by a green enameled laurel wreath superimposed on the arms of the cross. The reverse of the medallion displays the Coat of arms of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha surrounded by the words FIDELITER ET CONSTANTER.[1]
Notable recipients[]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Saxe-Coburg-Gotha Carl Eduard War Cross | Australian War Memorial". Awm.gov.au. Retrieved 15 May 2013.
- Orders, decorations, and medals of the Ernestine duchies
- Awards established in 1916
- 1916 establishments in Germany