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These Medals-What Are They?

Discussion in 'Free Fire Zone' started by Martin Bull, Jul 8, 2002.

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  1. C.Evans

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    Hello Bish--yessir, I do collect Ribbon bars. I have two right now that are very significant. One is a 7 place Imperial german ribbon bar that belonged to a line officer in ww1 who was recalled for duty in ww2 and became somekind of a high German Goverment Official as he was also awarded the War Service Cross without swords--which is extremely rare. He also has someking of a double Imperial award---one with crown device.

    The other notable ribbon bar I have is a 3 place Imperial bar that I think dates back to 1870 which has been proven to have belonged to Friedrich-Wilhelm von Pruessen. This man was Kaiser for 99 days only because he dide of pneumonia (Sp?)

    I currently are awaiting for three more ribbon bars to arrive--all are Imperial a 9 or 10 place, a 6 place Saxon and another 7 place I think.
     
    C.Evans, Jul 12, 2002
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  2. Otto

    Otto GröFaZ Staff Member WW2|ORG Editor

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    Well, we have our answer. Check out the new main page of the site. Questions about the medals are answered in the FAQ section.
     
    Otto, Jul 14, 2002
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  3. C.Evans

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    Havent had time to check yet but will by tomorrow--and i bet its good [​IMG]
     
    C.Evans, Jul 15, 2002
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  4. C.Evans

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    Hello Otto--I just checked but didnt see anything about the medals--I guess I need to be hand held and take4n directly there :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
     
    C.Evans, Jul 15, 2002
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  5. Otto

    Otto GröFaZ Staff Member WW2|ORG Editor

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    Carl,

    go here, to the site's startpage:

    then select "WW2F FAQ" in the drop down menu. You can get to the medals section in two ways: either the FAQ's menu, (top right), or in the section that answers a question about medals
     
    Otto, Jul 15, 2002
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  6. C.Evans

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    Hi Otto--I must still be missing something om my end--I can get to the FAQ section but I cannot find any drop down menu.

    I think its hand-holding time--Carl.
     
    C.Evans, Jul 15, 2002
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  7. Otto

    Otto GröFaZ Staff Member WW2|ORG Editor

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    Sorry Carl, I guess I wasn't too clear. You use the drop down menu to get to the FAQ page, then go to the top right of the faq page. You will see two links "avatars" and "medals", click on the "medals" one. Unfortunately for you Carl, you have been a member for a while, and you will see nothing you haven't seen before in there.

    Another way to get there is yo read through the FAQ and when you get to the medals question, there is a link to the medals page in the answer.

    Either that or just click here:
    http://ww2forums.com/medals.shtml
    ;) :D [​IMG]

    [ 15 July 2002, 10:40 PM: Message edited by: Otto ]
     
    Otto, Jul 15, 2002
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  8. Martin Bull

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    OK,OK - I never expected this one to run to two pages !!

    I think we can say that Otto has dealt with the original question very thoroughly in his new 'intro' page - thanks, Otto.

    ( Now, about that DFC . . . . . . . ) ;)
     
    Martin Bull, Jul 16, 2002
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  9. Otto

    Otto GröFaZ Staff Member WW2|ORG Editor

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    LOL @ Martin!! :D

    Don't worry about it Martin, I'll take as many pages as in necessary to solve these issues.

    And just for you I'm going to add the DFC to the medals list, ;) how is that for service?
     
    Otto, Jul 16, 2002
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  10. Otto

    Otto GröFaZ Staff Member WW2|ORG Editor

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    Martin, I just got the word to Peppy, he's going to make add the DFC, (British), to the medals section. :D
     
    Otto, Jul 16, 2002
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  11. Martin Bull

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    Great !

    'OK, chaps.. my watch says it's time to go !'
    ( Richard Todd as Guy Gibson ) :cool:
     
    Martin Bull, Jul 16, 2002
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  12. C.Evans

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    Otto :D :D :D :D im almost speechless with -- with being tongue tied in trying to reply. VERY well done for YOU A-N-D PEPPY!! [​IMG] [​IMG] and thanks for the direct link--even I cant miss on that one :D :D
     
    C.Evans, Jul 16, 2002
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  13. C.Evans

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    I just visited the link for medal descriptions, and I couldnt have been more wrong on the japanese award--or the russian award (first one) if I tried.
     
    C.Evans, Jul 16, 2002
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  14. PTBOAT

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    i think the medals are a really cool and fun idea /thanks!
     
    PTBOAT, Jul 20, 2002
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  15. C.Evans

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    I do too. ;)
     
    C.Evans, Jul 20, 2002
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  16. Friedrich

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    But why a Distinguished Flying Cross? I wonder.
    We, stupid guys who throw up in aeroplanes do not deserve it. Wouldn't it be better a Distinguished Service Cross? Just asking, not complaining.
     
    Friedrich, Jul 22, 2002
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  17. C.Evans

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    Thats not the point my friend, they are there just to enjoy, and they show how much one has put an effort into these forums. [​IMG]
     
    C.Evans, Jul 23, 2002
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  18. Martin Bull

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    I just think that the DFC is :cool: .
    I also cannot believe that this is my most successful posting ever with 36 replies ! :(
     
    Martin Bull, Jul 23, 2002
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  19. Otto

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    Add one more to that Martin. [​IMG]

    FYI:
    The medals are not meant to be a concrete ranking system. There are about 5 more available beyond the highest ranking person right now, (aka: Carl Evans), and over time we will see them all. We will also see substitutions and deletions to the currently available medals from time to time, just to keep things fresh.
     
    Otto, Jul 24, 2002
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  20. Friedrich

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    Sir, yes, sir!!!
     
    Friedrich, Jul 24, 2002
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