Germany WWI Oldenburg War Merit Medal 1916 in Iron by Knauer

Imperial Germany - Grand Duchy of Oldenburg: 
War Merit Medal, 1916 in Iron.
The medal was established in 196, by Grand Duke 
Friedrich August to be awarded, initially, to the 
women (medics, nurses, fund collectors etc) who 
were assisting with the care of the wounded. 
Condition for the award was a minimum of 1 year 
of working in the patriotic interest and at least 15 
years of age. 
In 1917 the conditions for the award changed, to 
include also women and men without distinction 
of rank, who offered distinguished services to 
the war industry.
Maker marked: RK (Richard Knauer) on female 
ribbon.
The medal is rare.

FULL SIZE

WW1 1914 -1918

Item 100% original - ribbon original for female 
recipients.

Condition as on the photos

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