Bar with the
Non-Combatants
China Medal and Greek
and Ottoman Awards
Photo © Heiko Grusdat
This is another Frackspange bar, with the
medals in reverse order of seniority. From upper right to lower left they are-
Prussian Order of the Red Eagle,
fourth class
1900-01 China Campaign Medal, for non-combatants
Greek Order of the Redeemer, silver cross
Ottoman Medjidie Order
The original owner of this bar was
an officer or official who served in a non-combatant role
during the Boxer Rebellion. The Greek Order of the Redeemer is quite unusual. It
is an award conferred by the Greek Government on military, civilians and
foreigners who have distinguished them selves in the service of Greece. This
could be taken quite broadly and lower classes of the Order (such as this Silver
Cross) were probably awarded to all kinds of visiting officials and dignitaries.
Similarly the Ottoman Medjidie Order could be awarded to foreign official
visitors. These two medals could point to the original owner being a German
official or attaché in the Balkans or Eastern Mediterranean.
NB In 2006, this medal bar was stolen from its rightful owner. If you have
seen it recently or know of its whereabouts please Contact the
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