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Military Merit Cross (other)
Military Merit Cross is the name for a military decoration in various states, including: * Military Merit Cross (Austria–Hungary) (''Militärverdienstkreuz'') (in three classes) * Military Merit Cross (Czechoslovakia), awarded to Charles Paul de Cumont * Several orders, decorations, and medals of the German Empire, included the German States of Hesse and Waldeck ** Military Merit Cross (Prussia) (''Militär-Verdienstkreuz''), also called the Golden Military Merit Cross (''Goldenes Militär-Verdienstkreuz'') ** Military Merit Cross (Bavaria) (''Militär-Verdienstkreuz'') (in three classes) ** Military Merit Cross (Mecklenburg-Schwerin) (''Militärverdienstkreuz'') (in two classes) See also * Military Merit Medal (other) Military Merit Medal or Medal of Military Merit may refer to: * Argentine Army Military Merit Medal * Military Merit Medal (Austria–Hungary) * Military Merit Medal (Bavaria), see Orders, decorations, and medals of the German Empire * Medal of M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Military Merit Cross (Austria–Hungary)
The Military Merit Cross (german: Militärverdienstkreuz, hu, Katonai Érdemkereszt, hr, Vojni križ za zasluge) was a decoration of the Empire of Austria and, after the establishment of the Dual Monarchy in 1867, the Empire of Austria-Hungary. It was first established on October 22, 1849 and underwent several revisions to its design and award criteria over the years of its existence. It became obsolete in 1918 with the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. History The Military Merit Cross was established on October 22, 1849 by Emperor Franz Joseph I, based on the recommendation of Field Marshal Count Radetzky. It was to be awarded to officers who had performed especially praiseworthy service before the enemy in wartime, or outstanding service in peacetime, and was originally established in only one class. The first awards were made to all officers who had served under Count Radetzky in the Italian campaigns of 1848-49, especially the Battle of Custoza in 1848 and t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Military Merit Cross (Czechoslovakia)
Military Merit Cross is the name for a military decoration in various states, including: * Military Merit Cross (Austria–Hungary) (''Militärverdienstkreuz'') (in three classes) * Military Merit Cross (Czechoslovakia), awarded to Charles Paul de Cumont * Several orders, decorations, and medals of the German Empire, included the German States of Hesse and Waldeck ** Military Merit Cross (Prussia) (''Militär-Verdienstkreuz''), also called the Golden Military Merit Cross (''Goldenes Militär-Verdienstkreuz'') ** Military Merit Cross (Bavaria) (''Militär-Verdienstkreuz'') (in three classes) ** Military Merit Cross (Mecklenburg-Schwerin) (''Militärverdienstkreuz'') (in two classes) See also * Military Merit Medal (other) * Military Merit Order (other) * Order of Military Merit (other) * Military Cross of Merit The Military Cross of Merit (Polish: ''Wojskowy Krzyż Zasługi''), Navy Cross of Merit (''Morski Krzyż Zasługi''), Air Force Cross of Merit ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Paul De Cumont
Baron Charles Paul de Cumont (31 May 1902 – 9 June 1990) was a Belgian general, and served as chairman of the Belgian joint chiefs of staff between 1959 and 1963, and chairman of the NATO Military Committee The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation Military Committee (NATO MC) is the body of NATO that is composed of member states' Chiefs of Defence (CHOD). These national CHODs are regularly represented in the MC by their permanent Military Representative ... from 1962 to 1963 and again in 1964 to 1968. Awards Awards de Cumont has received during his life. References External links * http://www.ars-moriendi.be/DE_CUMONT.HTM NATO military personnel Belgian Army personnel 1902 births 1990 deaths Knights Commander of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany {{Belgium-mil-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orders, Decorations, And Medals Of The German Empire
Orders, decorations, and medals of the German Empire covers those decorations awarded by the states which came together under Prussian leadership to form the German Empire in 1871. For convenience's sake, this category also covers the decorations of the various German states which were no longer in existence in 1871, mainly because they had been annexed by Prussia during the Wars of Unification or before. German Empire The German Empire consisted of 25 states: four kingdoms, six grand duchies, five duchies, seven principalities and three Hanseatic cities. In addition, the house order of the Hohenzollern principalities, although the states themselves had been annexed by Prussia, continued to be awarded in the imperial era. Each state awarded decorations for civil or military merit. The following is a list of the principal civil and military decorations of each state. Kingdom of Prussia ;Orders * Order of the Black Eagle * Order of Merit of the Prussian Crown * Order of the R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Military Merit Cross (Prussia)
The Military Merit Cross (German: ''Militär-Verdienstkreuz'') was the highest bravery award of the Kingdom of Prussia for non-commissioned officers and enlisted soldiers. It was also known as the Golden Military Merit Cross (''Goldenes Militär-Verdienstkreuz'') to distinguish it from the Military Decoration 1st Class (''Militär-Ehrenzeichen I. Klasse''), a lesser Prussian enlisted bravery decoration which was an identical cross but in silver. The Military Merit Cross came to also be known as the "Pour le Mérite for non-commissioned officers and enlisted men" (''Orden Pour le Mérite für Unteroffiziere und Mannschaften''), after the Pour le Mérite, Prussia's highest military decoration for officers. The Military Merit Cross was founded by King Wilhelm I of Prussia on February 27, 1864. It was originally reserved for those in the rank of ''Feldwebel'' (the then-highest NCO grade) and below, but eligibility was later extended to soldiers in the rank of ''Offizier-Stellvertret ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Military Merit Cross (Bavaria)
The Bavarian Military Merit Cross (''Militär-Verdienstkreuz'') was that kingdom's main decoration for bravery and military merit for enlisted soldiers. It was intended "to reward extraordinary merit by non-commissioned officers, soldiers, and lower-ranking officials."Dr. Kurt-Gerhard Klietmann, ''Pour le Mérite und Tapferkeitsmedaille'' (1966), p. 10 It was originally established on July 19, 1866 as the 5th Class of the Military Merit Order, which was the main decoration for bravery and military merit for officers and higher-ranking officials. Civilians acting in support of the army were also made eligible for the decoration. The Military Merit Cross ranked after the Gold and Silver Military Merit Medals (renamed the Bravery Medals in 1918), which were Bavaria's highest military honors for NCOs and enlisted soldiers. The cross was a Maltese cross with a center medallion. The obverse of the center medallion had an "L" cipher of King Ludwig II in the center and the word "MEREN ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Military Merit Cross (Mecklenburg-Schwerin)
{{Infobox Military Award , name=Military Merit Cross , image=Mecklenburg MVK2.jpg , image_size=125px , caption=1914 Military Merit Cross 2nd Class , presenter=Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin , type=Cross in two classes , eligibility=Military decoration for all ranks , awarded_for=Bravery or military merit in wartime , campaign=Several campaigns (see text) , status=Obsolete , description=Bronze gilt cross pattée; 1st Class is a pinback decoration, 2nd Class is worn from a ribbon , established=August 5, 1848 , higher=1st Class ranks above 2nd Class , related=Prussian Iron Cross, 1st and 2nd Class , image2= , caption2=Combatant ribbon (top), non-combatant ribbon (bottom) The Military Merit Cross (''Militärverdienstkreuz'') was established by Friedrich Franz II, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin on August 5, 1848. Mecklenburg-Schwerin, a grand duchy located in northern Germany, was a member of the German Confederation and later the German Empire. In several respects, Mecklenbur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Military Merit Medal (other)
Military Merit Medal or Medal of Military Merit may refer to: * Argentine Army Military Merit Medal * Military Merit Medal (Austria–Hungary) * Military Merit Medal (Bavaria), see Orders, decorations, and medals of the German Empire * Medal of Military Merit (Greece) * Military Merit Medal (Philippines) * Medal for Military Merit (Republika Srpska) * Military Merit Medal (South Africa) * Medal of Military Merit (Uruguay) * Military Merit Medal (Vietnam) See also * Military Merit Cross (other) * Military Merit Order (other) * Order of Military Merit (other) Order of Military Merit may refer to: * Order of Military Merit (Brazil) Ordem do Mérito Militar * Order of Military Merit (Bulgaria), National Order "For Military Merit" * Order of Military Merit (Canada) * Order of Military Merit (Dominican Rep ... {{disambiguation Military awards and decorations ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Military Merit Order (other)
Military Merit Order may refer to: * Military Merit Order (Bavaria) * Military Merit Order (Württemberg) See also * Military Merit Cross (other) * Military Merit Medal (other) * Order of Military Merit (other) Order of Military Merit may refer to: * Order of Military Merit (Brazil) Ordem do Mérito Militar * Order of Military Merit (Bulgaria), National Order "For Military Merit" * Order of Military Merit (Canada) * Order of Military Merit (Dominican Rep ... {{disambiguation Military awards and decorations ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Order Of Military Merit (other)
Order of Military Merit may refer to: * Order of Military Merit (Brazil) Ordem do Mérito Militar * Order of Military Merit (Bulgaria), National Order "For Military Merit" * Order of Military Merit (Canada) * Order of Military Merit (Dominican Republic) * Order of Military Merit (France) * Ordre du Mérite militaire (France) * German States: ** Military Merit Order (Bavaria) ** Military Merit Order (Württemberg) ** Karl-Friedrich Order of Military Merit (Baden) * Order of Military Merit (Jordan) * Order of Military Merit (South Korea) * Order of Military Merit (Mexico) * Order of Military Merit (Morocco) * Order of Military Merit (Paraguay) * Order of Military Merit (Romania) * Order of Military Merit (Spain) (Orden del Mérito Militar) * Order of Military Merit (Russia) * Order of Military Merit (Yugoslavia) * Order of Military Merit (Bangladesh) See also *Military Merit Cross (other) *Military Merit Medal (other) *Military Merit Order (other) Mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Military Cross Of Merit
The Military Cross of Merit (Polish: ''Wojskowy Krzyż Zasługi''), Navy Cross of Merit (''Morski Krzyż Zasługi''), Air Force Cross of Merit (''Lotniczy Krzyż Zasługi'') are military decorations awarded to members of the Polish Armed Forces. The crosses with swords ''(z Mieczami)'' are conferred for meritorious service in combat operations against acts of terrorism at home or during military, peacekeeping or stabilization missions overseas; the crosses without swords are conferred for outstanding non-combat meritorious achievement or service. History The crosses were established by the Law of 14 June 2007, which amended the Act of 16 October 1992, concerning medals and decorations. This law saw the creation of the crosses along with the Military Cross and the Medal for Long Service. The change was implemented on October 9, 2007. In the order of precedence of Polish medals it ranks between the Bronze Cross of Merit and the Medal for Sacrifice and Courage. Eligibility The cro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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