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Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer

Formally this version is known as Ehrenkreuz des Weltkrieges, mit Schwertern.

This bronze coloured version carries swords to the common design and a Laurel wreath.
It was awarded tot those who were in active military duty during battle on land, by sea or in the air. Known is that 6.202.883 examples were awarded, not included those who were still in active duty. Therefore the total number must be much higher. Until 1944 the award was still awarded. There are black versions of the decoration known.

Grid List
NameDate of birthDate of deathAwards
Udet, Ernst Dr.ing. h.c. (Generaloberst)12-04-189617-11-1941more
Ueberschär, Bernhard10-05-189814-02-1974more
Ulich, Max25-03-189627-05-1964more
Ullersperger, Wilhelm06-08-189416-05-1978more
Ullmann, Otto21-09-189929-09-1955more
Unrein, Martin Friedrich Karl (Generalleutnant)01-01-190122-01-1972more
Unruh, von, Walther Rudolf Moritz30-08-187718-09-1956
Utke, Kurt02-12-189330-09-1970more
Utz, Willibald "Willi"20-01-189320-04-1954more

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