You mean "Why did Germans wear this ribbon", or "Why did Germans wear this ribbon?", surely? I understand that English is not your first language, though. Also, the Iron Cross 2nd class was not an "honorary" award, but a decoration earned. "Honorary" means "awarded without having had to earn it". Iron Crosses definitely had to be earned.
The award in the buttonhole is the Iron Cross 2nd Class, there may be a ribbon worn with (outer to inner) Red-White-Black, this was the Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2nd class. The Black-White-Red ribbon is from the 1939 version of the award. (Older) Soldiers may wear a Black-White-Black ribbon for the WW I version of the Iron Cross 2nd Class. If somebody earned both awards, he had the 1914 ribbon in the buttonhole with a metal clasp on it showing an Eagle over swastika over 1939. The first class was worn without ribbon and the clasp for repeated award was placed over it. For the knights cross there was no repeating distinction because this class was introduced in 1939. No Grand Cross bearer of World War I was active in WW2.
The ribbon was also in black and white for first war service. It was optional if awarded in the second war. As a matter of pride. The firrst war ribbon was preferred.
Many Iron Cross 2nd class medals were brought home as souvenirs by allied soldiers, especially in the US. My Father was a US Army Sgt. in a Combat Engineer Battalion and brought home a silver panzer badge which I still have.
I have 11 Iron Crosses. 7 Second Class WW1 3 Second Class WW2 1 First Class with Oak Leaves & Swords. General George Patton His Own Words. We Defeated The Wrong Enemy. Mike Brown from Red Creek NY
@@GrumpySam_AUT Hi Grumpy. I collect what I can afford. Which is not much. All together maybe $20.000 worth. I have my grandfather here with me. He was a Captain Army. WW2 He was there.Normandy at least that's what I was told . Mike Brown from Red Creek NY
And that would still be wrong as it would reframe it from being an interrogative. Question (interrogative): "Why did Germans wear this ribbon?" Statement: "Why Germans wore this ribbon."
The German War Merit Cross ribbon was also worn in this fashion. Germany, it's time to consider reviving the pride in your military history by reintroducing elements of your traditional uniforms and awards. The guilt associated with World War II is quite understandable, but adopting the current style that blends U.S. and British uniform traditions doesn't significantly enhance your image. No wonder today's youth are not interested in a career in the Bundeswehr (yes, I know, civilian career opportunities often outpace what the Army has to offer). Watching historical footage of the Imperial German Army from World War I and later the Wehrmacht in WW2 during parades highlights why soldiers took pride in their units. While this pride isn't entirely absent in the Bundeswehr, the current presentation doesn't quite capture the same level of impact or spirit. Consider retiring the berets-they resemble French traditions too closely. Instead, opt for peaked caps, garrison caps, and M-43 hats, which are more distinctive and resonate with your own historical traditions.
Wearing the ribbon through button hole did make the award more visible compare to normal wearing it like a single ribbon bar above pocket. Most often done by low rank soldiers since they barely had any other award yet would like to distinguish themselves from freshman with clean uniform
@sthrich635 My dear Sir I am completely in agreement with u & I really do pity all of the soldiers who lost their lives in any war situation, because those who are left behind are the ones who suffer greatly from the death ☠️ of their loved ones 😢😢😢😢😢
This is one of the few videos that I would recommend use an AI narrator. The presenter's accent is difficult to understand and totally confuses the captioning software.
What a bunch of long winded bs. Basically the "ribbon" shown is the Iron Cross second class (though other "medals" or "awards" could be worn in a similar way). 0:59 Correction : the Iron Cross *was not* the highest military medal during WWI, it was the Pour le Mérite (the "Blue Max" a medal "borrowed" from the French).
@ I’m not the only one to point it out and can I suggest you chill a little? I only suggested he do a little proofreading, unfortunate it was so prominent.
Ww2 Iron cross 2 grade German christmas tree. Why carry 2 and 1 then knight same time. ?? Only highest award. 1 class you had 2 allready. Knight you had 1 allready and 2. Maybe German Cross in silver/gold
Happy New Year, to the hosts of this Channel. Looking forward to another year of your great stories as told from not always the Allies. An Axis view is always welcomed.
Is spelling words incorrectly some ploy to get views now ? I scroll past videos that do this automatically. I just stopped in to state that fact. But you won't get a view from me. Bye now.
Your thinking of the U.S. where you get the Air Medal for flying in an area where enemy fire is expected even if it doesn't happen or the Overseas Ribbon simply for serving in a foreign country
@@MrBrutal33 I think that what the OP is referring to is that with medals like the Iron Cross Germany didn't award more than one to any one person. You first award would be the Iron Cross Second Class and would be worn as ribbon on a button on the tunic. A second award of the Iron Cross would be an Iron Cross 1st class which would be worn as the medal itself (no ribbon) on the tunic pocket. A 3rd award would get you a Knight's Cross which was worn with a long ribbon around the neck. Subsequent awards of the Knight's Corss wouldget you little add on devices that would go between the medal itself and the ribbon, these would (possibly out of order) oak leaves, crossed swords, and diamonds. This was different from nation's like the US where you can earn/win multiples of the same award and you'd get small pin on devices to indicate multiple awards of the same award. TLDR, the Germans did;n't award multiple Iron Corsses, they'd jsut get upgraded everytime you'd earn another. The same goes for certain other awards as well where after earning a certain number, you get an upgraded version the next time you earn one.
Ich bin für aún že daß tué Jäger ribbon qué dafür mit osé dem šotouš heißt dělá Kämpfe. In der Ächtüng père daß nicht sús Ihr să klärüng gab pěkné es über audă legendären niño wie in der Ämérikänér auch době seine könnte.
Weird thing during ww2 the number of medals and many different ones but just the Iron cross went crazy and out of control... In this u could see how fanaticism in soldiers was bred.. For every little heroic action getting a medal/clasp etc. is weird. Normal ranking of personnel in an army by soldier, officers and generals should be more then enough to be classified. And functioning militarily.
There is a bit of confusion between medal award and rank promotion: Medals can be a recognition of multiple aspects, including bravery, combat performance, service period and leadership skills etc. Rank promotion was a job responsibility which implied recognition in leadership or command abilities mostly. Earning 50 kills as a sniper was a respectable performance, but it didn't automatically make one know better in how to command a 20 man platoon, so a sniper badge is given but not a sergeant rank
You mean "Why did Germans wear this ribbon", or "Why did Germans wear this ribbon?", surely? I understand that English is not your first language, though. Also, the Iron Cross 2nd class was not an "honorary" award, but a decoration earned. "Honorary" means "awarded without having had to earn it". Iron Crosses definitely had to be earned.
I bet your just a hoot at parties.
The award in the buttonhole is the Iron Cross 2nd Class, there may be a ribbon worn with (outer to inner) Red-White-Black, this was the Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2nd class. The Black-White-Red ribbon is from the 1939 version of the award. (Older) Soldiers may wear a Black-White-Black ribbon for the WW I version of the Iron Cross 2nd Class. If somebody earned both awards, he had the 1914 ribbon in the buttonhole with a metal clasp on it showing an Eagle over swastika over 1939. The first class was worn without ribbon and the clasp for repeated award was placed over it. For the knights cross there was no repeating distinction because this class was introduced in 1939. No Grand Cross bearer of World War I was active in WW2.
The ribbon was also in black and white for first war service. It was optional if awarded in the second war. As a matter of pride. The firrst war ribbon was preferred.
Many Iron Cross 2nd class medals were brought home as souvenirs by allied soldiers, especially in the US. My Father was a US Army Sgt. in a Combat Engineer Battalion and brought home a silver panzer badge which I still have.
"silver panzer badge" - for how many assaults?
I have 11 Iron Crosses.
7 Second Class WW1
3 Second Class WW2
1 First Class with
Oak Leaves & Swords.
General George Patton
His Own Words.
We Defeated The Wrong Enemy.
Mike Brown from Red Creek NY
@@anon2034 For 3 armored assaults
@mikebrown383 that sounds like "Stolen Valor"
@@GrumpySam_AUT
Hi Grumpy.
I collect what I can afford.
Which is not much.
All together maybe $20.000 worth.
I have my grandfather here with me.
He was a Captain Army. WW2
He was there.Normandy at least that's what I was told .
Mike Brown from Red Creek NY
Also worn like that was the War Merit Cross 2nd Class.
"wore" not "worn"
And that would still be wrong as it would reframe it from being an interrogative.
Question (interrogative): "Why did Germans wear this ribbon?"
Statement: "Why Germans wore this ribbon."
So, the "ribbon attached to a button" is the Iron Cross, second class?
it represents the iron cross second class same as the eastern front medal ribbon or frozen meat medal 41/42
Yes.
The medal itself was only worn on the day it was awarded (it lived in a box after that day), hence the need for the ribbon.
@@richardlahan7068 Why have a medal at all then?
@@anon2034 No idea. As a keepsake, I guess.
The German War Merit Cross ribbon was also worn in this fashion.
Germany, it's time to consider reviving the pride in your military history by reintroducing elements of your traditional uniforms and awards. The guilt associated with World War II is quite understandable, but adopting the current style that blends U.S. and British uniform traditions doesn't significantly enhance your image. No wonder today's youth are not interested in a career in the Bundeswehr (yes, I know, civilian career opportunities often outpace what the Army has to offer).
Watching historical footage of the Imperial German Army from World War I and later the Wehrmacht in WW2 during parades highlights why soldiers took pride in their units. While this pride isn't entirely absent in the Bundeswehr, the current presentation doesn't quite capture the same level of impact or spirit.
Consider retiring the berets-they resemble French traditions too closely. Instead, opt for peaked caps, garrison caps, and M-43 hats, which are more distinctive and resonate with your own historical traditions.
Germany should have 0 guilt.
The members who committed those atrocities were SS
The Wolfenstein series could be a good reference, given the current future trend of wafare using drones and automatons it would a good match
Wearing the ribbon through button hole did make the award more visible compare to normal wearing it like a single ribbon bar above pocket. Most often done by low rank soldiers since they barely had any other award yet would like to distinguish themselves from freshman with clean uniform
@sthrich635 My dear Sir I am completely in agreement with u & I really do pity all of the soldiers who lost their lives in any war situation, because those who are left behind are the ones who suffer greatly from the death ☠️ of their loved ones 😢😢😢😢😢
Thank you , I was actually wondering about that ribbon .
I still am wondering and I watched the video, lol.
"Why did Germans wear this ribbon?"
This is one of the few videos that I would recommend use an AI narrator. The presenter's accent is difficult to understand and totally confuses the captioning software.
Iron cross, 2nd class. Very similar in look to the Winter War ribbon awarded at the beginning of the German/ Soviet war.
Iron cross was also seen in the Waterloo movie.Prussian General Blucher wear it.
What a bunch of long winded bs. Basically the "ribbon" shown is the Iron Cross second class (though other "medals" or "awards" could be worn in a similar way). 0:59 Correction : the Iron Cross *was not* the highest military medal during WWI, it was the Pour le Mérite (the "Blue Max" a medal "borrowed" from the French).
*it wasn't "borrowed" from the frenchies duh
“Wore” this ribbon. Have a chat to your AI and tell it to do better.
This video confused me. It got off track and should have stayed on subject.
It’s ’Why Germans Wore This Ribbon’ try some proofreading.
pedant 😖He's obviously not a native speaker of English. How many languages do you speak?
@@jerseycitysteve...If it's the one I choose to use for communication, I am happy to be corrected by "pedants."
How else can we learn?
@@jerseycitysteve ...I thought the same at first. Then looked up his channel and where he's located....says USA.
@ I’m not the only one to point it out and can I suggest you chill a little? I only suggested he do a little proofreading, unfortunate it was so prominent.
@@jerseycitysteve [Comment removed.]
And the blood order was in the right breast pocket button hole.
Amazing the number of videos like this that a simply, factually inaccurate. Too many errors, and inaccuracies in this video. Skip it.
Check your grammar. I believe it should be "wore", not "worn".
He wore, they wore
It was worn, it should be worn, it could be worn.
Wore! Why Germans wore this ribbon. Not worn
Give the man a break, how many languages do you speak fluently?
It's "wore" not worn.
So why in the button hole and not as a ribbon above the pocket?
Don't know why, but it looked great like that.
No speaki the robot!
And why did Ernst Roehm used a pink ribbon and pink swastika??
@WW2 HEROES The title should be 'Why Did Germans Wear This Ribbon?' or 'Why Germans Wore This Ribbon.'
They wore them in WW1 too Right???
Yes we did.
Ww2 Iron cross 2 grade
German christmas tree.
Why carry 2 and 1 then knight same time. ?? Only highest award. 1 class you had 2 allready. Knight you had 1 allready and 2. Maybe German Cross in silver/gold
Try a grammar lesson before spouting on here. "Why the germans WORE this ribbon" not worn.
enjoy the stories much
Thanks. I thought that I knew what that was - and I was wrong.
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Happy New Year, to the hosts of this Channel. Looking forward to another year of your great stories as told from not always the Allies. An Axis view is always welcomed.
The accent and the explanation is absolutely awful. Images excellent.
"worn" ???
Why Germans worn? Shouldn’t that be wore?
Yeah spell check guys…. Hmm if you’re going to put it out in English get it right.
Who cares !
@@jimmy12347654right , I’m here for the story
Is spelling words incorrectly some ploy to get views now ? I scroll past videos that do this automatically. I just stopped in to state that fact. But you won't get a view from me. Bye now.
another AI generated video?
EK Zwei
Stalingrad made it.
Why Germans WORE, this ribbon, not worn. GRAMMAR!
Give him a break. Obviously doesn’t know English grammar.
You correct someone speaking with an obvious German accent.
He is obviously speaking better English than most Americans, especially the ebonic ones.
The German Army awarded medals for having been awarded medals.
The grunts earned theirs.
North Korea
Your thinking of the U.S. where you get the Air Medal for flying in an area where enemy fire is expected even if it doesn't happen or the Overseas Ribbon simply for serving in a foreign country
Germany was not excessive in medals. Only 7000, plus Knights Cross awarded among 10 million personal.
It wasn't like Hollywood Films .
@@MrBrutal33 I think that what the OP is referring to is that with medals like the Iron Cross Germany didn't award more than one to any one person. You first award would be the Iron Cross Second Class and would be worn as ribbon on a button on the tunic. A second award of the Iron Cross would be an Iron Cross 1st class which would be worn as the medal itself (no ribbon) on the tunic pocket. A 3rd award would get you a Knight's Cross which was worn with a long ribbon around the neck. Subsequent awards of the Knight's Corss wouldget you little add on devices that would go between the medal itself and the ribbon, these would (possibly out of order) oak leaves, crossed swords, and diamonds. This was different from nation's like the US where you can earn/win multiples of the same award and you'd get small pin on devices to indicate multiple awards of the same award.
TLDR, the Germans did;n't award multiple Iron Corsses, they'd jsut get upgraded everytime you'd earn another. The same goes for certain other awards as well where after earning a certain number, you get an upgraded version the next time you earn one.
I thought it had something to do with their suspenders but good to know.
Ich bin für aún že daß tué Jäger ribbon qué dafür mit osé dem šotouš heißt dělá Kämpfe. In der Ächtüng père daß nicht sús Ihr să klärüng gab pěkné es über audă legendären niño wie in der Ämérikänér auch době seine könnte.
An AI narration would be better than listening to this crap!!
Nothing is worse than ai narration
✌🏽
*Fredrick William III
Horrible accent use a computer narrator
It's the voice from Zapetukky the IT nerd from Goldeneye.
What about the Senator from Naboo? Is she dead yet?
Yup
What terrible narration.
Dump this Butcher of English Language. He needs a refund on his English classes.
It's known as the Loser's ribbon. They started the war with the biggest air force and the biggest army and they still lost, thus, "losers".
Not biggest in any means, they were outnumbered and outmatched all the time
It looked rather ungainly and silly actually rather amateurish
Weird thing during ww2 the number of medals
and many different ones
but just the Iron cross went crazy
and out of control...
In this u could see how fanaticism in soldiers was bred..
For every little heroic action getting a medal/clasp etc. is weird.
Normal ranking of personnel in an army
by soldier, officers and generals
should be more then enough to be classified.
And functioning militarily.
There is a bit of confusion between medal award and rank promotion: Medals can be a recognition of multiple aspects, including bravery, combat performance, service period and leadership skills etc.
Rank promotion was a job responsibility which implied recognition in leadership or command abilities mostly. Earning 50 kills as a sniper was a respectable performance, but it didn't automatically make one know better in how to command a 20 man platoon, so a sniper badge is given but not a sergeant rank