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Barrett · 9 April 2009, 06:33 PM

Actually, I believe presentation of the Red Eagle was considered a tad excessive in some quarters since (apparently) it usually went to field-grade officers and above. That means majors, regimental commanders, etc. Now, JG.I likely was the equivalent of a regiment and maybe that was the hook "they" hung it on.

If you look at the warrant for the PlM, winning a battle or campaign (or conducting a successful siege) was in the early criteria. Offhand, I think the only PlMs mit Eichenlaub went to army and front commanders.

9 April 2009, 06:33 PM	#5
Barrett Forum Ace of Aces Join Date: Aug 1998 Location: The American West Posts: 5,749	Actually, I believe presentation of the Red Eagle was considered a tad excessive in some quarters since (apparently) it usually went to field-grade officers and above. That means majors, regimental commanders, etc. Now, JG.I likely was the equivalent of a regiment and maybe that was the hook "they" hung it on. If you look at the warrant for the PlM, winning a battle or campaign (or conducting a successful siege) was in the early criteria. Offhand, I think the only PlMs mit Eichenlaub went to army and front commanders. __________________ You will not rise to the occasion: You will default to your level of training.