Kaiserliche Rheinwehr [RM] Hall of Decorations [Old]

[Kaiserliche Rheinwehr]

Kaiserliche Rheinwehr Hall of Decorations

Iron Cross

The Iron Cross is the oldest and most iconic decoration awarded for bravery, heroism and valor within the Rheinland Military. A common decoration it may be, but it serves as an adequate token for the recognition of field performance beyond the call of duty..

Awarded for: Valor and exceptional performance in battle. 10 active flight hours in a month. (Second Class)
Iron Cross 2nd class required; 5 confirmed kills required since Iron Cross 2nd class has been awarded. 15 active flight hours in a month (First Class)


Personnel awarded with the Iron Cross:

Fähnrich Alois Dermen (2nd class)
Major Larissa Schmitt (2nd class)
Admiral Franz Bäke (1st Class)
Konteradmiral Reinhardt von Ehrenberg (1st Class)
Fregattenkapitän Randolf von Houton (1st Class)
Soldat Klaus von Stadt (2nd Class)
Admiral Ronald Hetzer (2nd Class)
Vizeadmiral Wolfgang von Thielau (2nd Class)
Konteradmiral Heinrich Hiestand (2nd Class)

Knight's Cross

Divided into three classes, the Knight's cross is awarded in recognition of long-term field performance and superiority in battles, ever since the 80 years war.

Awarded for: Valor and exceptional performance in battle; Iron Cross 1st class required; 10 confirmed kills required since Iron Cross 1st class has been awarded.
15 active flight hours in a month

Personnel awarded with the Knight's Cross:

Leutnant Driedrik Sterr (2nd class)
Großadmiral Franz Bäke (1st Class)
Großadmiral Karl-Heinz von Thielau (1st Class)

Knight's Cross with Eagle

Awarded for: Valor and exceptional performance in battle; Knight's Cross required; 15 additional confirmed kills since Knight's Cross has been awarded.
20 active flight hours in a month


Personnel awarded with Knight's Cross with Eagle:

Knight's Cross with Eagle and Swords

Awarded for: Valor and exceptional performance in battle; Knight's Cross with Eagle required; 25 additional confirmed kills since Knight's Cross with Eagle has been awarded.
25 active flight hours in a month


Personnel awarded with Knight's Cross with Eagle and Swords:

Campaign Medals

Since the founding of the Rheinland Military many battles have been fought in different places in Sirius. The Oberkommando recognises the bravery and determination of its soldiers by awarding medals to those who successfully participate in the larger campaigns.

Awarded for: Participation in a campaign against one of Rheinland's enemies (//organised events)

Personnel awarded with the Campaign Medal:

Kapitän Liam Engel x1
Gefreiter Hans Schultz x1
Flieger Johann Von Krupse x1
Gefreiter Sam Hauser x1
Major Jakob von Braun x1
Admiral Driedrik Sterr x1
Reserve "Krieg Six" x1
Reserve "Kartoffel" x1
Vizeadmiral Wolfgang von Thielau x1
Konteradmiral Claus Auttenberg x1
Konteradmiral Heinrich Histand x1
Konteradmiral Reinhardt von Ehrenberg x1
Großadmiral Karl-Heinz von Thielau x1
Fanrich Elias Koetz x1
Fahnrich Winzel Hertzog x1
Flieger Hartmut Mueller x1

Hero of Rheinland Medal

Issued by the Kaiser and the Reichskanzler himself, the Hero of Rheinland medal is the highest and most honoring award a Rheinland soldier or civilian can ever achieve. It serves as a recognition for the life-long productive commitment for the prosperity and welfare of Rheinland, in combat, in politics, or even both. Only a few Rheinland citizens ever received this decoration, chiefly former or still acting high-ranking officers of the Rheinland Military.

Awarded for: Long-term service and excellence at combat, leadership and paperwork.
25 active flight hours in a month


Personnel awarded with the Hero of Rheinland medal:

Großadmiral Karl-Heinz von Thielau
Großadmiral Franz Bäke
Admiral Ronald Hetzer

Ribbons

Criteria applying to all ribbons are:
5 active flight hours in a month (Bronze)
10 active flight hours in a month (Silver)
15 active flight hours in a month (Gold)

Liberty Warfare Ribbon

Introduced just as the war with Liberty began, the Liberty Warfare Ribbon serves to distinguish those who spent a large portion of their military career with risking their lives for the Vaterland on the Libertonian front. Military personnel awarded with this decoration are recognized all around Rheinland as experienced and fearsome warriors trained in the fires of war. The Liberty Warfare Ribbon is divided in bronze, silver and gold.

Awarded for: 5 confrontations with Liberty forces (Bronze)
10 confrontations with Liberty forces (Silver)
15 confrontations with Liberty forces (Gold)


Personnel awarded with the Liberty Warfare Ribbon:

Leutnant Driedrik Sterr (Gold)

Kusari Kreuz

Introduced during the Kusarian War, the Kusari Kreuz serves to distinguish those who spent a large portion of their military career with risking their lives for the Vaterland on the Kusarian front. Military personnel awarded with this decoration are recognized all around Rheinland as experienced and fearsome warriors trained in the fires of war. The Kusari Kruez is divided in bronze, silver and gold.

Awarded for: 5 confrontations with Kusari forces (Bronze)
10 confrontations with Kusari forces (Silver)
15 confrontations with Kusari forces (Gold)


Personnel awarded with the Kusari Kreuz:

Großadmiral Franz Bäke (Bronze)
Großadmiral Karl-Heinz von Thielau (Bronze)
Admiral Ronald Hetzer (Bronze)
Vizeadmiral Reinhold Kreuzer (Bronze)
Vizeadmiral Wolfgang von Thielau (Bronze)
Konteradmiral Reinhardt von Ehrenberg (Bronze)
Konteradmiral Claus Auttenberg (Bronze)
Konteradmiral Heinrich Hiestand (Bronze)
Konteradmiral Joseph Porta (Bronze)
Fregattenkapitän Randolf von Houton (Bronze)
Fregattenkapitän Winzel Herzog (Bronze)
Soldat Finn Krieger (Bronze)
Soldat Klein Seuss (Bronze)
Soldat Eugen von Rosenberg (Bronze)

Nachrichtendienst Ribbon

Being a pilot for the Vaterland consists of more than just fighting. The Nachrichtendienst Ribbon is awarded to those who take special care in writing their reports to the Oberkommando. The Nachrichtendienst Ribbon is divided in bronze, silver and gold.

Awarded for: 10 reports filed in. (Bronze)
20 reports filed in. (Silver)
30 reports filed in. (Gold)


Personnel awarded with the Nachrichtendienst Ribbon:

Großadmiral Karl-Heinz von Thielau
Konteradmiral Reinhardt von Ehrenberg (Bronze)
Fregattenkapitän Randolf von Houton (Bronze)
Fregattenkapitän Gerwald Klaus (Bronze)

Vaterland Defense Ribbon

In the recent years, the different terrorists seeking to disrupt the integrity of Rheinland have gained considerable technological developments, manning ships up to battleship-class. Often enough, the Rheinland Military is summoned to deal with internal law-preserving duties. In 808, the High Command decided to enact an award for those soldiers who have to deal with terrorist fleets threatening the Vaterland. The Vaterland Defense Ribbon is divided in bronze, silver and gold.

Awarded for: 5 confrontations with Red Hessian, Bundschuh, LWB, SCRA or Unioner
forces within Rheinland sovereign territory (Bronze)
10 confrontations with Red Hessian, Bundschuh, LWB, SCRA or Unioner
forces within Rheinland sovereign territory (Silver)
15 confrontations with Red Hessian, Bundschuh, LWB, SCRA or Unioner
forces within Rheinland sovereign territory (Gold)


Personnel awarded with the Vaterland Defense Ribbon:

Großadmiral Karl-Heinz von Thielau
Gefreiter Barent Adalbert
Hauptman Larissa Schmitt

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~ Yber.

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