Certificate [Urkunde] for the Award of the “Hamburgische Hanseatenkreuz” from Der Senat der Freien and Hansestadt Hamburg, 1916 Jan 25
File — Box: 1, Folder: 9
Identifier: MSC-250- Series I
Scope and Contents
To Harry Schlie of SMS Hamburg for service in the current war. The Hamburgische Hanseatenkreuz was established by the Senate of Hamburg on 10.09.1915 and was awarded only during the First World War. Since SMS Hamburg carried the name of the city of Hamburg. It was generally awarded to participants in the War who had a connection with Hamburg. The award was not usually related to any particular service and carried no individual citation beyond the certificate. Schlie’s ship, SMS Hamburg, carried the city’s name, all who served on board were given this award.
Dates
- Creation: 1916 Jan 25
Creator
- From the Collection: Schlie, Harry (Harrij Fredrich Louis Heinrich), 1878-1916 (Person)
- From the Collection: Schlie family (Family)
- From the Collection: Schlie, Gunther Wilhelm August, 1906-1995 (Person)
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
Materials are also in German.
Conditions Governing Access
Access is open to all researchers, unless otherwise specified.
Repository Details
Part of the Naval War College Archives Repository