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I.
TABLE
OF CONTSi-JTS
Section A. GEUT5KAL COMBAT
B*rt 1.
Pago
I. IEOI1 CROSS (Ei»«rnas:'Kr«uz)
1. Iron Cross of 1613.
2. Iron Cross of 1870.
3. Iron Cross of 1914.
k* Iron Cross of 1939.
II. V2AR 23EVID3 OF MERIT CROSS (lvrio-svordi«nstkrwuz) (
III . THE MOUND BADGS (lta.s Verwondetenabzaiehon) ,
IV. ORDER OP THE (HHi:^ CEDSS (Kriegsorden dec
Duutschon Kreuzes)
V. THE I-I0I'';0R-B0LL 13ADGE (Die 3hrenbla.tt-3pange),
VI. BSA.VEEY ^ D SERVICE OF MERIT BADGE FOR EASTEHN
VOLUIITEERS (Tapfor::aits* mid Verdienstauszeichnung
fiir yjigebBrigt: dar 0»tvflH:er)
Section B. ASSAULT
I . INPAN'CRY ASSi'iULtT BADGE (lnf3Lnt«ri«-Sturma.bzfiloja«n).... 8
II. TANK ASSAULT BADGE' (Psuizerkampfabzaichon) 8
III . ASSAULT BADGE (GENERAL) (Stuna*.bz©ichen (Allsc::i«inos)) 9
IV. OPECI/LL INSIGNIA FOR TIE SINGLE-HANDED DESTRUCTIOIi
OF TANTCS ETC. (Sonderabz^ichen fttr das L T iedorld4inpf«n
von Panzerka.-npfvja.gcn usw. oiirch_ Eiiiz«lkJLapfer) 10
V. CLOSE-CO^EAT BADGE (Nahkampfapanse)..... IX)
VI. ARMY ANTIAIRCRAFT BADGE (Kecr«s-Flak-*i.bzeich«n
n
Section C. CAKP4-I

II.
III .
SUDJiJTilN COl'foH&CIUTIDN MSBaL (iJedaillc aur
Krimiorung an d«n 1 Oktobar 193& j 12
IV. M£H£L GO.i.2E2vDRAT3D)i MKDAI* (Modaillo zur
Srimiurung an di« Hoiukehr d«s Manrellandos)
X3
V. DANZIG GROSS (Danzigor Kr«uz; 13
VIw NARVIK SHIELD (llarvikcciiild) 13
VII. CKfcTE AEMBAin) (lnn«lband Kr«tai) 13
VIII. CIDLK SHIELD (Cholmachild). 14
El. KASTEEK PliONT JGIlaL (Ostn:od^.illo) 34
X. CHIim SHIELD (KrlTischild) 15
XI. DEMJANSK SHIELD (Demo&nskschild) 13
XII. KUBAN SHriLD (Kubanschild) 15
XIII. GUEEILlA-WAia'AEE MKDiiL (Bamd(Mik;«npf-Abseichen) 16
XIV, Ai'RIGA AEMBAND (Irrcclbcnd Afrilca^ 16
XV.
GERMAN-1IALIAJI COiMMKyOEATIDN MCDAL
Itali^nische Erimienuigsniedaille} 17
Section D. XAZI PARTY DECORA.TIQNS
I .
NATIONAX SaCIALIST ORDEKOF BLOOD OP
9 NOY£MBiP 1923 (Natioii&l-Sozialistisches
Blutorden von: 9 N o vcmbcr 1923)
lb
II .
INSIGNIA OF HONOR FOR THE PIHST 100,COO
MEMBERS (Shrenzeichen ftir Mitgli«dsr unt«
r l^UEcuer 100 000y 18
III . COBURG BADGE (Coburgcr-Abzcichen) 18
IV. NijRNEERG PiJJTY CONVENTION BADGE OF 192S
(Ntinibcrgor Parteit&gsabzGichcn von 1929) 19
V. BADG-KOF THE Sil-COWIS.TIOII AT BRAUNSCHWEIG OF 1931
(Abseichen von 3*i-£reffoi: BrJ.uiisch-A'-jig 1931) 19
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in,
GOLD HITLER-YOUTH MDGE (Goldenes ILJ-Abzeiqhcn) 19
VII. NAZI PARTY S3HVIC3 BADGES (NSHJPDien3t^i3
zeichnungsn).. ; 19
VIII. DISTRICT IN'SIGXIA. OF HONOR OF THE NAZI
(Gau-I2ircnzcichcn der NSDAP) < 20
Section E. MISCELLANEOUS DECORATIONS
I . MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVERS' BADG-E OP MERIT
21
II . MARKM\KSE3P AWARDS (Schlitzcnkuszaichnungon) 21
III . LONGEVITY MEDALS (^ienst&uszeichnungon)... 22
IV. SOCIAL SERVICE EuiLG-E (iSlir«nz*ich«n flir
doutsche Volkspflags) •
V. GERLiUJ DLTOISS-v&LL i'EDAL (Dcutsches
SchutzvAll-Ehrenzoichon) ••
•
23
24
VT. AIR-DSPENSS iJBrtvL (Luftscftut z-Ehrcnzeichen^ 24
VII. A1AAKDS FOR LIF'ti-SAVINCJ (B®lohnvmg von
1* Lif0-Sa.ving Hod^L \vitli Ribbon (Rottungs­
]L«da.illo din 3and«) 25
2 # Comnieiiiorfc.tion Medal for Rescuo from Dsuigor
(Erinnerungsm«di.ill« f\ir Rettung aus Gsi'aJir)...... 25
3 . Public Citation ({Jffantlich© Bslobigung) 25
VIII. GERMAN EAG-LE ORDER Oi 1 KSRIT
orden vo:n D«utcch©n Adlor)
(Vardianst­
25
IX. CROSS OP HONOR OF TIES WORLD WAR
(iShrenkreuz des W*ltkri©g«s) 26
X. SPORTS BADGES OF HONOR (Sport«hr«nzuich

IV.
3. German Olynpia. Awards (Deutsche Ol^inpia-
Auszeichnungen) 27
4. German 13Dtor Sports Badge (Deutsches
Liotorsportabzeichen) • • 28
% German Horseman's Badge (DGutsch.es
Reitera.bz

V.
XVTII. DR. rari'Z TOUT PRIZE
(Br.Prit z-^odt-Prois) 30
XIX. GERMAN MDTHERS 1 CROSS OF HONOR
(Ehrenkrouz dcr dcutschen Mutter).. 31
Section P. MEDALS OF HISTORICAL INTEREST
I . MEDALS OF THS PRE-WORLDWAR AND WORLD \&R PERIOD.
1. Blucher Star (31uch«rstern} 32
2. Pour L« l.:orit« ...• 32
3 . House Ordsr of Hohcsnzollcrn
(lia-usordcn von Hohenzollarn) • 32
4 . Ordor of tlie Crov/n (Kronenordan) 35
5. Order of th« Rad Sa.gl« (Rotor-Adlcr-Orden) 33
6. Militstry Service of ilorit Cross
(MilitSLrverdianstkrouz) • 33
7. R«d Cross Modal (Rote-Krauz-Jfod&ille) 33
8. Cross of Morit for Aid in the War Effort
(Verdienstkreuz fttr KriogshilfQ) 34
II . DECCRATICITS OP THE BALTIC iuTD SILSSIAN CAMPAIGNS OP 1919/20
1. Baltic Cross (Baltonl:reuz) 3k­
2. Silesifiji Badge of Msrit
(Schlesisches Bavrfthrungsabzeichan; *.. 34
3 . Rolaaid of Bremen (Br«m«r Roland) 3k
III . DTDIVTDUAL STATE DBCCEATICNS.
1. PRUSSIA
a) Contannial Uodal (Cent•nan.iodaillo) 35
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b) Prussian Military Service Badges
(Preussische Dicnstau£Z«ichnung©n) 35
c) Prussian Militia Badge
(Preussische Landw«hr3LUszcichnung) 35
2.
a) 3.2Llitary Order of St. Keinrich
(Milit&r-St* -Heinrichs-Ord«n) 35
b) Corcmnder's Cross (Koianiandeurkrauz) 35
c) Friodrich August 2«I&dal
(Friedrich-August-Medaillo) 35
d) Bravory MedaJL of S
(Siich-ische Tapfork«itsm9CULille} 35
a) Militar y
(
3- BAVARIA
Ord«r 1&LX Joseph
) 35
b) Military Medical Order
(Militar-Sanitat s-Ord«n)
c) Bravory Modal in Gold and Silver
(Gold«n« und Silbwrno Tapfarkfiitsracdaillc)
d) Military Service Badge*
(Bayerische Di

VII.
5. BADKN
&) Military Order of Kerit Karl Friedrich
(MilitSLr-Karl-Priedrich-Verdi«in3tord«n)
b) Service of Merit
(Badische
Lledal
c) Military Service Badges
(Badiache Ddenstauszeichnungen) 36
6. OTHERS
a) Heasen Bravery Medal
(Hessische T^pforkditstnedaille) 36
b) Mecklenburg-Schwerin Scrvica of 15srit
(Macklenburg-Schwerin Vordianstkraaiz)
Cross
36
c) Ip.ppe-D«tinold Service of Merit
(Lippa-Detniold-Verdienstkreuz)
Cross
36
d) Braunschweig Service of Merit Cross
(BrsLunach'weigiscliess-Verdienstkrcjuz) 36
e) Oldenburg Priedrich August Cross
(Oldenburger-FricBdrich-August-Krouz) • '. 37
f) Sachscn-£iiha.rt S^rviot of &crit Cross
(S ) 37
g) Hamburg H&nsa Cross
( ) 37
h.) Braiaen H&naa Cross
(3rtsiner-Hfiaise«i.tCii-Krauz) • 37
i) Hibeck HansA Croac
(Lub«clcer-Hanceii.tcii-KrQUz) 37
7* AUSTRIA
a) liilitary Order Maria Theresia
(llilitar-Marien-Th«resi9n-Ordei\ / „ .. 37
b) Bravery Medal (Tapferkaitsmadaille) 37
c) ConsnemDration Medal (Sriiinerungaacdaillc) 37
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VIII.
&} Military Service of Lorit Cross
(iiilitJtr-Vordi©r.st-Kreuz)
37
o) Austrian Wound Badge
(Oesterr

IX.
5) ^ar-Flights 3ax for Ki^hWightttr Personnel
(Front flugspange ftir ICaclit jager) 40
6) Pendant to 1/ar-Flights Bars in Gold
(Anhlngur zur goldenen Frontf lugspange) 40
II . G-RCUUD C0I3AT BADGE OF THE AIR FOSCE
(Erdkarapf abzcichen dor Luftwaffe) 41
III . SILVER OF H01I0R FOR DISTINGUISHED COLSAT ikCOOMPLIS-DdENTS
(Ehranschale fttr hervorra^orid® Karapfleistungen) 42
IV. AIR FORCE AITCIAIRCRAF? BADGE
(Kwapf abzdichon d«r Fladcart ill eric) 42
V. 0TIE2R iilR liORCE DE00BATI01©
1. Cup of Honor for Spscis.1 Aooomplishnonts in
Air Warfare (jihrenpokaLL fftr b«sond«rc
Leistung im Luftkriog) 4-3
2* Photograph of ^©"Reichsmai'schall' 1 in a Silver
Fr&iiia (D&s Bild des Horrn Reichsmarschall im
Silberrahmen) 43
3. Tho Goldan i3ook for Flying Peraonn«l
.a goldene Buch der Flieger)...^ 43
4-. Honor List of th« nir Force
(Ehrenlist a der Luftmffa) 4-3
Section H. SPECIAL MVY miCOR. JIOHS
1 # Submarine Sorvi'cfa :-3aoge (y-13oots-Kri©gsabzv;ich,
n 1939) 44
2. Destroyer Service 3&.dg« (Z©rst5rer-Kri«gs­
3. llinesrwe«p®r and Eaoort Urci't Service .-ifedgo
(Kriegsabzaichen flir iiinansuch.-, U-Boots-
Jagd- und 3icherunt,3vorbabid«ii) 4-4
4. *xrn»d Ltordiant Cruiser Service Badge
(Kriegsabzeichen fiir Ililfskrcuzer). •• 44
5 # Fleet Sorvic* 3adg

X.
6. PT-Boat (E-.3oat) S«rvico Badge
(Schn«llbQot~Kri«gafiibzc>'ich@n} .. • 45
7. Blockado j&mners Ba.dg«
(Abzeich«n ftlr BlockA&obrttchar) 45
8« Nava.1 Coast Artillery Badg©
(Kri«gsabz«ichcn ftir Iferintartillorie) 45
Section I, CBRTIPICATBS OF AWA3H) (BfisitzsGUgriisse; 46
Section J. EXAMPLES Ofc n HDW MEDALS ABEWORK 46
Part 2.
A. GENEKAL COMBAT DECOEAIICNS PIATES I-I I
B . ASSAUIiC BADGES PLATE II I
C. CAMPAIGN DECORAT3DNS PIATESIV-V
D. NAZI PARTY UECOKATIONS PLATES VI-VII-VIII
B . MISCKriTANEOUS -33BCOHATJDNS .PLATES IX-X-XI-XII ­
XIII-XIV-XV
!?• MEUiALS OF HISTORICAL INTEREST
PL&TES XVI-XVII­
XVIII-XIX-XX­
XXI-XXII
G. SPECIAL AIRFORCS DECORATIONS PL^iTE XXIII
H. SPECIAL NAVY DECORATIONS PLATE XXIV
I . CERTIFICATES 01'AWARD PLATE XXV
J . EXAMPLES OF HOW MEDALS ARE YftHN PLATES X5CVI-XXVII
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I IT T R 0 DUCT ION
Tha info relation and illustrations contained in this report
war© compiled from a great variety of sources. In general, the
official German publications n Crd«n und llirenzeichen 11 , "AllgamGine
H®«re3mitt«ilungsn rt , Hcoro3v»rordnungsblltt«r M , and "Luiftwaffe-
Vererdnungsblatter" irare used as prihiary sources, However, other
official, 3

1.
Bart 1.
A. GiMRAL OOLiBAT DECORATIONS
I. IROK CBOSS (iiiiserneBKreuz)
1. Iron Cross of lulp (plate 1-1)
The Iron Cross, the oldest and best-known of all German decorations,
•was originally rounded on 10 Lj&rch 1513 by King Friedrich wilhelm III as a
Prussian state medal. This original Iron Cross of 1813 is identical in
shape with the Iron Cross of today. It bears in the center three oak leaves;
the crown of Prussia with the letters "FT/" (Friedrich WilheOjn) belov/ it, is
portrayed at the top while the year M l813 ir is inscribed at the bottom. In
the war years 1813-15, a total of 8542 Iron Crosses were distributed among
soldiers of the. Prussian
Besides the Iron Cross 1st and 2nd class, King Friedrich 'tVilhelm also
founded the Great Cross of the Iron Cross (Grosskreuz des Sisernen Kreu25es).
This decoration -was awarded only five times during the war of liberation
1813-15* Its recipients were: Blucher for the battle of Katzbach; Bttlow
for the battle of Dennewitz; Tauenzien for the capture of V/itteribcrg; and
Tork for the battles of Laon- Paris. For political reasons, the fifth Great
Cross went to the then Crown Prince of Sweden, the former French General
Berxitidotte.
2 * Iron Cross of 1870 (Plate 1-2)
u?h«s Iron Cross was reintroduced oy King Wilhelra I of Prussia on
19 July 1870, the day France declared war on Prussia. Unlike the Iron Cross
oi' 1313, that of the Franco-Prussian ,.ar was not embellished with the center
oak-leaves. These were replaced by the letter "ft 11 (Viilhelm), while the
Prussian crown appeared at the top, and the year "1070" at the bottom. As
the earlier Iron Cross, this also has three classes: 1st class, 2nd class, and
the Great -Jross. The first recipient of the Iron Gross 1st class of this war
was Lt. Col. von Hellwig, CO. of the 9th Hussars, "Regijnont Bheiji 11 . The
following number of awards were made during the war years of 1870-71: 9 Great
Crosses, 130^ Iron Crosses 1st class, and 43,005 Iron Crosses 2nd class. The
ratio of award was approximately one to every twenty soldiers.
The following were recipients of the Great Cross: Crown Prince Friedrich
Tfilhelm; King ^Libert of Sascony; Grand Duke Friedrich Franz of iuecklenburg-
Schwerin; Prince Friedrich Karl of Prussia, and the Generals von Moltke, von
Ifitnteuffel, von Goeben, and von Warder• At the conclusion of the war, King
V/ilheLu I, at the entreaty of his General Staff conferred the Groat Cross
upon himself. Crown Prince Friodrich Wilholm was the first recipient of the
Great Cross for his victories at Weisseriburg and Yforth.
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3. Iron Cross of 1914 (Plate 1-3)
Kaiser '.Tilhelm II reinstituted th« Iron Gross for the third time
on 5 August 1914. For the first time it became eligible to non-Prussians,
as well as to menibersof the Gorman Uavy. An order of 16 March 1916 authorized
the award of the Iron Gross to soldiers of the nations allied to
Germany, It is identical in design with the earlier Iron Crosses, with
the exception that "1914" replaces the M 187O" at the bottom. Those
already possessing the Iron Cross of 1870, and -who wore again av/arded the
Iron Cross of this war, received a bar having a miniature Iron Cross in
its center and inscribed with the year "1914"- This bar wa.3 worn on the
ribbon of the earlier Iron Cross. The Iron Cross 2nd class vas worn on
a black-white-black ribbon, while the Iron Cross 1st class was pinned to
the breast without a ribbon.
The award of the Iron Crosses of this war closed on 51 -larch 1924
with the following totals: 5,196,000 Iron Cross 2nd class; 218,0C0 Iron
Cross 1st class; 5 Great Crosses. In this war every third German soldier
received one form of the Iron Cross* The following were recipients of
the Great Cross: the Kaiser; Hinderiburg; Llackensen; Prince Leopold of
Bavaria; and Ludendorff. In addition 13,000 Iron Cross 2nd class were
awarded for distinguished services at home. These were worn on a white
ribbon, edged with black.
2.
*•- Iron Cross of 1939 ("Plate l/k~3)
On 1 September 1939 the Iron Cross vtis reintroduced by Hitler for
the fourth time, this time as a Reich national decoration. The Iron
Cross of today may be awarded for conspicuous bravery in face of the enemy,
or for outstanding services in leadership on the battlefield. It is a
black cross edged with silver. In its center reposes a. swastika, v/hile
the numerals H 1939" are inscribed at the bottonu The ribbon is blackwhite-red
from the edges inmrd, the single central stripe being the
broadest. There are several gradess of this decoration, and they rank
in the following order:
Iron Cross 2nd class (lowest grade)
Iron Cross 1st cla-ss
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Oak Leaves to the Knight f s Cross
e) Oak Leaves with Swords to the Knight's Cross
f; Oak Leaves with Sivords and Diamonds to the Knight's Cross
g) Great Cross of the Iron Cross
If the holder of the Iron Cross 1st or 2nd class of the war of
1914-13 should win the Iron Cross in the present war, he does not receive
another cross; he is awarded instead & silver bar in the form of the
German ea^e and smstika, under which is the cte.te "1939". (Plate 1-6)
This bar is worn on the ribbon of the Iron Cross 2nd class or pinned
to the blouse immediately above the Iron Cross 1st class.
a ) Iron Cross 2nd class (Kisernes Kreuz II.K1.)
The Iron Cros3 2nd class may k
worn suspended from the ribbon
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over the left breast pocket. Usually, however, the ribbon alone is
TPorn passed through the second buttonhole of-the blouse. (Plate 1-4)
fc) Iron Cross 1st class (Ei3ernes Kreuz I.K1.)
Awarded to holders of the Iron Cross 2nd CIASS only for further
acts of bravery on the battlefield. It is the same as the 2nd class
medal, but it is -worn, fastened to the left breast pocket, without a
ribbon. (Plate 1-5)
All members of the Armed Forces, regardless of rank, are eligible
to receive the Iron Cross in all grades. The awards are made in the
name of the Ftthrer on recommendation of the C-in-C of the respective branch
of the Armed Forces, or the Chief of the High Command of the Armed Forces.
The award of the cross in a higher grade i s predicated on th« possession
of the next lower grade.
c) Kni^it's Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkrcuz das Eisernen
Kreuzes)
This next higher grade of the Iron Cross may be awarded on the
decision of Hitler only. It may be bestowed for the display of exceptional
personal bravery having a decisive effect on th© outcome of a
battle. This cross is larger than the Iron Cross 1st and 2nd class,
and is worn around the neck on a broader ribbon of the same colors.
1781 Knigiht's Crosses were awarded during th« fir3t 3 years of the present
war.
^•)O&k Leaves to the Knight's Cross (Eichenlaub zum Ritterkr«us)
This decoration consists of three silver oak-leav«s oountod on the
ribbon, immediately above the Kni^it's Cross. It was awarded for the
first time at the memorable session of the Reichstag on 19 July 1940 to
the now dead Cton«ralleutnant Di*tl for his conduct of the campaign at
Narvik. By the middl© of Jarfuary 1943, 182 members of the German Armed
Forces had received this honor. (Plate 1-7)
e) Oak leaves with Swords to the Knight's Cross (Eichenlaub
mit Schwortern zum Ritterkreuz)
This medal, mounting two crossed swords b«low the oak leaves,
has been awarded 24 times up to April 1943* (Plate 1-6)
f) Qak Leavos with Swords and Diamonds to the Knight's Cross
( i h i "h ifr Schwertern und BriilantGn zum Ritterkrouz)
This decoration, one of the highest G«nnan award for bravery, i s
similar to the one above, but with the oak lea.v«s and the sword-hilts
studded with diamonds. Up to a year ago only th« five most successful
fighter pilots received this decoration, in the following order:
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Obcrstlt. Holders; the now Gancralmajor Galland, inspoctor of ni^xt fighters;
ilajor Gollob; Obit, iiirsttille on his reputed 125th air victory; and finally
Obit. G-raf on his 172nd air victory. (Plato 1-9)
Th® bestowal of th© Iron Cross, as well as of all other German
decorations, is in each instance accompanied by a certificate of award
(Basitzurkunda), which remains in tho possession of the recipient.
g) Great Gross of the Iron Cross (Grosskr«uz dts Eisernen Kreuzes)
This highest of Gorman decorations is worn suspended from the neck
on a broad black-whi'tc-rod ribbon. In size it is double that of the
Iron Cross. It is awarded only for outstanding achievements which have
a decisive influence on the course of the war. "Reichsmarschall" Gttring
is the only wearer of this modal, having received it in recognition of
his creation and development of the German Luftwaffe.
II.
,;AR Sa£fl/TCa OF HBBIP CBOSS (Kriegsverdianstkreuz)
Hitler founded this decoration on 18 October 1939 to reward services
for which the Iron Cross could not be conferred. The Knigjat's
Cross of the V?ar Service of Llerit Cross was instituted on 28 August 1940.
This decoration na.y be awarded in the following four grades:
1. War Service of Merit Cross 2nd class (lowest grade)
2. \in.r Service of Lierit Cross 1st class
3. Elliot's Cross of the War Service of Merit Cross
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5.
The Knights Gross of the Ws.r Service of LIcrit Cross (Ritterkrcuz
des Kriegsverdienatkreuzes) is silver. It is larger than the 1st
and 2nd clasr crosses, and is suspended fro:.: the neck on a broader ribbon
of the saine colors* The best oral of this decoration is reserved for the
5'HQirer. It may also be conferred -with svords for outstanding adlit&ry
deeds that decisively effect the trend of the viar, or without svjords for
outstanding acco.-ipliahments in connection with the \*«.r effort.
The ffa.r Service of Llerit Itieclal (Krie£sveixiiensti£edj.ille) is bronze.
It cornea in the 3hape of the cross fastened on a round disc. On its
reverse side ia inscribed "liir Kriegsverdienst 1939" • Thia-medal io
reserved exclusively for thoae civilians Y.iio performed v.dth merit tasks
connected with the production of v/ar material, such as a lainiffium of six
months 1 aervice in a VOLT plant, etc. The ribbon is the siJiie as tha/c of
the War Service of Merit Cross, excepting that a narrow red stripe runs
lengthwise in the center of the black, (plate 11-12)
III . THISWOUND MDQB (Das Verwundetenabzeichen)
The Wound B^dge \as rcinatitutod by Hitler on 1 September 1939. It
is similar to that of the last vr~r, and consists of itn ov;.l badge edged
with a laurel v.xeath within vAiich a steel helmet reposes on tvx> crorjeed
Sw-ords; SL svastika. is. auperinposed on the lielniet. This swastika is not
present on the Yt'ound B^'dge of 1914 for members of the Army. (Plate II-lj)
In the var of 1914-13, members of the Kavy were ^wsirded a. distinct »iound
of their ovaa. (Plate 11-14)
The \7ound Badge i s awarded to thoae vdio heve sustained v»unda or
bodily injury (freezing etc.) through direct encsny action. It is /.:,£.rdcd
in the following three grs.dea, r.c-oending upon the number, or saverity of the
wounds:
1. i?i black (lowest grade) for tliose wounded once or twice
2 # In silver for those wounded JJ or 4 times
3* In gold for those wounded inore than 4 times
The Wound Badge is v/orn without a ribbon on the left breact of the
blouse. Multiple wounds sustained at one time count as one wound. rhis
badge is not awarded for illness or accident, even though occurring at the
battle front.
Tho badge in silver may be avianled, regardless of the number or the
vound" to those who have lost a hand, a foot, an eye, or who througn enencact^on
have become totally deaf. The badge in gold rxy be av^.rdea re^a-dless
of the number of the wounds, to those who have oecome totally blind
through enemy action, or who have sustained OTU-a injuries rciiultii.g in
•ineiitai illness. Civilian personnel employed in the construction oi -sue
"7/estern Wall" are ^Iso eligible for the vround b^^e, if they were injured
through enciy action. Since July 1943, i t say ^l^o be conTerrea upon those
non^eribera of the Vehmc.cht 7A0 have suffered injuries ^irou-aciic:ry-,c^n
in the th^ter of operations, in occupied territories, iii
jaent", or in the "Protelctorat". (Plitto 11-15;
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IV. ORDER OF THE GERMAN CROSS (Kriegsorden des Deutschen Kreuzcs)
This order wa.3 instituted by Hitler on 28 September 1941, largely
to bridge tho gap between the Iron Cross 1st class and the Kni^vfc's
Cro33 of the Iron Cross; especially in view of the large number of the
Iron Crosses 1st class a.-narded.
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The decoration consists of a dark grey, eight-pointod star, edged
vdth silvar, and measuring 65 nun in diameter. The center of the star is
occupied by a large black, silver-edged smstika. on st field of dull silver
•vrlthin a circular laurel ^vreath in silver or gold, respectively* The bottom
of the laurel wreath bears the date "1941" • The German Cross is -worn
on the right breast mthout a. ribbon*
It may be av/arded:
•*-• I 11 silver (lower grades) for repeated services of exceptional merit
in tho conduct of the -war.
2. In gold for repeated display of extraordinary gallantry in action,
or for repeated outstanding feats in leadership on the battlefield.
A preraquisitft for the award of the G-eraan Cross in either silver
or gold is the possession of the Iron Cross 1st class, tho bar to tho Iron
Cross 1st class of 1914, or- the Y/ar Service of Uerit Cross 1st class with
swards. (Pla.t« II-16)
V. TICS HONOR-ROLL CUSP (Die Shrenblatt-Spange)
Hitler founded this decoration in Ljarch 1944. It may be awarded
to soldiers of all grades who iiave bean cited in an order-of-the-d&y ( g
bttfchl), and thus entered the "Honor Roll of the German Array" (iShranblsitt des
Doutschen Heeres). The clasp consists of a golden svatstika. -within a circular
oak-leaf vvreath, and is Tsorn fastened to the black-white-red ribbon of the
Iron Cross of 1939; the ribbon bein=; attached to th« buttonhole of the blouse.
The eligibility requirements are:
) Possession of the Iron Cross 1st class, and
,
b; ^xtraordinaiy acts of bravery in combat of ii nature that vould
ordinarily Justify the avmrd of tho I^night's Cross of the lion Cross. The
a\vu.rd is retroactive for all those who have been cited in an ordcr-of-theds.y
prior to the institution of this clasp-of honor, (Plate 11-17)
VI. BRAVERY AND SERVICE OF MERIT BADGE FOR M3TEHN VOLUNTEERS (Tapferkeits-
und Verdienstauszuiclinung ftir .AngatoSrige der Ostvttlker)
Tliis badge, founded on 14 July 1942, nay bo awarded v/ithor with
svjords &s a combat decoration for br&very, or mthout s-words as a service
docoration for meritorious, servives. It crab races the folio-wing grades:
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a) 2nd class, in bronze (lowest -rade), on a dark-greon ribbon
bl 2nd class, in silver, on a green ribbon with white edges
c^ 2nd class, in gold, on a Ii2frt-green ribbon with ¥ftiite edges
dj 1st class, in silver
•J 1st class, in gold
The first three aro worn from the medal-^bar, or the ribbon alone is
warn from the buttonhole of the blouse; the last two are -norn without a
ribbon, pinned to the breast.
The badge with swords is awarded for bravery to those Eastern
voluntoers who participate in combat operations against the Russians under
Gorman command, whereas the badge without svords is conforr&d upon those
Eastern volunteers who perform special services within the occupied Eastern
provincos in connection with the war against "Bolshevism" .
Members of the following volunteer organizations are eligible:
1» Turkestan b&ttaj-ions, including Turkestan construction battalions
2. Cossack units
3» Crimean Tartars
4* Local Security Forces (Iandtt3eigene SicherungsverbSnde), composed
of volunteer local inhabitants, or discharged prisoners of war
who are "defending thoir homos" against tho Russian ^rmy, the
Partisans etc.
5. Police Forces (Ordnungsdienste) within the zone of operations
6* Volunteer local residents and discharged prisoners of war who
enrolled in the Geim&n Army as "auxiliaries" (Hilfswillige).
Since November 1942, this badge niay also be avarded as & commemoration
badge to those German soldiers, up to battalion commander, who have commanded
or were members of units composed of Eastern volunteers. However, the
possession of the Iron Cross 2nd class is a prerequisite to the award of the
2nd class badge in silver, while possession of the Iron Cross 1st class is
required for eligibility for the 1st class badge in silver.
In addition to this decoration, members of foreign volunteer organizations
originating from occupied Russian territories and incorporated into the German
Armed Forces, who display extraordinary bravery or render special services,
axe since March 1944 eligible to rocoive the Iron Cross, or the War Service
of Merit Cross, respectively. The award of the Iron Crosses 1st or 2nd class
is predicated upon the possession of the corresponding class .of the Bravery
etc. badge in silver with swords, vjhile the "Jar Service of Merit Crosses 1st
and 2nd class without swords may b« awarded to those who possess the corresponding
classes of the Bravery etc. badge in silver without swords.
Furthermore, these volunteers >my now also receive, under conditions
that apply to all others, the Eastern Front iledal, th« Wound Badge, and the
various Assault Badges, (illustration-or description not available)
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B. ASSAIJIfl BADGES
I # mPAl-TPHY ASSAULT BADGS (Infant erie-Stuxrabzeichen)
Founded on 20 December 1939, this badge may be awarded to officers,
NCOS and privates of rifle companies in infantry and mountain infantry
regiment3, v/ho hava since 1 January 1940 met all of the following three
requirementSf
Have taken part in three assault operations on 3 different days
^ Have beon in the foroaost lines
3/ Have penetrated the enemy line, weapon in hand
Successful armed rcxconnalssanco, as v/ell as counter-attacks are
counted a.s assult operations, provided they laad to close fighting.
The badge is silver for infantry and jaount&in infantry units, and
bronze for motorized infantry units. It is designed in the form of an oval
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Since July 1943, the Tank Assault 3&dge may be awarded in tho
following four grades:
&.) Grade 1 (original grade) awarded after 3 engagements
bj Grade 2 # n „ 25 "
cj Grs.de 3 " " 50 "
w
d; Grade 4.
•« 75 «
After participation in 100 or n:oro engagement3, the grade 4 badge
be reissued with tlie numerals "ICO" superimposod.
This badge is awarded by comntnuers of Panzer divisions, (plate 111-20)
III. ASSAULT BADGE (GENERAL) (Sturffiabzeichon (Allgemeinec) )
The assault Badge (General) was instituted on 1 June 1940 for the
purpose of rewarding personnel of the branches of service that support
the infantry and Panzer arms, and who are not eligible to receive the
Infantry Assault Badge, or the Tank Assault Badge. It v&s originally
intended as an assault badge for engineers, but was later o:ctonded to
include personnel of other arms -who have an ancillary role in tho assault
of infantry and armored formations. The sward is made to personnel of
the artillery, engineers, antitank and antiaircraft units, if they help to
carry the assult forward and assist in achieving a break-through in the
enemy's line. lledical personnel are now eligible, if they attend or
rescue wounded under the samo battle conditions as the assaulting infantry
in tho close-combat area.
The badge is silver, and displays a hand-grenada crossed with a
bayonet, surmounted by the Gernan eagle and swastika, the Tdiole enclosed
within an oval -wreath of oak leaves. It is worn on tho loft breastpocket
of the blouse.
Since July 1943, this bad^c is issued in the same four grades as the
Tank Assault Badge (par. II, above), and under identical conditions. Its
recipients may now include monibors of assault-gun units (Sturragoscbntzeinheiten),
assault-tank units (Sturmpanzereinheiton), ancL self-propelled antitank
units. The number of (mr^oiaonts (Hins^tstage) for both the T&Jik
Assault Badge and the assault Badge (General) will be computed as of 1 July
1943. However, those alrs^dy possessing either of thoso badges will be
credited vdth three engagements for the period prior to this date. In
addition, personnel of the arms eligible to receive this badge, who have
since 22 June 1941 had uninterrupted service in Russia or in Africa, will bo
given credit for the following number of engagements:
a) 25 engagements «... for 15 months 1 service
b) 15 engagements
c) 10 engagements
^ ^
6
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(Plate 111-21)
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IV. SPECIAL INSIGNIA. FOR THE SINGLE-HANDED DESTRUCTION OF TANKS ETC.
(Sonderabzeichen ffcr das Niederkampfen von Panzerkampfwagen usw.
durch Einzelkampfer)
Founded in March 1942, this sleeve insignia, is awarded to soldiers
who single-handed destroy or disable a tank or other armored vehicle in
close-combat, resorting to close-combat weapons only, such as antitank
rifles, rifle shells, pole charges, hand-grenades etc. One insignia is
bestowed for each tank or other armored vehicle thus destroyed or disabled.
The decoration consists of an aluminum-colored band measuring
90 x l>2 mm, with a 3 mm "wide interwoven black stripe both at the top and
bottom. It is worn as an armband on the right upper sleeve. One insignia
is awarded for «3ach tank destroyed, and core tb.Ji one m&y be vrorn simultaneously.
This decoration was formerly known as rt Sturmabz«ichon fCLr die
Srledigung feindlicher Karapfwagen" •
Since January 1943, this insignia may b« awarded on a gold band. After
accounting for a fifth tank or other armored vehicle, a soldier will, instead
of a fifth silver insignia, receive the decoration on a gold band. The four
silver decorations arc then taken off, and the gold armband alone is worn.
(Plate 111-22)
V. CLOSE-COMBAT BADGE (Nahkampfspange)
In recognition of personal bravery displayed in close-combat, handto-hand
engagements, Hitler inaugurated this decoration on 25 November 1942.
It is awarded to soldiers for hand-to-hand combat with the rifle, pistol,
hand-grenade, knife, or other closo-combat weapon, while on foot and unsupported.
It is conferred primarily upon members of the infantry, but other
aims are eligible, providing the prerequisites are complied with. Soldiers
who alraa.dy possess the Infantry Assault Badge, may nevertheless become
recipients of this badge. The awird may bo made in the following three grades
1st class in bronz© (lowest grade; for 15 dose-combat days
tt tt n
2nd class in silver, " 30
w
c) 3rd class in gold a 50 " «
The close-combat days are computed as of 1 Decaiaber 1942. However,
soldiers who saw uninterrupted service on the Eastern Front after 22 June'l941
will be credited with the following number of close-combat days:
'
15 close-combat days for 15 months 1 uninterrupted service
10 " •» «» 12 " » «
rt
5
« » 8 d « «
The number of close-combat days required to receive the 1st 2nd, or
3rd class badge, may be reduced to 10, 20, or 40, respectively in the'case of
severely wounded soldiers who would otherwise have no further opportunity to
participate in close-combat engagements.
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The Close-Combat Badge is in the form of a long and nsarow metal
brooch and is worn above the left breast-pocket. Its square center contains
a bayonet crossed with a hand-grenade and surmounted by the German eagle and
swastika.; each side of th« center square is ornamented with a design of rays
and oak leaves, (plate 111-23)
VI.ARMY. AHTIAIRCRAFf BADGE (Heores-Flak-Abzeichen)
This badge -was originally founded on 18 July 1941, but the provisions
of it s award were nx>difi&d by the Army High Command on 4 September 1942.
Since June 1941, it may be awarded to officers and enlisted men of Army
antiaircraft unit* (Heeres Fla-Truppen und Heeres-Plak-Einheiten) for repeated
distinguished participation in successful engagements against enemy a«rial
targets. The a.v

C« CAMPAIGN DECORATIONS
I . SPANISH GSOSS (Spanien-Kreuz)x
The Spanish Cross is awarded in bronzo, silver, or gold, and v.ith
swords or without s-words to former G

13.
^
M3M2L aM2S&)IUJI0N W&Jj (Medaille zur 3rinnerung an die Keimkehr
das Memellances)
This medal canmemorates the return of Manel to th© Third Reich
on 22 March 1939, and was instituted on 1 Ulsy 1939. It is in

V*.
Also eligible are members of tho Aimy who w«^.t to sea with, the li^ht
flotilla on 19 12ay 1941 and vho participated in tho sea-battle near the
island. (Plate IV-32)
VIII>CIICLL: SItlKLD (Cfoolmschild)
This award v/as instituted on 1 July 1942 to commemorate the defence
of the beleaguered city of Cholm on the Eastern Front by the "Kampfgruppe
Generalmajor Scherer" during tho period 21 January 1942 and 5 May 1942,
All members of the "V/ehrmacht" or those subordinated to it who were part of
tho garrison and who played an honorable part in the defense of the city
-within tho period named above, are eligible for the award. The decoration
is in the form of an elongated shield bearing the German eagle clutching
the Iron Cross in its talons. The lower part of the shield is inscribed
"Cholm 1942". It is worn on the left upper sleeve. The awards are made
in the name of the Ptthrer by General Scherer, commander of the defending
forces. (Plate IV-33)
EC. &JST3SRNffKOIIT MSBAL (Ostmedaille)
This medal ma founded on 26 LSay 1942 to coinnemorate service or. the
Russian Front during the first winter campaign between 15 November 1941 and
15 April 1942. Its official German designation is: "Y/interschlacht im Osten
1941/42 (Ostm«daille) M « It may be awarded to officers and enlisted men who
have met one of the following prerequisites:
a) Participation in at legist 14 days' fighting. For Luftwaffe
personnel flights against tho enemy on 30 different days is
required.
b) Wounding or freezing that resulted in the a-ward of the Wound
Badge.
c) Completion of a minimum of 60 days' uninterrupted service on
the Eastern i'ront.
Personnel of semi-military and auxiliary organizations are also
eligible, if daring the period prescribed, they -were subordinated to, or
were executing tasks directly on behalf of the Wehrmacht.
The circular medal is steel-grey. On its face is found the
inscription M Y/interschlacht im Osten 1941/42," surmountod by a white
steel helmet covering a hand-grenade; below the inscription appears a
bayonet crossed with a sprig of laurel. The reverse side bears the
German aagl© and swastika with a sprig of laurel under the latter. The
ribbon is red, with a very narrow white-bl&ck-white vertical stripe in the
center. The medal is worn on the left breast of the blouse, or tho ribbon
alone may be viorn from the buttonhole, (plate V-34-45)
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X. CRIMEA. SHTTIiD (Kricischild)
This campaign decoration was founded on 25 July 1942 in menory of
the battles on tho Crimean peninsula. It is awardsd to all members of the
Armed Forces who participated in the Crimean campaign during th« poriod of
21 September 1941 and 4 July 1942. Gene ralfeldmarschsll von l&nnstein has
been delegated "by Hitler to distribute this shield. The fdiving conditions
govern the arard:
a) Participation in a main engagement, or
b. I/founding, or
c) A ndnimum of 3 months* service on the peninsula
Tho shield is bronze and portrays the geographical outlines of the
peninsula and the seas surrounding it , 3umounted by the national insignia
•within an oak-leaf v/reath* To the left and right of this -wreath are inscribed
the dctos "1941" and t a942 w , respectively. It is worn on the upper left sleeve.
(Plate V-j6)
XI. DBMJAflSK SHIKTJ) (Denganskschild)
Hitler founded this cainpaign decoration in April 1943 in. memory of tho
14 month siege of the surrounded battle sector of Demjansk on the Eastern Front
in 1941-42. • All members of the vehrmacht y/ho played .an honorable part in these
defensive battles, are eligible. The original swards were made in the name
of the Fuhrer by the CO. of the defending forces, CJencral Graf Brockdorff-
Alilefcldt (dead). It is v.^orn on the left upper sleeve. The shield contains
tvvo crosfifed swords, with aji aircraft in fliglit across the points (in comraaraoration
of the fact that for 14 months the garrison had been supplied by air);
below the SYvord-hilts appear the numerals "1942", -while the inscription
"Demjansk" is slicftn abova the points. The v/hole is cro-wned by the national
insignia behind a crenelated rampart.
Russian "auxiliaries" and others subordinated to the ;.eh2iaacht m&y be
recipients of this decoration. (Plate V-37)
iai . IOJEAN miELD (Kubanschild)
This shield was instituted hy Hitler on 20 September 1943 in commemoration
of the defensive battles on tho Kuban bridgehead on the Crimean peninsula.
It nay bo au/ai-ded to all x.dlitary personnel, as V,

Participation in a main engagement, or
bj V/ounding, or
c; A m-itn'm-im of 60 days 1 uninterrupted service on the bridgehead
Tho awards are made in the name of tho Ftihrer by Gonaralfeldniarschall
von Klaist. (No illustration or description available)
XIII. GUERnJA-WABFABEMEDAL (Bandenkampf-Abzeichen)
Hitler founded this badge on 30 January 1944 in r a coalition of the
bravory displayed by mambors of tho Armed Forces in their fight, behind tho
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This armband is issued in a dark-blue color for members of the
Luftwaffe.
An earlier pattern, green vdth silver edging and the inscription
"Afrikakorps" has been recalled and superseded by the Africa Armband.
(Plate V-40)
XV. GSRUoIT-IIALLUT CClS/iEMOR-fflON KEDftL (Deutsch-Italieniscbe Erinnerungsmedaille)
This round bronze medal 7*as awarded to members of both the Gorman and
Italian Araed Forces who participated in the joint campaigns in North Africa.
Its face is adorned by a triumphal arch flanked on tha right side by a
swastika, a^d or. the left side by the Italian fasces; a true lovers 1 knot is
displayed below the arch. Tho bilingual inscription "Canipagna Italo-Tedesca
in Africa Italienisch-Deutscher Peldzug in Afrika" surrounds the medal.
-The ravursa side portrays two kni^jhts in medieval armor struggling with a
crocodile. The ribbon is black-v.Mte-red-s7hite-gr«on, thus combining the
(Jenaan «md Italian national colors.
A recent order prohibits the wearing of this medal by members of the
German Aimed Forces. (Plate V-41)
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- IIAZI PASTY
I. NATIONAL SOCIALIST- 0BDS5ROf BLOOD OF 9 NOVEMBER 1923 (National-
Sozialistisches Blutorden vam 9 November 1923)
Thi3 medal wa.3 originally struck at Hitler's command in 1933,
was amrded to all those who took part with him in the abortive "putsch"
in IJBnchen on-8-9 November 1923# It was later given a wider distribution
and w^s awarded to many Nazi Party members who had taken part in the streetfighting
of the pre-1933 years. JThe ordar is regarded with the highest
respect in the Party*
The medal is circular in shape, and its faco portrays an aigle grasping
a laurel wreath by its talons, within which is inscribed the d£.te
M 9« Nov." Insiiediately below the eagle's beak is found the inscription
"Mftnchen 1923-1933"• The reverse side bears a facade of three arches
surmounted by a swastika from which rays emenate, and the inscription "Und
Ihr Habt Doch Gesiegt". The ribbon is r©d in center with narrow whiteblack
stripes on either side. It is worn on the right breast of the Nazi
Party uniform, Vilhen worn on military blouses, the ribbon is placed above
the left breast pocket in line with any other decoration that may have been
awarded. The ribbon alone may be worn from the second-from-top buttonhole.
There are several ways of wearing this decoration. Members of the Luftwaffe
may wear the ribbon in the form of a half-cockade on the right breast of the
flying blouse, directly below the swastika of the national insignia. (Plate
YI-42-43-4W-5)
II.
INSIGNIA OFHONOR FOR THS FIRST 100,000 I/ISfelBERS (Ehrenzeichen fur
I£Ltglieder unter Nummer 100 000)
This party badge is generally referred to as the "Gold Party Badge" (Das
Goldane Parteiabzeichen), As its title implies, this high Party decoration
may be worn only by those charter mesnbors of the Party whose, serial numbers are
below 100,000 and who have belonged to the Party uninterruptedly since its
foundation.
The badge is circular in shape and is worn on the left side of the blouse
or civilian Jacket. It consists of a swastika around which is the inscription
"National-Sozialistisch© DAP 11 , the whole surrounded by a golden vzreath of
laurel leaves. The membership number is found inscribed on the reverse side.
(Plate VI-46)
III.
C03URG BADGffi (Coburger Abzeichen)
This Party badge wi-s issued to all members who participated in the
fafiious march on Coburg in October 1922, known as "Deutscher Tag in Coburg".
It was the first NSDAP expedition from its home at Minich (orster Vbrstoss
der Partei von 2$mchen nach ITord-Bayern). Tho mooting was characterized by
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bloody street-fighting, in which 800 S A nen suprossed the "red terror".
Aiaong the participants were Hitler and some of his early lieutenants.
(Plate VII-47)
IV". NftEKBlilRG PARTY CONVSIITIOII &iDGB 0? 1929 (lUlrnbergor Parteitagsabzeichen
von 1929)
Tills gold badge -FAS founded to cornmamor&to one of the bloodiest Party
conventions in Nazi history, hold at Nttrriberg in 1929. ^11 participants of
this meeting -were decorated vdth this badge. It com«s in th© form of a siiield
in tho center of which raposes an oagle perched atop a steel-halrnet embossed
with a swastika* The shield bears the following inscription: "Iflirnbarg 1912K­
1919 NSDAP - - Partcitag 1929". (Plate VII-43)
V. BAi3&5 OF THE SA-C0NVi5NTIQN AT B&afoSCHnlSIG- Of 1931 (libzcichen vom
SA-Treffen Braunschweig 1931)
This silver badge ^vas struck to coniineinorate the Party convention held
at 3raunschvroig on 17-18 October 1931, whan nearly 100,000 SA and 3S-m©n,
nainly of the M 2A-G-ru^pe Nord 11 , assembled* At this convention, which followed
closely on the heels of the "Stennes putsch",-Hitler assured hiiaself of tho
loyalty of the SA. 24 new "Standartan" were; founded, and tho w i.3otor-iii" JTiada
its first public appearance.
Th« badg« consists of an oval wreath of oak leaves having a bovv at th«
bottom. V/ithin the wreath is found th« inscription M SA-Trwffen 3raunschwcig
17/18 Oktober 1931" • The wreath is surmounted by the national insignia.
(Plate VTI-49)
VI. GOLD I-HTL3R-Y01JTH B^'iDGB (Goldencs HJ-^ibzeichen)
Tl^is badge of honor was founded by Baldur von Schira.cn, the "Rc-ichsjugendfuhr«r"
on 18 August 1934* It was awarded to all tlipse Hitler-Youth
mezriber3 of tho Party, who could orius themselves of uninterrupted membership
in tho Party at the liistorical Scich Youth meet ins °? 2 Octobur 1932.
It is zlso knovai z.& "HJ-Shrenzoichun" (Hitier-Youth i3£GGo of Honor, •
It is designed in the shape of a diamond having a gold outer frame, and
a bl&ck swastika in the center. The designs ©.round the swastika ar«u rod and
white. (Plate VII-50)
VII. ?JA7,T P;,KTY SBRVIOS Bi'JXSES (NSDAP Dienstauszcichnun^on)
These badges wore foundod "oy Hitler in April 1939, and are averted to
momTMirs ?&o served the Party faithfully for at least 10 years. There zro
three classes of this decoration:
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a) Class 1, in gold, for 25.years' service
"bj Class 2, in silver, for 15 yoars 1 service
c) Class 3, in bronzo, for 10 years' sorvice
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E. iffSCELLANBOUS DECORATIONS
I- MOTOR VgjICLi] DRIVERS 1 &JJGS Or 1 II^.TT (Kraftfahrbev;ahrungsabzcichcn)
This award was instituted on 23 October 1942, as a token of recognition
for the war servico of drivers of .-aotor vehicles viio have given a particularly
good account of themselves. This badge is eligible to all isilitary no tor
vehicle drivers who have especially distinguished th«as*lv«s' in driving vehicles
under difficult circumstances in certain theaters of -war, and in caring faithfully
for the vehicles entrust«d to thorn.
Hie following prerequisites are necessary for the award:
a) Service as a motor vehicle driver in the former territories of.Jugoslavia
and G-roecc, in Bulgaria and Ruuania, in the zono East of the
Russian 1940 boundary, in Finland, Itorway (north of the Artie circle),
in LsLppla^d, or in Africa.
b) The tripe must have beon executed und~r especially difficult conditions,
e.g. under fire, especially l^rgc distances covered, severe weather
conditions, and bad road, shelter and repair conditions.
The award may be given to:
IJbtorcyclc dispatch riders
..«•• after 30 operational diy3
Drivers of combat vehicles " 120 " "
Drivers of motor vehicles of the
transport service
M 150 " "
Drivers of motor vehicles of the
L of C troops " 165 " "
Drivers of all other services " 185 " "
Th© aycird may be recalled if subsequently the driver is guilty of neglecting
his vehicle, of violating the speed limit, or of causing accident through carelessness.
It may also be awarded to civilian drivers suboruiiiatod to the ,,'chrmaclit,
if they have m«t the above prerequisites.
badge consists of a steering "who«l set in a vrreath of laurel, and is
v/orn on the low«r part of the left sleeve. It may be awarded in throe grades
bronze, silver and gold. (Plato IX-65)
II. fciRKSiaHISEIP A.uiRDS (Schutz«nauszeichnungen)
Those insignia,, awarded to mercibers of the ^rmy for proficioncy in shooting,
consist of a braided cord of dull aluminum color and are worn fastened fror.i the
right shoulder-strap to tht* top-poclcet button of the blouse of the pkry.do,
Talking-out and guard uniform. A flight metal shield is attachud to the shoulder
end of the cord and at the lower end c.corns ara added to indicate the degree
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Grades 1-4: The shield is aluminum colored and be2.rs two crossed
svrords within a center-shield, the whole surrounded hy a narrow oak-leaf
wreath and crowned by the German oaglo and swastika.. Grade 1 i s not adorned
vdth an acorn end is -this lowest grade. Grade 2 has one acorn, while grades
3 and 4 have two and three acorns, respectively. The acorns for all 4 grades
arc alucrLnum colored.
s 5-8; The shield for these grades is also aluminum colored and
of tho identical design; the oak-leaf wreath, however, is somewhat wider.
The acorns ars also aluminum colored, and ar© added in the same order, i.e.
grade 5 no acorn, grade 6 on© acorn etc.
G-rado3 9-12: Tho shield is identical with that of group 5-$; its
color, however, is gold. As in the case of the two other groups, the addition
of an acorn denotes a higher grade award. The color of tho acorns for this
group is gold.
Personnel of artillery units use miniature shells in place of the
acorns.
The replica of a tank replaces the crossed swords on tho shield for
personnel of Panzer units.
Tho Air Force issues similar cords to its members for proficiency
in shooting. However, in place of the crossed swords and national insignia,
the centor-shield contadns th* Air Force eagle and swastika. The cord is greyblu®
silk decorated with silver for ^rados 1-4, silver decorated with grey-blue
for grades 5-8, and grey-blue decorated with gold for grades 9-12. The acorns
match tho color of the shiold..
Air Force antiaircraft personnel use ^.dniature sheila in place of acorns.
(Plate DC-66-67-66-69)
III. LDIflxiaVITY. A£DALS (Dionst&uszaichnungen)
Hitler founded these longevity decorations for the Armed Forces on
16 iiarch 1936. The so medals ar« tokens 01 reward for long and faithful
service, Th«sy may be a\.ardod in the following grades:
a) Cl^-ss 4 (lowest grade) after 4 years' honorabl© servicit
b) Cliiss 3
n
12
n n n
c) Cliiss 2
M 18 " "
n
0) Glass 1 " 25 " "
H
o". Olcss 1 with OsJ: Leavos " 40 "
M M
Tli*ae longevity decorations are vorn on a cornflov;or-blue ribbon. The
class 3 and 4 badges are circular in shape, the former light bronze, and the
latter dull-oilvor. On the face of both is found a. raised German oc.glc vdth
swastikii and tho inscription "Treue Dian3te in der Vi'chrm&cht" (Faithful
Services in tho wulirnLucnt;. Thj reverse be^rs ,rospGGtivoly tha nuia©r.'ols "12"
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or "4", surrounded by an oak-loaf wreath. , Th° class 2 in&dal comes in the
shape of a LJaltes* cross, is unpolished and has bevelled edges. Its color
is silver, and its center-piece bears the national insignia. The class 1
m«dal is larger than the latter, is of similar design and has a polished surface.
Its color is gpld. Th

As in the case of other decorations, the ribbon alono may b« \70rn
festaned to th

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AVOIDS FOR ULFL-SAVBIG (Belohnung von Rettunfstatin)
Peats of life-3aving may be rewarded by iiirets separate awards, dependingupon
th© degree of risk incurred:
!• Life-Saving Medal vdth Ribbon ( Ra ttungsaedaillo am Bando)
Thi3 med&l is awarded for the successful 3aving of a lifa at extreme
risk to the rescuer. It is circular in shape, and its fc.ee bo*rs the inscription
"Fur Rettung aus Gefahr" within tn oak-leaf wreath. The reverse side is
embossed with the German eagle. It is worn on the left breast suspended froa
a ribbon, (plate X-oCk)
2. Uoranerorruion iyieda.1 for Rescue from Danger ( g
fur Rettung aus G-cfaiir)
The nedal, a lessor award for life-saving is conferred upon those who
accompli shed successful r©scuQ3 under less d^Lngerous circuniat;mces. It is not
to be worn on the uniform o-r civilian clothing, (ifo illustration)
3* Public Citation (Offentliche BelobigungJ
If tho degree of risk involved in the saving of a lit'* is not considerable,
the rescuer aiay be honored by a public citation, accoinp'.niGd in some cases by
a monetary i
.ill menbers of the _.rmod forces, seioi-niilitary and Party organizations,
as well as civilians may be recipients of tlia above lifo-saving awards.
VIII. G5R1>1AI{ BAG-LB ORDER OF MERIT .(VercUonstordxm von Deutschan ^dler)
" This decoration was originally founded by Hitler on 1 May 1937 for tho
ogress purpose of honoring distin^uialied foreign civil said military personages
for services rendered on bolialf of the Reich. j?he provisions of the diurtur
xMTv iua«ndod in -*pril 1939* Since that dite it may ha av/ardod v.ltli swords
to iailitary peraonnol of allied or friendly nations viao distinguished h
on th© battlefield. Th« dttooration without svjord is av^rded for ncritorious
services in connection with the war of fort, but not at thy front.
The G-omian IJagle Order of Merit embraces the foliov/ing six grades:
c
d
0
f
G-rcat Cross (Gl-rosskreuz) (liigliest grs.dc)
Service of Merit Cross mth 3ti-.r (Vordienstkrcuz mit 3
ll tl 11 It
1st Clfci ss
II II tl
II
2nd cla ss
I! Tl II
II
3rd Cli.
German Service of Merit Ue

is accompanied by an eight-pointed silver star of rays, having a diameter of
80 uri. In the center of the star r^posos tho 45-inm diameter cross of the 0rd«r.
This star ic worn pinned to the left breast.
2. The Service of Merit Pro as with Star is identical with the 1st class
crosc, described below. However, it is accompanied by a six-pointed silver
3tar of rays, having a diameter of 75 innu ^s above, in the canter of the star
reposes tho 45-«na diaiaeter cross of the Ordor. It too is -worn on the left
breast.
3. Thu S^rvica of I^rit Cross 1st class has J- dixnoter of 50 mm, and it
is worn suspended from the neck hy a 45-nnn wide ribbon.
4» Tho Service of Hdrit Cross 2nd class is of the> same diumoter as that
of the 2nd class, cross, but is worn without a ribbon pinned to tho breast.
5« Thtat Service of LIcrit Cross 3rd class has a di&iiietor of 45 nan, and is
worn susp^nd^d fror:. the bnaast on a AO-iimi wide ribbon.
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6. Tha Service of Ilorit lu^dal is a round silver modal with a 3S-iam
diameter. Its face bears the cross of the Ordor, while on the reverse is
found the inscription "Beutsche V^rdienstmodaille". It is worn suspended
from tho breast on 37-nu- vd.de ribbon.
The iribbon for all classes of the Order is identical; rod in canter with
narrow vAiito-black-v^iitc stripes on both si dor. (Plate XI-C5-9O)
IX. OROSS OPKDHOR OF THE WOPJiD \ikR (Ehronkreuz des V/eltkricges)
Founded by Ilitlor on 13 July 1934, this con3ina::ioration medal has v b*en
av*i.rdod to al l thos© vdio participittod in -cho '^orld ,i'ar. Thero are thra* types
of this dacoration:
a) "FrontkAmpfarkrauz" for those v,Aio fought in th* front linoo
b^ "KriQ^steilndhraorkreuz" for tlioso v^io served behind the front
Krictgshintcrbliebonenkreuz" for the next of kin of tho fallen
All throo arc of the sarao design, i.o. in the shape of a cross with, a
circular oak-loaf wreath in th« center, within which is found the inscription
"1914-191S". The "Frontkampferkreuz" is adorned with tvjo crossed swords.
All three crosses are worn suspended from a ribbon on the left braast. The
ribbon for the "JProntkaiapferkreuz" and the "Kriegsteilnehnierkrouz 11 is red in
center with stripes of black-white-black on both sidss. That of the
"Kriegshinterbliebensnkr-wuz 11 is r«d in center with stripes of vfoite-blackwiiite
on either 3id«a. The color of the first two is bronze, while that of
third is black, (plate XI-91-92)
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X. STORES BAfl&JSS OFHONOR (Sportehrenzeichen)
There are a gr&at number, of insignia of distinction that may be awarded
for excellence in the field of sports. Some of the best-known of these are
listed below.
1» S^.-I£Llitary Bad^e (iil-wehrabzaichen)
It ms formerly colled the "Sa.-Sportabzeichen M (^-Sports ilt-d&l).
This sports badge is awarded to menibtars of the Si (sturmabteilung; for accomplishments
in sport3. It aiay be awarded in bronze, silver, or gold.
badge in bronze is awarded to those who have passed the prescribed
proficiency tests. The 3ilver badge is eligible to those -who success fully
passed th

of tha German Olympia Badge of Honor, while on the r.verse is- found the
inscription "Fur, verdicnstvollo Litarbeit bci don Olympischen Spiclcn 193b".
(Plato XII-95-96)
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Irlotor Sports 3^Jgo (Deutsches ZIotorsportabzeichen)
This badge is also knomi as the "NSKK-Sportabzcichcn". It was founded
by Hitler in February 1938 and is eligible to monibers of ths IISKK and the DKK
(Deutsches Kraftfahrkorps) for accomplislments in tne field of sports. It
consists of a. large sv.actika enclosed within a round -wreath of oak IUA.VUC.
A large G-jmar. eagle clutching a. rjotor car tyre is superinposod on the
svastika. (plate XII-90)
Ciiiur v/oll-knovai aports badges arc:
Gronaan Iiorser::an's Bad&e (jjeutschec Reiterabaeichcn) (Plate 211-99)
Kitlcr-Youth Proficiency Badge (lU-Lcistungsabzeichen) (pls.tc XIII-100)
Gk?ir.gJi-youth- Proiiciency Badgo (DJ-Leiatungsabzaichen) (Plate XIII-101)
Hitler-Youth Leader Sports B^dgc (lIJ-I l tthrersports^.bz(i;ichon) (Plate XIII-102)
G-ciT:ian-Girls~SociQty Proficiency Badge (BDii-Leictungaabzcichcn)
(Plate XIII-103)
Ilitl^r-Youth Badge for oharpshooters
Scharfschtitzon (Plate XIII-104;
(iU-3chiw»ssauszQichnung fur
Ilitlar-Youth Duiugt; for Riflemen (lU-Schiosssausiioichnung fur Schutzen)
(Plato XIII-105)
The tiports badges listed 'below aro loss proininent and are not illustrated,
ihc original Gcr.'^ai dt?3ig:u'.tions ore givon only.
Reichs jugc-ndsportab sfeiclicn
JungfliGgerLportabzcichen
Dout ache s ggiixerab z c ichon
D@utsche3 Jugendrcitabzeichen
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IABOR SERVICE BADGES OF M3RIT (RAD~Dienstauszeichnungen)
These badges are issued to members of the Reich Labor Service (Rc;ichaarbeitsdienct)
in recognition of years of honorable service. They are issued
in the follovdng four grades:
a) 1st class, in gold, for 25 years' service
h\ 2nd class, in silver, for 18 years 1 service
c) 3rd class, in silver, for 12 years' service
d) 4th class, in bronze, i'or 4- ye&rs 1 service
All classes arc of the sijone oval design. On the face is shown the special
insignia, ^of the RrJ), v/hile on tho ravcrse is found tho inscription "Ftir treue
Dienste im Reichsarbeitsdienst ''. Female medbers arc also eligible to receivo
those badges, Hov/evcr, a lurge s-wsi.stika replaces th© spade on the face
of tho modal. (Plate XHI-10 6-107-106)
In addition, there is. th* Labor Service Badge of Honor of 1932
(iilhrsnzeichen der iingohorigen des NSAD von 1932) issued to the original members
of the' IISAD (Nazi Labor Service) in 1932, th© predecessor of the present
RAD. (Plat* XIV-109)
XII. POLICE SSKVICE 3.1DG-3S OF I.3R33? (Polizei-Dienstauszeichnungen)
!3?he3© bedges ATQ av&rded to members of the police for long and
honorable service* They axe issued in the follofdng throe grades:
1st class, in * )ld, for 25 yvt&ra 1 sarvico
2nd class, in -Alver, for lo y^ars 1 sei*vico
3rd class, in silver, for 8 years' service
Tho 1st s.nd 2nd class "badges are in the design of a cross, in the center
of which is superimposed the police insignia (the national insignia 7/ithin an
oval "ftxeath of loak leavos); inc. reverse boars the inscription "Fur treuo
Dienste in der polizei". The 3rd class badge is a circular modal, having tho
police insignia embossed on its f--oo, wfcdl* the inscription on tho reverse is
identical. (Plate XIV-HO-1H-112 ;
XIII. CUSTOLX. SSRVICE BaDGgj Og BDNOR (aollfi^^enscIiuta-iJhrccizeichen)
This decoration is awarded to per3onnol of the border customs service
(Reichszollgrenzschutzdicnst). It was founded by Hitler in February 1939.
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XIV. FIKRMRK'S BADCaa OF HONOR (Fouerw«hr-Ehrenz«ichan)
The Fircsman's Badge of Honor, awarded to firemen for long and honorable
servico, was founded by Hitler in January 1938* It'is is cued in the following
tyro grades: a) 1st class, in gold, b) 2nd class, in silver.
The badge is in the form of a cross mth flame designs adorning all four aims.
A swastika, reposes in the center of the cross. The circular inscription on
the face of the badge reads: "Fur Verdiensto ini FouerlBcchv/esen 11 . (Plate XIV-114)
XV. MINERS' i&DSE OF HONOR (Grubenwahr-Ehrenseichen)
Founded simultaneously mth the Firemen's Badge of Honor (above), this
award is giv~n to miners for long and faithful service. It is a round silver
modal. Its face is adorned vdth two crossed short-handled picks, upon vjhich
is superimposed the national insignia. On the re-verse side is found the
inscription "Fur Verdiensto im Grubenwesen" within an oak-leaf v/reath.
(Plate XIV-115-116)
XVI. FAITHFUL SERVICE MflPATfl (Treudienst-Shrenzeiclien)
bounded b;/ Hitler in January 1933, theco jnedals are a.\«irded for long
ya&rs of faithful service to civilians in the ©niploy of the public services,
and in some cases, in private industry. eligible arc': officials, employees
and laborers, v/ho have co;;:jloted 25 or AC years* of faithful service.
SuployoGs of private concerns arc also eligible after 50 years' service.
Tho 2nd class badge is awarded after 25 years 1 service, while 40 years*
service is required for the 1st cl^cs badge. Sir^ployees of private concerns
receive a special class of this medal after 50 years * of service.
The Faithful Service ilecbil comes in the fom of a cross that has in
its center a swastika surrounded by a large wreath of oak-leaves. The
special class of tliis badge has the numerals "50 n superimposed at tho top.
On the rovers© of the badges is found the inscription "Fur treue Dienste".
The color of the 2nd class iaed&l is silver, "whila that of the first class is
gold. All classes a.vs v.orn on the left breast suspended from a cornflowerblua
ribbon. (Plato XV-H7-H3-119)
XVII. GEKL'AN 3 T aiT3DIaL FRIZB FOR .Jffi ;j-i!D SCIBLICE (Poutseller Nationalpreis
fur Kunst und 'Jisaenscliaft)
Tliis elaborate decoration v/as founded en 30 January 1937 as a German
national medal of honor for the raward of accomplishmtisnts in the field of
art and science. It is knom as tho German "Nobel prize". The decoration
may be awardod with a star, to be worn on tho breast, or with a shouldcrriboon
and rosette (Schulterband mit Rosette). This ribbon has a. broad contwr
etripe, edged with narrow strip

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for accomplishments in the field of research in chemistry, biology,
medicine, technical improvera

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OF HISTORICAL INTEREST
I. ISDALS OF THS PKcXjQRJiD telR X>HD ViPRLD ViaR PLKIOD
1. Blucher Star (Blucherstern)
This decoration, a special fom of the Iron Gross, was also founded in
1813. It v/as ^.mrded with the Great Cross of the Iron Cross. This highest
of decorations consists of a star of goldon rays, in the center of which reposes
the Iron Cross, The year ll l813" or "191V 1 , respectively, is inscribed
at tho bottom of tho cross. Since its foundation, it bus boun awarded only
twice. Prince 3lticht;r received it first in 1C15 for his victory at 3elle­
.dlliance. Its second holder is FielcLnarshal von Hindonburg for his accomplishments
during the World w^r. It is Yirorn v/ithout a ribbon fastened to the
breast. (Plate XVT-125)
2. R>ur Lo Merite
This decoration is older than the Iron Cross, having bean instituted
in 1740 ^oy Frederick the Great. Originally it was eligible not only to
soldiers for bravery on tho battlefield, but also to statesmen, scientists,
etc. for acconplishmants not connected with vox. In January 1810, King Friedrich
mfilhelm decreed that the award of this decoration bo confined to soldiers
only for acts of extraordinary bravery on the battlefield. Only officers were
eligible to receive it. There are four grades of this decoration:
aj Pour L« Merite (lov/ect grade)
b) Pour Le -^rit* with Oak Leaves
c) G-r'Sat Cross
d) Great Cross with Oak Loaves
The Pour Le &erite (lowest grade) is worn fc.stonod to th« breast v.lthout
a riboon. Tho Pour Le Merit© with Oak Loaves is suspended from the nock by a
broad whito-black-white ribbon having very narrow edges. The other two gradeii
are also suspended from the neck, and ar© accouipanied by a four-pointod Goldon
Star, worn on the breast. The possession of a lowsr grade of the order was
prerequisite to the award of the next higher grade. The Great Cross and Star
were not avardad during the war of 1914-18. However, the &Y/a.rds of th

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is white with three vertical black stripes. The order h~s four classes and
the awards were made with or -without svvords. It has soldo:,; be on awarded in
peacetime. During the Y*orld sVar it was bestowed for repeated acts of valor
in faca of the enemy to tliose already possessed the Iron Gross 1st class.
The number of awards in this var totalled 8291. (plate XVI-128)
4. Order of the Grown (Kron-jtfiorden)
This is xlso a Prussian order and was founded in 1861 by King Wilhelm I.
in conmemoration of his coronation. Th

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8. Cross of Merit for Aid in tlio War Effort (Verdienstkrsuz fur
Kriogshilfe)
This Prussian badge is also referred to as thw "Preussisches Hilfsdienatkreiiz
11 • $ie decoration is considered as the Iron Cross of the home front,
and was awarded during the World War to men and women who distinguished themselves
"by their war efforts at home. It ±s an ei^ht-pointcd cross with a
circular center-piece shov.ing the inscription n \JBP, surmounted by the Prussian
crown. It is worn on a. ribbon of six stripes of black and "white, (Plato 1CVT-133)
II- DHX)RrIClOITS 0? THJ BALTIC JtfXD SILESIAN CAHPAIC3IS 0? 1919/20
Of the many decorations created in these campaigns, only three rotcwived
official sanction of the Reich government and only these arc permitted to be
worn*
•*•• Baltic Cross ( 3s.lt enkreua)
This cross was founded in the spring of 1919 in recognition of the bxnvcry
displayed by meaibars of the "Frcikorps" volunteers fighting against the "bolsheviks"
in the Baltic campaign of 1919-20. This decoration was issued in on

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INDIVIDUAL STATE DECORATIONS
addition t0 th c Prussian State decorations which during the rar of
were for the first time warded to others than Prussians, the other
States and Free Cities comprising the Reich issued a great variety of badges
for vsdbr and service. Those listed below were officially recognized by the
Beich Government and are permitted to be vcrn. They are frequently SCOT, on
thc drccs uniforms of the prasent-d&y Gorman soldiers.
1. PRUSSIA.
!Fho most prominent of Prussian State medals have already boon di3cussjed
above (P-I-l-8, pages 32-34). Ilontion must also b© mad© of the following:
a) Centennial Medal (Centenarmcdaille) (plate XVlI-137)
b) Prussian llilitary Service Badges (Preu3sische Diensuauszcichnungen)
These military service badges are issued in three classes. Ifhv cla.se> 1 badge
is in the form of a cross v/ith the crotai of Prussia in its centre* Thc reverse
be.-j.rs the Roman numerals "XV", denoting fifteen years 1 service. The class 2
and 3 badges are circular in shape vdtli the Prussian crown in the centor surrounded
\>y the inscription "Trou Dienste bei dor F&hne". The reverse bears the Roman
numerals "XII" or "IX", respectively. (Plate XVH-138-1W.)
c) Prussian Ililitia Badge (Preussische Landwehra.uszaiciinung) (Plate XVII-142)
2.
a) IJxLitary Order of St. Keinrich (Militar-St.-Heinrichs-Orden}
(Plate XVIII-li{-3«sa45)
b) Commander's Cross (Koniaandeurkreuz) (plate XVIII-lVf)
c) Friedrich August Medal (Friedrich-^ugust-M*daille) (Plato XVIII-lif6)
d) Bravery Madal of Sascny (Sichsisclie Tapferkeitsciedaille)
(Not illustrated)
3. BAVARIA.
a ) Military Order &ax Joseph (Militai^-Kiax-Josoph-Orden)
(Plat© Xrai-147)
b) Military Medical Order (jalitlr-Sanitats-Ordon)
(Plate X U
c ) Bravery Msdal in Gold and Silver (Goldene und Silbeme TapferkVitsmedaille.
(Plate XVIII-149-150)
STEICTLD

d) Military Service Badges (BayerischG Dienstauszeichnungen)
(Plate XVIII-151-XIX-152)
4. fl
a) Llilifcary Service of llerit Cross (Militar-Verdienstkrcuz)
(Plate XIX-153)
b) Military Service of Merit Medal in Gold (Golden© Militar-
Verdi enstncdaillo) (Plato XIX-154)
c) Military Service Bs.agos (Y/urttemb©rgische Dionstauszoichnungenj
Issued in throe classes. The class 1 badgo comes in the shape of a
cross ivith a. center oak-leaf containing the crotm of YiUrttenibarg.
The reverse has the Roman nuir.cra.1 "ZCV", indics.ting 15 years 1 service.
The class 2 and 3 b.?dges are identical in o^sign: circular medals with
the croivn in center surrounded bj SJI oak-leaf Yoreath. The reverse
sidas bear the Hocian nuziorals :i XII" or "IX", respectively.
(Plate XIX 155-156-157-158)
5.
a) J,jJ.itar5 r Order of Ilerit Karl Friadrich (lailitar-Karl-Priedz-ich-
Verdienstorden) (Plawe XIX-159)
b) SorvicQ of Merit Medal (Badische Verdienstinedaillo)
(Plate xrc-i6o;
Q^ I^qlitary 3orvice Badges (Badische Dienstauszeichnungen)
(Plate XX-161-162-163-l6i0
6. OTHSBS
a) Hossen bravery Medal (Hessische Tapferkeitsmedaille)
(Plate XX-165;
b) Mecklenburg-Schwerin Service of Merit Cross (Mecklenburg­
Schwerin-Verdienstkrouz) (Plate XX-166)
c) Lippe-Detmold Service of &erit Cross (Lippe-Detaold-
Verdienstkreuz) (Plate XX-167)
d) Braunschweig Service of Merit Cross (BraunschT/eigischos-
Verdicnstkreuz) (Plate XX-168)
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•) Oldonburg Priedrich August Cross (01denburg«r-F:riedrich-August-
Krouz) (Plate XX-169)
f) Sacfosgn-Anhalt Service of Merit Cross (S^chsen-Anhalt-Vordienst-
Kreuz) (Plate XX-17O)
g) Harlburg Ilansa. Cross (Hamburger-Eanseaten-Krcuz) (Plato XXI-171)
h) Bremen Hansa Cross (^remer-Hanseatcn-Krouz) (plate XXI-172)
i) LUbeck Hainsa Crosa (Lubecker-Hansaaten-Kreuz) (plate XXI-173)
The Hamburg, 3romen, and Lttbcck Hansa Crosses wore founded in 1915
by the senates of the three lianas, cities, and -were awarded to officers and
enlisted men alike for meritorious v«.r service* They aro in the shapv* of
a cros3 of rod color v/ith silver edges. The circular center-piece encloses
the emblem of the respective city* They arc vrorn on tho left breast suspended
by a ribbon* The Bremen ribbon has eight rud-viiito stripes; tho
Hamburg ribbon is r«d-vfait«-red, vjhile the Uibeck ribbon is r«d-v£iite #
7. AUSTRIA
a) Military Order Maria Thcrcsia (Llilitar-L-irion-Thcresi^n-Grden)
This order was founded in 1757, and is the «quivalent of the Prussian
"Pour-Le-Herite" • It was awarded very sparingly and only officers v/ore
sligible* It is an sight-pointed white cross with the circular inscription
in it s center reading "Fortitudini". The order embraews thrco class«s.
All classes are ^vorn on a red-vdiite-rad ribbon* (Plat* XXI-174)
b) Bravery Medal (Tapfcrkaitsnedaille) (Plate XXI-175)
c) Cormafliaoration Medal (Srinnorungsmodaille) (Plato XXI-176)
d) Military Servica of Marit Cross (Militar-Verdienst-Krouz)
(Plate XXl-177;
e) Austrian Wound Badge (Oesterreichischoa-Vorwuiidotenabzeichen)
(Plat* XXI-17B;
f) "Karl" Military Service of Merit Medal
Verdienst-llcdiille) (Plate XXI-179J
Franz Joseph Bravery &odal (Franz-Joseph-Tapferkeits­
(Plat e XXII-lOO)
ESSTRICTED

h) Karl Bravery Modal (Karl^apferkeitsmadaille) (Plate XXII-181)
i) Franz Jos«ph Sarvlca of Ilerit Cross (Fran3-Jos«ph-2£ilitar­
V«rdion3tkr«uz) (Plate XXII-182)
j) Karl Troop-Groga (Karl-Truppen-Kr«uz) (Plato XXII-183;
8. NATIONS ALLIED TO G-IHil^rZ HT 1914-18
a) Hungarian CoinmTJoratiDn Medal (Ungarische Erinnerungsmcdaill*)
(Plat© XXXI-184;
b) Bulgarian Conmomoration l&dal (Bulgarisch© Srinn«runganedaill«)
XXII-185).
c) Turkish Half-Moon (Tttrkischtir Halbraond) (Plata XXII-186)
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G. SPECIAL AIR FORCE DECORATIONS
In addition to the decorations, listed above, available to the
personnel of all throe services, there are a number of badges of honor that
are reserved exclusively for members of the German Air Force. The cost
proriiinont of thesa are listed and described below. Illustrations are
furnished, vzherever available,
I- YAR-ffLICHCS BAR GROUP OF DJJOORAIIOIIS ( Front flug-Spangan)
Thas« are elongated metal badges awarded to finding personnel of
fighter, bomber, reconnaissance and transport aj.rcra.ft for successful
flights against the enemy. They may be granted in the following three
grades:
a^ In bronze (lowest grade), for 20 or iuor* flights
bj In silv«r, for 60 or more flights
c) In gold, for 110 or more flights
All flights must have been undertaken against tho enemy, and
at least 30 kilometers behind tho enemy lines. The lower grade bar is
discarded upon the receipt of the next higher grade. Thoso bars are \x>rn
abovo the left breast-pocket*
The vuious for.-is of Var-Flights Bars are presented below,
1. V&r-Flights 3aLr for Fight or Poraonnol (Front flugspange fur Jilgor)
Founded ^oy Gflring on 30 January 194-1, this bar is amrded to
personnel of fighter, interceptor arid pursuit aircraft. It consists of
a massivo metal oak-leaf bar, containing in centor a laurel wreath within
which reposes a barbed arrow flanked on jccli side by a vdng; oanoath th«
arrow is a sva-Gtika, The arrow rerAsdna silver in all three grades.
(Plat© XXIII-167)
2 # ,7ar-Flight» Bar for Boirboir Personnel (Frontflugspange fur
ICampfflieger}
Founded at the oarao time, this bar may be awarded to personnel of
boniber and div«-bomber aircraft. It is identical in design with the baiter
figher personnel, excepting that its center holds th© replica of a bomb
in place of the arrow, this bomb points down and h^s a tail and -wings
attached; underneath the bomb is a swastika. As in the case of tho bar for
fighters, tho bomb in center ranains silver in all three grades.
(Plate :OIII-188)
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40.
3m ftar-Fli^its Bar for KgconnsLiasance Psrsonnol (Frontflugspange
ftir )
This "bar >ms also instituted on 30 January 1941 as a token of
distinction for personnel of reconnaissance, air-sea rescue and meteorological
aircraft. It is, too* a massive oak-leaf bar, similar in design
to the other two, However, it contains in center the head of an eagle,
with a swastika immediately tleneath it. This eaglts-head remains in silver
in all three grades. (Plato XXIII-109)
4. War-Flights Bar for Transport Parsonnel (Frontflugspange ftlr
Transportfliegor;
This bar YUS inaugurated hy Goring on 19 November 1941, and is
avjard^d to personnel of transport and troop-carrying transport aircraft.
It is similar in design to the others, but contains in its center th« German
Air Force aagle gra3ping a swastika by its talons. Tho aasgl® and
s;mstika remain silvar in all throe grades. (Plato XXI1I-190)
5. W&r-Fliglita Bar for Night-Fighter Poraonnol (Frontflugspangc
fur Nachtjager)
There is a special \/ar-Flights Bar for Kigiht-Fighter Personnel,
aTsarded under the identical conditions as th« badge for fighter personnel.
It is of the same pat torn, excepting that tho laurel wreath ;aurroundiiig
the centor-piece is black-lacquerod. The arrow points up in
the night fighter badge, and dorai in the bar for long-distance nightfighter
personnel (Fomnacht jager). (No illustration presented)
In the cas© of all of the above bars, flights of over four hours
duration count as two flights. All bars have the folloidng identical
dimensions:
Overall-length of bar • 75 nun
Diameter of laurel Weath
25 ram
vddth of oak-leaf branchos
13 rain
6. Pendgjit to V.'ar-Fliglits Bars in Gold (^iihangur zur goldentm
F ront f lugspang«i;
Goring created this high Luftv/affe decoration on 26 June 1942
in recognition of especially distinguished feats in ooriiiection with
flights against the cnesny. It nay be av/axded to:
a) Personnel of fightor ^
transport aircraft
b) Per3omiel of dive-bomber, pursuit
and intorcepter aircraft.
for more than 500 flights
for more than L&O flights
RESTRICTED

c) Personnel of bomber, sea-air rescue
and meterological aircraft .
d) Personnel of reconnaissance and
night-fighter aircraft
for noro thin 300 flights
former* than 250 flights
The pendant consists of & 12-nm csnter-atar, adorned on both ai s
with threo laurel leaves. The greatest width of the laurel leaves ia 8 mci,
while the ova rail-length of the pendant is about 35 mru This pendant may
only be amrdad to the possessors of one of the War-i'lights 3~rs in Gold.
It ia suspended from the bottom of the War-Flights Bar in Gold.
(Plato XXIII-191)
II- &ROTJND-COMBAT BADGE OF THE AIR FORCE (Srdkaapfabzoichen der
Luftwaffe)
This badge was founded by Goring on 31 March 1S42. ^JLl inembars of
the Luftwaffe who distinguished themselves in ground combats .ure eligible.
It is awarded to individual*only for participation in the for-~iaost linos
of ground-combat operations on at least three different daya. Combat operations
arc defined as storm-assaults (Sturmangriffo), and close-combat fighting
~oy either infantry or artillery weapons. Counter attacks and reconnaissance
in fores are considered storm-assaults, provided they le&.d to closcconib&t.
Personnel of heavy infantry-weapons and artillery weapons are eligible
9 if they support the attacking ground troops, cmd tharwby make the penetration
possible. Combat against aerial targets do not entitle the members
of the Luftvaffe ground troops to this decoration. The Air Force .Antiaircraft
Badg« (s©3 below) has been created for this purpose. . The more prt-sence
in successful ground-combat operations does not e&rn. for a Luftwiffc soldi«r
the Ground-Combat Badge. H© must participate directly in a. storm-assault or
hand-to-h&nd combat. Commanding officers of units will not be invested with
this medal by tho mor® display of excellence in troop-loadcrohip, They must
also fulfill the prerequisites prsscribod for others.
The badge is in the shape of an oval o&k-leitf wreath, within which is
portrayed a flash of lightning descending from dark clouds and striking the
ground below. The Luftwaffe eagle clutching a sv.^stika appears at the top
of the wreath xunongst- the clouds. The color of the eagle,swastika and
wreath is bright-silver, while the clou&a, the flash of lightning and the*
mound itx® finished in dull-silver. Tho bs.dge as officially issued is of
metal. However, the recipients ::iay procure them in embroidery, at their
own expense; officers in embroider:, 7 " cf metal threads, enlisted man in embroidery
of VJOOI yarn. The badge has the following dimensions: v.ldth end
length of oval Y.Tsr.th 42 siaa. and 5b nsn, respectively; wing-apread of eagle 40 ram.
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It may also be -worn in a miniature form.
loft breaat. (Plate XXIII-192)
In all foms, it is worn on the
HI . SALTOt OF HONOR FOR DISTINGUISHED COMBAT ACOOMPLISKMEWTS
(Ehronsch&l© flir liorvorragcnd© Kiunpflcistungon)
Founded by Goring on 15 Juris 1942, this high decoration nay bo awarded
to thoso members of the Luftwaffe ground troops who have especially distinguiahed
themselves by the display of extraordinary bravery* v/hich feats,
howevGr, would not entitle them to th« German Cross in Gold. Those raccoromendad
for this honor must already possess the Iron Gross 1st cl&su and
the Ground-Combat Badgo of the Air Force. Up to the present, several
officers and enlisted men of ptjrachuta and antiaircraft units have received
this bridge, Tha names of those invested with this decoration are entor«d
in th

43.
b) For having taken part in three different engagements against
ground or sea-targets undor difficult circumstances, such as
the destruction of tanks, bunkora, ships, oto.
c) For exceptionally out striding deeds "by individuals or crws,
the badge nay bo ay.-arded regardless of tlie number of combats.
Example: Tht crew of u. huivy antiaircraft battery vdll become
eligible sd'tor having shot down throe enemy planes and having takom part
in two engagements against gi^und or aesi-targets.
This insignia, is Tsorn on the left breast, and may ba vrorn in a
iT±niature form. (Plate XXIII-1S4,
V. OTHER AIR FORGE DEG0flAT3PII3
Th« follovvdng are oth^r viell-knovm. G-eraruin Air Force decorations:
1« Cup of Honor for Spocial ^ccoiiiplialiments in Air tfexfara
^Shrenpokal fur bosond

H. SPECIAL NAVY DECORATIONS
The Gorman Navy also issues special badges of its owi to its personnel.
These are in addition to those that arc available to mearibtfrs of the thrco
branches of the Aimed Forces, Those special badges are presented below:
1. Submarine Service Badge (u-Boots-KriegSiibztfichen 1939)
This badge is awarded to all officers, petty officers and men of submarines
-who have distinguished themselves ~oy tvo or inore sortios againat
th« enemy. It consists of a submarine within aa. oval silver wroath of
laurel surmounted by a large German eagle clutching a smstika. (pls.t« XXIV-195
2. Destroyer Service Badge (ZorstOror-Kidegsabzjiichen}
Instituted originally for cre^ra of destroyers who undor coLiLi&nd of
Cor.anodore Bontc took part in the battla at Narvik. It is also awarded for
special achievements to members of other destroyers, torpedo boats and 3­
boats, Th® badge consists of the forepart of a. destroyer advancing at 3peod,
surrounded by an oval v/roath of oak-leaves and surmounted by a small
oagle and swastika. (Plate JQOV-196)
3. Llinesweeper and Sscort Craft Sarvice Badge (Kriegsabzcichen fdr
Llinensuch-, U-Boots-, Jagd- und Sicherungsverblnde}
to cre\ra of minss^veepers, subrjarine-ch^sers and other protective
vessels ac a recognition of good service. Ths badge shows a nine exploding
-within an oval wreath of oak-leaves surmounted by the German eagle
and sYmntika. (Plato SOV-197)
4. Armed llorchant Cruiser Service Badge (Kriegsabzeichen fiir Kilfskreuzer)
This badge is awarded to crev/3 of armed merchant cruisers engaged in the
harassing of enemy merchant shipping. The badge shov/s a Viking ship sailing
over the top of the v*>rld globe, v/ithin an oval wreath of oak -leaves suimounted
by the Gorman eagle and smstika. (plate JQOT-198)
f;.
Fleet Service Badge (Flotten-Kricgsabzeichen)
This is awarded to crews of battleships, cruisers and other units operating
with the flefit, for whom there is no specific v/ar-badgo. It shows a
battleship, bov/s-on, encircled by an oval wreath of oak-leaves, surmounted by
the Gorman eagle and swastika* (plate XXIV-199)
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45.
6. PI-Boat (E-Boat^ Service Bxdffi (Schnellboot-
KriegsaJbZQ ichan J
This "badge is amrded to craws of U-boats in recognition of good
service It consists of the foreparts of an E-boat s.dv&ncing at speed,
encircled by an oak-loaf \ircath and crov/nod by the Genaan eagle and
swastika. (Plate XXIV-200)
7. Blockade Runners Badge (Abzeichan ftir Block&debrecher)
3iistitut«d 1 April 1941, for craws of ships at sea and in for«ign
ports at the outbreak of thu mr, which have. mana.gcd to reach G-srcian
ports or ha.ve scuttled thaiasolves or be«n sunk in avoiding capture by
entsn^- naval forces, Th« ba.dg» depicts the forepart of a. l^rge liner
advancing, hGr figure-head b&ing a gigantic ca^le v/ith outstrotchc-d
wings and clutching the swastilca. Tht; v/holo is encircled by an ancliorohain.
"(Plat© XXBT-201)
8. IfovaJL Coast Artillery Badga (Kriegsabzuichen ftir jMwxinoartillcrie)
This badge is avjardad to crews of coast artillery batteries for
3uccc3sl\il antiaircraft dofensc. It is a representation of a gun emplaced
on the bt^ch vdth the barrel pointing up to th« loft at kd degrees.
The v/Iiolc is set in an oval wreath of oak leaves and surmounted by th« G-er
manea&Lo and s^vafltilML. (Plate XXIV-2C2)
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46.
I. CERTIFICATES OF AWARD
As already stated, the recipient of a medal is always given a certificate
of award (Sezitzzcugnisj, attesting to his rightful ovnaership.
This certificate contains the folloving items: titl e of the medal; name,
rank and unit of the recipient, date of issue. It also bears the stamp
of the organization (division etc.), as well as th© signature of the issuing
officer. Photographs of four of thase certificates of amrd are found
on Plate XXV, 203-206.
J . EXAMPLES OF HOW MSDALS ABE
Photogr-tphs of members of the German Array and Air Force are found on
plates :2CVT-}QCVTI- Illustrations 207-214. These photographs illustrate the
manner in which Gerran medals are worn. BGIOY/" are listed the medals as id ­
entified on th

47.
Illustration 213: Rank: Oberf«ldw»bel, Air Force* Medals: Right
breast: Spanish Gross; Left Breast: Ribbon of
Iron Cross 2nd class; Iron Cross 1st class;
Spanish Grand Gross (a Spanish decoration);
Air Force Gunners Badge; Wound Badgo, in silver*
Illustration 214: Rank: Oborfeldwebel, Mr Force. Medals: Ribbon of
Iron Cross 2nd class; Ground Combat badge, of the
Air Pore©; Assault Badge (General); Wound Badge,
in silver*
RESTRICTED

ILLUSTRATIONS

A. GENERAL COMBAT DECORATIONS PLAEE I
1. Iron Cross of 1813 2. Iron Cross of 1870 w Iron Cross of 1914
Iron Cross, 2nd olass 5. Iron Cross 1st class 6. Bar to Iron
Cross of 1914
7. Knight's Cross with 8. Knight's Cross 9. Knight's Cross with
Oak Leaves with Oak Leaves Oak Leaves, Swords
and Swords
and Diamonds

A. GENERAL COMBAT DECORATIONS ELATE "II
10. War Service of 11. War Service of Merit War Service of
Merit Cross 2nd Cross 1st class with Merit Medal
class
Swords
1Zj.. Navy Wound Badge
of 1914
. Azmy Wound Badge 15. Wound Badge of 1939
of
No illustration
available
1-6. German Cross 17. Honor-Roll Clasp 18. Bravery and Service
of Merit Badge for
Eastern volunteers

3. ASSAULT BADGES
PLATE III
t9. Infantry Assault 20. Tank Assault 21. Assault Badge
Badge Badge (General
23. Close-Combat Badge
Special Insignia for the Single-
handed Destruction of Tanks etc.
22»-» Army Antiaircraft
Badge

C. CAMPAIGN DECORATIONS PLATE IV
* Spanish Cross 26. Austrian Me­ 27. Austrian Medal
(Pace)
dal (Reverse)
No illustration
available
28. Sudeten Medal
(Reverse)
29. Memel Medal
(Reverse)
30. Danzig Cross
31, Narvik Shield 32* Crete Armband » Cho3jn Shield

C. CAMPAIGN DECORATIONS PLATE V
34. Eastern Front 35. Eastern Front Crimea Shield
Medal (Pace)
Medal (Reverse)
Illustration
not available
37 • Demjansk Shield 38. Kuban Shield 39. Guerilla-Warfare Medal
Africa Armband
. German-Italian Commemoration
Medal

D. NAZI PARTY DECORATIONS
PLATE VI
42* Order of Blood Order of Blood Msdal Ribbon, as worn
Medal
from button of breast-pocket
Order of Blood Medal, as worn suspended from
button of breast-pocket
45. Order of Blood Medal Ribbon, as 46. Gold Party
worn by Air Force personnel
Badge

D. NAZI PARTY DECORATIONS FLXFE HI
47. Coburg Badge 46. Ntaiberg Party*- 49. Badge of the SA-
Convention Badge Convention at
of 1929 Braunschweig of 1931
51» Miniature Ribbon
of Honor
50. Golden Hitler-Youth
Badge
52. Nazi Party Service 53. Nazi Party Service 54. Nazi Party Service
Badge (Bronse)
Badge (Silver)
Badge (Gold)

D. NAZI PARTY DECORATIONS
PLAEE VIII
55* & 56, Sachsen, Bayerische Ostmark, Halle-Merseburg,
Hessen-Nassau, Magdeburg-Anhalt, Mecklenburg
57. Berlin
58. Ostprexissen
59. Danzig
60. Thtlringen
G—-'
%
/
Osthannover
62, Essen
. Baden
64. Baden

E. MISCELLANEOUS DECORATIONS PLATE IX
65, Motor Vehicle Drivers • 66. -67.-68.-69. Marksmanship Awards : class 4-
Badge of Merit for artillery, and class 7
for infantry
70. Longevity Medal, Longevity Medal, 72. Longevity Medal,
4 and 8-year service
(Face)
(Reverse)
4-year service
8-year service
(Reverse)
73 # Longevity Medal, 74. Longevity Medal, 75. Longevity Medal,
18 and 25-year 18-year service 25-year service
service (Pace) (Reverse) (Reverse)

» MISCELLANEOUS OECORATIONS PLATE X
76. Social Service 77• Social Service 78. Social Service Badge
Medal (Pace) Medal (Reverse) 1st class
79. German Defen- 80. G-eiman Defen- 81. Air-Def ense Me- 82* Mr-Defense Medal
se-Wall Medal se-Wall Medal dal 2nd grade 1s-b grade
(Pace)
(Reverse)
83. Life^Saving 84. Life-Saving
Medal (Pace) Medal (Reverse)

E. MISCELLANEOUS DECORATIONS PLATE XI
85. German Eagle Order 86. German Eagle Order 87. German Eagle Order
Cross 3rd class Medal Cross 1st class
88. German Eagle Order 89. German Eagle Order 90. German Eagle Order
with Star Star Great Cross
91. Cross of Honor of
World War with
Swords
92. Cross of Honor of
World War

E. MISCELLANEOUS DECORATIONS PLATE XII
93. SA-Militaxy Badge 94* German Reich
Badge
Sports
95. G-erman Olyrapia Con>memoration
Medal (Pace)
96, German Ol^mpia Commemoratio
n Medal (Reverse)
97» Gerooan Olynrpia Badge
Honor 1st class
of
98. NSKK-Sports 99. German Horse-
Badge
Badge

E. MISCELLANEOUS DECORATIONS ELATE XIII
100. Hitler-Youth Pro­ 101. German-Youth Pro­ 102. Hitler-Youth Leader
ficiency Badge ficiency Badge Sports Badge
103. Gennan-Girls-Society
Proficiency
Badge
104, Hitler-Youth Badge
for Sharpshooters
105. Hitler-Youth Badge
for Riflemen
106. Labor Service 107» Labor Service 108. Labor Service Badge
Badge of Merit Badge of Merit of Merit for Women
(Face) (Reverse) (Pace)

E. MISCELLANEOUS DECORATIONS PLATE XIV
109. Labor Service Badge of 110. Police Servioe Badge of Merit 1,cl.(Pace)
Honor of 1932
111. Police Service Badge of Merit 1.d. (Reverse)
112. Police Service 113. Customs Service . Firemen's
Badge of Merit
Badge of Honor
of Honor
3.cl, (Pace.)
115. Miners 1 Badge of Honor (Pace)
116. Miners 1 Badge of Honor (Reverse)

E. MISCELLANEOUS DECORATIONS PLATE XV
117. Faithful Service 118. Faithful Service 119. Faithful Service
Medal special Medal 1st class Medal 2nd class
class (Face) (fleverse)
120. Prize for Art and
Science shoulder
ribbon & rosette
122, Prize for Art and
Science Star
121. Prize for Art and
Science Medal
123* Dr.Fritz Todt
Prize Honor-
Pin
124, German Mothers f
Cross of Honor

P . MEDALS OP HISTORICAL INTEREST
PLATE XVI
125. BlUcher Star
126. Pour Le Merite 127. Pour Le Merite with
Oak Leaves
126* House Order ©f 129, Order of the 130* Order ©f the Red
Hohenzollern Crown Eagle
131. Military Service of 132. Red Cross Medal 133, Cross of Merit for
Merit Cross in Gold
Aid in the War Effort

F. MEDALS OF HISTORICAL INTEREST PLATE XVII
134. Baltic Cross 135. Silesian Badge 136. Silesian Badge
of Merit 1st el* of Merit 2nd ©1.
137. Centennial Medal 138, Prussian Military 139. Prussian Military
Service Badge 1st Service Badge 1st
class (Face)
class (Reverse)
140, Prussian Military 141„ Prussian Military 142. Prussian Militia
Service Badge 2nd Service Badge 2nd Badge
class (Face)
class (^Reverse)

F. MEDAIS OF HISTORICAL INTEREST
FL&EE XVIII
143. Saxony Military Or- 144. Saxony Commanders 145. Saxony Military Order
der St. Heinrich Cross St. Heinrich Gold Medal
Great Cross
146. Saxony Fried-
rich August
Medal
147. Bavaria Military
Order Max Joseph
148. Military Medical Order
of Bavaria
149. Bavaria Gold Bra- 150. Bavaria Silver Bra- 151. Bavaria Military
very Medal (Face) very Medal (Reverse) Service Badge 2nd
class (Face)

P. MEDALS OF HISTORICAL INTEREST PLATE XIX
152. Bavaria Military 153. Wirttemberg Military 154. Wirtteznberg Military
Service Badge 2nd Service of Merit Cross Service of Merit
class (Reverse) (Great Cross) Gold Medal
155. Wfcrttemberg Military Service Badge 157. Wurtteniberg Ivtilitary Service Badge
1st olass (Pace and Reverse) 158, 2nd class (Pace and Reverse)
159. Baden Military Order 160,, Baden Service of
of Merit Karl Fried-
Merit Medal
rich (Great Cross)

F . MEDtALS OP HISTORICAL INTEREST
FL&EE XX
161. Baden Military Service Badge 1st olass 163. Baden Military Service Badge
162. (Pace and Reverse) 164. 3rd olass (Pace and Reverse)
165. Hessen Bravery 166. Mecklenbui^-Schwerin 167. Lippe-Detmold War
Medal Service of Merit Cross Service of Merit Cross
168. Braunschweig War 169. Oldenburg Priedrioh 170. Sachsen-Anhalt Ser-
Service of Merit August Cross vice of Merit Cross
Cross

P. MEDALS OP HISTORICAL INTEREST PLATE XXI
171 • Hamburg Hansa 172, Bremen Hansa 173. Liibeck Hansa
Cross Cross Cross
174. Maria Theresia
Military Order
175. Austrian Bravery
Medal
176. Austrian Commemoration
Medal
177. Austrian Milita- 178. Austrian Wound
179. Austrian Karl Miry
Service of Badge litary Service of
Merit Cross
Merit Medal

P. MEDALS OF HISTORICAL INTEREST PLATE XXII
180. Franz Joseph 181. Karl Bravery 182 # Franz Joseph
Bravery Medal Medal Servioe of Merit
Cross
183. Karl Troop­ 184* Hungarian Comme­ 185. Bulgarian Comme-
Cross moration Medal moration Medal
186. Turkish Half-Moon

G. SPECIAL AItt FORCE DECOHATIONS PLATE X2CEII
187. War-Flights Bar for Fighter 188. War-Plights Bar for Bomber
Personnel
Personnel
189» War-Plights Bar for Reconnais- 190. War-Plights Bar for Transport
sance Personnel
Personnel
191. Pendant to War-Plights Bars 192 # Ground Combat Badge
in Gold
of the Air Force
Mi
111
193. Salver of Honor for Distin- 194. Air Force Antiairguished
Combat Accomplishments
craft Badge

H . SPECIAL NASTI DBOQRmONS PLATE XXIV
195. Submarine Service Badge 196. Destroyer Service
Badge
197» Min^sireeper and 198* Aimed Merchant 199. Fleet Service
Escort Craft
Cruiser Service
Badge
Service Badge
Badge
200, FT-Boat Service 201. Blockade Runners 202. Naval Coast Ar-
Badge Badge . tillery Badge

!• CERTIFICATES OP AWAHD
PLATE XXF
IM NAMEN DES FUHRERS
UND OBERSTEN BEFEHLSHABERS
DERWEHRMACHT
VER1EIHE ICH
DEM
Gefreiten
Peter K u r z ,
Stab / Afr.Art.Rgt.l
DAS
EISERNE KREUZ
2. KLASSE
A f r i k a den 15.2.
IM NAMEN DES FUHRERS
VERLEIHE ICH
DEM
Obergefr. Heinrich 0 r t h
6./HKAR.1262
DAS
KRIEGSVERDIENSTKREUZ
2. KLASSE
MnSCHWERTERN
__ K. H. Qu^

J. EXAMPLES OP HOW MEDALS ARE 1/TOHN PLATE XXVI
207, 208.
209. 210.

J . EXAMPLES OP HDW MEDALS A.R2 WORN
PLATE XXVII
211. 212.
213*
214.
(28162) Wt. 31952/20 26-48-2 500 11/44 L. & B.