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GERMAN MEDALS AND DECORATIONS
E.D.S/G/7 11 i COMPILED BY MIRS (LONDON 8RANCH) • POBEV0 R D
This manual, which is designed primarily for the use of intelli gence personnel of U.S. and British armies, nas prepared by the MILITARY INTELLIGENCE RESEARCH SB3TION, London Branch, for the SUPREME HEADQUARTERS ATJiTJSD E3£FSDITIONARY FORCE. Requests for additional oopies of this publication should be made through channels to the EVALUATIONfcAND DCSSEMINATIC^f SECTION, G-2 (Counter- Intelligence Sub-division), REAR ECHELON, SHAEF, Comments, including oor rections of factual detail, should be transmitted promptly and may be addressed directly to the MILITARY IIOTLUGENCE RESEARCH SECTION, 1*0 Park Gate, London, S.W.7. I.
TABLE OF CONTSi-JTS
B*rt 1. Pago Section A. GEUT5KAL COMBAT
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 LTiedorld4inpf«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 I. SPANISH CHOSS (Spanien-Kruuz) 12 II . AUSTPvIAJf COMMEMORATION MEDAL (Kedallle llririnorung an disn 13 iffl-rz 1938) 12 RESTRICTED 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 ORDE KOF BLOOD OP 9 NOY£MBiP 1923 (Natioii&l-Sozialistisches Blutorden von: 9 Novcmbcr 1923) lb II . INSIGNIA OF HONOR FOR THE PIHST 100,COO MEMBERS (Shrenzeichen ftir Mitgli«dsr un t« r l^UEcuer 100 000y 18 III. COBURG BADGE (Coburgcr-Abzcichen) 18 IV. NijRNEERG PiJJTY CONVENTION BADG EOF 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 HESTRICTJ5D 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) • 23 V. GERLiUJ DLTOISS-v&LL i'EDAL (Dcutsches SchutzvAll-Ehrenzoichon) •• • 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 Oi1 KSRIT (Vardianst orden vo:n D«utcch©n Adlor) 25 IX. CROSS OP HONOR OF TIES WORLD WAR (iShrenkreuz des W*ltkri©g«s) 26 X. SPORTS BADGES OF HONOR (Sport«hr«nzuich 1. SA-MilitAry B^dg« (SA-v/€lirabzeiclion) 27 2. German Reich Sports I3adg« (Deutsche* R«ichssportabz«ich«n) 27 RESTRICTED 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 8# Hitler-Youth Leader Sports Badge (HJ-Fttlir«raportabzoich®n) * 28 9. G«rman-Girls-Socioty Proficio-ncy Bc (BDII-Leistungsabzeichen) » 28 10, Hitler-Youth Bi*.dg« for Sharpshooters (HJ-Schi«ssauszeichnung fttr Sch&rfschtitzsn) • 28 11* Hitler-Youth Badge for Riflemen (HJ-Scl^ess^.usz«iichnung fftr Schutzen) • 28 XI. RE3DH IABOR SS53/IC3 BADGES 0? (R-iD-DicnstauazGiclmungffin) ..-.„ 29 XII. POLICE SEB/ICE BADGES GP MERIT 29 XIII. CUSTOM SERVICE BADGE 0V HONOR ( Zollgrcnzachut z-Ehranzc ichen) •• 29 ICIV. FIREMEN'S BADGE OF HONOR (Fcuenvcihr-Ehrcnzc ichor.) 30 XV. MINERS' BADGE-QF HONOR (Grubaiv.vehr-Iilhrenzeicheny • 30 XVI. FAITHFUL SERVICE MEDALS (Treudienst-Iihrenzcichcri) 30 XVII. GERMAN ^ATIONA.L FRIZI5 FOR ART AND SCIENCE (-Jeuiischar Mitionalprois ftir Kunsc und Wissenschai't).. „ 30 V. XVTII. DR. rari'Z TOUT PRIZE (Br.Prit z-^odt-Prois) 30 XIX. GERMAN MDTHERS1 CROSS OF HONOR (Ehrenkrouz dcr dcutschen Mutter).. 31 Section P. MEDALS OF HISTORICAL INTEREST I. MEDALS OF THS PRE-WORLD WAR 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 RESTRICTED VI. 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 3- BAVARIA a) Militar y Ord«r 1&LX Joseph ( ) 35 b) Military Medical Order (Militar-Sanitat s-Ord«n) 35 c) Bravory Modal in Gold and Silver (Gold«n« und Silbwrno Tapfarkfiitsracdaillc) 35 d) Military Service Badge* (Bayerische Di a; Military Servic® of Merit Cross (Militar-Verdicnstkreuz) 35 b) Military Service of M©rit Medal in Gold (Golden* Militax^-Verdienstmedaille) 36 c) Military Service Badges (Wirtt©nibergi3ch0 Dicnstauszciclmimgen; , 36 RESTRICTED VII. 5. BADKN &) Military Order of Kerit Karl Friedrich (MilitSLr-Karl-Priedrich-Verdi«in3tord«n) b) Service of Merit Lledal (Badische c) Military Service Badges (Badiache Ddenstauszeichnungen) 36 6. OTHERS a) Heasen Bravery Medal (Hessische T^pforkditstnedaille) 36 b) Mecklenburg-Schwerin Scrvica of 15srit Cross (Macklenburg-Schwerin Vordianstkraaiz) 36 c) Ip.ppe-D«tinold Service of Merit Cross (Lippa-Detniold-Verdienstkreuz) 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 .BESTRICTED VIII. &} Military Service of Lorit Cross (iiilitJtr-Vordi©r.st-Kreuz) 37 o) Austrian Wound Badge (Oesterr<*ichischcs Vorviimdctanabsoichon) • 37 f) Karl Military Service of Murit Hodal ( l 37 g) Franz Joseph Bravory Uodal (Franz-Jo»«phHTapf arkeitsmod&illo) 37 h) Karl 3ravory Modal (Karl-T&pf arkeitamodailla ; 38 i) Franz Joseph Service of } 8. M.T1Q11S ALLIED TO aEHMAKY IN a) Hungarian Gotan«i3DrAtion Hedal ( Erinnerungsraedjiillc) • b) Bulgarian Gonmfflaoration Medal (Bulgarisclio 3ri2inerungsmodaille) 38 c) Turkish Half-lfoon (Tferkiccher Halbinond) 38 Section a, SPJSLLL JJli rOHCK I. ViiR-iTjIGHTS BaR GEObT OF DDCOIL.TIDNS (Frontflugspan^n) 1. War-Flights Bar for I?ight«r Perscnnol e flir Jag*r) , 39 2, War-Flights 3ar for Bornbor Personnel (Fontflugspange ftir KL.iUpfflieger) • # 39 3. V/ar-Flights 3^r Heconnaissance Personnel (Frontflugspan^G fur xoifklarur) 40 4« War-Flights Bar for Transport Personnel ( Front flug spang© fur Transportfliogor } 40 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©gs abzv;ich, n 1939) 44 2. Destroyer Service 3&.dg« (Z©rst5rer-Kri«gs 44 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 RltfSJRICTSD 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 Ofcn HDW MEDALS ABE WORK 46 Part 2. A. GENEKAL COMBAT DECOEAIICNS PIATE SI-II B. ASSAUIiC BADGES PLATE III C. CAMPAIGN DECORAT3DNS PIATE SIV-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 PLAT EXXV J. EXAMPLE SOF HOW MEDALS ARE YftHN PLATES X5CVI-XXVII RESTRICTED 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 nCrd«n und llirenzeichen11, "AllgamGine H®«re3mitt«ilungsnrt, Hcoro3v»rordnungsblltt«rM, and "Luiftwaffe- Vererdnungsblatter" irare used as prihiary sources, However, other official, 3 It w&.s found rather difficult to group this miac«llany of medals -with some sembLinca of logic, inaamnch as rr^n^ of them would readily fit into mortt tlian one category. The report i3 divided into the following tvro parts: Part 1. Tho text presents in detail all the portirnsnt informa-tion available on G-erraun decorations. This pert is divided into tm> sections, numbered from A to J* Part 2. The photographic r« pro ductiona of the decorations listed and described in Part 1. This part consists of photographic plates of illustrations, numbered from I to XXVII. The illustrations are numbered fron 1 to 214, and th«ss numerals correspond with these found in th* text, thus providing a. handy croGS-r«f©r«nce. RESTRICTED XT 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 Ml813ir 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 "ft11 (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 Bheiji11. 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. RESTRICTED 2. 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 autho rized 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 M187O" 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. *•- 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 H1939" are inscribed at the bottonu The ribbon is black- white-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 H3STRICTED 3. 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 excep tional 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 (ih i "h ifr Schwertern und BriilantGn zum Ritterkrouz) This decoration, one of the highest G«nnan award for bravery, is 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: RESTRICTED 4. 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 ser vices 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 4« This decoration is in the form of an eight-pointed xfclteso cross, bearing in its contar tho swastika within a round wreath of oak loaves. Tho year "1939" is inscribed on the reverse side. The 2nd class cross is bronze, while tha 1st cls.ss is silver. It may be presented with swords for special services while und^r ciiCuiy fir®, or for extraordinary services coniiocted with tho conduct of the -war; without s\vord3 for special services in connection with tho war effort,but not at tho frcnt under enemy fire. In exceptional cases, at the discretion of Hitler, the War Service of Merit Cross may bo awarded to wo.uon. V The 2nd class cross (plate 11-10) is worn on a ribbon, or th© ribbon~aTone rcay be v/om from the buttonhole of the blouse. This ribbon is red-v/Iiite-black froiu the edgos inward, the single central stripo being the broadest* xh 1st class cross ia worn fastened to the breast without a ribbon"(Plate 11-11) RESTRICTED 5. The Knights Gross of the Ws.r Service of LIcrit Cross (Ritter krcuz 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 months1 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 . THIS WOUND 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 is 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 enenc act^on have become totally deaf. The badge in gold rxy be av^.rdea re^a-d less 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, it 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; RC5TR1GTED 6. IV. ORDER OF THE GERMAN CROSS (Kriegsorden des Deutschen Kreuzcs) This order wa.3 instituted by Hitler on 28 September 1941, large ly 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. 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 bot tom 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: •*-• I11 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-the ds.y prior to the institution of this clasp-of honor, (Plate 11-17) VI. BRAVERY AND SERVICE OF MERIT BADGE FOR M3TEHN VOLUNTEERS (Tapfer keits- 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: RESTRICTED 7. 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 corres ponding 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) RESTRICTED 8. 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 •wreath of oak l«tav Tha awnxd has now been extended to include other units of infantry regiments, such as infantry howitzer ("gun) companies, antitank companies etc., providing the conditions listed above have been fulfilled, (Plato 111-19) II. TANK ASSAIHT BtlDGE (Psinzcrkaimpfabzcichon) Until i June 1940 this badge was called "Pajizerkanpfvra^enkbzcichen11. It may bo ivaLrdod in silver to officers and other ranks of Panzer units who since 1 January 1940 participated as tank or armored car commanders, gunners, drivers or radio operators in at least throe engagements on three different days. Since 1 Juno i94O, tho same badgo in bronze h&3 bsen extended to personnel of Panzer Grenadier regiments, Panzer reconnaissance battalions, and a.rr;.ored car units. The conditions governing tho avj&rd of this badge are tho same as those of tho Infantry assault Bcdgo. This budgo consists of an oval oak- leaf wreath onclosi.^ & huavy tonic, the viiole sunaounted by the German «aglo oxA swastika. It is worn without a ribbon on the left breast- pocket. A rocent provision .nakea radical personnel eligible, provided tbey go forward into action in tanks and attend the wounded in the combat Jrea. RESTRICTED 9. 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 " d; Grade 4. w •« 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 breast- pocket 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 (Sturragoscbntzein heiten), assault-tank units (Sturmpanzereinheiton), ancL self-propelled anti tank 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 months1 service b) 15 engagements ^ ^ u |? c) 10 engagements 6 (Plate 111-21) PJESTRICTED 10. IV. SPECIAL INSIGNIA. FOR THE SINGLE-HANDED DESTRUCTION OF TANKS ETC. (Sonderabzeichen ffc rdas 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 simulta neously. This decoration was formerly known as rtSturmabz«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, hand to-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 unsup ported. 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 2nd class in silver, " 30 tt tt n c) 3rd class in gold a 50 " w « 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 months1 uninterrupted service 10 " •» «» 12 " » « 5 rt « » 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. RESTRICTED 11. 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 its 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 This silver badge, worn on the left breast, bears within an oval wraath of oalc leaves an 8.8 cm antiaircraft gun, the -whole surmountod by the German J.iim2^ eagle and swastika. The holder of this medal is not barred from acquiring the Assault Badge (General). (Plate 111-24} RESTRICTED 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 Two other decorations may be awarded to those who took part in the Spanish civil war of 1936-39. One of these is the special ;»©und Badge for those who sustained wounds in this campaign, and tho other the "Spanien Hintorbliebenen-Kreuz", awarded to tho next of kin of those who have fallen on Spanish soil* (Plate IV-25) II. AUSTRIAN OOl&saPB&IIQN 1MAT. (Medaille zur Srinnerung an den 13 lArz 1938) This is a silver commemorative medal awarded to all tho3e who took part in the occupation and initial administration of Austria, or had con tributed to the execution of the "Anschluss", whether military personnel or civilians. The medal is circular in form and shows two athletic male figures advancing with the flag of the Third Reich, with the nation-d emblem as their stepping stone* The reverse side bears the inscription "Bin Volk, Ein Reich, Ein Ftthror" and the date "13 laarz 1938". The ribbon is red, edged with narro?/ stripe* of white-black-whito. (Plate IV-26-27) III. SUI3ET3N COl*ILff5&)RATIDN MBBAL (Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 1 Oktober 1938) This bronze medal commemorates the union of Sudctenland with the Third Reich, and was instituted on 10 October 1938. It is similar to the Austrian medal, but has on the reverse side tho date "1 Oktober 1938". The ribbon is bla.ck-red-bla.ck,in stripes of equal width, with a very narrow edging of white* Tho conditions governing the award are the SSJIJ© as those for the Austrian modal* The medal is awarded also for service in the creation of the Pro tectorate of Bohemia £und Horavia. To thosa already in possession of tho Sudeten medal, a bar to the medal is awarded for work in connection with tho creation of the Protectorate* Th« bar is in the form of a bronze metal strip bearing the image of the castle of Prague and is worn clipped on tho ribbon of the Sudetan m«dal. (Plate 17-28) RESTRICTED 13. ^ M3M2L aM2S&)IUJI0N W&Jj (Medaille zur 3rinnerung an die Keim kehr 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 <3uH bronze and the face is of the saiac design as the Sudeten and Austrian medals. The reverse bears the inscription "Zur Erinnerung An Die Heimkehr Des Hemellandas 22 2«ftrz 1939", enclosed within a wreath of oak leaves. The ribbon is green in center, with white-red-white on both sides. (Plate IV-29) The Austrian, Sudeten and Memel Comment ration Medals are v/orn from the iTiedal bar on the left breast of the blouse. V. DalTZIG- CROSS (Danziger Kreuz) This cross was founded by "Gauleiter" Forster of Danzig to commeiaorate the incorporation into the Reich of the city of Danzig. It is awarded in t-wo classes* Class 1 is warn pinned to the breast, -while class 2 is warn on a ribbon of the colors of Danzig. (No illustration or description available) VI. NARVIK SHTBT.I) (Narvikschild) After the operations in Norway, Hitler on 19 August 1940 inaugurated a Ifarvik decoration to commemorate the "heroic and victorious joint operations at Narvik". The dsooration is in the form of an elongated shield showing the "Sidclweiss" of mountain regiments above an anchor crossed with an aircraft propeller, and topped by the inscription "Narvik 1940"; the -whole is surmounted by the Grormn eagle grasping a wreath enclosing a swastika. The decoration, silver for the .army and Air Force, and gold for the Navy, is -worn on the left upper sleove. All millibars of the Armed Forces who played an honorable part in the landing at Narvik or in ths subsequent operations, arc eligible for the award. (Plate IV-31) VII. CRETE ABMBttlfl) (Irmclband Xrcta) This arniband decoration, inaugurated on 16 October 1942, consists of a white armbsnd with jold borders, and baars tho inscription "Krota". Worn on the lower left sleeve of the uniform, it is -awarded to all members of the Armed Forces vdio played an honorable part in tho land, sea and air battles for Crete. Members of the following ..nsy units who landed or paracliuted down on th« island up till 27 Liiy 1942, are eligible: 5th-JHCL 6th fountain Divisions 2nd Battalion, 31st ^ank Regiment 55th Motorcycle Hifle Battalion 609th Antiaircraft iAchino-Gun Battalion RHSTRICT3D 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 MY/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) HESTEICTKD 15. 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" andta942w , 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 comraara oration 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 commemor ation of the defensive battles on tho Kuban bridgehead on the Crimean penin sula. It nay bo au/ai-ded to all x.dlitary personnel, as V, RESTRICTED Participation in a main engagement, or bj V/ounding, or c; A m-itn'm-im of 60 days1 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-WABFABE MEDAL (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 Sast«rn Front and in the mountain fastnesses of the B;dkans, against the ever- incr aj 1st class in bronze (lowest grade) after 20 combat cbys b) 2nd class in silver..•••• "5 0 " c) 3rd class in gold. " 100 ii Crev/s of. single aircraft or of aircraft formations ©...ployed in the fight a#iinst partisan bands may bo amrded the med&l under thu following conditions: 1) The 1st class modal. after 30 canbe.t days 2) The 2nd class me&il " 75 M 3; The 3rd class medal " 150 M Sach successfully accomplished flying mission, while under partisan fir«, is counted as v. combat day. Eac^i enemy aircraft shot down in coubat counts for three combat days. The G-uarilia-Vi'arfarc Lledal, v»rn on the left breast of the blouse, consists of an ovn.1 oak-leaf v/r^ath with a massive vertical staff running through tho center; near tho top of this staff appears the swastika, while two two-headed snakes are curlod around tho lower end. (Plate V-39J XIV. AFRICA ARMBAND (Xrmslband Afrika) 'Ms sleave-insignia, inaugurated on 15 January 1943, consists of a khaki-colored amband of csuael-hair cloth with silver borders, and bears the inscription "Afrika", flankod on oach side by a palra lecf• It is Y*orn on the lower right sleeve of the uniform. All members of tho Araad Forces are eligible if they have fulfilled at least one of the following A Minimum of 6 Lionths1 honorable service in Africa Wounding while serving in Africa Illness contracted on the African battlefield, and resulting in total or partial physical disability RESTRICTED 17. 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 lovers1 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) RS3TRIQTSD 18. - IIAZI PASTY I. NATIONAL SOCIALIST- 0BDS5 ROff 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 street- fighting 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 gras ping a laurel wreath by its talons, within which is inscribed the d£.te M9« 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 white- black 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 OF HONOR 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© DAP11, 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 RESTRICTED 19. 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 Parteitags abzeichen 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- Off 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 M2A-G-ru^pe Nord11, 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 wi.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 MSA-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-ichs jugendfuhr«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: RESTRICTED 20. a) Class 1, in gold, for 25.years' service "bj Class 2, in silver, for 15 yoars1 service c) Class 3, in bronzo, for 10 years' sorvice Ih Holdurs of these distinctions nay in place of the medals wear a "liuiiaituro Ribbon of Honor" . consisting of a broad center-strip© of rod, with narrowor stripes of !vhite-gold--whito-red on either side. Thj national insig.:ia surrounded by a v»Tcath of oak l«aves is fastened to th© cent or-strip©. (Plate VTI-51) NAZI RiiRTY (Gau-^hi'enzcichen der The individual districts (Gauen) of the Nazi Party raay av;ard badges of lioi'ior of their own to rnenibcrs xfao distinguish thartsclvos by loyalty to tho Party and vho diligently footer ttie Nazi ideology. Thcs© badges are also knov/n as "Die Traditions-G-auabzoichon". (plate VHI-55-56-57-5^-59-6o-6l-62-63-6ij.) RESTRICTED 21. E. iffSCELLANBOUS DECORATIONS I- MOTOR VgjICLi] DRIVERS1 &JJGS Or1 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.Jugo slavia 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 careless ness. 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 of the award. These avards come in the following 12 grades: 22. 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 grey blu® 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 faith ful 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" I53STRIGTSD 23. 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 sur face. Its color is gpld. Th The cornflowor-blu« ribbon o'f the neds.1 is adorned with a minature national insignia, of the respective branch of the Armed forces. The color of this national insignia matches that of the modal. These decorations are worn suspended from the medal bar on the left' breast. They may ^lso be \70rn in the shape of a bar of blue ribbon, on which is embossed the national insignia. (Plat© ix-70-71-72-73-74-75) IV* SOCIAL SZRVICJ BADGE (Korcnseichen fur deutcche Volkspflego) Founded on 1 Llay 1939, this badgo is awarded for services rendered in the field of social welfare, Had Cross work, life-saving, efforts on beh&lf of the V/inter Help Fund (-./intcrhilfswerk), core of the sick and vounded etc. It supersedes the earlier decoration issuod by the G-erman Red Cross. This badge embraces four classes: a) Social Service Badge 1st class (highest grade) bj " " " 2nd class c, " " " 3rd class d) Social Service Hedal (l-.lcd&ille) In exceptional cases Hitler n2.y ai^.rd the 1st cl^.ss order -with a. star. Th«3 ribbon for all classes is rod, adged with \fiiite. The decoration is in the for* of a gilt-odged, white-enameled cross having the national insignia in its center. The class 1 badge lias a diai.iatcr of 52 mm, and is suspended from the nock on 65-min wide ribbon. Tho class 2 badge is worn, vdthout & ribbon, pinned to tho breast. It has tho same dimensions as class 1. Class 3 badge lias a diameter of 2*0 mm and is vorn on the left br All classes of this decoration may be awarded to civilians and soldiers alike;, but not to soldiers whqse normal duties lie in one of the fields nsjaed ^. Since Ivkrch 1942, tha 3rd sjid 4th class badges may be awarded \vith swords to IHJ military liiale and fc=r.:ia.le hospital personiiel stationed in thu Ei.storn theater of operations. 24. As in the case of other decorations, the ribbon alono may b« \70rn festaned to th<* modal bar or to the blouse. (Plato X-76-77-78) V. 0-rJK.LJ-: DI3MSE-,uiLL 1.EDAL (Deutsche; s Schutz^iall-Ehrsnzeichen) This badge ms instituted en 2 August 1939, &nd is awarded to those -who cooporatod in the erection of fortifications for the defense of Germany. Tho face; of this medal is adorned with a bunker within an oval wreath of oak loaves; above the bunker are a crossed spado ca-id sword sunaounted by the national emblem* Tho reverse side boars tho inscription "Fur Arbeit zum Schutze Deutschlands". The ribbon is brown in center with narrower stripes of white and brown on-both aides. It insy be av/arded to thoso ineiiibers of the Armed Forces and male employ ees and civilians subordinated +c it -who wore, between 15 June 1938 and 31 i£a.rch 1939, employed in the construction of, or were statipned in th« defense of G#rman fortifications. Ileiribars of the .armed Forces already possessing the Sudeten or ll«mol CoKme.ioration I^ed.Jr. .:• re not eligible to receive tho Geman Cofonse-V7all Medal. (Plate X-79-80) VI. AIR-DEP-.1I3B KEDtJj (Luftschutz-Ehrensoichen) llitlor founded this badge of ho:ior on 30 January 1938 to reward services rend^rud iii ^IMS field of air dofonse of Germany, It is avArdsd in the follovdng tvro gr a) 2nd grade (lov«r grade) eligible to those vjho sinca 30 January 1933 have rendered special services in the field of aerial defense of the Reich. b) 1st grade awarded to those viio have roa.de outstanding contributions to the promotion of the air defense of G-ernany. The 2nd grade badge is round in shape and of i dull-silver color. Its centor bwars c s*.;astika within th« circular inscription "Pur Verdienstc im Iiuft3chutzw, th« -vdiols surrounded jy a T/rs^.th of oak leaves. The reverse shovxs th« numerals "193o", also Tirithin an oak-leaf wreath* Th© 1st grade medal COIJIQS in th«i shape of a gold-colored cross, in the center of which reposes a raised smatika v/ithin the same circular inscription* Tho ribbon for both models is identical: lilac in center vdth black whitc-rod atsipes on both sides. This decoration is -worn on the left breast, either from the buttonhole, or from the social bar* Ths recipients ma.y be solaiors, Wohriaacht officials, civilians or other workers, with at least four years activity, to their ensdit in tho field of air defense. Thu time limit ation does not apply to soldiers or civilians oiiiployttd in air-defunse during tho var. (Plate X-81-82) RESTRICTED 25. AVOIDS FOR ULFL-SAVBIG (Belohnung von Rettunfstatin) Peats of life-3aving may be rewarded by iiirets separate awards, depending- upon 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: G-rcat Cross (Gl-rosskreuz) (liigliest grs.dc) Service of Merit Cross mth 3ti-.r (Vordienstkrcuz mit 3 ll tl 11 It c 1st Clfci ss d II II tl II 2nd cla ss II 0 I! Tl II 3rd Cli. f German Service of Merit Ue RE&TEICTSD 26. 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. 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 OP KDHOR OF THE WOPJiD \ikR (Ehronkreuz des V/eltkricges) Founded by Ilitlor on 13 July 1934, this con3ina::ioration medal hasvb*en av*i.rdod to all 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 "Kriegsteilnehnierkrouz11 is red in center with stripes of black-white-black on both sidss. That of the "Kriegshinterbliebensnkr-wuz11 is r«d in center with stripes of vfoite-black wiiite on either 3id«a. The color of the first two is bronze, while that of third is black, (plate XI-91-92) RESTKIGT3D 27. X. STORES BAfl&JSS OF HONOR (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.-SportabzeichenM (^-Sports ilt-d&l). This sports badge is awarded to menibtars of the Si (sturmabteilung; for accomp lishments 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 Th© Si-Military Badge comes in the snap© of a vride v^-Gath of ocJc leaves within viiich ruposwjs a l£;.rge swastika. A sword pointing upv?ards is supcriiopoaed through the center. It is -worn without a ribbon pinned to the loft breast. (Plate XII-93) 2. G-eraan Roich Sports Badge (Deutschcs Reichssportabzeichen) Thi3 badge is also referred to E.S "LK^utsches Soicliauszoichnung i*ur Leibosttbungen". It r.^ay be awarded in bronze (lowest ^rado), silver, and gold* The grad* of tho A\xird depends upon the excellence attained* This badge is in tlie shape of an ova.1 oak-leaf wreath with a bov/ s.t the lov/er end. i/ithin are inscribed the letters "DHL" (Peutschcr Roichsbund fttr Loib(£3Ubungon). This badge is also worn without a ribbon on the la ft side of the blouse. (Plate XII-94) 3# G-criaaii Qlympia Awards - (Leutsche Olympia-^uszeiclinungen) On tho occasion of tho T\ Olympiade at Berlin in 1936, Hitler founded the German Olympia Badge of Honor (Doutsches Olyapia i3ircnzeichen). ?his decoration i3 ^v/arded in tvio classes. The class 1 decoration i3 gold, and is worn suspended from the nock by a broad ribbon. The class 2 badge is silver and is worn on a narrovfer ribbon of th© same colors suspuncted from the left breast. (Plate XI1-97) In addition thert is tho Gsiman Olympia Co;an«ipration Ite&zl (Doutsche Olympia-^rinncrungsmedaille). a*he f^ce of this modal carries the replica R2STKICTJ2D 23. 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) 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-Iltthrersports^.bz(i;ichon) (Plate XIII-102) G-ciT:ian-Girls~SociQty Proficiency Badge (BDii-Leictungaabzcichcn) (Plate XIII-103) Ilitl^r-Youth Badge for oharpshooters (iU-3chiw»ssauszQichnung fur Scharfschtitzon (Plate XIII-104; Ilitlar-Youth Duiugt; for Riflemen (lU-Schiosssausiioichnung fur Schutzen) (Plato XIII-105) The tiports badges listed 'below aro loss proininent and are not illus trated, 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 Only t\vo sports medals iaay be v.orn at one 29. IABOR SERVICE BADGES OF M3RIT (RAD~Dienstauszeichnungen) These badges are issued to members of the Reich Labor Service (Rc;icha arbeitsdienct) 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 years1 service c) 3rd class, in silver, for 12 years' service d) 4th class, in bronze, i'or 4- ye&rs1 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 re ceivo 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 mem bers 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&ra1 sarvico 2nd class, in -Alver, for lo y^ars1 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. This badge, awarded for faithful s RESTRICTED 30. 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/esen11. (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 years1 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 "50n 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 cornflower blua ribbon. (Plato XV-H7-H3-119) XVII. GEKL'AN 3TaiT3DIaL FRIZB FOR .Jffi ;j-i!D SCIBLICE (Poutseller National preis 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 shouldcr riboon and rosette (Schulterband mit Rosette). This ribbon has a. broad contwr etripe, edged with narrow strip<*3 of ivhite and red. (plate ICV-12C-121-12.2) . DR. FRIJZ TODT PRIZE (Dr. Fritz-Todt-Prois) This decoration 70.3 founded in honor of the late Dr. Fritz Todt. It is RESTRICTED 31. for accomplishments in the field of research in chemistry, biology, medicine, technical improvera XIX» CEBfcteH MDTEESRS1 CBOSS 0? HONOR (Shrcnkreiiz d«r doutschen I.Hitt«r) llitl«r foundegd this medal la/t« in 1938 to honor mothers T&O bore four or nor* children. It vra.s distributed for the first time on "i^othdrs1 Bay" 21 May 1939* It may be amrctod in tho following three grades: o.) feid« 3, in bronze, (lov/»st grade) for uothars of k- or 5 children D) Grade 2, in silver, for mothers of 6 or 7 cliildren c; Grade 3, in gold, for naothers of 8 or nor« children The decoration is in the shape of a Christian cross enbossed in center ydth a smstika smd adorned betv/oan tii« arm3 by rays. It is worn suspended from the neck by a narrow ribbon, (plate XV-121j-) RESTRICTED 32. 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 re poses the Iron Cross, The year lll813" or "191V1, 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 accomp lishments 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 Fried- rich 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<2 first two grades of the order totalled 687, including 75 to. Air Force personnel and 52 to U-boat captains, (plate XVI-126-127) 3. House Order of Hohenzollorn (Hausorden von Hohenzollern) This decoration was founded by King Friedrich Wilhelrn IV of Prussia, in the year of 1851. It is designed in the shape of a Maltese cross with a canter- piece containing the Prussian eagle, around -which is found the circular inscrip tion "vom Fels zum Meer". The cross is topped by a large crown. The ribbon RESTRICTED 33. 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 5* Order of the Red ";£a.gle (Roter Adler Orden) .another distinguished Prussian order, founded in 1705- It is in the shape of an sight-pointed cross having a r~*d eagle in its center. The order lias four classes. Tha color of the cross for the first threes cl^sscs is gold, while that of the fourth class is silver. There is also i Great Gross which is accompanied by an eight-pointed broast-sts.r. This decoration lias also oecai awarded with swords for deeds ox valor against tho enemy. (^Plate XVT-130) 6. '.lilitary Service of liorit Gross (llilitarvordienstkrcyuz) Tl^is is ano-iher wu 11 -known Prussian decoration; It coiiies in the form of cross, and in its center c.re found the letters "HR" sun:iounted by the Prucsiiin cro-.vn. 1750 of these crosses have been distributed during the world '.far for bravery at the front. {Plata XVI-131) 7. Red Cross LaBdal (HDte-Xroua-iiedaille) Founded by /vilheln. II in 189S as a Prussian iucd&l of honor for men and \vo.-:Qn who TIQTO especially active on behalf of tho Red Gross. It was awarded in throe classes:"bronze, silver, &nd gold. Tha shape of the medal is circular, and its face shov-a the red cross its an»is sun/iountcd by crowns. ^ 5«tvic©n the anas are found the letters "Y/RkV" (\alhelm Rex Auguste Viktoria). Tho two lowar classes are worn from the button hole on a red ribbon, having black-white edges while the first class rned^-l is worn fastened to the breaat. In 1918 this medal was superseded by the "Gorman Red Gross" (Douteches Rotes Krouz). This is a white cross v/ith gilt edges. In the cantor of this cross reposes the red cross, surrounded by the circular inscription "ijoutaches Rotes Kreuz". The ribbon is red with v^iitc edges. This decoration lias now OGQII replaced l^y ^ the "Social Service JUdge" (Shrenzeichcn fur doutschc Volkspflege) (see page 23; (Plate XVT-132) RESTRICTED 34. 8. Cross of Merit for Aid in tlio War Effort (Verdienstkrsuz fur Kriogshilfe) This Prussian badge is also referred to as thw "Preussisches Hilfs dienatkreiiz11 • $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 them selves "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<* class only and is v.orn. suspended from the breast on a bluo-whitc rib-on, or the ribbon alone ntay be v.orn. 20,000 of these crossas were distributed to officers and men who ivsr«r under arm3 beforG 1 July 1919, and who served at least 3 months in a GrenrAn forms.tion fighting the "bolsheviks" in the Baltic states, (platG XVII-134) 2. Silosian Bodge of llcrit (Schlesisches Bcvrfahrungcabzeichen) This badge is generally referred to as the "Silesisji Eaglo" (Schlesischor Adler), • It vt-as founded to cormaeLioratc participction in the battles of the uprising in Upper Silesia in 1919-20. The badge TA<.S issued in two classes. A i'lraiimUTii of 3 months* of combat activity was required for tho award of the 2nd class badge, while 6 months1 participation in the battles was necosGi-ry for the aviard of the? 1st class badge, Tho 2nd class bodgo is vnrn on a yellow-white ribbon, whilo the 1st class badge is worn fastened to the breast without a riboon. (Plato XVII-135-136) 3. Roland of BrCTien (Brosner Roland) .iJLso rcsforrcd to as tho "Iron Roland" (2isorner Roland), thi received official recognition of the Raich government in 193b. It was founded in 1919 by the Mayor of the city of Brsraen and av.arded in tho name of the city to members of tho G-crstenberg Division who "liberated the city from tho red yoko". It is in the form of an oval badge of black iron and portrays tho historic statue of Roland at the city hall of Bremen. The circular inscription reads: "i'reiheit icli will iiuch offonbaren". (No illustration ) EESTRICTSD 5% 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 years1 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 Tapfer kVitsmedaille. (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 years1 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 :iXII" or "IX", respectively. (Plate XIX 155-156-157-158) 5. a) J,jJ.itar5r 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) IGSTHICTED 37 •) 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 sus pended 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 (Plate 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) RESTRICTED 39. 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 bai ter 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) RESTRICTED 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 meteor ological 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 sil ver 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« Ger man 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 person nel. It is of the same pat torn, excepting that tho laurel wreath ;aur roundiiig the centor-piece is black-lacquerod. The arrow points up in the night fighter badge, and dorai in the bar for long-distance night- fighter 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 for more than 500 flights b) Per3omiel of dive-bomber, pursuit and intorcepter aircraft. for more than L&O flights RESTRICTED c) Personnel of bomber, sea-air rescue and meterological aircraft . for noro thin 300 flights d) Personnel of reconnaissance and night-fighter aircraft former* than 250 flights The pendant consists of & 12-nm csnter-atar, adorned on both ais 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 oper ations arc defined as storm-assaults (Sturmangriffo), and close-combat fight ing ~oy either infantry or artillery weapons. Counter attacks and reconnais sance in fores are considered storm-assaults, provided they le&.d to closc conib&t. Personnel of heavy infantry-weapons and artillery weapons are eli gible 9 if they support the attacking ground troops, cmd tharwby make the pe netration possible. Combat against aerial targets do not entitle the members of the Luftvaffe ground troops to this decoration. The Air Force .Antiair craft 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 em broidery 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. RESTRICTED 42. It may also be -worn in a miniature form. In all foms, it is worn on the loft breaat. (Plate XXIII-192) 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 award ed to thoso members of the Luftwaffe ground troops who have especially dis tinguiahed themselves by the display of extraordinary bravery* v/hich feats, howevGr, would not entitle them to th« German Cross in Gold. Those rac coromendad 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 Tha decoration comes in tha snap© of a shallow plat©, -whose riia is onibollishad with alternating oak and laurel le&ves; the depressed base of tlie salver shows the German eagle clutching by its talons two crossed can non and a sviastika; Around the bottom of the base appears the inscription "In .Anerkennung he rvorr^i gender Kampf lei stun gon"; the rune and rank of the recipient, with the da.t<2 of the award below it, s.re inscribed at tho top of the base. (Plato. XXIII-193) IV. AIR rOBSE AKT3AIRCRAFT BA.DGE (Kampfabzeichen dor Flakartillerie) This b^dge, also referred to «.a the "Flak-Kwnpf&bzlichen", TJ&.S founded by Goring on 10 January 1941. It consists of an 88-mm antiaircraft gun v;ith the barrol pointing upwards, surrounded by an oval'wreath of oak leaves and crovaned by the Air Fore© eagl© and swastika. The wreath is 55-*am high and 45* mam do, with the wing-spread of the eagle approximately 40 mm. !£his badgo may be awarded to officers and enlisted men of the Air Fore© antiaircraft artillery for outstanding deeds in combat. Individuals, as well a£ crews of antiaircraft guns arc eligible under the following conditions: a) For shooting down of enemy aircraft* Crews of h'la.vy and light antiaircraft batteries (troops) become eligible after having participated in fivo successful combats against hostile aircraft* Serving crews of antiaircraft searchlight batteries (troops) and sections a.lso become eligible aftar they havo directly participated in the spotting of an enemy aircraft on i'ivo different occr».sions and have caused these planes to be shot down by ant ia ire raft artillerj7" or night-fighters. RESTRICTED 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 2» Hioto^raph of the "RQichsmarschall" in a Silver Fraaa Bild des Kerrn ^lOichsirarschall im SilberrsdiL.crn} Air Forco pcrsoimel will in sor?.e cases receive the autographed photo of Gflring for accoj-iplisnniQntsin the- air# 3. The Golden Book for Flying Personnel (Das goldcne Buch der Fliegcr) if. Honor. List of tha Air Force (jShranliste ddr Luftv/^ffo) The names of the recipients of the turo last-named honors are published periodically in the official Air -Force publication "Luftviaffe Vo ro rdnung sblat t". 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 sub marines -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 protec tive vessels ac a recognition of good service. Ths badge shows a nine ex ploding -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 Kilfs kreuzer) 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 oper ating 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) RESTRICTED 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 anclior ohain. "(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 em- placed 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) RESTRICTED 46. I. CERTIFICATES OF AWARD As already stated, the recipient of a medal is always given a cer tificate 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 issu ing 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 Illustration 207: Rank: General, Army. Llectils: Iron Cross 1st class; War Service of Merit Cross 1st class -with swords. Illustration 206: R&nk : 1st Lt., Army. 2£ed&ls: Iron Cros3 2nd ; iJaatsrn Front Hcd&l, Iron Cros3 1st class; V/ouiid Badge, in black; G«rman Resich Sports Badge. Illustration 209: Bank: "Obergruppenftthrer", RAD. Mod&ls: Iron Cross 2nd class; Unid«ntifiablo; Cross of Honor of the World ivar (Frontkampferkrcuz); Unidentifiable, Insignia of Honor for th© First 100,000 Mcaribors; SA-Milits.ry i3«?-d£Q; V/buiid Badgo. Illustrait ion 210: 2nd Lt., Arr.^y. Medals: Sight breast: Cross. Left br«aa.st: Closo-Conibat Badge; Ilitler- Youth Insignia; In*fantry ^ss^ult Badge; Iron Croca 1st class; Wound 3s.dge, in silver. Illustration 211 Rank: Private, .army, iledals: On right sloQVQ: 3 Spe cial Insignia for the Single-handed Destruction of Tanks ate.; Ribbon of Iron Cross 2nd class; Iron Cross 1st class. Illustration 212: Itenk: 1st Lt. Air Force. Lle&ils: Right breast: Ger man Cross. Lcrft breast: Pendant to "iVar-Flights Bar in Gold; Gold Hitler-Youth Bitdge; .Wound Badge, in black; Iron Cross 1st class; Pilots Badge. Suspended from nack: Knightfs Cross-of Iron Cross. BidSTRICTED 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 Me dal (Pace) dal (Reverse) No illustration available 28. Sudeten Medal 29. Memel Medal 30. Danzig Cross (Reverse) (Reverse) 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 Com memoration 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, 57. Berlin Hessen-Nassau, Magdeburg-Anhalt, Mecklenburg 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 ser 4-year service 8-year service vice (Face) (Reverse) (Reverse) 75. Longevity Medal, 73# Longevity Medal, 74. 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 (Re verse) 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 92. Cross of Honor of World War with World War Swords E. MISCELLANEOUS DECORATIONS PLATE XII 93. SA-Militaxy Badge 94* German Reich Sports Badge 95. G-erman Olyrapia Con>- memoration Medal (Pace) 97» Gerooan Olynrpia Badge of 96, German Ol^mpia Commemo Honor 1st class ratio n Medal (Reverse) 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-So 104, Hitler-Youth Badge 105. Hitler-Youth Badge ciety Proficiency for Sharpshooters for Riflemen Badge 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. Miners1 Badge of Honor (Pace) 116. Miners1 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) 122, Prize for Art and 120. Prize for Art and Science Star Science shoulder ribbon & rosette 121. Prize for Art and Science Medal f 123* Dr.Fritz Todt 124, German Mothers Prize Honor- Cross of Honor Pin 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 175. Austrian Bravery 176. Austrian Comme Military Order Medal moration Medal 177. Austrian Milita- 178. Austrian Wound 179. Austrian Karl Mi ry 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 Me rit 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 Antiair guished 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 IM NAMEN DES FUHRERS DERWEHRMACHT VERLEIHE ICH VER1EIHE ICH DEM DEM Gefreiten Obergefr. Heinrich 0 r t h Peter K u r z , 6./HKAR.1262 Stab / Afr.Art.Rgt.l DAS DAS KRIEGSVERDIENSTKREUZ EISERNE KREUZ 2. KLASSE 2. KLASSE MnSCHWERTERN A f r i k a den 15.2. __ K. H. Qu^ neralmajor u.Hdh.Art.Kdx.Afrika (DIENSTCRAD UND DIENSTSTELLONC) 203* Certificate of Award for Iron # Certificate of Award for War Ser Gross 2nd class vice of Merit Cross 2nd class IM NAMEN DES FUHRERS BESITZZEIONIS UND OBERSTEN BEFEHLSHABERS DERWEHRMACHT 1ST DEM DIM Unteroffizier Heinrich B i c k SS-Kanonier AM 1.9*19*2. . August Hagemeier 4./SS-Flak-Abt. "DQB Reich" DIE MEDAILLE WURDE DAS WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941/42 HEERES FIAK ABZEICH EN (OSTMEDAILLE) VERLIEHEN. VERLIEHEN WORDEN. HAUPTqjJARTIEKO.KH,DEN 15. November 1943 GENERAL DER ARTILLERIE BEIM OBERBEFEHISHABERDES HEERES Ft)R DIE HICHTICKEIT Oberst u. Rgt.-Kommandeur OENERALLEUTNANT 205. Certificate of Award for Eas 206. Certificate of Award for Arnjy tern Front Medal Antiaircraft Badge 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.