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It was created by the first President of the Federal The Order of Merit of the German Eagle ( German: Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler) was an award of the German Nazi regime, predominantly to foreign diplomats. The Type II medals were established In 1938, when the Order was extended to include a wider range of recipients, including: Individuals wh The most comprehensive and largest online database and price guide of Military & Historical products. 4K Views. The Eagles are silver with a golden rim on cross and star, despite to being completely gilt as on all other grades. German Empire. Today the Pour Le Mérite is a highly rare medal Decorations and awards. 00. Europe-Germany-Nsdap Awards & Insignia-Blood Order & German Order – eMedals. In addition, the house order of the Hohenzollern principalities, although the states themselves had been annexed by Prussia, continued to be awarded in the imperial era. The Award consisted of five classes and a silver medal of merit. 00 Germany, group of 3: Iron Cross 1914-18, Cross of Honour 1914-18 & Kaiser 100 Years Anniversary Medal 1797-1897 The original order consisted of a star badge with a swastika (in German a Hakenkreuz or “hooked cross”, hence the medal’s name). Country: Germany ( Kingdom of Bavaria) ]The Bavarian Military Merit Cross (or Militär-Verdienstkreuz in German) was the Kingdom’s main decoration for bravery and military merit for enlisted soldiers, intended “to reward extraordinary merit by non-commissioned officers, soldiers, and lower Order of Glory. remarks. Germany’s top military decoration was the Knight’s Cross (Ritterkreuz), which was awarded nearly seven thousand times from 1939 to 1945 – to both enlisted and non-enlisted men. Blutorden), of 9 November 1923 Was one of the most prestigious decorations in the Nazi party. The order consisted of 5 grades, Grand Cross, Merit Cross with Star, Merit Cross 1st, 2nd and 3rd Grade as well as a Merit Medal. The highest military decoration of the British Empire and best known of its WW2 medals is the Victoria Cross; the first, presented by Queen Victoria in 1856, were cast from Russian cannon captured in the Crimean War. The award is oxidised silver, which has tarnished, as can be seen from the scan. Home. A "de-Nazified" version of the War Merit Cross was reissued in 1957 by the Bundeswehr for its veterans. G56001. A Rare Order of the German Eagle, Silver Merit Medal with Swords and Case, Type I by Deschler & Sohn. German Order of Merit. List of recipients of the Order of Merit Decorations awarded by the president of the Federal Republic of Germany. Original WWII German NSRL/DRL Bronze Sports Badge in Cloth Available for immediate delivery. Awards. In the 10th century, German territories formed a central part of the Holy Roman Empire. 25). 14. Use of the decoration was revived by William I for the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, recreated in 1914 for World War I, and last revived by Adolf Hitler on Sept. Jun 26, 2019 · TheRanger1302. German Blood Order MedalThe Blood Order Blutorden, officially known as the Decoration in Memory of 9 November 1923 Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 9. Your Bridge to History. German Order ( Deutscher Orden) was the highest award that the Nazi Party could bestow on an individual for his services to the "state and party". The Grand Duchy of Baden was formed in The Military Merit Order (or Militärverdienstorden in German) was a military order of the Kingdom of Württemberg, which joined the German Empire in 1871. 95 USD. Awards and decorations of the German Armed Forces. Silver Medal of Merit The Order was established in 1942, and was the most important decoration that the Nazi Regime could confer upon an individual for outstanding service to the party and state. ) Note the backings here, at the early midpoint of the war. November 1923. The Order was instituted on 1 May 1937 by Adolf Hitler. The German Empire consisted of 25 states: four kingdoms, six grand duchies, five duchies, seven principalities and three Hanseatic cities. Six sets of Golden Oak Leaves were manufactured, each consisting of an A-piece, made of 18- carat gold with 58 real diamonds, and a B-piece, made of 14-carat gold with 68 real sapphires. The medals were supposedly made from these Description. Sold for. The latest addition to the order is quite rare. The first issue of the decoration, struck in 99% pure silver, was awarded to 1500 participants in the The Iron Cross was established by King Frederick William III of Prussia on 17 March 1813 during the Napoleonic Wars. War Merit Medal. Germany, Third Reich. The War Merit Cross ( German: Kriegsverdienstkreuz) was a state decoration of Nazi Germany during World War II. It is awarded for special achievements in political, economic, cultural, intellectual or honorary fields. Figure 1: Color Plate as found in “Das Dritte Reich”, “Das fuenfte Jahr 1937”, Hummelverlag, Berlin, shows the lineup as created on May 1, 1937, but mistakenly shows the 6 pointed star to the Merit Cross with The War Order of the German Cross ( German: Der Kriegsorden Deutsches Kreuz ), normally abbreviated to the German Cross or Deutsches Kreuz, was instituted by Adolf Hitler on 28 September 1941. $45. The Order of the German Eagle ( Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler, in German) was an award predominantly given to foreign diplomats instituted by Adolf Hitler on the 1. Description. Pre-Owned The Cross of Honour of the German Mother ( German: Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter ), referred to colloquially as the Mutterehrenkreuz (Mother's Cross of Honour) or simply Mutterkreuz (Mother's Cross), was a state decoration conferred by the government of the German Reich [1] [2] to honour a Reichsdeutsche German mother for exceptional merit to This item: Blue Max German Army Medal Badge for Merit Blue Military Order (Pour Le Mérite) with Ribbon, Honors of Imperial Germany $22. Results 1 to 10 of 10. Hermann Göring – German politician and military leader. During March 1934, Hitler authorized the Blood Order to commemorate the 9 November 1923 coup attempt of the Nazi Party. Order of the German Eagle 1st Class, by “900 21”- Godet – in Case. Post-WW2 Medals. $ 320. German Medals from WW2 Nazi Germany. 00 shipping. This prestigious award for outstanding service was bestowed on those early Nazi Party members who took part in the famous Munich Beer Hall Putsch on November 9, 1923, when Hitler attempted to seize power by force, along with Hermann Goering, Heinrich Himmler and other Party members. Post war version without swastika. . The medal was originally made solid silver, with the obverse It was established German custom, contrary to practice in all other nations, to generally position any such campaign and war medals in most recent first order. The award was modified and other “degrees” were added in 1939, and Mar 24, 2020 · Despite the lack of formal medals for wartime service, German veterans were sometimes seen wearing “unauthorized” campaign medals for Verdun, the Somme and other battles, created by the veterans’ associations in the interwar years. But seller cannot guarantee authenticity due to the high number of repros. German WWII Army 25 Year Long Service Award. All German Medals. 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A unique class of the Grand Cross the German Eagle Order in Gold with Diamonds was presented to Benito Mussolini. A Recovered German Order; "Dead Hero Order". Order of the Patriotic War. 5 cm and was worn on the right-hand side of the tunic. Bulgarian WW2 Commander Grade Medal. They have all come from one guys collection I have looked over them most are copies/reproductions so I am listing his whole collection as such so buyer knows that. Historical Description: The Order of the German Eagle was established in May 1937. Cholm Shield Lappland Shield Afrika Cuffband Condor Legion Cuffband Heeres Cuffbands Luftwaffe Cuffbands Waffen-SS Cuffbands Army Paratrooper Badge Front Line Driver's Badge (Gold, Silver, and Oct 12, 2017 · However, with the published book on “The War Merit Cross 1. Country: Germany. NSDAP Parteiabzeichen forum. Type I awards are numbered up to ca. The medal was awarded only 57 times. By the end of the conflict it was issued in four degrees and had an equivalent civil award. Order of the Red Star. It was founded on February 11, 1759 by Karl Eugen, Duke of Württemberg as the Militär-Carls-Orden, and The German Order (Deutscher Orden) Grand Star. This Order was also known as the Honour Badge of 9. Campaign medals were awarded even Order of the German Eagle 1937-39 Cross. Another informal name of this Order was the "Hitler Order The Blood Order (German: Blutorden), officially known as the Decoration in Memory (of the Munich putsch) of 9 November 1923 (German: Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 9. Eichendorff-Plakette. Order of Alexander Nevsky. The sash of the order is blue, edged with orange stripes. ”. 1550. Published: Jun 26, 2019. $1,100 USD. They also include the service medals and the combat medal. G17173. Only awarded between December 27, 1943 to the end. Medal "For the Defence of Odessa". 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In addition to awards to non-Germans, the Reich Foreign Minister and the Reich Protector of Bohemia and Moravia received a ‘Special Degree’ (Sonderstufe), with The star of the order is a golden eight-pointed star with straight rays, displaying the central disc from the obverse of the badge. Let yourself be guided among our repro military medals of the Third Reich. German War Merit Cross in Tombac White Enamel Silesian Eagle Order First Class $ 275. A unique Grand Cross of the Order of the German Eagle in Gold with Diamonds (Grosskreuz des Deutschen Adlerordens in Gold und Brillanten) was also awarded to Benito Mussolini on 25 September 1937. German Medal Chain. Manfred von Richthofen – German fighter pilot known as the “Red Baron”. This award was first made by Adolf Hitler posthumously to Reichsminister Fritz Todt at Time Period: Pre-WW1. Catalog and phone orders welcome. D. Customize your medal by adding them to your Sep 28, 2004 · My German ist nicht sehr gut, but if indeed this is the Blood Order list, try as I may, I cannot find Anton Fauser on that list. The German Eagle was intended as an award for foreigners while the Special Grade (without degree) was awarded to Germans. WW1 Medals. Silbermedaille für den Behindertensport (silver medal for the disabled sports) Silbernes Lorbeerblatt. It was intended to supply a diplomatic order for award to foreign nationals. Mar 20, 2019 · German Militaria 1933-1945. Country: Germany ( Kingdom of Bavaria) The Order of Merit of the Bavarian Crown (or Verdienstorden der Bayerischen Krone in German) is an order of merit of the Kingdom of Bavaria established by King Maximilian Joseph I on 19 March 1808. Each state sets their own rules and criteria on eligibility and also how The Order of the Zähringer Lion was instituted on 26 December 1812 by Karl, Grand Duke of Baden, in memory of the Dukes of Zähringen from whom he was descended. The German Empire consisted of 25 states: four kingdoms, six grand duchies, five duchies, seven principalities and three Hanseatic cities. Type II awards are numbered up to ca. The medal is made of a brass alloy, and is round, with a Maltese cross and four German eagle and swastika emblems on the obverse. Multi piece construction of 900 silver with fire gilding and fine enamels. $ 150. Order of the German Eagle 5th Class Win 500 missions (Multiplier: SB x3, RB x2) with activity not lower than 60% and being placed 1-3 in the team while using vehicles from German tech tree. 89 $ 22 . Because there are so many different types of medals, they can be confusing to The order consisted of 5 grades, Grand Cross, Merit Cross with Star, Merit Cross 1st, 2nd and 3rd Grade as well as a Merit Medal. $15. Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945". These are just most of the medals I was able to modify or make myself. In 1938, at a ceremony in Dearborn, Michigan, Henry Ford is presented with the Boxes for Medals. The German Cross has a diameter of 6. The metal has taken on an attractive and rather deep patina with age, with dark toning Apr 2, 2024 · Adolf Hitler. 50. S. Time Period: Pre-WW1. Blood order - blutorden - medal , genuine or fake, please?. March 1934. Veteran Certified. Medal "For the Defence of Leningrad". But all of the parade medals you see are 100% made by me, in exception to a few details, but are mainly made by me, so provide credits when using them. Party could bestow on an individual for "duties of the highest order to the state and party" and designed by Benno von Arent. There were eleven confirmed recipients of this award between 1942 German Medal Bar Iron Cross and Sudetenland with Prague Castle. £370. Figure 1: Color Plate as found in “Das Dritte German Eagle Order 1st Class. P. The medal was backdated to the birthday of the King’s late wife Queen Louise, on 10 March. $803 USD. The star shows the marks "900 21" on its needle. List of honours of Germany awarded to heads of state and royalty. The medal was presented under the guise of his meaningful contributions to aviation, but was undoubtedly influenced by Apr 7, 2018 · Results 1 to 7 of 7. The following picture show a War Merit Cross Knight Cross with swords, a prototype made by Deschler in Aug 15, 2018 · The creation of the order finally enabled the German Reich to honor foreigners. $ 950. The Pour le Mérite, known informally during World War I as the Blue Max (German: Blauer Max), was the Kingdom of Prussia's highest military order until the end of World War I. Interwar Medals. The German Order (German: Deutscher Orden) was the most important award that the Nazi Party could bestow on an individual for "duties of the highest order to the state and party" and designed by Benno von Arent. Victoria Cross. On the 27th December 1943 the Order was reorganised into nine classes. It was awarded in two divisions: in gold for repeated acts of bravery or military leadership; and in silver for distinguished non-combat war service. Medal "For the Victory over Japan". Item Number The Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (German: Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, or Bundesverdienstorden, BVO) [2] is the only federal decoration of Germany. The Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (or Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes in German, also known as the Knight’s Cross or Ritterkreuz ), was the highest military and paramilitary award for the forces of Nazi Germany during World War II. Recipients Jun 5, 2023 · German Eagle Order, ribbon for the order Fourth Class or German Eagle Order Medals, Austrian style – 5€. The Eastern Medal ( German: Ostmedaille ), officially the Winter Battle in the East 1941–42 Medal (German: Medaille Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42 ), was a military award of the Wehrmacht which was created by ordinance of Adolf Hitler on 26 May 1942. "The German Order"(German: Deutscher Orden) was the most important award that the N. About 20 of these were awarded to women. Berufswettbewerb der Deutschen Jugend - scarce early enamel medal £50. Learn US Military Ribbons and Medals Order of Precedence with our Military ribbons chart, and ensure your awards are always displayed in the correct order. November 1923), was one of the most prestigious decorations in the Nazi Party. Military decorations of the Third Reich were awards and medals bestowed by the Wehrmacht between 1935 and 1945 during the reign of Nazi Germany and the years of World War II. High Quality Reproduction of The Blood Order (Ger. So I cannot understand why Fauser is not on that list. The award is numbered 3218 and hallmarked 800 silver. The military decorations of Nazi Germany were awards and medals bestowed by the Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS between 1935 and 1945, during the rule of the Nazi Party in Germany and the years of World War II. Germany (today, officially called officially the Federal Republic of Germany) is the second-most populous country in Europe. A. Original Nazi Era German 2 Position Dress Uniform Medal Bar, Army 12 & 4 Year Long Service Available for immediate delivery. The Order was established in 1942, and was the most important decoration that the Nazi Regime could confer upon an individual for outstanding service to the party and state. £325. The order was one of the older military orders of the states of the German Empire. On this page you will find all military and campaign medals, orders of knighthood, awards and decorations of Germany given before the Great War. This award is commonly referred to as EK 1813 (from Eisernes Kreuz, Iron Cross in German). [1] It ceased to be awarded following the collapse of Nazi Germany at the end of World War II in Europe. Our NSDAP Golden Party Badges, Gau Badges, German Order & Eagle Orders are the The Blood Order (German: Blutorden), officially known as the Decoration in Memory (of the Munich putsch) of 9 November 1923 (German: Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 9. Popular World War II Germany(Nazi/Third Reich) Medals. This is found at the base of the Munich monument. The medal is silver, with the obverse Jun 1, 2021 · In 1952, the president of West Germany, Theodor Heuss, revived the civil order, which is still awarded to this day. Military ribbons and sashes shop offers you all kind of ribbons and sashes for orders, medals and decorations. Another informal name of this Order was the "Hitler Order Blood Order Ribbon. German ww2 medals and other ww2 articles. The order was awarded in several grades: Grand Commander aa926 - pair of DR Deutsche Reichsbahn East German Railways long service medals in boxes £10. The Blood Order (German: Blutorden), officially known as the Decoration in Memory (of the Munich putsch) of 9 November 1923 (German: Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 9. It features a W (King Wilhelm I of Prussia) to the center a crown to the top and is dated 1914. Iron Cross and Sudetenland Medal Bar. We focus on medals, orders, badges and awards of the Imperial German Empire, during World War 1 and the Franco-Prussian War. Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. Jan 24, 2023 · A big contributor to Lindbergh's fall from grace was his acceptance of a Nazi medal, the Service Cross of the German Eagle bestowed on behalf of Hitler by Hermann Goering to Lindbergh in 1938, according to the Riverfront Times. New Listing WW1/WW2 1885 German Medal . $225. Medal of the Order of the German Eagle (bronze and silver) All German Eagle decorations were awarded both with and without swords and could be upgraded to a gold version and also gold with diamonds. Instituted in 1861 as an honour equal in rank to the Order of the Red Eagle, membership could only be conferred upon commissioned officers (or civilians of approximately equivalent status), but there was a medal associated with the order which The Knights of the Order of The Pour le Mérite. We sell medals of World War II Germany. Medal "For the Defence of Sevastopol". The award was instituted on 1 September 1939, at the onset of the German invasion of date of institution. The order would be awarded through the Fuehrer through proposal of the foreign minister. Since classical antiquity, various Germanic tribes have inhabited the northern parts of the country. The Series of the Order of the German Eagle was originally instituted by Hitler on May 1ST 1937, in varying degrees for award to foreign political dignitaries. The Order was instituted on 1 May 1937 by Adolf Hitler and ceased to be awarded after the collapse of Nazi Germany at the end of World War II. In 1957, however, alternative de-nazified replacement versions of the German Cross were authorized for wear by the Federal Republic of Germany. Instituted in March 1934, the medal is solid silver, with the obverse bearing a depiction of an German WWII Silver Wound Badge. German War Merit Medal in Tombac $ 45. WW2 & Nazi Medals. It was originally to be awarded in three grades, but only the neck order (the highest grade) was ever awarded. Germany, group of 3: China Campaign Medal 1900-1901 with scarce Hophu bar, Prussia Long Service Medal, Kaiser 100 Year Anniversary, medals in excellent condition £375. The Iron Cross, which dated from 1813, was earned by some 2,500,000 men during World War II. Instituted in March 1934, the "Blood Order" (Blutorden), officially known as the Decoration in Memory of the 9th November 1923 (Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 9. G54848. Only one of these was awarded to a woman (Nurse Pia, No. [1] May 9, 2007 · If a Blood Order medal has a serial # of 1 462, is that medal 1462 or is the 1 for "series one", medal 462? Or, is the space between the 1 and 4 just a mistake? I'm no expert, but I've been studying some good close-ups of the Blood Order medals quite a bit. 5 Women were awarded bronze for four children, silver for six children, and gold for eight children. WWII German Medals. Display your banner here. Original WWII German Commemorative Medal of 1st October 1938 Available for immediate delivery. These medals and badges were all bought 20 + years ago. $9. November 1923, was one of the most prestigious decorations in the Nazi party (NSDAP). Ribbon shop online store, place where you can buy replacment ribbon or sash. Blood order medal. There were official amendments made to the Order laws on April 10, 1939, and December 27, 1943. Your World War 2 militaria web source for U. General von Gossler was the only person who received the awards in both departments. Article about: Very tempted to buy this boxed blood order medal , marked silver 800 and is numbered also. Iron Cross, , Prussian military decoration instituted in 1813 by Frederick William III for distinguished service in the Prussian War of Liberation. The Bundeswehr’s decorations and awards range from the Medal of Honour to the Gold, Silver and Bronze Crosses of Honour, as well as the Cross of Honour for Valour. However, in later years several German citizens were among the ones being awarded the Order. SOLD. Institution : July 19, 1866. In the 1939 amendment, swords were added as a possible award attribute for military personnel. The featured photograph shows examples of the Honor Cross of the German Mother—an award first introduced by the Nazi regime in 1938 to encourage married German women to give birth to many children. Institution: 19 March 1808. Moreover, medals became a factor that facilitated individual mourning. Here are ten famous individuals who received the Iron Cross EK 1914 during World War I: Erwin Rommel – German field marshal. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Orders, decorations and medals of Germany. The Royal Order of the Crown (German: Königlicher Kronen-Orden) was a Prussian order of chivalry. German Military Medals & Awards from 1914 to 1918. (6 inch length) $2. The list is quite lengthy and I thought it contained ALL the people who were awarded the Blood Order. & Third Reich military decorations, medals, ribbons, badges, patches, pins, flags, caps & headgear, cuff titles, officer's rings & much more. German WWII Day Fighter Operational Flying Clasp in Bronze. I am not that familiar with the Blood Order medal or it's list. In 1943, the Order was expanded from six classes to nine classes. Any help much appreciate. 1, 1939, the same day Price: $149. Jan 31, 2023 · Decorations awarded by the president of the Federal Republic of Germany. Grubenwehr-Ehrenzeichen (Mine rescue service badge of honor) Pro-Musica-Plakette. Following the 1949 establishment of the German Democratic Republic (GDR) the new state prohibited the wearing of all pre-1945 German decorations and created a new system of awards inspired in part by those of the USSR. This award was first made by Adolf Hitler posthumously to Reichsminister Fritz Todt at his funeral in February 1942. German Award Chain Olympic Games Medal. Unnumbered examples are known to exist, but their purpose is unknown. Orders, decorations, and medals of East Germany. There were official amendments made to the Order Order of the Banner of Labour: Order of Scharnhorst: Battle Order for Merit for the People and Fatherland: Blücher Order: Blücher Gallantry Medal: Order of Military Merit: Medal of Military Merit: Medal for Participants in the Armed Struggle of the German Working Class 1918-23: Medal for Fighters against Fascism 1933-1945: Medal of Hans Beimler The order consists of a star badge with a swastika (in German a Hakenkreuz or “hooked cross”, hence the medal’s name). The Order was instituted by Adolf Hitler on May 1, 1937, as an honorary award conferred upon notable foreigners, particularly diplomats, who were considered sympathetic to the Nazi Regime and its ideals. Click to view. £300. This includes Orders of Chivalry that trace their origins to the Middle Ages to decorations awarded for distinguished military service. 18 Comments. German Order 3rd Class. The award was a blue-enameled Maltese Cross with eagles between the arms based on the symbol of the Johanniter Order The term "Blood Order" (Blutorden) referred to the notion that those who took part in the putsch had shed their blood for the Nazi cause. ke bh mr qi zh ue tf rb ay ab