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Documents of the Wehrmacht
The Erkennungsmarke was the oval metal identification, or “dog tags”, that were worn by every active member of the Wehrmacht during war time. Initially presented during general mobilization in August 1939, the tags were composed of a thin metallic disc worn suspended from the neck by an 80 cm chain or cord.
Wehrmacht-Awards.com
Wehrmacht-Awards.com is an entity focused on the awards, decorations and militaria of the German Armed Forces during the Third Reich era. Within the pages of this project you will find construction methods, manufacturing characteristics, and detailed specifications of …
War Badges of the Wehrmacht
All three branches of the Wehrmacht awarded War Badges. They were generally composed of a wreath of Oak or Laurel leaves surrounding a symbol that represented the branch and service, with a German Eagle clutching a swastika surmounting the award.
Iron Cross 1st Class - Wehrmacht
In 1956, NATO established the West German Armed Forces as the bulwark against Soviet expansionism. Wehrmacht veterans in uniform in the newly formed Bundeswehr were given permission to wear certain of their World War II decorations. One of these was a reincarnated and denazified Iron Cross, today known as the 1957 variety.
Close Combat Bar - Wehrmacht
by Jacques Calero and Sebastián J. Bianchi. The Close Combat Bar was instituted on November 25, 1942, by Adolf Hitler, in order to recognize the courage of the German soldier in hand-to-hand combat.
War Merit Cross - Wehrmacht
War Merit Medal The lowest grade was awarded to civilan personnel 2nd Class The second class of this award, presented with or without swords 1st Class This section covers the first class, again for combat or non-combat merit (with and without swords) Knight's Cross The highest grade of the cross is as rare as it's Iron Cross counterpart ...
Occupation Medals - Wehrmacht
Cross of Honor 1914/18 The "Hindenburg Cross" was presented to World War I veterans and family of fallen soldiers Long Service Awards Wehrmacht Long Service Awards Occupation Medals The Occupation (Anschluss) Medals West Wall Medal Presented for the building of the "West Wall", the German defence line against the Allies Wound Badges The four ...
Single Tank Destruction Badge - Wehrmacht
by Markus Lippl Before the sniper badge was introduced, unit sniper’s were awarded with Iron Cross. The ongoing conflict in the east with its threat of soviet snipers made it necessary to create a badge visually distinguishing skilled and successful German (counter-)snipers in their uni
Firearms and Uniforms of the Wehrmacht
K98 made by Mauser, Obendorf in 1945, and labeled "byf 45". Notice the phosphated finish to this piece, and also notice that the model designation "Mod. 98" has been moved from the side of the receiver to the top of the receiver.
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