SS Marksmen Badge.

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SS Marksmen Badge.

2^nd class, 1^st class, Sharpshooter, Master Shooter Class.

Instituted– 1937

Rarity – Rare, Rare, Extremely Rare.

Known Makers– unmarked.

Master Shooter Class.

Master Shooter Class - Reverse.

This award comprises of a round badge that measures 34 mm in diameter. It is formed as an open circle of oak leaves that are formed in a wreath. At the base and apex are identical ribbons that measure respectively 9 mm and 7 mm. these have raised edges that measure 1 mm. the ribbon at the base has the SS Sigrunen which are incused. From this on either side are six over lapping oak leaves. This circle is 6 mm wide. Into the centre of the wreath is placed a square on its point. Incused into this at its centre is a 5 ringed target.

In the case 2nd class,a square on its point with target and no oak leaves.

In the case of the1^st class, Sharpshooter, from the base ribbon is a pair of oak leaves one on either side of the ribbon.

In the case of the Class Master Shooter from the base ribbon is a pair of oak leaves one on either side of the ribbon with a third positioned vertically at the centre of the two other oak leaves and protruding upwards to the targets bull eye

The reverse is flat with a pin hinge and hook construction. Onto the target in raised letters is Ges. Gesh. At the centre is the raised square box with cut corners and the SS Sigrunen.

The question of an award for marksmen in the SS first arose prior to the end of 1936. Members of various branches of the SS had no insignia to show marksmanship qualifications. Several members of the SS-Verfügungstruppen returned from their periods of conscript army service with a marksmanship lanyard gain during their time in the forces. Were they to be allowed to wear this on their SS uniform? On 13th October 1936 the Chief-of-Staff of the SS-Oberschnitt Elbe asked the SS-Hauptamt if it would be permitted for personnel returning from service in the armed forces to wear their marksmanship lanyard (Schützenschnur) on their SS uniform. Himmler ruled this out, and the decision was made not to allow the wear of the lanyard, but rather to allow the wear of the older shooting awards utilising a series of bars and chevrons worn prior to June 1935 by the army. These were to be worn on the lower left cuff of the SS service dress tunic. Himmler then ordered that a metal badge to be known as the Schützenabzeichen der SS-Verfügungstruppen be created. This would be worn on the right breast pocket of the tunic with parade, re-porting, guard and walking-out dress, but not with field and training dress. The order instituting this award is rather vaguely worded, but it states that, “The lowest grade shall be without a lower oak leaf.” The middle grade will have “two lower oak leaves.” The highest, or sharpshooter, grade 2 will have three oak leaves.” The grouping within each grade will be indicated by a numeral I to 10 at the top of the wreath. Himmler appears to have dropped the idea. He writes, “The SS will receive as its marksmanship award the marksmanship award of the NS Reichskriegerbund. This concept was even shorter lived. In November 1937 an order instituted a totally new series of marksmanship insignia in four classes to be worn on the lower right sleeve. The insignia was aluminium on a black wool diamond. The metal badges were manufactured in the work-shops of the München silversmith Otto Gahr at an individual cost, including engraving of 0.74 RM per thousand.

SS Marksmen Badge - FAKES.

SS MARKSMANSHIP BADGES.

In November 1937, an order instituted a totally new series of marksmanship insignia in four classes to be worn on the lower right sleeve. the insignia was produced in aluminum wir on a black wool diamond.

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The Sniper’s Badge

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The Sniper’s Badge - 3^rd class, 2^nd class, 1^st class.

Institutedon 20^th August 1944.

Rarity – Extremely rare, Extremely rare, Extremely rare.

Known Makers – Un-marked

The Sniper’s Badge was instituted on 20^th August 1944. Initially it was intended for members of the Army only, to distinguish marksmen who were designated as snipers. But was later extended to all eligible snipers regardless of service. The basic badge was identical in each of the three classes. It was oval and the base material was army green cloth. Onto this was embroidered a black eagles head rising out of two green oak leaves formed in a V with a smaller leaf beneath to the right and a single brown acorn to the left. The body of the eagle is crossed with white cotton to resemble fletching while the eye and beak were executed in yellow cotton. The lowest 3^rd class was plain on the outer edge. The 2^nd class had a silver twist cord and an oval gold twist cord distinguished the 1st class.

In Daily order No. 11, 4^th November 1944, it was stated, “In order to stress the importance of snipers, to appreciate their achievements and to stimulate the efforts of beginners to fulfil the conditions for the award of the Sniper’s insignia, the following decorations and privileges are established”.

After 10 kills: 7 days special leave, Iron Cross 2nd class and mention in the divisional Daily Orders.

After 20 kills: Snipers Insignia 3^rd class.

After 30 kills: 14 days special leave and mention in corps Daily Orders.

After 40 kills: snipers Insignia 2^nd class.

After 50 kills: 20 days special leave, Iron Cross 1^st class and mention in army Daily Orders.

After 60 kills: snipers Insignia 1^st class.

After 70 kills: German Cross in Gold.

The badge was only awarded when no other award distinguished the skill. It was presented with a document and the details wee entered in the soldbuck. The badge was worn on the right sleeve positioned on the cuff above all other insignia. It was not authorised for wear on the great coat.

SS Sniper in action.

Dutch Waffen-SS Sniper.

The Sniper’s Badge - 3^rd class, 2^nd class, 1^st class. 1957 Type.

The Sniper’s Badge - 1^st class. 1957 Type.

This form is that which was authorised by regulation of 1957. It takes the design of the original, the Swastika was not a part of the design, with subtle differences. This has been offered as original by some Dealers. The statement is not untrue, but dose not take into account the Birthday of the pieces. Having said this, these are very rare items in their own right.

The Sniper’s Badge - Fakes 3^rd class, 1^st class.

The Sniper’s Badge - Fake 1^st class.

The Sniper’s Badge - Fake 2nd class.

Snipers Badge 2nd class - Obverse - Fantasy Piece.

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Young Cossacks Badge

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Young Cossacks Badge.

XV.Kosaken - Kavallerie - Korps Jung - Kosaken-Traditions-Abzeichen

Known Makers - Unmarked

Rarity – Very Rare

This badge measures 52 mm high x 42.5 mm wide and comprises of a design that is produced in stamped sheet ferrous metal. It is oval and formed of a partial wreath of single broad oak leaves, which have a raised fine outer edge line and a raised central field that has a raised vein. Each leaf is slightly superimposed over the base of the next, obscuring the stalk and there are four leaves in each side. The bottom portion of the wreath is formed from a flat fielded scroll. Superimposed on to the scroll, with its wings outstretched, and superimposed over the lowest leaf on either side is the national eagle clutching a wreath of oak leaves with a swastika within it, in its talons. The wreath just protrudes beneath the line of the scroll, splitting it in two. From the top of the eagle's wings are crossed shashkas, Cossack sabres, with their blades superimposed across the wreath with their tips breaking the outer edge. Between the blades and running up to the apex of the wreath is an Ataman's staff. On the scroll, in raised cyrillic script, is the abbreviated inscription, 'W K. r O H.' on the left panel, and 'K O 3 A K O B' on the right, which translates to, Shkola Yunykh Kozakov and in English, School for Young Cossacks.

The reverse shows the negative impression of the obverse. At the top, directly over the top of the staff, is a semi-circular piece of metal with a punch mark on either side soldered to the body of the badge. These punch marks produce two nipples which act as the pivotal axis for the pin. This is of drawn metal in the form of wire curled round with an extension, which forms the spring tension. The curl is positioned so that its centre accommodates the nipples. Soldered at the base is a piece of metal that has two scollops at the tip. The other ends are then reduced and bent at 90ø and similar slightly reducing lines in the form of elipses return to the top, which is turned over to form a 'C'. The returned tip is formed by a semi-circle and this produces the catch for the pin. The badge is silver-plated. There is, however, an example of the badge having a gilt wreath and scroll. This may indicate that the badge exists in more than one grade. However, under certain conditions silver can take on the appearance of gilt, due to the oxidising process.

This badge was to recognise graduates of the YoungCossackSchool who had successfully completed their course. This form of visible expression of graduation is common to many continental countries and could give rise to the issue of two grades, gold and silver. It has been stated that the YoungCossackSchool badge is believed 'not to have been issued'. The actual example illustrated was obtained from a POW camp in Yorkshire, England where the recipient had been a prisoner and had made an attempt to conceal it. It was subsequently retrieved when the camp was inspected. The occupants of the camp were returned to the Soviet Union where they were savagely dealt with. The repatriation became the inspiration of the book, 'Rabbit Pie'. This award needs much more research as this is a particularly rare badge with very few original pieces being available to study. Incidentally, the solid versions that are currently available on the collectors' market, often marked with a Leipzig manufacturer, are reliably considered to be copies produced in newly liberated

Czechoslovakia

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The school also had a cuff title which is green with silver lettering. It is not known whether this was worn as a tradition badge after graduation.

An interesting photograph shows Dr. Josef Goebbels greeting a member of the Young Cossacks who served with the XV Cossack Corps at the front, wearing one in the company of four other Russian volunteers and three German officers. The YoungCossackSchool was finally removed from the east to France. The certificate that accompanied the badge is unknown to the author as is whether or not it was presented in a packet or presentation case.

Members of Jungschultz Cossacks.

Young Cossacks Badge - Fake.

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Germanic Proficiency Runes Badge

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Germanic Proficiency Runes Badge – Bronze - Silver Class.

Germanische Leistungsrune (der SS) Bronze Klasse, (der SS) Silber Klasse.

Instituted on. 15 August 1943

Known Makers – Un- marked

Rarity – Extremely Rare, Extremely Rare.

GermanicProficiencyRunes Badge – Bronze- Obverse.

GermanicProficiencyRunes Badge – Bronze- Reverse.

GermanicProficiencyRunes Badge – Silver - Obverse.

GermanicProficiencyRunes Badge – Silver - Reverse.

The firm of Kremnitz, in the Protectorate, was reportedly the only maker of these badges, which is produced from fine zinc, which has as a design, two victory runes of the SS superimposed upon a mobile swastika. The swastika measures 46.5 mm across the legs with the individual leg measuring 8mm. These have a raised edge line with 3 similar ones 1 mm apart. The runes measure 28.5 mm tip to tip and 9.5 mm at the widest point. They are produced from bronze that is silvered with a black opaque enamelled field. These badges had no markings of any kind on the reverse, and had a semi-broad standard pin with barrel hinge and flat C type hook at the base. All the components of the hinge pin and hook are produced from bronze. The enamelled runes were fastened to the badge with two pins per rune, flattened over on the reverse. It has been reported that there are two variations, defined as A and B types, which are determined by the reverse of the sun wheel being flat and the pins that attach the Runes slightly shorter on A type badges. There is another type that is even rarer. This is slightly larger and is not as valued as the A and B types. The reverse shows more differences, the runes are attached by small rivets and at the center are the impressed boxed SS runes. This badge was produced by the firm Otto Gahr. The badge in question came with its Proof book, photos and some 270 personal letters.

Himmler officially introduced the German Proficiency Runes on 15August 1943.It was instituted in two grades, bronze and silver, with a higher standard required for the attainment of the silver.He wanted an award that would be available to both the General SS in Germany and the Germanic SS abroad. No proficiency badge was available for all branches of the Germanic SS and in fact only in Holland had any SS sports badges been introduced at all. In the institution document he stated that it “should be an example in physical training and tests in the use of weapons in the National Socialist spirit, and confirmation of the voluntary attainment of the Germanic joint destiny”. His rational for such an award was mullty faceted.His desire was to encourage SS men to be athletically fit, with their minds attuned to Nazi ideology. For the essentially non – combatant SS members, to stimulate a competitive interest in basic military training.On a more grandiose plain he aimed at strengthening the pan – Germanic idea within the entire political SS organization.

It was presented with an exam record book and worn in the centre of the left breast pocket of the service uniform.

Seehagen Alfred - SS-Oberscharführer - Germanic Proficiency Runes Badge - Bronze.

The design was to appeal ostensibly to the Germanic SS, being the formation sign of the “Wiking” division of the Waffen – SS, and later adopted by the entire III. Germanic SS Panzer Corps, which was made up largely of volunteers from the Germanic countries. Records show only awards in Holland, Denmark and Norway, with one presentation ceremony known for these three countries. Although there may have been others later in the war. Exams were held in the Beneshau/Prague area of Czechoslovakia, but it is not known if official award ceremonies were held. It is possible that the Runes were awarded to members of the Flemish SS, but as this formation was on the decline in 1944, none of its members received them.

In Holland; several thousand applied to undergo the tests, however only 95 passed, giving rise to the first awards being made on 1st, February 1944 at the Dutch SS School Avegoor. near Arnheim. The Higher SS and Police Leader in Holland, SS-Obergruppenführer Rauter, greeted Himmler. Also present were Reichskommissar Seyss-Inquart, leader of the N.S.B. Mussert, and Chief of the SS-Hauptamt, SS-Obergruppenführer und General der Waffen-SS Berger. Himmler presented the badges, carried on a board by an Unterscharführer from the "Germania" regiment of the "Wiking" SS division. Himmler, who then promoted the Dutch Volunteer Legion to a grenadier brigade SS-Grenadier- brigade “Nederland”, in particular delivered a speech praising the achievements of the Dutch SS and the “Westland” regiment. It is interesting to note that the presentation pillows held 9 silver and 45 bronze on the left and 45 bronze on the right.

Reichsführer Heinrich Himmler speeks with Anton Mussert, Dr. Seyss-Inquart, Reichskommissar in Holland, is behind. To the right is SS-Obergruppenführer Karl Demelhuber .

The first award ceremony of the Germanic Proficiency Runes held at the Dutch SS School Avegoor on 1st February 1944. from left to right, SS-Gruppnführer Gotlob Berger, Chief of the SS-Hauptamt, Reichsführer Heinrich Himmler, Dr. Seyss-Inquart, Reichskommissar in Holland, Anton Mussert, Leader of the N.S.B and Henk Feldmeijer, Vooman of the Dutch SS.

SS-Hoofdstormleider Bettink wearing the Germanic Proficiency Runes and Feldmeijer in field-grey uniform.

SS-Untersturmführer wearing the Germanic Proficiency Runes in Silver.

In Denmark the presentation was made on 2nd June 1944, at a memorial ceremony for the Danish SS volunteers killed in action, at Hovelte by the Chief of the SS-Hauptamt. SS-Obergruppenführer und General der Waffen-SS Berger. The test schedule had been timed so that the results would be ready for this ceremony. Berger spoke of the Danish SS volunteers killed in action, and how "their spirits could rest in peace knowing that new columns of Germanic fighters stood behind them." He stated that it was in the memory of the dead Danish SS volunteers and in their spirit that the first Germanic Proficiency Runes were being awarded on Danish soil.

The Higher SS and Police Leader in Norway, SS-Obergruppenführer Rediess, acting upon instructions from Himmler on 16th August 1944, presented the awards in Norway. The ceremony was held at the Norwegian SS School; also present at the ceremony were SS-neststandartfØrer Riisnæs, and the leader of the Germanische Leitstelle in Norway, SS-Sturmbannführer Leib. Once the commander of the Norwegian SS School had bade his guests welcome, Rediess spoke of the badge's meaning, and how the 25 recipients, ten in silver and fifteen in bronze, had, though their behaviour, been a good example to their comrades in the Germanic SS, and to the youth of Norway.

Himmler having decided upon instituting the Germanic Proficiency Runes, he delegated to Berger and his SS – Hauptamt the task of devising the badges attainment rules and regulations. These were published on 15 July 1943 and the introduction proclaimed,

“Regulations for the award of the Germanic Proficiency Runes. The Germanic Proficiency Runes shall be awarded to those that have distinguished themselves in sports competions and shown spiritual maturity and sound personal thinking in the ideological field. It can be won by German and other Germanic men.

To be qualified for the Germanic Proficiency Runes one must fulfil the regulations laid down in the following three categories:

(1) Individual achievement;

(2) Team achievement;

(3) Test in theoretical education (ideology).

The award shall be made by the Chief of the SS – Hauptamt following consultation with the Reichsführer – SS. Recipients of the Germanic Proficiency Runes receive at the same time a diploma witnessing the award.

Those that wish to try for the Germanic Proficiency Runes and are not members of the Germanic SS, nor aspirants in that organization, must hold a political leaders card issued by an SS service centre to be able to join a preparation course. The test for the Germanic Proficiency Runes requires a preparation of three weeks. Applicants must then take part in a course laid down for the attainment of the Proficiency Runes, or be able to complete 120 satisfactory hours of training, which must not be spread over more than six consecutive months.

The test shall be carried out by a fully qualified representative of the SS – Hauptamt, Instruction Section, assisted by two members of a Germanic SS service centre. The Proficiency Runes shall be worn on the left side of the uniform, more correctly with service dress.

The Chief of the SS – Hauptamt can from time to time insist that the tests be taken again. Those unable to achieve the requirements, or who do not take part, forfeit the badge.

It is at the discretion of the Chief of the SS – Hauptamt whether or not the badge shall be withdrawn on account of minor infringements or for other reasons.

Berlin, July 15^th, 1943.

Reichsführer – SS

Chief of SS – Hauptamt

(signed) Berger.

His introduction ended by referring to the rules and regulations for the attainment of the badge that had been prepared by the SS-Hauptamt.

Requirements for the Award of the Germanic Proficiency Runes

GROUP I: INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE

(Each test to be judged separately).

A: PHYSICAL TESTS

MINIMUM

REQUIREMENTS

No. TEST BRONZE SILVER DRESS

1. 400 meter sprint 72.5secs. 68 secs. Sports kit

2. Long jump 4 meters 4.75 meters Sports kit

3 Grenade throw 35 meters 45 meters Sports kit

Tests 1-3 must be carried out during a single day

4. Choice of exercises. * *

Riding, motor sport, winter sports, etc

* To pass this unspecified test satisfactorily, the applicant must fulfil the conditions required for the award of the National Sports Badge ("Reichssportabzeichen"), or receive a certificate for solo flying, or pass with distinction in riding, motor sport, winter sports, etc.

5. Swimming 300 meters 12 mins. 9 mins. Sports kit

Tests 1-5 to be performed following normal competition rules.

B: DEFENCE SPORTS

6. Free hand shooting with small calibre, 10 shots prone, 50 meters from target. 2 test shots allowed which are shown separately. Shooting on a new instruction target for each shot. Time limit of 10 minutes- shots fired after time is up invalidate the test.

40 points 60 points Service uniform

7. Field Exercises:

(a) Description of a terrain; judgment of a terrain for a particular purpose e.g. approach possibilities.

Good Excellent Service uniform

(b) Estimation of 3 distances (near, intermediate, far); estimation of 2 distances sideways. 3 satisfactory estimates (margin of error allowed 30%)

Good Excellent

(d) Description of terrain and passing on of information (moving up in a terrain that can be observed by the enemy).

Good Excellent

(e) Camouflage against detection by the enemy according to the principle of "See and not be seen”; observation and description of objective.

Good Excellent

Tests 6 and 7: carried out during a temporary stay or training period in the respective SS school. The men are tested one at a time on selected positions of the terrain.

Test 7 (a) to (e) may be omitted by candidates that have completed six months military service.

GROUP II: TEAM PERFORMANCE

On the basis of individual performance the training leaders (invigilators) select teams of 4 to 6 men.

A: PHYSICAL TESTS

8. 100 meter relay 17 secs. 14.5 secs. Sports kit

9. Rope climbing 12 secs. 9 secs. Sports kit

Test 9: Norwegian: Each team has two 5 meter long ropes that hang free. 80 cms. apart. Each man climbs the first rope, changes over to the other, and lowers himself down on it.

Dutch: Each team has to climb three 5 meter long ropes, which are suspended, from a carrying frame 60 cms. apart. The men have to climb up one rope, touch the carrying frame. And then descend by the other.

Mutual assistance was permitted in Test 9.

10. 110 meter obstacle race with grenade throw. 60 secs. 50 secs. Service uniform

Obstacles: Canal: 3 meters long. 1 meter deep.

Wall: 2 meters high.

Crawling obstacle: 0.50 meters high. 4 meters long.

Climbing obstacle: (cross beams) 0.90 meters high.

Defence trenches: on the 110 meter finishing line.

Throwing target: a crater 5 meters in diameter the centre of which is 20 meters from the finishing line.

Width of path and obstacles: 4 meters.

Time calculation is to allow for throwing the hand-grenades. The men start in closed formation equipped with 3 grenades each, and mutual assistance is permitted. The grenades are to be thrown from cover, and the men are permitted to get up on their knees for a moment to throw the grenades. The race finishes as soon as the last participant is standing upright in the shelter having thrown his last grenade.

11. 2,000 meter cross-country. 10 mins 8 mins Service uniform.

Each team has to cover a distance of 2,000 meters in closed formation in as short a time as possible. Mutual assistance may be given.

12. 30 kilometer march with obstacles. 9.5 hours 9.5 hours Service uniform.

The march is divided as follows: 0.75 along paths; 0.25 across terrain.

Programme:

(1) departure 3 hours before sunrise; night march of about 15 kilometers.

(2) putting up camp with tent constructing cooking facilities; technical skills; training breaking up camp; 3 hours allowed which must be carefully observed.

(3) return march including overcoming terrain obstacles. The last 5 kilometers of the march to be in closed formation.

(4) March equipment.

GROUP III: PHILOSOPHY.

13. written (choice of subject). Time Limit: 2 hours. At the Dutch SS school Avegoor the choice of subject was as follows:

(1) “Our enemies”.

(2) “Being a Germanic and becoming one”.

(3) “People and Fartherland”.

Good Excellent.

14. oral group discussion on the National Socialist them. Test covers the same subjects as Test 13.

Good Excellent.

If the candidate does not comply with the condition as laid down above, he may re-apply for the Germanic Proficiency Runes in six months' time after further training.

An exam record book was given to applicants, who contained the certificate for the founding of the award (p. 5), the regulations for the award (pp. 7-8), regulations on all categories including all sports, which the candidate had to fulfil (pp. 9-12), and the application for the three-week course for the Germanische Leistungsrune (p. 13). Pages 14- 22 listed the grades earned on the various exams and sports. Page 23 was the application form for the Germanische Leistungsrune in Bronze, and page 25 was the final document for earning/possessing the award. Page 26 contains additional regulations which explained that the award could be rescinded if the recipient was required to re-do the tests in the future, and then failed them. This is also mentioned in the last part of the " Bestimmungen " on page 8.

GermanicProficiencyRunes Badge – Fake.

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The SA and SS Pilots Wings

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The SA and SS Pilots Wings

Institutedon.November 1931

Rarity – Extremely Rare

Known Makers. Unmarked

This award consists of a pair of wings that were embroidered with silver wire, which was produced over a former. The wire ran slightly diagonally on either side and it was split into three lines. At the centre it had an early aluminium political cap eagle and on either side was embroidered a circle into which, on the left, was embroidered the SS runes with the SA logo on the right. This was all done on a black or dark blue, Melton backing. The size of the backing is 94 mm at the top and 80 mm at the bottom, with a height of 32 mm. The wings themselves measure in the same relevant points, 80 mm and 70 mm, with a height of 20 mm. The political eagle is of the short winged, early pattern and finely struck. This is recessed into a space at the centre of the wings so that they meet flush to its outer edge line. The reverse is covered with very fine paper linen. These wings can also be found embroidered on to a tan backing instead of the black or dark blue Melton.

There is another example that took the form of stylised hand embroidered silver wings upon which was the SA monogram on the right and the SS runes on the left. In the centre the early pattern political eagle, also in hand embroidered silver wire. The design is all on a black Melton backing. The size of the backing is 78 mm at the top and 62 mm at the bottom, with a height of 20 mm. The wings themselves measure in the same relevant points, 69 mm and 59 mm, with a height of 15 mm. The eagle has a wingspan of 37 mm and the height with the wreath 26mm. The backing is mounted on a metal plate. The reverse and a horizontal pin similar to that employed on medal ribbon bars is found. This is finished with a cloth backing of velvet.

The date of institution of these wings is given as November 1931 when for a brief period up to September 1933, the SA and SS, which was still under the same command at that period, had its own joint flying sections. Both the SA and SS pilots were awarded these wings, which were worn over the right breast pocket. The SS Fliegerstürme was formed in November 1931 at München. Eduard Ritter von Schleich was commander of SS Fliegerstaffel Sud. It remained active until it was absorbed by the Deutscher Luftsport-Verband, (DLV), in September 1933. Schleich left the SS and returned to the Luftwaffe achieving the rank of General der Flieger.

Eduard Ritter von Schleich commander of SS Fliegerstaffel Sud.

SA and SS Pilots with Plane.

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The Motor Technical Training Establishment of the SS – Proficiency Award.

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The Motor Technical Training Establishment of the SS – Proficiency Award.

Instituted–

Rarity– Extremely Rare.

Known Makers– unmarked.

The badge comprises of a broad sword that measures 56 mm in length with a cross guard measuring 24 mm. Onto this is superimposed an eagle with semi closed wings, its head facing to the viewers right. The body of the eagle takes the form of the blade of the broad sword. At the top of the eagles stylised chest is a raised swastika. Directly below again raised is a spanner, that over laps the sword on either side. At the base, just below the wings is a stylised motor radiator with mudguards on either side. Beneath this is a sprig of oak leaves, three on either side. The over all colour is guilt.

The reverse is flat with a hinge pin and large C catch.

The Motor Technical Training Establishment of the SS was formed at Graz for the inspection and testing of Waffen-SS motor transport and for the training of mechanics. In august 1944 the establishment became part of the Transport Troops. There was also an establishment in Prague. This organisation awarded a number of diplomas. They also gave an award for excellence, which was the metal badge as described. If this came in three grades bronze, silver and gold is not known. In the line of progression are a number of illuminated citations. These cover a number of branches of expertise. These have a facsimile of the badge at the top with the relevant examination depicted at the centre. One such citation was awarded by the Motor Training Establishment of the SS on successful completion of the Technical Master Sergeant’s Course. This was signed by the commander SS-Oberführer Neblich.

Technical Training Establishment of the SS – Proficiency Citation.

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Silver Clasp for Female S.S. Auxiliaries.

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Silver Clasp for Female S.S. Auxiliaries.

Instituted– 28th July 1943

Rarity–Extremely Rare
Known Makers– Unmarked

This award comprises of an oblong box that measures 56 mm long by 9 mm wide. The width of the metal that forms the box is 2 mm. with a depth of 1 mm. Onto the centre is superimposed the SS Sigrunen, these are segmented and joined at the centre. From these on either side is a straight line of three oak eves, tip placed over the base of the proceeding leaf. Placed onto each leaf in raised capital letters is the word HEL on the left of the SS Sigrunen, and FEN on the right.

The reverse shows the box construction and two more bars indented by 4 mm, one at either end. On the right side bar is the hinge and the left the hook which is an open double C claw. The pin is of thin pin type that is drawn with a sharp upper and lower edge. Onto the reverse of the leaves on the left side is the silver mark 800 and the right the serial number. There is no doubt, that those silver clasps were awarded, but in very low numbers.

The Silver Clasp for Female S.S. Auxiliaries was mentioned for the first time in the internal daily bulletin in the staff regulations for the SS-Auxiliaries of the Waffen-SS. In this staff regulation dated 28th of July 1943 – it was stated for official use only – it was decreed:

'As an award for good achieve and a clear, clean and worthy attitude of the German Woman, the silver clasp will be given to the SS-Auxiliaries after a reasonable time of trial and probation through the chief of telecommunications with a special document and a number. The silver clasp is an award, which must be worn on the uniform and on duty, but also out of duty it is to be worn on civilian dresses. By violation against official duty or bad behaviour the silver clasp can be withdrawn for a constrained time or for ever.'

In the interim order of regulations for SS-Auxiliaries' dated the 2nd of February 1944 it is decreed on page 8 under clause no. 30:

'SS-Auxiliaries can be recommended after a two-years membership to the chief of communications for consideration of the possibility of proposal for awarding the silver clasp for SS-Auxiliaries (here called brooch) by the Reichsführer SS, so long as they have proved successful and always shown a clear, worthy attitude of the German woman. By the naming is a high standard to set.'

On 31st of July 1944 the personal headquarters of the Reichsführer SS sent a covering note to the SS-Hauptamt in Berlin stating, that the design for the document would be submitted by 20th of July 1944, by the SS-Obergruppenführer, who had sent designs for the documents of the silver clasp for the SS-Auxiliaries that would remain in the records of SS-Standartenführer Dr. Brandt.

Female S.S. Auxiliaries Identity Card.

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Roll of Honour Clasp - Army

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Roll of Honour Clasp - Army.

Institutedon. 30 January 1944.

Rarity – Very Rare.

Known Makers. - Capital 'K' in a circle.

Roll of Honour Clasp - Army - flat pin - Obverse.

Roll of Honour Clasp - Army - flat pin - Revers.

Roll of Honour Clasp - Army - round pin - Obverse.

Roll of Honour Clasp - Army - round pin - Reverse.

On 30 January 1944 Hitler instigated this clasp to reward members of the army and Waffen-SS who had been entered on the 'Honour Roll of the German Army'. This roll had been started in July 1941 to record the honourable and heroic deeds carried out by its members. No tangible evidence of an entry on the roll existed. This badge filled the purpose of being an outward show of inclusion on the honour roll. It comprises of a finely gilded and stamped wreath of oak leaves, with a ribbon and tie at its base and a large square swastika in its centre. The badge is finely executed and gives a definite three-dimensional appearance. The wreath measures 24.5 mm across and is formed of five bunches of oak leaves on either side, comprising of two and three bunches respectively. The width of the wreath is 5 mm at the widest point and this tapers to the apex where the two sides meet with a single oak leaf, tip to tip. At the base, the bow is full and forms the base of the badge itself with a width of 21 mm. The height of the badge from the base of the ties to the tip of the apex is 26 mm. The swastika is of the non mobile type and stands proud of the top of the wreath. The legs of the swastika have a fine indented line running round the whole of the emblem. The swastika itself produces two forms of this badge and they are namely the one in which the swastika is separately attached to the wreath by the tips of its forearms and then soldered, while the other form is die struck as a one piece striking. Both pieces look superficially identical but can be differentiated by the void between the swastika and the wreath at the attachment points. The reverse takes the outline exactly in negative of the obverse, being stamped in the latter form while the swastika is flat in the former. It has four pins for attachment on the reverse, to enable it to be secured to a piece of Iron Cross ribbon, Second Class. Approximately 4,556 awards of this clasp were rendered at the end of hostilities, making it a considerably rare award.

From the collector's point of view, the smallness of its size and the way that it was attached to the tunic, has made this a very difficult award to obtain.

It was contained in a small, black, oblong box, with cream flocked base on which the badge sat, with the ends of the Iron Cross ribbon being tucked underneath the bed that produced the base. On some examples of the bed, the maker's mark for Richard Klein is encountered embossed into the corner. This comprises of a capital 'K' in a circle with three inverted chevrons in a further circle beside the first. The lid lining was of white silk.

Meitzel Helmut – Major.

24 April 1920 – 9 July 2004

He was a highly decorated Major in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. The German Cross in Gold, The Roll of Honour Clasp – Army. He was also awarded the very rare Close Combat Clasp in Gold one of only 631 awards. The Infantry Assault Badge in Silver.

Schonsky Horst - Honour Roll Clasp - Army - Entry .

Schonsky Horst

Waffen - SS Recipients:

Alexy	Matthias	SS-Untersturmführer	27 October1944
Alves	Erich	SS-Sturmmann	8 January 1942
Armberger	Josef	SS-Obersturmführer	17 June 1944
Augsberger	Franz	SS-Brigadeführer	1945
Bachtler	Sepp	SS-Obersturmführer	27September 1943
Bartsch	Kurt	SS-Hauptsturmführer	17 January 1945
Becker	Helmuth	SS-Oberscharführer	25 May 1944
Bernau	Hans-Guenther	SS-Hauptsturmführer	1 May1945
Berzins	Janis	SS-Obersturmführer	5 March1945
Bitus	Augusts	SS-Untersturmführer	5 March1945
Bohnke	Georg	SS-Scharführer	17 March1943
Boska	Karl-Heinz	SS-Hauptsturmführer	18 April 1943
Bracht	Kurt	SS-Hauptsturmführer	8 April 1943
Braun	Willy	SS-Obersturmführer	15 Febuary1945
Brock	Kurt	SS-Obersturmführer	5 January 944
Bucher	Maximilian	SS-Hauptsturmführer	15August 1944
Buehler	Karl-Heinz	SS-Obersturmbannführer	17 Febuary1944
Burkhardt	Karl	SS-Hauptsturmführer	1945
Buschner	Michael	SS-Sturmmann	28 August 1941
Colemonts	George	SS-Rottenführer	25 May 1944
Dallmann	Werner	SS-Obersturmführer	17January 1945
Degen	Guenther	SS-Hauptsturmführer	25 October 1944
Ditzenbach	Rudolf	SS-Hauptsturmführer	5 December1944
Dost	Herbert	SS-Hauptsturmführer	1945
Duerr	Willy	SS-Obersturmführer	7 December1944
Dyenis	Janis	SS-Oberscharführer	5 Febuary1945
Eberwein	Eugen	SS-Sturmbannführer	5 December1944
Eckert	Fritz	SS-Sturmbannführer	25 December 1944
Ehlert	Arthur	SS-Unterscharführer	6 November1942
Ehm	Hans	SS-Unterscharführer	6 November1941
Ericksen	Georg	SS-Obersturmführer	1945
Etthoefer	Alois	SS-Sturmbannführer	8 Febuary1942
Ewald	Karl	SS-Hauptsturmführer	7 January 1945
Fechner	Heinz	SS-Untersturmführer	26 Febuary1943
Fischer	Alfred	SS-Sturmbannführer	5 March 1945
Fitzner	Hermann	SS-Oberscharführer	5 March1945
Flohr	Wilhelm	SS-Hauptsturmführer	15 November 1943
Foelkersam	Adrian von	SS-Sturmbannführer	5 Febuary 1945
Foerster	Karl	SS-Unterscharfuhrer	28 August 1941
Frank	Robert	SS-Sturmbannführer	15 June 1944
Froeschle	Walter	SS-Unterscharführer	5 March1945
Garber	Erich	SS-Untersturmführer	25 March 1945
Gartner	Friedrich	SS-Hauptsturmführer	25 November 1944
Genz	Herbert	SS-Unterscharführer	7 December1944
Glimm	Ottomar	SS-Obersturmführer	5 October1943
Goedeker	Hans	SS-Hauptsturmführer	17 April1944
Grohmann	Franz	SS-Sturmbannführer	date unknown
Grohmann	Franz	SS-Hauptsturmführer	1945
Gustmann	Wolfgang	SS-Unterscharführer	17 November 1943
Harbich	Adolf	SS-Unterscharführer	4 May 1942
Hasselmann	Willi	SS-Obersturmführer	7 June 1943
Hasswinkel	Hermann	SS-Hauptsturmführer	5 March1945
Hayners	Vilis	SS-Sturmbannführer	15 August 1944
Hein	Willi	SS-Hauptsturmführer	7 November1943
Heinzmann	Leonhard	SS-Untersturmführer	17 Febuary 1944
Henschel	Boris	SS-Obersturmführer	25 December 1944
Heuer	Werner	SS-Obersturmführer	17 December 1944
Hoffmann	Bernhard	SS-Oberscharführer	17 November 1944
Huettner	Walter	SS-Obersturmführer	25 July1944
Hummelberger	Hans	SS-Untersturmführer	27 June1944
Hund	Willi	SS-Obersturmführer	17 December 1944
Hundrieser	Werner	SS-Oberscharführer	1945
Jahnke	Werner	SS-Oberscharführer	17 October1944
Jakobi	Alois	SS-Oberscharführer	15 Febuary 1945
Jonstrop	Alfred	SS-Unterscharführer	25 December 1944
Kaiser	Wilhelm	SS-Unterscharführer	25 December 1944
Kamper	Hubert	SS-Untersturmführer	5 Febuary1945
Klaiber	Josef	SS-Rottenführer	28 August1941
Klein	Otto	SS-Obesturmführer	27 April1944
Kling	Hermann	SS-Hauptsturmführer	15 March1945
Kloskowski	Karl	SS-Obersturmführer	5 November 1943
Koester	Klaus	SS-Obersscharfuhrer	27July 1944
Konoenen	Kallero	SS-Rottenführer	27 August1943
Koslowski	Kurt	SS-Sturmmann	28 November 1941
Kostiba	Alfred	SS-Sturmmann	4 May1942
Kruse	Martin	SS-Hauptsturmführer	17 January 1945
Kruse	Ulrich	SS-Untersturmführer	7 November1943
Kueffner	Gottfried	SS-Hauptsturmführer	25August 1944
Laexy	Mathias	SS-Obersturmführer	27 October 1944
Lahr	Guenther	SS-Obersturmführer	15 Febuary1945
Lang	Franz	SS-Sturmbannführer	25 December 1944
Lassmann	Fritz	SS-Scharführer	5 October1942
Laumanis	Ernests	SS-Hauptsturmführer	5 March1945
Leithner	Felix	SS-Obersturmführer	5 March1945
Leitle	Ludwig	SS-Oberscharführer	17 October1944
Lobmeyer	Jakob	SS-Hauptsturmführer	1945
Lorenz	Karl-Heinz	SS-Hauptsturmführer	September19 1943
Lorenz	Heinrich	SS-Unterscharführer	17 September 1943
Lottermoser	Gustav	SS-Oberscharführer	17 September 1943
Maag	Fritz	SS-Untersturmführer	17 December 1943
Marx	Horst	SS-Oberscharführer	17 November 1944
Mennel	Hans	SS-Untersturmführer	17 July 1943
Muehleck	Karl	SS-Obersturmführer	15 August 1944
Muehlinghaus	August	SS-Obersturmführer	18 April1943
Mueller	Siegfried	SS-Obersturmbannführer	5 December1944
Mueller	Heinz	SS-Hauptsturmführer	5 December1944
Nielsen	Johann	SS-Untersturmführer	15 July1942
Niesen	Stefan	SS-Oberscharführer	1945
Obermeier	Josef	SS-Untersturmführer	7 November1943
Oldeboershries	Hermann	SS-Sturmmann	28 August 1941
Orf	Karl	SS-Obersturmführer	25 November 1944
Ostmann	Guenther	SS-Hauptsturmführer	26 Febuary1943
Oyols	Janis	SS-Hauptsturmführer	25 Febuary 1944
Parakenings	Horst-Willi	SS-Unterscharführer	5 Febuary 1945
Pauku	Hans	SS-Untersturmführer	25 March 1944
Pehrsson	Hans-Goesta	SS-Obersturmführer	25 December 1944
Perpect	Hans	SS-Hauptsturmführer	5 November1944
Petersen	Boy	SS-Untersturmfuhrer	27 January 1944
Petter	Herbert	SS-Oberscharführer	1945
Philipsen	Johannes	SS-Obersturmführer	15 August1944
Piterans	Wilhelms	SS-Untertsturmführer	15 Febuary1945
Pleiner	Franz	SS-Hauptsturmführer	15 March 1945
Poetschke	Werner	SS-Sturmbannführer	5 March 1945
Porsch	Elmo-Frithjof	SS-Untersturmführer	date unknown
Praudins	Gustavs	SS-Sturmbannführer	7 January 1945
Pyyhtias	Yrjor	SS-Schuetze	27August 1943
Rambusek	Anton	SS-Oberscharführer	18 April 1942
Rehberger	Peter-Heiner	SS-Obersturmführer	25 May 1942
Renger	Rudi	SS-Oberscharführer	25 July 1944
Riepe	Julius	SS-Obersturmbannführer	25 October1944
Roedeke	Ernst	SS-Sturmbannführer	7 January 1945
Ruut	Oskar	SS-Obersturmführer	15 Febuary 1945
Schaefer	Max	SS-Standartenführer	25 November 1944
Scheibler	Josef	SS-Untersturmführer	1945
Schmidt	Franz	SS-Hauptsturmführer	25 March 1944
Schneider	Bruno	SS-Unterscharführer	18 April 1942
Schramm	Erich	SS-Obersturmführer	17 November 1944
Schuhmann	Paul	SS-Hauptsturmführer	17 August1944
Schuster	Heinrich	SS-Sturmbannführer	5 December 1944
Schwenk	Willi	SS-Sturmmann	28August 1941
Schyma	Walter	SS-Schuetze	28August 1941
Seelinger	Erich	SS-Unterscharführer	7 March 1944
Selle	Siegfried	SS-Hauptsturmführer	5 Febuary 1945
Sidon	Fritz	SS-Obersturmführer	5 November 1944
Sievers	Franz	SS-Obersturmführer	25 Febuary 1945
Silberlistner	Karl	SS-Hauptsturmführer	15 December 1944
Skorzeny	Otto	SS-Standartenführer	5 Febuary1945
Soerensen	Per	SS-Sturmbannführer	17 December 1944
Steinberger	Franz	SS-Schuetze	4 May 1942
Strelow	Erich	SS-Oberscharführer	25 Febuary 1945
Styr	Josef	SS-Hauptsturmführer	date unknown
Synachowitz	Franz	SS-Oberscharführer	18 April 1942
Taeubl	Johann	SS-Oberscharführer	17 December 1944
Tensfeld	Heinz	SS-Obesturmführer	15 October 1943
Ternedde	Rudolf	SS-Sturmbannführer	17 December 1944
Thomalla	Franz	SS-Hauptsturmführer	7 January 1945
Timmer	Theodor	SS-Sturmmann	7 September1943
Trabandt	August-Wilhelm	SS-Brigadeführer	15 Febuary 1945
Trupp	Franz	SS-Unterscharführer	15 August 1944
Uebler	Karl	SS-Unterscharführer	25 Febuary 1945
Unger	Gerhard	SS-Sturmbannführer	1945
Velde	Johann	SS-Obersturmführer	17 December 1944
Vincx	Jan Pieter	SS-Untersturmführer	1945
Vobis	Alfred	SS-Hauptsturmführer	1945
Vogel	Erich	SS-Obersturmführer	5 December 1944
Wagner	Karl	SS-Hauptsturmführer	19 September 1943
Weissenbach	Ernst	SS-Obersturmführer	8 August 1941
Winter	Rudolf	SS-Untersturmführer	15 November 1943
Wissebach	Hans	SS-Untersturmführer	18 April1942
Wolff	Wilhelm Werner	SS-Obersturmführer	5 Febuary 1945
Zah	Franz	SS-Hauptsturmführer	1945
Zahel	Hugo	SS-Unterscharführer	5 December 1944
Zährl	Hugo	SS-Unterscharführer	5 December 1944
Zigmann	Willy	SS-Obersturmführer	1945

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Roll of Honour Clasp - Navy

July 29, 2013, 8:49 am

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Roll of Honour Clasp - Navy

Institutedon 13 May 1944

Rarity – Extremely rare

Known Makers - Capital 'K' in a circle

Roll of Honour Clasp - Navy - Obverse.

Roll of Honour Clasp - Navy - Reverse.

On 13 May 1944 Grandadmiral Dönitz instituted the naval version of the Honour Clasp to recognise those members of the navy who had been entered on, 'The Honour Roll of the German Navy', which had been opened in February 1943.

The badge is produced from a single stamping but the gilt wreath is slightly larger, measuring 26 mm across. The oak leaves comprising the gilded wreath are continuous and are made up of fifteen individual bunches of irregular design, measuring 3.5 mm across. The central motif is an anchor surmounted by a swastika. In this case, the swastika is mobile and also has the fine recessed line running round the edges of the legs. The field beneath the base of the anchor and the wreath should not normally be voided. The reverse takes the negative design of the obverse, being stamped. It has four fine prongs to attach it to the Iron Cross Second Class ribbon.

The recipient had already to be in the possession of the Iron Cross First and Second Class. The clasp was worn on the ribbon of the Iron Cross Second Class at the second buttonhole of the uniform. If the recipient already held an Iron Cross Second Class bar, he only wore the Roll of Honour Clasp. It has been recorded that there were 37 recipients making it an extremely rare award. However many more were manufactured. This type of honour clasp is the hardest of the three clasps to obtain for one's collection.

Roll of Honour Clasp – Navy - Recipients

NAME	FORENAME	RANK	DATE
Bitterer	Wilhelm	Oberleutnant (W)	11.01.1945
Cordsmeier	Paul	Oberleutnant ( V.)	09.10.1944
Eggers	August	Kapitänleutnant	18.11.1944
Geschke	Waldemar	Leutnant (Ing.)	31.01.1945
Glaubrecht	Heinz	Matrose	08.08.1944
Graf	Kurt	Matrosenobergefreiter	18.11.1944
Guski	Gregor	Maschinenmaat	08.08.1944
Hansen	Karl - Heinz	Leutnant zur See	08.08.1944
Kayser	Günter	Kapitänleutnant d.R.	10.10.1943
Kirchhoff	Joost	Leutnant z.S.	11.01.1945
Knauth	Karl - Heinz	Oberleutnant z.S.	08.11.1943
Konejung	Günter	Oblt. (MA) d.R.	17.10.1944
Kruse	Richard	Bootsmannsmaat d.R.	08.11.1943
Lerch	Kurt	Sonderführer (Kptlt.)	08.11.1943
Moors	Albert	Leutnant (Ing.)	31.01.1945
Müller	Heinz	Oberleutnant z.S. d.R.	10.01.1945
Nordt	Otto	Kapitänleutnant	08.11.1943
Offermanns	Franz	Kapitänleutnant	11.01.1945
Pambuch	Alois	Oberbootsmannsmaat	18.11.1944
Paulssen	Ottokar	Korvettenkapitän	09.10.1944
Pettke	Karl-Heinz	Oberfähnrich z.S.	08.08.1944
Preuschoff	Ehrhard	Obersteuermann	08.08.1944
Rademaker	Hans	Oblt.(MA) D.r.	31.12.1943
Rössger	Ruprecht	Kapitänleutnant	18.11.1944
Roth	Paul	Matrose	08.08.1944
Rübel	Gustave	Korvettenkapitän.d.R.	08.11.1943
Schiebel	Heinrich	Oberfeldwebel	08.08.1944
Schröger	Ernst	Steuermannsmaat	08.08.1944
Schütz	Ulrich	Oberleutnant z.S. d.R.	11.01.1945
Schwarz	Paul	Oberleutnant (Ing)	28.06.1943
Wegener	Günther	Oberleutnant z.S.	09.10.1944
Weilkes	Friedrich	Oberwaffenwart (Spr)	11.01.1945
Weiss	Günther	Bootsmannsmaat	08.11.1943
Wilhelm	Herbert	Obermech. Maat (Spr)	11.01.1945
Winzer	Karl Konrad	Oberleutnant z.S.	08.08.1944
Wolf	Alfred	Sonderführer (Obersteuermann)	11.01.1945
Wolf	Emil	Oberleutnant z.S.d .R.	06.09.1944

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Roll of Honour Clasp - Luftwaffe.

July 29, 2013, 9:16 am

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Roll of Honour Clasp - Luftwaffe.

Institutedon. 5 July 1944

Numbers awarded were; 30,000
Rarity – Rare
Known Makers. C.J.Juncker, Klien

Roll of Honour Clasp - Luftwaffe - Obverse.

Roll of Honour Clasp - Luftwaffe - Reverse.

Roll of Honour Clasp - Luftwaffe - Obverse .

Roll of Honour Clasp - Luftwaffe - Reverse .

The first recorded instance of this Clasp being awarded was 5 August 1944. Göring, in his inimitable way, did not want to be outdone by the other two services and belatedly introduced the 'Honour Roll of the German Air Force' in 1944. Like the Army and Navy the badge was a gilt metal wreath of oak leaves which, in this case, had a rough appearance taking the outline of the oak leaves as the border, thus the inner and outer edges of the oak leaf wreath gave a ragged appearance. There are six bunches of three leaves on either side, meeting tip to tip at the apex and, at the base, are two acorns protruding upwards into the central portion of the badge. The wreath measures 24.5 mm and the width of the leaves is 3.5 mm. In the centre is a flying Luftwaffe eagle, clutching a swastika in its talons. The reverse is the negative of the obverse, being stamped, with four lugs for attachment to the Iron Cross Second Class ribbon. It was worn in the same manner and with the same provisions as the other two clasps. However, all members of the Luftwaffe who had been awarded the goblet or salver of honour, as well as those who had received the picture of the Reichsmarschall in silver frame, automatically received the clasp. It is possible that over 30,000 Clasps were rendered during the period of the war, this number making it quite a common award.

It was presented in a black oblong box, with an off-blue flocked base and lid liner.

Roll of Honour Clasp - Luftwaffe - Obverse- Cased.

Roll of Honour Clasp - Luftwaffe - Outer card case.

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Plaque for Next-of-Kin of Fallen N.S.B. Members.

August 17, 2013, 2:22 pm

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Plaque for Next-of-Kin of Fallen N.S.B. Members.

Known Makers - Royal Dutch Mint in Utrecht, Koninklijke Begeer

Rarity - Very Rare

The next of kin of the N.S.B members who fell serving with the Dutch forces in Russia received a commemorative plaque to commemorate or honour those volunteers who had fallen in action on the Eastern Front. This was known as the "Mussert plaquette" or Mussert Plaque, also referred as “Oostfrontplakaat” or "Eastern Front" Plaque. It shows the Mussert Cross above a Dutch steel helmet, which is upon an oak leaf branch. Beneath the branch is a scroll with the inscription “Hou en Trou”. At the base of the plaque is “Mussert 1941”. There is a small panel below the “Hou en Trou” scroll on which is inscribed the fallen man’s dates of birth and death. The first date is prefaced by a “Life rune” symbol, the second by a “Death rune”. Although the obverse depicts the date “1941”, the plaques were actually instated at a later date. In light of the death dates of some of the fallen soldiers, the earliest are from 1941 showing a retrospective award. The date 1941 refers to the date 22nd June 1941, when Germany commenced “Operation Barbarossa” the attack on Russia. This also explains the plaque’s nickname “Oostfrontplakaat” ,Eastern front plaque. The plaque is often confused with the Combat Sacrifice plaque, but this was only awarded to members who already had the Combat Sacrifice Badge. Death dates of 1941 are to be found less frequently than 1942 and 1943.

It measured 66 mm by 40 mm and is made in white metal, with considerable zinc content. The plaques are maker marked on the upper edge in the middle, with a so called “caduceus” stamp, which from 1815 and was the official maker mark used on all Dutch coin struck at the Royal Dutch Mint in Utrecht. It is also the maker mark for Koninklijke Begeer Though this is very confusing because Koninklijke Begeer is normally the very renowned official maker of Dutch royal awards. The plaques are marked on the obverse in the lower right corner of the central square, with a “C” encircling an “A”. This is the designer’s mark of artist and NSB member Cris Agterberg, the designer of the plaque. He joined the NSB in 1932 and remained a member until the end of the war in May 1945. Agterberg was born in 1883, an artist from the city of Utrecht in the Netherlands. He designed mainly furniture, jewellery and other small items. His artist gallery was officially accepted and became a platform for other artists. After the war Agterberg was sentenced in 1947 but was set free immediately because this was less than the time he had already been in jail. It was also taken into consideration that he was seriously ill. He died a year later in 1948.

These plaques were contained in a plain, black cardboard box lined with purple velvet. There is a possibility that these plaques were presented with a certificate. These plaques are very rare and only less than 20 are found in collections.

Recipients of the Next Of Kin Plaque:

Name	First Name	Born	Died	NSB member number	Rank	Job
Abcouwer	A	01-01-1921	10-02-1942
Appel	Cornelis	28-12-1918	24-11-1941	90921	SS-Mann	Office Clerk
Arends	Roelof	20-01-1920	10-10-1942		Germanic SS
Arts	J.	03-01-1923	17-02-1942
Bakker	Kurt Rudolf	30-12-1923	28-01-1943		Germanic SS
Bergen-Henegouwen	M.H	09-09-1920	15-04-1943	147737
Deelstra	J.H	13-04-1924	23-11-1943
Dijk, van	Willem	20-08-1917	04-08-1941	64615	SS-Mann
Elias	Jozef, Johannes Wilhelmus	16-06-1908	07-10-1943		SS-Stürmmann	Clerk/ Accountant
Hage	Jacob Willem	05-07-1923	17-04-1943		SS-Stürmmann
Hittenhausen	Johannes Albertus Matthias	06-03-1910	28-10-1943	144143
Höning	A.	24-09-1908	03-02-1942
Hulst, van de	Hendrikus Cornelis	27-07-1920	18-01-1943	102801	SS-Rottenführer
Iren, van	Hendrik, M	04-01-1914	20-09-1943		SS-Sturmmann	Electrician
Janssen	A.	28-11-1916	18-03-1943
Janssen	Hubertus Peter Johannes	16-01-1922	24-08-1941	96833
Jong, de	Albert	09-01-1920	27-02-1942	112588	SS-Mann	Mineworker
Jong, de	Anton	27-02-1910	26-06-1942	78978	SS-Mann	Machinebankworker
Jong, de	C.	12-04-1924	20-06-1942
Kamminga	Anne Willem	01-05-1922	31-08-1943	170145	SS-Schütze	Office clerk
Manche	Gerardus,M.L	30-12-1917	06-09-1943		SS-Rottenführer	Manager
Pejack	P.	23-12-1917	25-10-1942			Office Clerk
Persainere	Johannes, L	04-01-1921	18-08-1943		SS-Rottenführer	Office Clerk
Robertson	Paul	16-08-1918	02-08-1941	129799
Rooy, de	Gerrardus Cornelis	28-12-1918	05-06-1942	157558
Schoenmaker	Frank Hendrik	28-04-1922	24-01-1943	167534	SS-Sturmmann	Office Clerk
Tam	Adrianus, J.	23-11-1917	09-09-1943		SS-Sturmmann	Film sound technician

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Commemorative Badge of Joris van Severen

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Commemorative Badge of Joris van Severen - Bronze and Silver.

Known Makers - Always Unmarked

Rarity - Very Rare, Extremely Rare.

Commemorative Badge of Joris van Severen.

Commemorative Badge of Joris van Severen - reverse.

This badge is found in two colours, Bronze and Silver. It comprises of a circle measuring 32 mm across and 6 mm wide. It has a small raised edge line on both sides. Over the lower part of the circle and under the upper part is positioned a double edged, broad bladed sword with its tip protruding above the upper line of the circle, while its hilt just rests on the lower portion with the handle protruding below. The quillions have upturned ends and the hilt has a bulbous pommel. The sword measures 51 mm from the pommel to its tip. Across the blade, in the void of the circle, is placed a shield with flattop and gently sloping sides meeting at a point. The shield has a raised outer edge line measuring 0.5 mm. The recessed field, which has fine horizontal raised lines, has placed on to it the Dinaso emblem of a sword, plough and cog wheel. The sword symbolizes the Flemish people fighting trough its history the plough stands for the traditional Agriculture off Flanders, and the gear wheel for the technological development and its industries. On to the field of the circle, between the tramlines, is the inscription in raised Gothic letters, 'TROUW AAN JORIS VAN SEVEREN . ABBEVILLE 20 MEI 1940.', which translates to, Loyalty to Joris van Severen . Abbeville 20 May 1940.

The reverse is plain, and shows the typical Belgian attachment system, two metal loops similar to those found on British cap badges, one at the top of the sword and one near the hilt and through these is placed a brass clip to hold the badge to the tunic.

It has been written that another badge of similar construction exists in the two grades but with the legend being in Latin script and comprising, 'VERDINASO . ABBEVILLE 10 MEI 1940'. These badges, as yet, have not been encountered by the author.

Commemorative Badge of Joris van Severen citation.

The Joris van Severen Badge, more correctly called Dinasokenteken or Dinaso Commemorative Badge, was given to officers in silver and to other ranks in bronze. It was awarded to all those who had been in the Dinaso's own green shirted SA, which was known as the 'Dietsche Militanten Orden' or more commonly referred to as the 'DMO', before May 1940 that is to say, prior to the German invasion of Belgium and had remained with it after its reformation. This badge could be worn on the left breast pocket of the VNV uniform. It was also authorised to be worn on the SS uniform. Jef Francois, commandant of the DMO, who became the commander of a Flemish unit, is shown wearing his award on his left breast pocket of his Waffen-SS uniform.

Joris van Severen.

Joris van Severen - Death Card.

Commemorative Badge of Joris van Severen in wear on WA Man.

Commemorative Badge of Joris van Severen in wear.

Commemorative Badge of Joris van Severen on Waffen SS Man.

Commemorative Badge of Joris van Severen.

RECIPENTS.

NAME	FIRST NAME	RANK	Party Number	SS Number
François	Jef	SS-Untersturmführer
Joffe	Leo
Verbeke	Leo	SS-Unterscarführer
Dekeyser
Cardoen
Anneessens

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Tollenaere Commemorative Badge

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Tollenaere Commemorative Badge - Bronze and Silver.

Known Makers - Unmarked

Rarity – Rare, Extremely Rare.

Tollenaere Commemorative Badge bronze.

Tollenaere Commemorative Badge bronze - reverse.

Tollenaere Commemorative Badge- Silver.

Tollenaere Commemorative Badge Silver - Reverse.

This badge is in bronze and silver and measures 53mm high and 36mm wide and comprises of a circle onto which in raised capital letters is the inscription, AAN R. TOLLENAERE broken by a five pointed leave KOPZY JAN. 1942. A broad double-edged sword bisects the upper part of the circle and the pommel is in the form of the badge of the VNV. The Wolf Hook, the emblem of the “Black Brigade” lies across the circle and sword. It has three leaves at the top left and two in the circles void. On the transverse of the Wolf Hook on an oblong box are the raised letters TROUW, which translates to Loyalty.

The reverse shows the impression of the obverse and has two eyelets one at the top and the other at the bottom of the badge through which is placed a split bar to hold it to the uniform. The badge was worn on the left breast pocket and was authorised to be worn on German uniforms.

The badge is correctly known as the “Tollenaere Kenteeken” but more commonly referred to as either the “Trouw” or the “Kopzy” badge. Reimond Tollenaere fell at Kopzy, near Leningrad on 22 January 1942. He was the popular commander of the VNV’s uniformed militia, the “Black Brigade” and been one of the first to volunteer for service with the Flemish Legion. The leadership of the VNV instituted the award to commemorate his “hero’s death” and to reward loyalty and sacrifice of its members.

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VNV Golden Party Badge.

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VNV Golden Party Badge.

Bronze, Silver, Gold.

Known Makers - L.VAN DER MEULEN.

Rarity – Extremely Rare, Extremely Rare, Extremely Rare.

The badge is circular and measures 22mm, with an outer edge of finely engraved raised laurel leaves, which measure 2mm. These were Bronze, Silver and Gold to represent the grade.It has a 16mm raised central enamelled panel which comprises an orange circle with inside it a blue delta outlined in gold on a white background with a blue circle narrowly outlined in gold.

The reverse is flat with round the upper edge in raised letters in two lines, L.VAN DER MEULEN – MECHELEN, KATHELüNESTR. 89. Centrally at the bottom is a pellet with a bar to each side. Beneath this very neatly punched is the issue number of the badge. The pin is horizontal and of the safety pin type secured by a small round plate.

This badge was awarded in bronze for 5 years service, silver for 10 years service and in gold for 15 years service.

Leader of the N.S.J.V., Dr. Lehembre wearing VNV Golden Party Badge.

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Honour and Loyalty Badge.

August 25, 2013, 6:53 am

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Honour and Loyalty Badge.

Known Makers - Always Unmarked.

Instituted. June 1944.

Rarity - Extremely Rare.

This badge is finely struck in bronze and comprises of a broad, double edged sword with straight quillions with gently sloping upper edges. The handle has a diagonally twisted grip and a triangular pommel. Superimposed over the blade is the circular badge of the VNV. The badge of the VNV itself is a triangle within a circle, which symbolises the three rivers bordering Flanders, the Rhine, Meuse and Scheldt. The circle enclosing the triangle stands for unity within this delta. Around this is an open topped wreath of oak leaves with five single leaves on either side, placed tip over stalk. At the base is a ribbon that is formed straight with two folds, one at either end. On to this, in raised capital letters, is the inscription, 'EER EN TROUW', which translates to, Honour and Loyalty. The sword measures 55 mm from the tip to the top of the pommel and the wreath measures 35 mm across. The circle measures 25 mm across and 4 mm wide.

The reverse is plain, save for two metal loops similar to those found on British cap badges, one at the top of the sword and one near the hilt and through these is placed a brass clip to hold the badge to the tunic.

The Honour and Loyalty Badge was instituted in June 1944 and was intended to reward special acts of courage at home or at the front. The badge could be worn on the left breast pocket of the VNV and Waffen-SS uniform. For those killed in the course of military action or by the resistance forces in Belgium, the badge was awarded mounted on a commemorative plaque.

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Honour Badge of the Technical Emergency Service.

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Honour Badge of the Technical Emergency Service. 1919, 1920, 1921, 1922 and 1923.

Instituted. 2nd April 1935

Rarity– Rare, Rare, Rare, Rare, Rare.

Known Makers– WILHELM FÜHNER.PFORZHEIM, KARL HENSLER PFORZHEIM.

Honour Badge of the Technical Emergency Service - Dated 1919 - Obverse.

Honour Badge of the Technical Emergency Service - Dated 1919 - Reverse.

The Technical Emergency Service, (Technische Nothilfe-TN or TeNo) was devised and organised by the Weimar government and brought into being on 30th September 1919. It composed of volunteer technicians and tradesmen who were to be employed to deal with strike emergencies, or the event of a general strike that might threaten Germany in the chaotic constellation of events that were emerging in Germany in this very troubled time. The organisation continued in this role but, with Hitler's accession to power it became more integrated with the Nazi political troops. It evolved into a large emergency force complete with a salaried cadre. In 1937 it was to become absorbed by the police organisations which, in turn, eventually resulted in it being taken over by the SS organisation. In the end, it virtually became a part of the general, (Allgemeine), SS acting in the capacity of pioneering or engineer units.

In the winter of 1934 a special membership pin was created to recognise the long service of its members but this was inadequate to denote visibly the period of involvement in the organisation.

The Technical Emergency Service - Membership Badge.

The Technical Emergency Service - Membership Badge - Reverse.

Ingenieur Hans Bätcher wearing theTeNo Member's Badge.

The shortcomings of the pin were overcome on 2nd April 1935 by the introduction of the Honour Badge of the Technical Emergency Service, (Ehrenzeichen der Technischen Nothilfe) and were to be presented to those members who had joined the TeNo between 1919 and 1923, both dates to be inclusive, and who had significantly contributed to the organisation and its aims. How many of the members were eligible for the award is not known but the total number awarded is presumed to be very small.

Honour Badge of the Technical Emergency Service - Date 1919.

Honour Badge of the Technical Emergency Service - Date 1920.

Honour Badge of the Technical Emergency Service - Date 1921.

Honour Badge of the Technical Emergency Service - Date 1922.

Honour Badge of the Technical Emergency Service in wear.

However, in June 1936 SS-Gruppenführer and Police General Weinrich, the leader of the Technical Emergency Service, (TeNo), ordered that the wearing of the Honour Badge should cease and that it would be replaced by a cuff title. This is a black band which measures 23 mm in width and was worn on the right cuff. It was to have the date of entry into the organisation, 1919-1923, woven in Gold wire thread, which was to be flanked by a bunch of three laurel leaves.

TENO Cuff title: 1920 and 1922.

Stellvertretender Reichsführer Erich Hampe wearing the 1919 cuff title.

The growth of importance of the organisation and its new patronage led, in the spring of 1944, to the Honour Badge being authorised again for wear. It was now to be worn on any uniform, not as it had been formally only on that of the TeNo. There was even provision for it to be worn on the left lapel of civilian clothes. It was now accorded the new title of the Loyal Service Badge of the Technical Emergency Service, (Treudienstabzeichen der Technischen Nothilfe).

The Honour Badge measures 48 mm high and 35 mm wide and weighs 14 grams. It consists of a circular wreath of oak leaves which are slightly concaved with a faint outline of the veins of the leaves showing. On to the wreath is superimposed a square with its points at 12, 3 6, and 9 o'clock respectively. This exposes three oak leaves of the wreath on either hand on the two lower sides of the box, while the upper ones expose only half a leaf respectively. The box has rays emanating from the centre that slightly widen towards the outer edge line and have eight on each side, the largest at each point. The box is slightly concaved and has superimposed upon it, at the centre, a raised cog wheel that measures 24 mm across and 2 m from the outer edge of the teeth to the inner edge. The centre of the cog wheel is therefore voided. Into this is placed the central design of the badge which is raised above the cog wheel and is 1 mm in depth and convexed. It consists of a brick red enamelled square with raised silver edge line. Superimposed on to the square, with its arms on to the cog wheel is a black enamelled swastika with raised silver edge line. The swastika measures 2 mm tip to tip and is fixed at its points to a circle which fits inside the void producing an inner recessed line to the cog wheel. At the centre of the swastika is a further cog wheel that measures 11 mm across from the tips of the teeth. The rim is 2 mm across and has a capital 'T' at its centre, in the form of a labourer's hammer with, surmounting it, a capital 'N', all of which are finished in silver. These emblems are the badge of the organisation.

At the top of the badge is a stylised eagle with its feet perched on the outer edge of the cog wheel at 12 o'clock. The body and legs of the bird run together just leaving the bird's angles and claws separate. The head is pronounced and facing to the viewer's right, with a large beak and determined hooded eye. The wing formation is in the down swept rest position, with a bold upper raised fletch line comprising of four small feathers that curve upwards to the wing joint. The wing is then a solid raised 2 mm line with an inwardly curved end which measures 22 mm from the tip to the top of the joint. Beneath the upper curved feathers are two rows of slightly larger feathers which are recessed and follow the line of the upper ones, numbering four in each row. From the outer straight line are three more similar ones with curved tips, which are stepped down in gradients with the area between the inner line of the wing and the body of the eagle, being cut out. The design is repeated on the opposite hand. At the base of the wreath and the box is a small curved panel, 3.5 mm high by 10.5 mm long on to which is impressed the date of inception into the organisation of the recipient and can be found with five dates, 1919, 1920, 1921, 1922 and 1923.

The reverse is plain with the raised retaining circle being evident and held into the badge's body by two clench marks, one on either side of the badge at 9 and 3 o'clock respectively. The upper hinge is of good quality construction, being an 'on its side' type. The lower hook is the standard 'C' form, while the pin is a broad blade type with horizontal sides. On to the upper side is stamped in incused capitals is the maker's name, WILHELM FÜHNER.PFORZHEIM or KARL HENSLER PFORZHEIM. However in some later pieces the pin is slightly thinner and devoid of the makers mark.The reverse of the swastika and the red enamelled plaque has usually the inscription Ges Gesch in raised letters, although this is not always the case with badges with a date of 1922 and 1923. The issue number of the badge is found stamped into the same place in small Arabic numerals.

Makers Mark - KARL HENSLER PFORZHEIM.

Makers Mark - WILHELM FÜHNER.PFORZHEIM.

The badge was awarded in a hard presentation case that had a spring catch retaining the lid to the lower part of the box. The outer lid and base were black simulated leather, while the base was white flock with a white padded silk liner. On the base of the box was a small label with the corresponding Badge number.

Honour Badge of the Technical Emergency Service in Case.

Honour Badge of the Technical Emergency Service - Case No 163.

Honour Badge of the Technical Emergency Service - No 163.

SS-Gruppenführer and Police General Weinrich.

It was accompanied by a citation that measured 300 x 420 mm and had an elaborate type style in four lines, URKUNDE, ber die Verleihung des, EHRENZEICHENS, der TECHNISCHEN NOTHILFE. Beneath the title of the recipient and the town, a three line inscription followed; Wird mit dem Heutigen Tage das, Ehrenzeichen der Technischen Nothilfe, mit der Jaheszahl 1919 verliehen. Beneath this is Berlin and the date, under which, in two lines, is der Reichsfhrer der Technischen Nothilfe followed by the awarding officer's signature. On the left side, at the bottom, is a line drawing of the badge with the date 1919. The citation was altered for each of the years that were represented. It is also possible to find diverse versions of the award citation with all the awards.

Honour Badge of the Technical Emergency Service Citation - Date 1919.

Honour Badge of the Technical Emergency Service Citation - Date 1920.

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The honour badge of Loyalty Badge for the Dutch NSKK .

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The honour badge of Loyalty Badge for the Dutch NSKK.

Bronze, Silver and Gold.

Instituted on.
Rarity – Extremely Rare, Extremely Rare, Extremely Rare.
Known Makers – Unmarked

Loyalty Badge for the Dutch NSKK - Bronze - Obverse.

Loyalty Badge for the Dutch NSKK - Bronze -Reverse.

Loyalty Badge for the Dutch NSKK - Silver - Obverse.

Loyalty Badge for the Dutch NSKK - Silver - Reverse.

Loyalty Badge for the Dutch NSKK - Bronze in wear.

Loyalty Badge for the Dutch NSKK - Silver in wear.

Recruiting poster for the Dutch NSKK., "You too belong with us. Join the NSKK - Gruppe Luftwaffe." Below this is the address of the recruiting office in the Hague.

Dutch NSKK Volunteers Dog Tag.

Dutch volunteers in the N.S.K.K. They wear Luftwaffe uniform with N.S.K.K. collar patches and shoulder straps. They wear as their "national badge" the arm badge of the W.A.

Mussert inspects N.S.B. volunteers in the N.S.K.K. Staffel W.B.N. Transport Unit of the German Commander - in - Chief Netherlands.

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NSB Commemorative Medallion.

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NSB Commemorative Medallion. Bronze and Gold.

Instituted on.

Rarity – Rare, Extremely Rare.

Known Makers - Always Unmarked

NSB Commemorative Medallion - Bronze - Obverse.

NSB Commemorative Medallion - Bronze - Reverse.

NSB Commemorative Medallion in Gold.

NSB Commemorative Medallion in Gold - reverse.

This medallion measures 40 mm and is struck in fine bronze that has a light green patination. The obverse has a flat flan on to which is superimposed a swastika at the centre, with a wolf hook, or wolf's angle, over it. From the base of the swastika is the root of a rose bush that throws up two branches to form a wreath round the swastika, which meet at the apex with two rose flowers on either side of the wolf hook. Around the trunk of the rose and over the branches runs a chain, snaking its way to the edge of the medallion on either side. From this point, on the left-hand side, runs the circumscription in raised, capital letters, 'LOTSVERBONDENHEID . 10 - 14 MEI . 1940', which translates to, Fateful Union . 10 - 14 May . 1940.

The reverse has a raised 1 mm edge line and a flat central field. Across the centre in raised capital letters, is the two line inscription, 'SAAMGEDREVEN DOOR HET LOT, VEREEND IN GEVAAR', this translates to, By Destiny Drawn Together, United in Danger. There is a small wolf hook in a circle at the beginning of the second line and a swastika in a circle at the end. Above the inscription is the circumscription in similar raised capital letters, 'DIETSCHERS EN DUITSCHERS' and below, 'VERBONDEN IN DE TOEKOMST', which translates to, Dutchmen and Germans Allied for the Future.The medal was designed by NSB-member and artist F. Gerdes. All examples were made by the 'official' Dutch medal producing company 'Koninklijke Begeer'.

Mussert instituted this medallion or Gedenkpenning in the autumn of 1940 for all those who had, in May 1940, been interned by the Dutch authorities on account of their political sympathies. Besides NSB members, also German Citizens that were interned in the Netherlands during the same periods could receive the medal. The obverse design, according to the official description, stated that emblematically the thorns represented suffering, the roses the chastening effect of suffering and the broken chains, liberation.

The medallion could, in exceptional cases, also be awarded to Germans who had made outstanding contributions to the cause of understanding between the German Nazi Party and the NSB. A special gold medallion was awarded three times to, the Reichskommissar Arthur Seyss-Inquart, Fritz Schmidt the general commissioner for special affairs having the special responsibility for liaison duties with the NSB and SA Oberführer Siebel, who acted as liaison officer between the Nazi party and the NSB.

The medallion was presented in a 48 mm square box that was produced in off white card. On the lid is a black cartouche with the lettering in white, in three lines, '10 . 14, Mei, 1940'. The upper, inner lid and lower portion of the base are lined with grey-green felt.

NSB Commemorative Medallion - box.

NSB Commemorative Medallion in box.

NSB Commemorative Medallion - citation.

NSB Commemorative Medallion

A special gold medallion.

Seyss-Inquart Arthur		The Reichskommissar
Schmidt Fritz		The general commissioner for special affairs having the special responsibility for liaison duties with the NSB
Siebe	SA Oberführer	Liaison officer between the Nazi party and the NSB.

NSB Commemorative Medallion.

Adrikanus van der Heide

Fake.

NSB Commemorative Medallion - Obverse - fake.

NSB Commemorative Medallion- Reverse - fake.

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NSB Ten Years Service Badge.

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NSB Ten Years Service Badge.

Instituted on 10 November 1943

Rarity– Extremely Rare.
Known Makers - Unmarked

NSB Ten Years Service Badge - Obverse.

NSB Ten Years Service Badge - Reverse.

The Dutch NSB ('Nationaal Socialistische Beweging') 10 years Commemorative - Honorary ‘ribbon-bar’ was an award for 10 years’ service – Tienjarenteken. – This rare badge was authorised on 10th November 1943 to commemorate the 10 years existence of the NSB and were only bestowed in a very limited number. They were exclusively awarded to NSB party officials who had been a member of the Party for 10 years (and that was not a large group!). This ‘ribbon-bar’ comprises of a piece of medal ribbon on a bar. This measures 32 mm in length by 10 mm in height. The ribbon is royal blue with a broad black central line bordered on either side by an orange strip. Each strip is the bordered by a thin white strip. The outer edge of the ribbon on either side is bordered with a thin line of white and orange.

The reverse has at either end a large prong that measures 20 mm that is folded to the centre. These would be used to push through the tunic to attach it.

It is possible that Mussert intended that a medal should go with the ribbon, the medal itself to be issued at a latter date but that project never reached fruition.

They came with a large-sized and very decorative award-document and a small grey card accompanied it. The card was to be proof of the awardees right to wear the award.

NSB Ten Years Service Badge - Citation.

Award Certificate for 10 years Service Badge of the NSB.

Translation:

Devout love of people and homeland

Respect for work

Award Certificate

To my trusty comrade

H Schouten

“Stamboek” number 25914

who is invested by me on 1 May , 1944 with the 10 Years Badge which is awarded for 10 years unbroken membership of the NSB in accordance with my directive of 10^thNovember, here both modern and old fashioned words, November and “Slactmaand” are used 1943.

Mussert.

Award Certificate for 10 years Service Badge of the NSB - Obverse.

Award Certificate for 10 years Service Badge of the NSB - Reverse.

Recipients of the NSB Ten Years Service Badge.

Name	First Name	“Stamboek” number	Date
Schouten	H	25914	1 May 1944
Wagenvoort	R	20493	12 December 1943
Feron	J H	26135	9 May 1944
Jansen	A.	13943

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NSB Five Years Service Badge.

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NSB Five Years Service Badge.

Instituted on

Rarity–Rare.
Known Makers - Always Unmarked

NSB Five Years Service Badge - Obverse.

NSB Five Years Service Badge - Reverse. 7474 - Marrikia Del Baere .

This award comprises of a triangle measuring 18 mm by 21 mm and has the standard membership badge of the NSB at its centre. In this case, the membership badge itself measures 14 mm by 15 mm. The badge is halved by a thin line and a small shield with similar outline is positioned with its point at the bottom. This shield is segmented by three equal horizontal lines and on to the centre is superimposed the rampant lion of the Netherlands. The fields of the shield are filled with translucent orange enamel, opaque white enamel and opaque dark blue enamel. In the points of the triangle are the metal capital letters, 'NSB'. The halves of the shield are filled with opaque black and translucent red enamels. The outer edge of the badge has a fine raised line and a recessed field with an inner border bounded by the enamelled membership badge. The recessed field has at its upper tip a small, raised '5' and on its two sides eight sprigs of double oak leaves, placed tip on stalk, surmounted by a single leaf. Across the bottom in raised capital letters, is the inscription, 'HOU EN TROU', which translates to, Honour and Loyalty or Steady and True. The metal parts of the badge are fire gilded.

The reverse of the badge is flat with a circular plate, through which is placed the shank of a long needle pin. It has also been suggested that the female form of the badge was mounted on a brooch bar. However, the actual piece used for the description belonged to a female member of the party, Marrikia Del Baere. A number is stamped into the badge and it is assumed that this is the number of the award as opposed to the Stamboek or membership number of the recipient.

This badge was issued for five years membership in the NSB and was known as the Vijfjarenteken, Five Year Badge, or the Hou En Trou Badge and was given to those who had held membership for the period of time and upheld the party's principles.

It is unusual to be able to give provenance to such badges but, in this case, the recipient gave me the badge and her details on a dated letter. Marrikia Prins was born on 25 September 1896 in Hamburg. She married Dr. Louis J. Del Baere and they lived in the Dutch East Indies. They returned to Holland where they were concerned at the communist and anarchist threat. They had joined the NSB in 1934 and were high ranking, active members, being personal friends of Marinus Rost van Tonningen. In the war, Dr. Del Baere joined the Waffen-SS and saw service on the eastern front. Incidentally, he persuaded his nephew, Johannes Nicolaas Munk who joined on 28 May 1942, to serve alongside him. The recipient worked on NSB literature during the war, with the outcome that her husband was imprisoned for three years and she was imprisoned for one and a half years at the end of the war.

Cornelis de Konig - Stamboeknummer 86594.

ZAKBOEKJE Nationaal - Socialistische Beweging in Nederland. Cornelis de Konig - Stamboeknummer 86594.

ZAKBOEKJE Nationaal - Socialistische Beweging in Nederland - Page 1.

ZAKBOEKJE Nationaal - Socialistische Beweging in Nederland - Page 21.

ZAKBOEKJE Nationaal - Socialistische Beweging in Nederland - Page 22 .

ZAKBOEKJE Nationaal - Socialistische Beweging in Nederland - Page 28.

ZAKBOEKJE Nationaal - Socialistische Beweging in Nederland - Page 31.

Nationaal - Socialistische Beweging in Nederland - Lidmaatschapskaart 1943 - 44.

Nationaal - Socialistische Beweging in Nederland - Lidmaatschapskaart 1943 - 44 - Page 2 .

Nationaal - Socialistische Beweging in Nederland - Lidmaatschapskaart 1943 - 44 - Page 3.

Nationaal - Socialistische Beweging in Nederland - BENOEMING.

NSB Five Years Service Badge Recipients.

NAME	FIRST NAME	Rank	Stambock Number	Award Number
Boawinkel	Johan		16657
Del Baere	Marrikia			7474
De Koning	Cornelis		86594	23042
Roswinkel	Johan G.		16657
Nouwt	Geertrudis (Trudis)		38139
Seepers	A.S.		62656	12482
Enklaar	Karel Alexander		6473	941
Dasselaar	Bernhard Caspar		67022	13883
de Jong	Ferdinand		65264	13183
Meeuwsen	Bernhard Johannes		22811	3822
Fischer	Hendrikus Johannes		5005	20794
Nestra	Tjitze		55616	10747

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Young Cossacks Badge.

XV.Kosaken - Kavallerie - Korps Jung - Kosaken-Traditions-Abzeichen

Young Cossacks Badge - Fake.

Germanic Proficiency Runes Badge – Bronze - Silver Class.

Germanische Leistungsrune (der SS) Bronze Klasse, (der SS) Silber Klasse.

Roll of Honour Clasp - Army.

Roll of Honour Clasp - Navy

Roll of Honour Clasp – Navy - Recipients

NAME

FORENAME

RANK

DATE

Roll of Honour Clasp - Luftwaffe.

Commemorative Badge of Joris van Severen - Bronze and Silver.

François

Known Makers - Unmarked

Known Makers - L.VAN DER MEULEN.

Honour and Loyalty Badge.

The honour badge of Loyalty Badge for the Dutch NSKK.

Bronze, Silver and Gold.

Instituted on. Rarity – Extremely Rare, Extremely Rare, Extremely Rare.Known Makers – Unmarked

NSB Commemorative Medallion. Bronze and Gold.

NSB Commemorative Medallion.

Name

First Name

“Stamboek” number

Date

NSB Five Years Service Badge.

Instituted on.
Rarity – Extremely Rare, Extremely Rare, Extremely Rare.
Known Makers – Unmarked