Ailsby Collection

W.A. Sports Badge. Silver, Gold.

Instituted on - 1941

Rarity– Rare, Rare.
Known Makers - Always Unmarked.

W.A. Sports Badge - Silver - Obverse.

W.A. Sports Badge - Silver - Reverse.

The badge consists of a wreath of laurel leaves secured at the base by a three-line tie. It measures 53mm high and 52 mm wide. Across the centre of the wreath is a Wolf Hook the emblem of the WA. It is finished in silver or gold.It was instituted in 1941 and it was first awarded on 13^th September 1941.

The reverse shows the impression of the obverse and has a square hinge at the top through which a 2mm wire pin that has a rounded upper surface and flat base passes. There is a “C” catch at the base.

The Badge was accompanied by a book that outlined the qualifications that were required to qualify for the Badge.

W.A. Sports Badge - Book.

The award was taken in 4 Groups,

Group 1 18 to 30 Year Olds.

Group 2 30 to 35 Year Olds.

Group 3 35 to 40 Year Olds.

Group 4 40 to 45 Year Olds.

W.A. Sports Badge - Book - Page 1.

W.A. Sports Badge - Book - Page 4.

W.A. Sports Badge - Book - Page 6.

W.A. Sports Badge in wear.

FAKE BADGE.

W.A. Sports Badge - Obverse - Fake.

W.A. Sports Badge - Revers - Fake.

The Mussert Cross.

Instituted on

Rarity–Rare.
Known Makers - Unmarked

The Mussert Cross - Obverse.

The Mussert Cross - Reverse.

Mussert Cross - 3 Examples - Obverse.

Mussert Cross - 3 Examples - Close up - Obverse.

Mussert Cross - 3 Examples - Obverse.

Mussert Cross - 3 Examples - Close up - Reverse.

The Mussert Cross - Ribbon bar.

This award takes the form of a Bath cross, arms widening with shallower V ends with a large central medallion. It measures 38 mm across. Following the outer edge of the arms of the cross is a 2mm line of opaque black enamel. The inner field that is formed on each arm is in filled with translucent dark red enamel that shows under lay stippling. The central medallion is of off white opaque enamel, measures 20 mm and is slightly convexed. This has the Wolf Hook emblem superimposed upon a swastika. Beneath is a half wreath of oak leaves. Through the quarters of the arms of the cross are placed swords. From the V off the upper arm of the cross is a finial through which is placed the ribbon ring.

The reverse takes the same design as the obverse save that the central medallion has a 2.5 mm tramline into which in the upper area is the inscription in capital letters Hou en Trou which translates to steady and True. Around the lower half are 6 oak leaves. All the metal parts are in gilt.

The ribbon is in the Dutch National colours and is sky-blue with a central orange stripe on a white background. It was presented in a maroon oblong card box along with a ribbon bar with gilt crossed swords. Examples of the cross have been encountered with the swords not present. Together with the fact that the ribbon bar is with swords has given rise to the speculation that there possibly is a class without swords.

Anton Mussert instituted this award in his own name in the spring of 1942. It was to recognise the bravery of Dutch volunteers serving with the Germans on the Russian front. Permission to award the cross was not sort of Hitler and thus the award could not be worn on German uniform, but of course it could be worn in Holland on any NSB or related uniform.

Anton Mussert.

“Combat Sacrifice” Badge of Honour.

Instituted on. December 1941.

Rarity – Rare.
Known Makers – Unmarked

“Combat Sacrifice” Badge of Honour" Badge - Obverse.

“Combat Sacrifice” Badge of Honour" Badge - Reverse.

“Combat Sacrifice” Badge of Honour Badge - Reverse.- Stambock No 29604 - No 1499.

In commemoration of the 10^thanniversary of the foundation of the N.S.B. , Mussert instituted in December 1941, a Dutch equivalent of the German “Blood Order” to reward Party members who had “made personal or material sacrifices on behalf of the N.S.B.”. the badge is 22mm in diameter. in the center , in coloured enamel, is the N.S.B. membership badge above a gilt “Wolf hook”, the background is black. On the surround, which is gilt, is “Strijd Offer” – Combat Sacrifice – above a semi-circle of oak leaves. The whole badge is finely executed in coloured enamel. It was necessary to have been a member of the N.S.B. for at least five years before an award of this badge could be made. It could be worn either on the left lapel of civilian clothes or on the left breast pocket of the uniform. The reverse of the badge is numbered with both an individual badge number and the “Stamboek” number of the recipient. In some cases only the badge number is applied.

“Combat Sacrifice” Badge of Honour- Citation.

“Combat Sacrifice” Badge of Honour in wear.

“Serve and Endure” Badge.

Instituted on.
Rarity– Rare.
Known Makers - Unmarked

“Serve and Endure” Badge - Obvesrse.

“Serve and Endure” Badge - Reverse.

“Serve and Endure” Badge - Reverse - No NOT STRUCK.

Possibly instituted about the same time as the “Combat Sacrifice” Badge of Honour, the “Serve and Endure” Badge was given to female Party members only. It was necessary to have been in the Party for at least five years before an award of this badge could be made. No definite requirements were laid down only the general directive that it would be given “for outstanding acts of devotion to the Party”. It is similar in size 22mm and appearance to the “Combat Sacrifice” Badge of Honour. It shows the N.S.B. member’s badge in coloured enamel above gilt “wolf hook”. The background to this is black. The surround is red and has, in gilt, the words, “Dienen en Volharden” – Serve and Endure. The reverse is numbered. Some example, very rarely found is unnumbered. The reason is not known, but could be those pieces given to non Party members who had contributed to the well-being of the Party’s cause

Labour Service Sports Badge.

Instituted on
Rarity – Rare.
Known Makers - Unmarked

Labour Service Sports Badge - Reverse.

The Dutch Labour Service had its own Sports Badge which, to be retained, had to be competed for annually. It is in the form of a shield measuring 33mm by 39mm, which shows the badge of the Labour Service, a spade between ears of barley and the motto “Ick dien” I Serve. To this is added an “S” on the spade. It is in one class only, silver, which in fact is natural coloured white metal. It was worn on the left breast pocket of the Labour Service uniform.

Labour Service Sports Badge in wear.

A half size miniature on a maroon coloured ribbon could be worn on a medal ribbon bar with other miniature decorations.

Labour Service Sports Badge minature - Obverse.

Labour Service Sports Badge miniature reverse.

Almekinders -Willem Abraham - leader Labour Service with miniature labour service medal.

Dutch Labour Service members badge.

Dutch Labour Service members badge - Reverse.

“Jeugdstorm” Sports Badge for Males - Bronze, Silver and Gold.

Instituted on 1 April 1943.

Rarity – Rare, Very Rare, Extremely Rare

Known Makers - Unmarked

“Jeugdstorm” Sports Badge for Males -Silver - Obverse.

The badge consists of a wreath of stylised leaves that measures 38,5 mm across. Onto this is an arrow with the tips of the fights just breaking the bottom and the tip protruding through the top. Superimposed over this is a sea mew the emblem of the “Jeugdstorm”. The height of the badge is 52 mm. It is finished in either patinated bronze, silver or gold.

The reverse shows the impression of the obverse and has a hinge through which the pin is placed and turned over and a C typed hook. The issue number is stamped into the reverse and in this case is 171.

It was instituted on 1st April 1943. Tests were graded according to age and had to be competed for annually.

“Jeugdstorm” Sports Badge for Females. - Bronze, Silver, Gold.

Instituted on 1st April 1943.

Rarity– Rare, Very Rare, Extremely Rare
Known Makers - Unmarked

“Jeugdstorm” Sports Badge for Females - Obverse.

The badge consists of a round wreath of stylised leaves that measures 26mm across. Onto this are three flower heads one at the bottom and one either side. Superimposed over this is a sea mew the emblem of the “Jeugdstorm”. The height of the badge is 34mm. It is finished in either patinated bronze, silver or gold.

The reverse shows the impression of the obverse and has a hinge through which the pin is placed and turned over and a C typed hook. The issue number is stamped into the reverse. There was a very fine miniature of the badge to be worn on civil clothing. These are very rare.

“Jeugdstorm” Sports Badge for Females - Bronze - Obverse - Miniature.

It was instituted on 1st April 1943. Tests were graded according to age and had to be competed for annually.

Combat Sacrifice Badge of Honour Plaque.

Instituted on.

Rarity – Extremely Rare
Known Makers– ‘Koninklijke Begeer’

Combat Sacrifice Badge of Honour Plaque - Obverse.

Combat Sacrifice Badge of Honour Plaque - Reverse.

‘Nationaal Socialistische Beweging’ or Dutch Nazi Party so-called 'Next-of-Kin' Honorary - Plaque, 'Strijd en Offer - Plaquette' was introduced to commemorate NSB-members KIA in occupied Holland, and incorporated as its central motive the “Combat Sacrifice” Badge of Honour Badge. Mussert in December 1941, to comerate the 10^th anniversary of the foundation of the N.S.B., instituted the Dutch equivalent of the German “Blood Order” the “Combat Sacrifice” Badge of Honour Badge. This was to reward Party Members who had made, “personal or material sacrifices on behalf of the N.S.B”. These plaques were made of “war metal, a zinc-based alloy and masseurs 70 mm by 55 mm. they were produced exclusively by one manufacturer the Dutch company: ‘Koninklijke Begeer’. The plaques are all accordingly hall-marked with the company’s logo, a so called “caduceus” stamp on the upper edge in the middle. It has the badge of the “Combat Sacrifice Badge of Honour in the center of a wreath of laurel leaves, which is tied at the bottom by a ribbon which also bears the words “Strijd Offer”. Below this is a recessed rectangle that has two lines upon which where normally inscribed the dead man’s name, date-of-birth, party-number “Stamboek” number” and date when KIA. At the right just above the ribbon is the makers mark, a capital “C” circling a capital “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.

Cris Agterberg, the designer's makers mark, a capital “C” circling a capital “A”.

‘Koninklijke Begeer’. The hall-mark “caduceus” stamp on the upper edge in the middle.

The reverse is flat with an open rivet that secures the badge. The plaque is presented in a black box with in the lower part purple lining.

Combat Sacrifice Badge of Honour Plaque in box.

Combat Sacrifice Badge of Honour Plaque box lid.

‘Nationaal Socialistische Beweging’ or Dutch Nazi party Plaque was given to next-of-kin of all those of the NSB-members, who had been killed, or executed, as a result of their political activities within the Netherlands. There for were only issued on a very limited scale.

W.A. “Old Fighters” Medal.

Instituted on 1943

Rarity – Very Rare.
Known Makers - Unmarked

W.A. “Old Fighters” Medal - Obverse.

W.A. “Old Fighters” Medal - Reverse.

This comprises of a round bronze medal measuring 36 mm in diameter. The obverse shows the “Wolf hook” symbol of the W.A. within a wreath of oak leaves. The reverse has the wording, “Alles voor het Vaderland” all for the Fatherland the motto of the W.A. and the dates 1932 – 1935. It hangs from a red ribbon with black stripes.

The W.A. or Storm Troopers was formed in 1932, but disbanded in 1935 under a government decree prohibiting all Para military, political militias. The W.A. was reactivated after the start of the occupation in 1940. In November 1942 the tenth anniversary of its formation, Mussert instituted a “Strjdersteken der W.A.” literally “Fighters Badge”, but “Old Fighters” or “Veterans” Medal is closer to the sense of the original. Anyone who had served in the W.A. or in the militias of the NSNAP or “Dinaso” now absorbed into the W.A. was eligible, as were members of the “Mussert – Garde”. The first awards were made in January 1943.

Zondervan A.J. - Commandant of the W.A.

Zondervan A.J. - Commandant of the W.A. with Mussert wearing the W.A. “Old Fighters” Medal.

Leader’s Bodyguard – Lijfwacht v. d. Leider Honour Pin.

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

Leader’s Bodyguard – Lijfwacht v. d. Leider Honour Pin - Obverse.

Leader’s Bodyguard – Lijfwacht v. d. Leider Honour Pin - Reverse.

This badge comprises of a small diamond shaped badge that measures 25 mm high by 15 mm wide with edges that are shamphered. It is produced in silver. On to this at the centre is a small Leader’s emblem, the hand with the arrows. This produced in extremely high definition and gold plated. The reverse is flat with no markings. On the upper segment of the diamond is a small raised receptacle that houses the pin.

The purpose of this award is unknown, but can be suggested that it was an Honour award given for service in the Leaders Body Guard. As yet this is the only known example.

Leader’s Bodyguard – Lijfwacht v. d. Leider.

In August 1939 a “Mussert Garde” was formed from selected W. A. men to act as personal bodyguard to the Party Leader. It was disbanded in 1940 but reformed after the German occupation under the name Lijfwacht v. d. Leider, Bodyguard of the Leader. Like the rest of the Para – military bodies of the N. S. B. it wore an all-black uniform. At first there were a modest eight ranks, the highest being only Captain, but later this was expanded to thirteen with the new rank insignia closely modelled on that of the SS, being worn on the left collar patch, gold on black. On the right collar patch the Leader’s emblem, the hand with the arrows was worn. This applied to all ranks except the three lowest which had the Leader’s emblem on both collars. This same emblem featured as a belt buckle and as the lower half of the cap badge set. The upper part, only worn by officers, was the lion rampant in gilt. Cuff titles: Lijfwacht v. d. Leider; Lijfwacht Mussert and Overste Mussert, each is gold lettering on black, exists and were worn at different periods.

Zondervan A.J. - Commandant of the W.A.with Mussert not the Leaders Pennant on the car.

Badge of Honour of the “Jeugdstorm”.

Instituted on.

Rarity – Very Rare

Known Makers – Unmarked

Badge of Honour of the “Jeugdstorm” - Obverse.

Badge of Honour of the “Jeugdstorm” - Reverse.

The Badge of Honour of the “Jeugdstorm” follows the form of the membership badge of the “Jeugdstorm”. The award comprises a round badge that has a fine outer line and has a circumference of 17 mm. Onto this is superimposed a sea gull or sea mew whose beak and tail feather just break the circle by 2 mm at 3 and 6 o’clock. Its wing, in flight, breaks the upper portion by 14 mm. the overall measurements of the badge are height 30 mm by a width of 20 mm. The central field of the badge is in filled with blue opaque enamel and the sea gull in white. The raised portions of the outline of the sea gull and its fletching and the outer raised edge line are finished in guilt. The reverse is flat without marking to which is attached a needle pin all are gilded. it was worn above the left breast pocket of the uniform.

It was awarded to all those who had a membership number of below 1200, or to those who had joined the movement prior to 1st May 1940. It could also be awarded for any special act of merit within the “Jeugdstorm”.

Badge of Honour of the “Jeugdstorm”in wear.

Zondervan A.J. - Commandant of the W.A. presenting arards note the Badge of Honour of the “Jeugdstorm”in wear.

Dutch 'NJS''Nationale Jeugdstorm' Membership Label-pin (Dutch 'NJS Ledendraagteken') - Second Type.

The Dutch 'NJS' (or 'Nationale Jeugdstorm') membership label-pin (Dutch 'Ledendraagteken') being of the circular second type. This version was intended for both male and female members. The Dutch pro-German youth movement NJS (or 'Nationale Jeugdstorm') was the Dutch equivalent of the 'Hitlerjugend' and its management was completely controlled by the Dutch pro-German party, the NSB ('Nationaal Socialistische Beweging').

Dutch 'NJS''Nationale Jeugdstorm' Membership Label-pin (Dutch 'NJS Ledendraagteken') - First Type. - Shield.

ROND Sports Badge - Gold.

Instituted.

Rarity – Extremely Rare.

Known Makers– Unmarked.

ROND Sports Badge - Obverse.

ROND Sports Badge - Reverse.

This award takes the form of an open ended wreath of laurel leaves. Each side has nine bunches of three leaves. At the base is an elongated ribbon bow with central tie. At the centre is a mobile swastika. The badge measure across 25 mm by 24 mm high. On the left of the wreath in raised Cyrillic capital letters are C N O P T and on the right S P O R T. On the ribbon bow on the right R. N. S. B. and on the left P.H.C.A. The reverse is flat with a horizontal pin construction, this comprises of an open hinge through which is wound a thin needle pin this is secured by a “C” catch.

The function of this award and if it was in three grades is unknown. However it can be considered that this was a military orientated Sports award, in possibly the same way as the SA Sports badge of the NSDAP.

ROND – Rossiiskoye Natsionalno – Sotsialistcheskoye Dvizheniye ( Russian National Socialist Movement), was founded in Berlin by A.P. Svetozarov in February 1933, within weeks of Hitler’s coming to power. Svetozarov was replaced fairly soon after by Prince P.M Bermondt – Avalov, a veteran of the 1919 Baltic campaign which had driven the Bolsheviks out of Latvia. ROND members would parade alongside Hitler’s Storm troopers in their own version of Nazi uniform, this comprise a white shirt with black breeches and top boots. On the left upper arm they wore a red brassard with a white swastika on a blue square, the old Czarist colours. ROND opened branches in Paris, Prague, Belgrade and London in an attempt to form a united anti – Soviet front among the many exiles resident in those cities. In this it was wholly unsuccessful. The Nazis had been willing enough to accept support from the émigrés in the early days when anyone prepared to fight against the Red Front was welcome in their ranks. After 1933 and established in power, they tended to look down on these Slavonic caricatures of themselves. It was, after all, part of the Nazi ethos that all Slavs belong to an inferior breed. The ROND – Nazi relationship continued along uneasy until the German – Soviet Pact of 1939 brought all anti – Russian activities within the Reich to an abrupt halt, at least in their public manifestation. ROND was closed down, but one part of it, its Ukrainian Section, continued to function clandestinely under the patronage of the Abwehr. It was to play an important role in later operations in that part of the Soviet Union after Hitler’s invasion of Russia. The Ukrainian section was taken under the wing of Admiral Canaris, head of German Military Intelligence, the Abwehr. It was absorbed into an amorphous unit known at that date as Lehr und Bau Kompanie z. b. v. 800, Training and Construction Company for Special Purposes No. 800, which later, greatly enlarged, was to win fame as the Brandenburg Division. It was a combined commando and espionage formation which embraced a score or more different nationalities.

A.P. Svetozarov.

ROND - 1933 Berlin - May Day Rally.

Front Line Soldiers Badge.

Instituted on. October 1943

Rarity – Very Rare.
Known Makers– Unmarked, silver content 830 s.

Front Line Soldiers Badge - silver - Obverse.

Front Line Soldiers Badge - silver - Reverse.

Front Line Soldiers Badge - Zink - Obverse.

Front Line Soldiers Badge - Zink - Reverse.

This award was designed, by Harald Damsleth, and comprises of a six sided badge measuring 43.5 mm by 34 mm. It has a border with a 1 mm edge line to either side and a width of 6 mm. The field between the tram lines is slightly convexed and on to this is superimposed, in raised sham runic script, 'FRONTKJEMPER', which translates to, Front Line Fighter. The lower portion has nine pellets separated by eight parallel lines, placed on opposing diagonals. At the centre is a Viking warrior, with his feet resting on the bottom edge line. He holds a sword above his head pointing horizontally to the viewer's right and across his body he holds a shield bearing the sun cross.

The reverse is flat with a slight dip behind the shield. It has a barrel hinge, narrow flat pin and 'C' form hook soldered directly to the body of the badge.

There are three forms of the badge. One is produced in white metal that is artificially patinated and believed to have been produced in

Germany

. The other form is produced in silver that is, likewise, artificially patinated, the silver content 830 s being stamped on the reverse. This type was produced in Norway. The third is a form produced in zinc, again produced in Norway. Most collectors in Norway thought the zinc version was made in 1947, and sold to those SS members who had lost their badge during the war or taken by soldiers of the resistance movement. But now there has been found papers from the Norwegian “Riks arkiv”, that states the badge in zinc was made during March 1945. In March 1945 Bjørn Noreger, Head of the Front Fighters Office ordered 2000 Front Fighters Badges in zinc in order to distribute them to the members who had lost their badges due to different reasons as stock of the silver badges were now unavailable. The Front Fighters Office decided to replace them with cheaper badges made in zinc. The job was assigned to the jewellery company Brilliant Ltd in Torggata 34. At first the company produced 1000 badges at 7.50 Norwegian Crown per badge. As the Front Fighters Office was latter invoiced for 2000 badges in total, it may be assumed that the other 1000 badges were produced by the same Company.

The jewellery company supplied the Front Fighters Office with the first 1000 badges on 24^th March 1945. On 27^th March 1945 Noreger sent a letter to the Minister Presidents Office explaining the reason for replacing the silver badges with zinc ones, a sample of the zinc badge and the invoice from the jewellery company were enclosed with the letter. The Minister President Vidkum Quisling did not agree with Noreger’s initiative and proclaimed his decision through the Chief Councillor ørnulf Lundesgaad as follows:

“Such order was not authorised by me and thus I will not pay for it. The lost Front Fighter Badges shall not be replaced unless a duly explanation letter is submitted. V. Q. 28.3.45”. On 6^thApril 1945 Noreger received the letter. Thus the zinc version of the Front Line Soldiers Badge are extremely rare, considering only 1000 examples can be attributed and the date of their production and delivery being but days before the War was over.

The award was instituted in October 1943 by Vidkum Quisling and was awarded to all Norwegian military personnel who saw active service on the eastern front. Women as well as men were eligible. Nurses serving with the combat troops were also entitled to the badge. It was awarded in a large light brown card board box that had a base liner of pressed white cotton together with a miniature for civilian wear. It was accompanied by a citation. The badge was worn on the left breast pocket of the military uniform.

Front Line Soldiers Badge - silver - Obverse with miniature in case of issue.

Front Line Soldiers Badge - Citation.

Front Line Soldiers Badge in wear.

AG Moxness frontsøster.

Fake.

Kamp Organisasjon (KO) Pin.

Instituted on–

Rarity– Very Rare.

Known Makers– Unmarked

Kamp Organisasjon (KO) Pin. - Obverse.

Kamp Organisasjon (KO) Pin. - Reverse.

The award comprises of the emblem of the Nasjonal Samling party which was the sun cross of St. Olaf, the fields of which were in filled with red opaque enamel, and placed in the talons of an open winged eaglethat is guilded. . The reverse is flat with a pin plat soldered directly behind the St Olav’s cross. On the left wing is stamped the membership number. This corresponds with that in the Red membership book that accompanied the award.

Very active members of the Nasjonal Samling party could become members in the struggle organization of the party. The members received a membership book and a struggle pin. Both had the same number.

Kamp Organisasjon (KO) Members Book.

Kamp Organisasjon (KO) Members Book - Page 1.

Kamp Organisasjon (KO) Members Book - Page 2.

Kamp Organisasjon (KO) Members Book - Page 4.

Kamp Organisasjon (KO) Members Book - Page 12.

“Tapper og Tro’ Korset” - Bravery and Loyalty Cross. - Knight’s Cross, 1^st Class, and 2^nd Class.

Instituted on– 1941.
Rarity – Very Rare, Very Rare, Extremely Rare.
Known Makers– Unmarked.

‘TAPPER OG TRO’ 2nd Class - Obverse.

‘TAPPER OG TRO’ 2nd Class - Reverse.

The design of the three classes of the award are the same and comprise of a Bronze Latin cross that measure 44 mm across with out-turned ends to the arms.Between the arms are crossed swords. At the centre is the date in raised numerals 1941, the date of the invasion of the Soviet Union. The reverse is flat save for across the central arms the inscription ‘TAPPER OG TRO’, Bravery and Loyalty, in ‘Nordic’ script. In the case of the 2nd class on the upper arm is a wire eyelet that is 90% to the arm of the cross through which is placed a small ring. This has attached to it, by sown thread, a ribbon that is an orange red that measures 44 mm. Onto the centre is machine sewn on top a piece of yellow ribbon tape that measures 12 mm. The length of the ribbon that is machine sown across the top is 130 mm long.

‘TAPPER OG TRO’ 2nd Class - Ribbon - Obverse.

‘TAPPER OG TRO’ 2nd Class - Ribbon - Reverse.

‘TAPPER OG TRO’ 1st Class - Obverse.

The 1st class was the same design, but was a breast cross. The reverse was not “pin – backed” in the normal manner, but attached to the tunic by two lugs which had to be punched through the fabric and then bent flat.

‘TAPPER OG TRO’ Knight’s Cross.

The Knight’s Cross, again was the same design, but in this case the wire eyelet that ison the upper arm is in line to the arm of the cross through this is an elongated thin wire suspension loop that is approximately 30mm.

‘TAPPER OG TRO’ 1st Class Cased.

The awards are housed in an oblong black card box with light pebbling. These measures 104 mm by 84 mm. the lid is hinged with paper the base is removable and constructed of diamond embossed cotton.

‘TAPPER OG TRO’ 1st Class Case Inner liner.

This Order in the three classes’s, began life as the ‘Order for Bravery and Loyalty’, instituted by the collaborationist Nasjonal Samling government under Vidkun Quisling in 1941 to be awarded to Norwegian front Fighter in much the same manner as the German Iron Cross. Shortly afterwards, however, Josef Terboven, German Reichskommissar of Norway, dictated that only German awards were to be worn by Norwegian collaborationist forces. Terboven and Quisling had a long history of rivalry and disagreement with Terboven doing his utmost to minimise the influence of Quisling, despite the orders of the Führer Adolf Hitler to help build the Nasjonal Samling. The Order was thus awarded for only a very brief period. It is thought at least one 1^st class and one 2^nd classes had been awarded.

“Tapper og Tro’ Korset” - Bravery and Loyalty Cross. – Political - Knight’s Cross, 1st Class, and 2nd Class.

Instituted on– 1944.

Rarity– Very Rare, Very Rare, Extremely Rare.

Known Makers– Unmarked.

“Tapper og Tro’ Korset”, 2nd Class - Political - Obverse.

“Tapper og Tro’ Korset”, 2nd Class - Political - Reverse

“Tapper og Tro’ Korset”, 2nd Class - Political - Obverse over laying the ribbon of the “Tapper og Tro’ Korset”, 2nd Class.

The design of the three classes of the award are the same and comprise of a Bronze Latin cross that measure 44 mm across with out-turned ends to the arms. Between the arms are crossed swords. At the centre, instead of the datein raised numerals 1941, in the case of the 1^st and 2^ndclass, is placedthe emblem of the Nasjonal Samling party which was the sun cross of St. Olaf, the fields of which were in filled with red opaque enamel, and placed in the talons of an open winged eagle that is gilded. The reverse is flat saving for across the central arms the inscription ‘TAPPER OG TRO’, Bravery and Loyalty, in ‘Nordic’ script. In the case of the 2nd class on the upper arm is an oblong fine wire box through which the ribbon is placed. This comprises ofan orange red band that measures 30 mm which is segmented into three 10 mm widths of orange red, orange yellow,orange red. At the top is a bronze bar 31 mm by 6 mm which has a pin hinge and wire C hook

The Knight’s Cross, might very well be a cross of the same design, but with four Party emblems superimposed over the swords in the angles of the cross. The date 1941 being at the centre. The cross was suspended from a suspender as described in the 2^nd class. The ribbon comprises of anorange red band that measures 30 mm with two narrow yellow inset side stripes. It has been stated that this design of cross was produced in the 70’s by a Jeweller in Denmark from “Tapper og Tro’ Korset” - Bravery and Loyalty Cross. - 2nd Class enhancing it with Party emblems. The example shown was from the Dodkins collection and obtained in the 50’s. The photo was used in David Littlejohns book published in 1973.

In 1944, the Order was reassigned as an award for bravery in Norway and was awarded to members of the Nasjonal Samling, such awards being referred to as ‘politisk utgave’ political awards. At this time it is possible that the Order was also reorganised into three new grades, thus the 2^nd class became the 3^rd class, the 1^st class became the 2^ndclass and the creation of a new 1^st class as described.

The awards are housed in an oblong black card box with light pebbling. These measures 104 mm by 84 mm. the lid is hinged with paper the base is removable and constructed of diamond embossed cotton.

“Tapper og Tro’ Korset”, 2nd Class - Political Cased.

“Hird” Military Sports Badge - Bronze, Silver, Gold.

Instituted on–

Rarity– Very Rare, Very Rare, Extremely Rare.

Known Makers– Unmarked.

“Hird” Military Sports Badge - Bronze - Obverse.

“Hird” Military Sports Badge - Bronze - Reverse.

The badge comprises of circular convex disk that has a diameter of 32 mm.It has a raised edge line a 24 mm Viking shield with Nordic eight pointer design with a circular boss. Across the badge perpendicularly is a broad bladed two edged sword. Into the tramlines formed by the edge line and the outer edge of the shield in raised capital letter VERNE – IDRETT, above on either side is a six two leave frond with a single leaf tip. The field is darkens. The reverse is plain with an indentation of the sword. It has a flat hinge with broad tapered pin and a wire “C” hock at the base. The overall finish is lacquered.

“Hird” Sports Badge - Bronze, Silver, Gold.

Instituted on–

Rarity– Very Rare, Very Rare, Extremely Rare.

Known Makers– Unmarked.

“Hird” Sports Badge - Bronze - Obverse.

“Hird” Sports Badge - Bronze - Reverse.

The badge comprises of a circular disk which is slightly convex. It has a diameter of 33 mm which has a raised edge line and an inner one producing 3 mm field. Onto this in raised capital letter round the upper position RIKSHIRDENS. Two pellets are place one either side. Beneath again in raised capital letter IDRETTSMERKE. The centre has a Nordic cross. The vertical leg has a raised 6 two leaved frond with a single leave at the top. Over this is a pair of crossed broad bladed double edged swords. The fields between the arms of the cross are in filled pillar box red opaque enamel. The reverse is plain with the indented mark of the crossed swords. It has a horizontal hinge with thin wire pin secured by a wire “C” hook.

There is another form of the badge, which has the fields between the arms of the cross fretted out.

Axel Stang - Leader of the Norweian Hird. Above his left breat pocket he wears the NSUF Marksmanship Badge, the NS Badge of Honour, the Hird Sports Badge. In his tunic button hole is the ribbon of the German Iron Cross 2nd class.

Axel Heiberg Stang - Leader of the Norwegian “Hird”.

21 February 1904 11 November 1974

Party Number SS Number

Iron Cross Second Class, NSUF Marksmanship Badge, NS Badge of Honour, “Hird” Sports Badge.

Born into two of Norway's most politically influential and wealthy families with large estates. His father Ole A. Stang was a businessman and landowner, while his mother Emma Heiberg was Queen Maud’s most trusted confidante and Lady’s Maid. He was born in Kristiania and had a brother Thomas, who subsequently married the actress Wenche Foss. He was uncle to the current Mayor of Oslo Fabian Stang. Axel Heiberg Stang was a Norwegian landowner and forester.

Stang first joined the Nasjonal Samling in 1933 and served as district leader in Glåmdal, although he was largely a minor figure before World War II.After the invasion of Norway in April 1940 he served as councillor of state in the Nasjonal Samling government of Vidkun Quisling, and later as minister.He was put in joint charge of the NS political staff with Ragnar Skancke. The Germans thought it wise to include him due to his family's close ties to the Royal Court and recommended that he be a part of the new government despite his lack of experience and commitment. In September he was appointed to Vidkun Quisling's collaborationist government as Minister of Labour and Sports, a heavily ideological department. In this role he passed a law in 1941 making service compulsory in the Arbeidstjenesten, an organisation modelled on the German Reichsarbeitsdienst,. He also made service compulsory for all children in the "NSUF”, this organisation was closely modelled on the Hitlerjugend. This proved a disaster as it infuriated the population and was later scrapped altogether. Also his attempts to force all sports club to join the Nasjonal Samling Sports Organisation proved a failure, leading to an almost total boycott of organised sport for the duration of the occupation. Whilst continuing as a minister he also enrolled in the SS Division Nordland and won the German Iron Cross Second Class after seeing action in the Balkans. He also served, during the summer of 1941, for 8 weeks on the Eastern Front in Finland. He was generally considered to be moderate and amicable among contemporaries, but unable to resist neither his German advisors nor the Norwegian hardliners in the government.

After the war, he was sentenced to life in prison in 1946, for his involvement in collaboration, which was subsequently commuted to 20 years of hard labour. At his appeal to the Supreme Court, a minority of 3 judges voted for the death penalty, among them his own cousin, Emil Stang. He received a full pardon in 1956 and retired to his estate at Rømskog, where he remained until his death.

“NSUF” Marksmanship Badge - Bronze, Silver, Gold.

Instituted on–

Rarity – Very Rare, Very Rare, Extremely Rare.

Known Makers– Unmarked.

“NSUF” Marksmanship Badge - Bronze - Obverse.

“NSUF” Marksmanship Badge - Bronze - Reverse.

The badge comprises of a slightly convex circular disk which has a 26 mm diameter. The outer edge is formed by a continuous two leaved wreath which is open at the top and crosses over at the base. Inside is three ringed target with a central Bulls eye that takes the form of the Nasjonal Samlings Ungdomsfylking membership badge. This is a green outer edge with at its centre the ‘Sun Eagle’ symbol of the Nasjonal Samling which is also finished in bronze on the bronze, silver on the silver and gold on the gold. Two crossed rifles complete the design. The reverse is plain with a pin hinge and hook.

The Sun Eagle Order.

Instituted on– 1944.

Rarity –Extremely Rare.
Known Makers– Trostrup.

The Sun Eagle Order - Obverse.

A special award was manufactured by the firm of Trostrup and presented to Vidkum Quisling by General Sectary Fuglesange in 1944. This award comprised of 55mm silver gilt and enamelled cross pattée with finials and rays in the angles. The arms of the cross have an opaque white outer field that has an inner field of dove grey opaque enamel. The central medallion comprises of the ‘Sun Eagle’ symbol of the Nasjonal Samling, being a circular gilt-edged red enamel disc bearing a gold cross. A gilt eagle with wings outstretched is placed at the centre of the upper arm of the cross. This has an ouse through which passes a small circular ring for attachment of the ribbon. The ribbon has the same colours as that of the “Tapper og Tro’ Korset” - Bravery and Loyalty Cross.

After the war a few restrikes are reported to have been made.

The Sun Eagle Order - Citation.