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The Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau was founded by Grand Ducal decree on 31 March 1858 by King-Grand Duke William III. The honour was to be shared between both branches of the House of Nassau, under agreement between William, King of the Netherlands and Grand Duke of Luxembourg , and Adolphe, Duke of Nassau and future Grand Duke ...
In recent years further distinct crosses, with crown, have been added for a walker’s fortieth, fiftieth, sixtieth and seventieth successful march. [9] To date the highest ribbon number awarded is 71 to Bert van der Lans, aged 86, in 2018. [10] Annie Berkhout completed her 66th march in 2002 and is the female record holder. [7]
They are most often awarded as metal badges, but if the gold requirements are met over several years a medal is awarded: The military sharp shooting badge (shooting) The military marching badge (30 km march with gear) The military skiing badge (30 km skiing, including shooting) The military infantry badge (infantry skills)
In 1977 the Japan Walking Association established the Japan Three Day March, the first annual non-competitive walking event outside Europe. In 1986 the multi-day walking event organizations of Austria , Belgium , Denmark, Ireland, Japan , Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Switzerland agreed to form the International Marching League , which was ...
The march drew significant interest from service members across NATO countries. This included the United States Army, with the 492nd Civil Affairs Battalion based out of Buckeye, Arizona hosting the largest individual marching event in the United States that year. In 2023 the march returned to being only held as a live event in Diekirch. [4] [5 ...
Commissioned officer ranks up to Oberst featured four-pointed golden stars in increasing number according to seniority, and arranged following the Soviet pattern.. Junior officer (lieutenant and captain ranks) shoulder straps were made of silver satin string (German: Silberplattschnur).
Awarded to personnel of the Danish Homeguard after 25, 40, 50 and 60 years of service. [2] [8] [10] Civil Defence Long Service Medal Hæderstegnet for 25 års god tjeneste i Civilforsvaret: H.T.C.F: 25 April 1963 Awarded for 25 years of meritorious service in the Civil Defence [2] [11] Badge of Honor of the League of Civil Defence
A slight alteration to the rank and insignia system of the SA occurred in July 1934 after the Night of the Long Knives. Viktor Lutze did away with Röhm's special insignia for the rank of Stabschef and instead adopted a collar patch in much the same design as that of Reichsführer-SS, a rank which Heinrich Himmler now held.