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The cross was established in 1909 at the time of the first march, to award successful military participants of the Vierdaagse. [1] Since 1910 it has been awarded to all participants who successfully complete all four days, both military and civilian. [2] Beginning in 2009 wheelchair users who complete the course have been eligible for the cross ...
SA Sports Badge (SA-Sportabzeichen) Hitler Youth Leader's Gold Sports Badge (Goldenes Fuhrersportabzeichen der Hitler Jugend) Hitler Youth Proficiency Badge (Leistungsabzeichen der Hitler Jugend) Sports Badge of the GDR (Sportleistungsabzeichen der DDR) Note: Public wear of all Nazi Party awards, including sports badges, was banned after 1945. [1]
The War Order of the German Cross (German: Der Kriegsorden Deutsches Kreuz), normally abbreviated to the German Cross or Deutsches Kreuz, was instituted by Adolf Hitler on 28 September 1941. It was awarded in two divisions: in gold for repeated acts of bravery or military leadership; and in silver for distinguished non-combat war service.
Badge and ribbon: Name (English/German) Creation date – cessation date: Description: Number awarded: Order of the German Eagle Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler: 1 May 1937 – 8 May 1945 Awarded with and without swords The number of times the order was awarded is unknown. Cross of Honour of the German Mother Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter ...
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 ...
The German Empire consisted of 25 states: four kingdoms, six grand duchies, five duchies, seven principalities and three Hanseatic cities.In addition, the house order of the Hohenzollern principalities, although the states themselves had been annexed by Prussia, continued to be awarded in the imperial era.
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The badges were issued in silver and gold, with some in bronze. They were rarely issued in gold with diamonds. [6] In November 1936, Hitler gave new "orders" as to the "Orders and Awards" of the Nazi Party to be bestowed. The top NSDAP awards are listed in the order: 1. Coburg Badge; 2. Nuremberg Party Day Badge; 3. Brunswick Rally Badge; 4.