Civil decorations of Nazi Germany
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Civil decorations of the Nazi Germany were awards and medals issued by the government of Nazi Germany
between 1933 and 1945.
Civil decorations were considered the lowest order of medals, after military decorations of the Third Reich
and political decorations of the Nazi Party
. Civil decorations were authorized for display on civilian
clothing and paramilitary
uniforms of the Nazi Party; however, their wear was often prohibited on active duty military uniforms of the Wehrmacht; the notable exception to this were sports badges which were granted the same status as military qualification awards.
The civil decorations of Nazi Germany are divided into the following groups:
All German Eagle decorations were awarded both with and without swords and could be upgraded to a gold version and also gold with diamonds. The German Eagle was intended as an award for foreigners while the Special Grade (without degree) was awarded to Germans.
Nazi Germany
Nazi Germany , also known as the Third Reich , but officially called German Reich from 1933 to 1943 and Greater German Reich from 26 June 1943 onward, is the name commonly used to refer to the state of Germany from 1933 to 1945, when it was a totalitarian dictatorship ruled by...
between 1933 and 1945.
Civil decorations were considered the lowest order of medals, after military decorations of the Third Reich
Military decorations of the Third Reich
Military decorations of the Third Reich were awards and medals bestowed by the Wehrmacht between 1935 and 1945 during the reign of Nazi Germany and the years of World War II.-Senior military leadership decorations:...
and political decorations of the Nazi Party
Political decorations of the Nazi Party
Political decorations of the Nazi Party were medals and awards issued by the National Socialist German Workers Party between1920 and 1945. Political awards were authorized for wear on any paramilitary uniform of Nazi Germany, as well as civilian attire, but were generally frowned upon for display ...
. Civil decorations were authorized for display on civilian
Civilian
A civilian under international humanitarian law is a person who is not a member of his or her country's armed forces or other militia. Civilians are distinct from combatants. They are afforded a degree of legal protection from the effects of war and military occupation...
clothing and paramilitary
Paramilitary
A paramilitary is a force whose function and organization are similar to those of a professional military, but which is not considered part of a state's formal armed forces....
uniforms of the Nazi Party; however, their wear was often prohibited on active duty military uniforms of the Wehrmacht; the notable exception to this were sports badges which were granted the same status as military qualification awards.
The civil decorations of Nazi Germany are divided into the following groups:
German Youth Decorations
- German Young League Marksmanship BadgeNational League of German Democratic Youth ClubsThe National League of German Democratic Youth Clubs was a political youth movement in Weimar Germany, functioning as youth wing of the German Democratic Party . The organization was founded in April 1919. The youth league was led by Max Weissner. During the initial phase of the Weimar Republic,...
- German Young League Proficiency BadgeNational League of German Democratic Youth ClubsThe National League of German Democratic Youth Clubs was a political youth movement in Weimar Germany, functioning as youth wing of the German Democratic Party . The organization was founded in April 1919. The youth league was led by Max Weissner. During the initial phase of the Weimar Republic,...
- German Maiden League Proficiency Badge
- German Young Maiden (JM) Proficiency Badge
- National Youth Sports BadgeNational League of German Democratic Youth ClubsThe National League of German Democratic Youth Clubs was a political youth movement in Weimar Germany, functioning as youth wing of the German Democratic Party . The organization was founded in April 1919. The youth league was led by Max Weissner. During the initial phase of the Weimar Republic,...
- National Youth Trade Competition BadgeNational League of German Democratic Youth ClubsThe National League of German Democratic Youth Clubs was a political youth movement in Weimar Germany, functioning as youth wing of the German Democratic Party . The organization was founded in April 1919. The youth league was led by Max Weissner. During the initial phase of the Weimar Republic,...
Sports Decorations
- Olympic Games DecorationOlympic Games DecorationThe German Olympic Games Decoration was a civil decoration of Nazi Germany awarded to administrators of the 1936 Olympics...
(First and Second Class) - Olympic Games MedalOlympic Games DecorationThe German Olympic Games Decoration was a civil decoration of Nazi Germany awarded to administrators of the 1936 Olympics...
- German National Sports Badge
- German Horseman Badge (Gold, Silver, and Bronze)
- Expert Horseman Badge
- Horse Driver's Badge
- Death's Head Swim Badge
Civil Awards
- German National Prize for Art and ScienceGerman National Prize for Art and ScienceThe German National Prize for Art and Science was an award created by Adolf Hitler in 1937 as a replacement for the Nobel Prize . The award was designed by Müller-Erfurt and created in the form of a pendant studded with diamonds...
- Badge for the Academy of Aeronautical Research
- National Senate of Culture Badge
- Goethe Medallion for Art and Science
- National Food Estate Medallion
- Social Welfare DecorationSocial Welfare DecorationThe Social Welfare Decoration was a German Civil Service Award which was issued in the 1930s and the 1940s under the authority of Nazi Germany. The decoration was issued in three classes and was awarded for a wide variety of services to the German state...
(First, Second, and Third Class) - Medal of Social WelfareSocial Welfare DecorationThe Social Welfare Decoration was a German Civil Service Award which was issued in the 1930s and the 1940s under the authority of Nazi Germany. The decoration was issued in three classes and was awarded for a wide variety of services to the German state...
- Faithful Service MedalFaithful Service MedalThese Faithful Service Medals were part of the Civil Decorations of Nazi Germany.The Faithful Service Medal was founded on the 30th of January 1938 in two classes and one class to reward civilians in the employ of the public services, and in exceptional cases private concerns, for long and...
(Gold, Silver and Special Class) - Cross of Honor of the German MotherCross of Honor of the German MotherThe Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter , referred to colloquially as the Mutterehrenkreuz or simply Mutterkreuz , was a state decoration and civil order of merit conferred by the government of the Deutsches Reich to honour a “Reichsdeutsche” mother for...
(Bronze, Silver, and Gold) - Lifesaving Medallion
- Fire Brigade Decoration (First and Second Class)
- Mine Rescue Medal
- Civil Defense Decoration (First and Second Class)
Labor and Trade Decorations
- Pioneer of Labor Award
- Fritz Todt Award
- Defense Economy Leader's Badge
- Customs Service Decoration
- Labor Service Ribbon (25, 18, 12, and 4 years of service)
Red Cross Awards
- Star of the Grand Cross of the Red Cross
- Grand Cross of the Red Cross
- Red Cross Decoration First Class
- Red Cross Decoration Second Class
- Red Cross Medal
Diplomatic Awards
- Grand Cross of the Order of the German EagleOrder of the German EagleThe Order of the German Eagle was an award of the German Nazi regime, predominantly to foreign diplomats. The Order was instituted on 1 May 1937 by Adolf Hitler.It ceased to be awarded following the collapse of the Nazi Government at the end of World War II....
- Special Grade Order of the German EagleOrder of the German EagleThe Order of the German Eagle was an award of the German Nazi regime, predominantly to foreign diplomats. The Order was instituted on 1 May 1937 by Adolf Hitler.It ceased to be awarded following the collapse of the Nazi Government at the end of World War II....
- Order of the German EagleOrder of the German EagleThe Order of the German Eagle was an award of the German Nazi regime, predominantly to foreign diplomats. The Order was instituted on 1 May 1937 by Adolf Hitler.It ceased to be awarded following the collapse of the Nazi Government at the end of World War II....
(Five Classes) - Medal of the Order of the German EagleOrder of the German EagleThe Order of the German Eagle was an award of the German Nazi regime, predominantly to foreign diplomats. The Order was instituted on 1 May 1937 by Adolf Hitler.It ceased to be awarded following the collapse of the Nazi Government at the end of World War II....
(Silver and Bronze)
All German Eagle decorations were awarded both with and without swords and could be upgraded to a gold version and also gold with diamonds. The German Eagle was intended as an award for foreigners while the Special Grade (without degree) was awarded to Germans.