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Wehrmacht-Awards.com is an entity focused on the awards, decorations and militaria of the German Armed Forces during the Third Reich era. Within the pages of this project you will find …
War Badges of the Wehrmacht
All three branches of the Wehrmacht awarded War Badges. They were generally composed of a wreath of Oak or Laurel leaves surrounding a symbol that represented the branch and service, …
Documents of the Wehrmacht
The Erkennungsmarke was the oval metal identification, or “dog tags”, that were worn by every active member of the Wehrmacht during war time. Initially presented during general …
Occupation Medals - Wehrmacht
Cross of Honor 1914/18 The "Hindenburg Cross" was presented to World War I veterans and family of fallen soldiers Long Service Awards Wehrmacht Long Service Awards Occupation …
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<TITLE>Campaign Awards of the Wehrmacht
A wide variety of awards that recognized particularly successful or arduous campaigns were presented to the men of the Wehrmacht during World War II. This line of decorations highlights …
Firearms and Uniforms of the Wehrmacht
K98 made by Mauser, Obendorf in 1945, and labeled "byf 45". Notice the phosphated finish to this piece, and also notice that the model designation "Mod. 98" has been moved from the side of …
Close Combat Bar - Wehrmacht
by Jacques Calero and Sebastián J. Bianchi. The Close Combat Bar was instituted on November 25, 1942, by Adolf Hitler, in order to recognize the courage of the German soldier in hand-to …
Eastern Front Medal - Wehrmacht
by Sebastián Bianchi . Commonly Known as "Ostmedaille" (East Medal) or "Russian Front Medal" this award was introduced on the 26th of May 1942 to recognize those who participated in the …