"Winterschlacht im Osten"
"Ostmedaille" Aged version!
This badge is often sold as "original" on the free marked. Made so it looks very old. Superb item!Please do NOT re-sell as originals!
Instituted on 1 May 1938, the medal commemorated the annexation of Austria to the German Reich, the so-called Anschluss. The move was the first in Hitler's quest for Lebensraum, and it strengthened German flanks while weakening those of Czechoslovakia. German troops crossed the border on 12 March 1938, without meeting any resistance. The stage had been set by a series of "incidents" provoked by members of the Nazi Party in Austria, and diplomatic pressure and ultimatums set forth by the German government. This first action, while perhaps raising suspicions, did not cause general alarm in the world community, as it seemed to be done by choice of the Austrian people who spoke German.
The medal, known as the "Anschluss medal", was awarded to all those Austrians who contributed to or participated in the annexation as well as the members of the Austrian National Socialism movement. It was also awarded to German State officials and members of the German Wehrmacht and SS who marched into Austria.
It was awarded until 31 December 1940, and a total of 318,689 medals were awarded.
"Luftschutz-Ehrenzeichen 2. Stufe"
The Air Warden Honour Award (Luftschutz-Ehrenzeichen) is instituted on 30 January 1938 and was awarded for bravery during and direct after Allied air raids. This medal was instituted in two classes and both classes were designed by Egon Jantke of Berlin. The Air Warden Honour Award was not only reserved for the members of the Luftschutz (Air Raid Precautions) but could also be awarded to factory guards, fire fighters, police ect.
The Young Cossack's Badge was instituted on June 9th, 1944, and was conferred upon Cossack combat units attached to the German Army.The Badge was issued in three grades, gold, silver, and bronze.
In Bronze.Some markings / TextThis badge is often sold as "original" on the free marked. Made so it looks very old. Superb item!Please do NOT re-sell as originals!
"Aged Type" This is often sold as "original" on the free marked. Made so it looks old.
Please don't re-sell as original!
Please don't re-sell as original.A lot of markings
"Deutsches Reiterabzeichen"
"Deutsches Schutzwall-Ehrenzeichen"
"Aged Type" This is often sold as "original" on the free marked. Made so it looks old.Superb item!Please do NOT re-sell as originals!
"Tapper og Tro" = "Order for Bravery and Loyalty"