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GERMAN MILITARY MEDALS OF WWII

Ribbons have been used by most of the armies in the world. They were issued to the armed forces along with medals and awards. The following gallery features miscellaneous military ribbons of WWII.  All braches of the service are illustrated here.

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GERMAN WWII AUSTRIAN ANSCHLUSS MEDAL - Issued to individuals who participated in the Austrian annexation. The back of the medal reads "Ein volk, Ein reich, Ein Fuhrer".


WWII SPANISH VOLUNTEERS IN RUSSIA COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL - Division espanola de voluntarios en Rusia. This medal was awarded by the Spanish government to Spanish soldiers who volunteered to fight with the German in Russia.


GERMAN WWII MEMEL MEDAL - Issued to individuals who participated in the memel annexation. The back of the medal reads "Zur erinnerung an die heim kehr des memelandes 22 marz 1939".


WWII GERMAN EASTERN PEOPLES MEDAL - Instituted in 1943. The ribbon is of green color with two white stripes runing down each side. Issued to eastern volunteers in recognition of bravery.




WWII GERMAN SILESIAN EAGLE MEDAL - instituted on June 1919. The medal was issued for serving in the Silesian border campaign aganist Polish nationalists.


GERMAN WWII SPANISH CROSS NEXT OF KIN MEDAL - Instituted on April 14th 1939. Awarded to individuals who soldiers who had fallen in combat.


WWII GERMAN 12 YEAR LONG SERVICE MEDAL - The front of the award reads "Treue Dienste in der Wehrmacht". This text is wrapped around an eagle clutching a swastika.


1930'S GERMAN FIRE LOMG SERVICE MEDAL 25 YEARS - The front of the medal shows a fire fighter helmet with a pick and axe crossed. The back of the medal reads "Fur 25 Jahrige Dienstzeit".




WWII GERMAN AUSTRIAN ANSCHLUSS MEDAL - The ribbon is a deep burgandy color. Two white stripes enclosing a black one are found on each side of the ribbon. The medal features two men runing with a flag.


WWII GERMAN ITALIAN AFRICAN MEDAL - The ribbon shows the colors of the Italian flag. The medal itself is of bronze color and shows a man wrestling an alligator.


WWII LUFTWAFFE 4 YEAR SERVICE MEDAL - This medal was issued to Luftwaffe personnel for successful completion of four years of service.


WWII GERMAN LUFTWAFFE 12 YEAR SERVICE MEDAL - This medal was awarded to Luftwaffe personnel who successfully complete 12 years of service.




WWII GERMAN MEDAL FOR THE CONQUEST OF CZHECHOSLOVAKIA - The ribbon is present and in good condition. Black in color with a red stripe runing down the center. the back of the medal reads "1 october 1938".


WWII GERMAN MUSSART CROSS This medal was issued by the Dutch occupation government to Dutch individuals who showed bravery. However, the award was not authorized by Hitler so it had to be recalled.


WWII GERMAN EASTERN PEOPLES MEDAL WITH SWORDS This medal was issued to Eastern volunteers for the purpose of recognizing acts of bravery. Dark green ribbon. Crossed swords design. Second class model.


WWII GERMAN EASTERN PEOPLES MEDAL (MARKED) This example bears the crossed swords. This medal was issued to volunteers from the Eastern front for the purpose of recognizing bravery.




WWII GERMAN SS EIGHT YEARS OF SERVICE MEDAL This medal was issued to members of the SS who successfully completed eight years of service. One side shows a swastika with the SS runnes in the center.





GERMAN MILITARY RIBBONS OF WWII

Ribbons have been used by most of the armies in the world. They were issued to the armed forces along with medals and awards. The following gallery features miscellaneous military ribbons of WWII.  All braches of the service are illustrated here.

This service is provided free of charge to the visitor/enthusiast courtesy of MilitaryItems.com, a company dedicated to the preservation of military history and to providing quality military antiques and collectibles to museums, institutions and the general public.




WWII GERMAN IRON CROSS RIBBON - Of pin back construction. With felt as part of the background. The pin is very sturdy in construction. Red center with black and white stripes to the side.


THREE WWII GERMAN ARMY AWARD RIBBONS - Consisting of the Iron Cross, War merit Cross and Eastern Front Campaign ribbon. Of pin back construction.


WWII GERMAN MILITARY AWARD RIBBONS - The set is composed of the War Merit Cross with a crossed swords device, the Eastern Front Campaign medal and unknown.


WWII GERMAN IRON CROSS RIBBON BUTTON - This is a ribbon which is attached to a button so it can be attached to a shirt or jacket. Three color pattern.





 
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