List of civil decorations of Nazi Germany

List of civil decorations of Nazi Germany

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:

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German Youth Decorations

Sports Decorations

  • Olympic Games Decoration (First and Second Class)
  • Olympic Games Medal
  • 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 Science
  • Badge for the Academy of Aeronautical Research
  • National Senate of Culture Badge
  • Goethe Medallion for Art and Science
  • National Food Estate Medallion
  • Social Welfare Decoration (First, Second, and Third Class)
  • Medal of Social Welfare
  • Faithful Service Medal (Gold, Silver and Special Class)
  • Cross of Honor of the German Mother (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

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.

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