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There are two types of award criteria: 1. Actions on the battlefield, which are voted on by the unit commanders committee. 2. Battle days (participation) awards which depend on the number and/or type of battle days or participation a member has accumulated. Members who meet the listed criteria are authorized to wear the appropriate decorations on their wool tunics in the proper place. Under no circumstances is a member to wear an unearned decoration, award or badge. No decoration, award, or badge may be worn without the express permission of the unit commanders committee. All decorations will be original, or approved reproduction in the same size, weight, and color. HITLERJUGEND MITGLIED SPANGE (Hitler Youth Pin): Prior membership in the Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Indian Guides or any other approved organization. This pin is worn on the left or right breast pocket. Some age restrictions apply. INFANTERIESTURMABZEICHEN (Infantry Assault Badge): 12 battle days. Bronze for panzergrenadiers, silver for infantry. Worn on the left breast pocket. Heer and Waffen-SS only. ERDKAMPFABZEICHEN DER LUFTWAFFE (Luftwaffe Ground Combat Badge): 12 battle days. Luftwaffe personnel only. Worn on left breast pocket. NAHKAMPFSPANGE (Close Combat Clasp): Bronze: 30 battle days. Silver: 70 battle days. Worn above left breast pocket. Heer and Waffen-SS only. NAHKAMPFSPANGE DER LUFTWAFFE (Close Combat Clasp of the Air Force): Same criteria as Nahkampfspange (Heer and Waffen-SS). Luftwaffe personnel only. OSTFRONTMEDAILLE (Eastern Front Medal): Participate in 4 Russian Front battles which are recognized as such by the unit commanders committee. Ribbon is worn through the second buttonhole and/or on the ribbon bar. VERWUNDETENABZEICHEN (Wound Badge): Legitimate injuries, received while in the service of the RPS German forces, that require medical attention. Worn on the left breast pocket. Black: 1-2 injuries. Silver: 3-4 injuries. Gold: 5 or more injuries. PANZERVERNICHTUNGSABZEICHEN (Tank Destruction Badge): Destroy and enemy tank with a hand-held weapon and survive the rest of the scenario. Worn on the upper right sleeve. Silver: 1 tank. Gold: 5 tanks. FALLSCHIRMABZEICHEN (Paratrooper Badge): Must be a full-time member of a paratroop (Fallschirmjaeger) unit. Cloth: Must be a military or civilian qualified parachutist. You must provide proof of your qualification. Metal: Must meet minimum uniform, equipment, and participation requirements per unit regulations. HITLERJUGEND LEISTUNGABZEICHEN (Hitler Youth Merit Badge): Prior active service in the U.S. Armed Forces. Bronze: Any active service. Silver: Active service in combat. Worn on the right breast pocket and replaces the Hitlerjugend Mitglied Spange (Hitler Youth Pin). Some age restrictions apply. Proof of active U.S. service is required. KRETA ARMELBAND (Crete Cuff Title): Must be a full-time member of a paratroop (Fallschirmjaeger) unit. Must be qualified for the Fallschirmabzeichen (Paratroop Badge). Must have earned the Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse (Iron Cross 2nd Class) or higher. Must have a minimum of 90 battle days. THE FOLLOWING AWARDS ARE VOTED ON BY THE UNIT COMMANDERS COMMITTEE: KRIEGSVERDIENSTKREUZ 2. KLASSE (War Service Cross 2nd Class): 16 battle days and contribute time and effort above the normal duties of the unit, or purchase an authentic vehicle and/or crew-served weapon. Efforts may include: Recruiting, providing loaner gear, making equipment and/or uniforms, etc. Ribbon is worn through the second buttonhole and/or on the ribbon bar. KRIEGSVERDIENSTKREUZ 1. KLASSE (War Service Cross 1st Class): 48 battle days and exceed the criteria for the Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse. Worn on the left breast pocket. EISERNES KREUZ 2. KLASSE (Iron Cross 2nd Class): 8 battle days and distinguish oneself in a heroic manner that has a direct and major impact on the enemy, such as knock out enemy positions single-handedly, lead assaults, etc. Ribbon is worn through the second buttonhole and/or on the ribbon bar. EISERNES KREUZ 1. KLASSE (Iron Cross 1st Class): 32 battle days and accomplish and exceed the deeds required for the EK 2. Worn on the left breast pocket. THE FOLLOWING AWARDS REQUIRE A UNANIMOUS VOTE BY THE ENTIRE UNIT: DEUTSCHES KREUZ (German Cross in Gold): 32 battle days and accomplish several deeds worthy of the EK 1. Worn in cloth or metal on the right breast pocket. RITTERKREUZ (Knight's Cross): Save another club member's life. Worn suspended from the ribbon around the neck at the collar. |