Order of the Dead

[FW 200]

I don't know the correct name of this elegant looking medal, but would like to know more about them. This is currently on e-stand. I think it is the best looking German medal I've seen so far.

[FW 200]

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Anyone know who made these?

[TxGauleiter]

On Feb 11, 1942 Hitler introduced an award which he personally designated as the Party's highest decoration when he awarded a newly created order posthumously to Reichminister Dr Fritz Todt, who had been killed in an air accident. From its first appearance on 11 February 1942 to the last recorded date of award on 28 April 1945, the award was to be known by a multitude of designations. Hitler most commonly referred to it as the German Order.

Hitler viewed the award as his personal decoration, to be bestowed only upon worthy persons who had rendered great service to him, the Party, and the German people. For this reason, and by virtue of the fact that the reverse bears his signature, the Order is often referred to as the 'Hitler Order'. Additionally, since 5 of the awards were presented posthumously, it was also referred to as the 'Order of the Dead'. Upon its introduction in 1942, the German Order was viewed as the highest award that could be presented by the Party. It is very confusing why it was never given national recognition, since the Party awards had been so designated.


Taken from "For Fuhrer and Fatherland: Political and Civil Awards of the Third Reich" by Angolia, page 223-225

[RonR]

Another thread on the "German Order"

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=221178

Best regards,

[Edgar Estrada]

On Feb 11, 1942 Hitler introduced an award which he personally designated as the Party's highest decoration when he awarded a newly created order posthumously to Reichminister Dr Fritz Todt, who had been killed in an air accident. From its first appearance on 11 February 1942 to the last recorded date of award on 28 April 1945, the award was to be known by a multitude of designations. Hitler most commonly referred to it as the German Order.

Hitler viewed the award as his personal decoration, to be bestowed only upon worthy persons who had rendered great service to him, the Party, and the German people. For this reason, and by virtue of the fact that the reverse bears his signature, the Order is often referred to as the 'Hitler Order'. Additionally, since 5 of the awards were presented posthumously, it was also referred to as the 'Order of the Dead'. Upon its introduction in 1942, the German Order was viewed as the highest award that could be presented by the Party. It is very confusing why it was never given national recognition, since the Party awards had been so designated.


Taken from "For Fuhrer and Fatherland: Political and Civil Awards of the Third Reich" by Angolia, page 223-225

Thanks a lot for the information.

Edgar

[Edgar Estrada]

Der Stahlhelm

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[Edgar Estrada]

Der Stahlhelm

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