List of allowed and prohibited 1957 awards.

[oradour]

Gentlemen, a list although in German, of the 1957 allowed and forbidden replacement awards. Originaly posted by Daniel Krause.


Allowed awards:-
Bundesrepublik Deutschland ab 1957 gemäß Gesetz über Titel, Orden und Ehrenzeichen vom 26.07.1957

40 mm-Bänder:
Großes Verdienstkreuz und höhere Stufen des Verdienstordens der Bundesrepublik Deutschland
Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes in seinen Stufen
Ritterkreuz des Kriegsverdienstkreuzes mit und ohne Schwerter
Olympia-Ehrenzeichen 1.Klasse
Bayerischer Verdienstorden
Großes Verdienstkreuz des Niedersächsischen Verdienstordens
Ehrenzeichen des Deutschen Roten Kreuzes 1.Klasse (1922-1937)
Orden Pour le Merite für Wissenschaften und Künste
Johanniterorden in seinen Stufen

25 mm-Bänder:
Verdienstkreuz 1.Klasse des Verdienstordens der Bundesrepublik Deutschland
Ehrenblattspange oder Ehrentafelspange
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold
Eisernes Kreuz 1.Klasse
Deutsches Kreuz in Silber
Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1.Klasse
Verdienstkreuz am Bande des Verdienstordens der Bundesrepublik Deutschland
Rettungsmedaille am Band
Eisernes Kreuz 2.Klasse
Orden und Ehrenzeichen für Verdienste im Ersten Weltkrieg in der Reihenfolge ihrer Verleihung
Nahkampf-, Frontflug- und Marinespangen und Kampfabzeichen mit Einsatzzahlen
Verwundetenabzeichen
Verdienstmedaille des Verdienstordens der Bundesrepublik Deutschland
Sonderabzeichen für Panzer- und Tieffliegervernichtung
Sturm-, Kampf- oder Kriegsabzeichen einschließlich der Schilde
Ehrenkreuz des Ersten Weltkriegs
Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2.Klasse
Medaille “Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42”
Leistungs- und Tätigkeitsabzeichen
Deutsche Friedensauszeichnungen in der Reihenfolge ihrer Verleihung
Staatlich genehmigte Auszeichnungen in der Reihenfolge ihrer Verleihung
Ausländische Tapferkeitsauszeichnungen
Sonstige ausländische Auszeichnungen
Alle Auszeichnungen des Deutschen Reiches 1933-45 werden ohne Hakenkreuz getragen.



Forbidden awards:-
Folgende Dekorationen der NSDAP und ihrer Gliederungen oder die aus Anlaß der Schaffung
des Großdeutschen Reiches gestiftet wurden, sind verboten

Deutscher Nationalpreis für Kunst und Wissenschaft
Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler
SS-Dienstauszeichnung
Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 13.März 1938
Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 01.Oktober 1938
Medaille zur Erinnerung an die Heimkehr des Memellandes
Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter
Spanienkreuz
Ehrenkreuz für Hinterbliebene deutscher Spanienkämpfer
Verwundetenabzeichen für deutsche Freiwillige im spanischen Freiheitskampf
Panzertruppenabzeichen der Legion Condor
Ehrenzeichen für deutsche Volkspflege
Deutsches Schutzwall-Ehrenzeichen
Sport-, Leistungs- und Siegerabzeichen

I have taken this list direct from another forum, I have credited the original author, if this is not acceptable please contact and I will reformate in my own words.
Prost ! Steve.

[talltom]

very useful steve it seems that anything to do with the ss or sa is forbidden not being able to read german vey well where women able to wear the mothers cross but in 57 style

tom

[Paul D]

Looks like the Mutter Kreuz was forbidden !!

[big ned]

Looks like the Mutter Kreuz was forbidden !!

I believe that the Mutterkreuz was banned post war as it was seen to be a relic of the nazi doctrine of encouraging families to produce pure bred Aryan children for the master race that was to rule for a thousand years.

Post war this was deemed unexceptable as it was a slur on all Germans whatever their beliefs or ethnicity, and as such was banned. This still effects Germans today, who often appear to be embarrased by the sins apparently perpetrated by their parents/grand parents during this time. The Mutterkreuz is therefore taboo.

On a lighter note, the cross was often reffered to by less zealous idealists secretly as "The Order of the Rabbit"!!

Regards, Ned.

[talltom]

thank you ned and paul for the help

tom

[Bob Hritz]

I have seen BW ribbon bars with the West Wall ribbon. Has this been accepted for use or were the ribbon bars reproductions? I cannot imagine why the West Wall medal would have been prohibited.

Bob Hritz

[talltom]

bit of a rubbish translation but i helps a bit

40 mm tape:
Merit and higher levels of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross in its levels
Knights Cross of War Merit Cross with swords and without
Olympic Medal 1st class
Bavarian Order of Merit
Merit Order of Lower Saxony
Medal of the German Red Cross 1st class (1922-1937)
Orden Pour le Merite for Arts and Sciences
Order of St. John in his steps

25 mm tape:
Merit Cross 1st Class Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Honor Roll of Honour clip or clasp
German Cross in Gold
Iron Cross 1st Class
German Cross in Silver
War Merit Cross 1st Class
Merit Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Lifesaving Medal with ribbon
Iron Cross 2nd Class
Orders and medals for service in the First World War in order of presentation
Melee, front air and naval combat badges and bracelets with deployment numbers
Wound Badge
Medal of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Special badges for tanks and low flying aircraft destruction
Assault, combat or war, including the badge shield
Cross of Honor of the First World War
War Merit Cross 2nd Class
Medal of "winter battle in the East 1941/42"
Performance and activity badges
German peace awards ceremony in order of
State-approved awards in order of presentation
Foreign bravery awards
Other foreign awards
All awards of the German Empire 1933-45 be worn without the swastika.



Forbidden awards: -
The following decorations of the Nazi Party and its formations or the occasion of the establishment
of the Greater German Reich was founded, are prohibited

German National Prize for Arts and Science
Merit of the German Eagle
SS Long Service Award
Medal to commemorate the 13th March 1938
Medal to commemorate the October 01, 1938
Medal to commemorate the return of Memel
Cross of Honour of the German Mother
Spanish Cross
German Cross of Honor for survivors fought in Spain
Wound Badge for German volunteers in the Spanish War of Independence
Armour insignia of the Legion Condor
Honour for German people care
German protectorate Wall of Honour
Sports, performance and award badges

tom

[António Fragoeiro]

I believe that the Mutterkreuz was banned post war as it was seen to be a relic of the nazi doctrine of encouraging families to produce pure bred Aryan children for the master race that was to rule for a thousand years.

Post war this was deemed unexceptable as it was a slur on all Germans whatever their beliefs or ethnicity, and as such was banned. This still effects Germans today, who often appear to be embarrased by the sins apparently perpetrated by their parents/grand parents during this time. The Mutterkreuz is therefore taboo.

On a lighter note, the cross was often reffered to by less zealous idealists secretly as "The Order of the Rabbit"!!

Regards, Ned.

Great info, Ned. As always.
Thanks.
Cheers.
Nuno

[oradour]

I have seen BW ribbon bars with the West Wall ribbon. Has this been accepted for use or were the ribbon bars reproductions? I cannot imagine why the West Wall medal would have been prohibited.Bob Hritz

Bob, it is on the list of forbidden awards, I tend to think it is because of its association with the "Org Todt" and therefore seen as a "Party" award...1957 versions were not to my knowledge produced, see attached photograph of a 57er medal bar, an original West Wall medal appears to have been "doctored". Bars encountered IMO not reproductions, but originals, veteran altered/made up ... I have seen Spanish facist Civil War decorations on both 57er frack bars and ribbon bars, forbidden, but I think unofficially tolerated for veteran wear, although not for/on "Official" wear within the Bundeswehr.
Prost ! Steve.