Awards & Ribbons

used by Austrio-German Gebirgsjäger Divisions

World War II Era

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Service Ribbons and Awards

NOTE: The Infantry Assault Badge is a pre-requisite for any of these service ribbons to be worn. These ribbons are worn either on a bar above the left breast pocket (under the Close Combat Badge), or individually through the tunic button holes.

Ribbon/Award Designation Reenactment Qualifications for Use
Iron Cross 1st Class Iron Cross 1st Class Presented to those members who have performed 3-5 acts of bravery beyond one's normal duties. Worn either on left breast pocket over all other medals or on ribbon around neck.
Iron Cross 2nd Class Ribbon Iron Cross 2nd Class Ribbon Presented to those members who have performed a single act of bravery beyond one's normal duties.
War Merit Ribbon War Merit Cross 2nd Class Ribbon Presented to those members who have performed above and beyond the call of duty on the field as a unit. Usually awarded or approved by the Kampfgruppe Leader.
Westwall Ribbon Westwall Ribbon Presented to those members who have participated in a Normandy Landing event. Usually awarded or approved by the Kampfgruppe Leader.
Eastern Front Service Ribbon Eastern Front Service Ribbon Presented to those members who have participated in two (2) or more winter events. NOTE: The water and ground must be frozen for an event to apply to this award.
Afrika Service Ribbon Afrika Service Ribbon Presented to those members who have been in prior military service, stationed in Africa.
Finnish Service Ribbon Finnish Service Ribbon Presented to those members who were born in 1970 or ealier and have a Narvik Shield (shown above).
Austrian Annexation Ribbon Austrian Annexation Ribbon Presented to those members who were born in 1970 or ealier.
Czech Annexation Ribbon Czech/Sudätenland Annexation Ribbon Presented to those members who were born in 1970 or ealier.
4 Year Long Service Ribbon 4 Year Long Service Ribbon Presented to those members who have been in the unit for four (4) years.
8 Year Long Service Ribbon 8 Year Long Service Ribbon Presented to those members who have been in the unit for eight (8) years.
12 Year Long Service Ribbon 12 Year Long Service Ribbon Presented to those members who have been in the unit for twelve (12) years.
16 Year Long Service Ribbon 16 Year Long Service Ribbon Presented to those members who have been in the unit for sixteen (16) years.


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