BRD Ehrenkreuz der Bundeswehr in Gold im Etui (2. Modell)

In an excellent condition a Bundes Republiek Deutschland Cross of Honor of the Bundeswehr in gold with award case (2nd model)

In the case also the field clasp of the Cross of Honor of the Bundeswehr in gold.

The 2nd modell which is a one piece construction is awarded from 1982 onwards

The Bundeswehr Cross of Honor in Gold is the highest award the Bundeswehr had to award since the 1980 Foundation.

purpose of the medal
The badge of honor of the Bundeswehr was donated in 1980 on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Bundeswehr by the Federal Minister of Defense Hans Apel and approved on October 29, 1980 in the sixth decree on the approval of the foundation and award of medals and decorations by the Federal President Karl Carstens

award practice
The award is given by the Federal Minister of Defense "as visible recognition of loyal service and in appreciation of exemplary soldierly performance of duty" and is usually handed out by disciplinary superiors at battalion commander level.

In the case of special achievements - for example after saving a life - the badge of honor can also be awarded before the minimum period of service has been reached. Being awarded a lower level is not a requirement for being awarded a higher level, so the levels of the badge of honor may be worn side by side.

In exceptional cases, civilians and soldiers of foreign armed forces may also be honored with it if they have "made a service to the Bundeswehr".

Awarded the Gold level for faithful performance of duty and above-average performance with a minimum service period of 20 years.

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