Miniature Defence Economy Leader Decoration

CATEGORY: Miniature

SKU: 02.GTR.0224.101.01.M.000

Estimated market value:

$400 USD

  • Miniature Obverse
  • Miniature Obverse
  • Miniature Reverse

Estimated market value:

$400 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Silver gilt
  • Size
    22x14.5mm
  • Image Licensing
    https://www.emedals.com/europe/germany/third-reich-national-awards/national-industrial-awards/defense-economy-leaders-award/a-badge-of-defense-economy-leaders-with-lapel-badge-appointment-certificate

Physical Description and Item Details


Lapel badge (worn on civilian clothing), in silver gilt (reverse marked 900), 22mm x 14.5mm, extremely fine condition.

History


The Defence Economy Leader Decoration was established in March of 1939 and was conferred upon industrialists as a visible token of their positions as Defence Economy Leaders (Wehrwirtschaftsführer) working for the Council for the Defence Economy. The Council was established by Hermann Göring on January 31, 1938, and was charged with preparing and carrying out the mobilisation of the German armament industry, as well as directing it during the Second World War. In order to receive the Decoration, an industrialist had to submit a vow of their dedication and loyalty to the National Socialist state. As such, the Badge was both an industrial and political award.

Recipients of the Award include Alfred Krupp and Kurt Tank, designer of the Focke-Wulf 190.

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