The Awards and decorations of the German Armed Forces are decorations awarded by the German Bundeswehr, the German government, and other organizations to the German military and allied forces. Modern
Ribbon bar with seven ribbons
Johannes Steinhoff wearing several denazified decorations from the Second World War.
Medal of Merit (Order of Merit)
The Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany is the highest federal decoration of the Federal Republic of Germany. It may be awarded for any field of endeavor. It was created by the first Pre
Awards and decorations of the German Armed Forces
…German government began to introduce new military awards and decorations, most of them for non-combat meritorious service. Chief among these was the Order of Merit, the principal order of Germany. Civil relief medals were also introduced into the German armed forces, beginning in 1962 with the first in series of…
Insignia of the Grand Cross 1st class
Badge and riband of the class "Grand Cross" (without showing the star)