Nahkampfspange - Close Combat Clasp

The Close Combat Clasp (German: Nahkampfspange) was a World War II German military award instituted on 25 November 1942 for participation in hand-to-hand fighting at close quarters. Intended primarily for infantry, other Wehrmacht, Waffen-SS, ground Luftwaffe units and paratroopers were also eligible.

Prerequisites

The award was bestowed in three classes:

  • Bronze for 15 close combat actions;
  • Silver for 25 close combat actions;
  • Gold for 50 close combat actions.
Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen - General Assault Badge

The General Assault Badge (German: Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen) was a military decoration awarded during World War II to personnel of the German Army, Waffen-SS

Prerequisites

  • participation/support in infantry attacks that do not qualify for the Infantry Assault Badge
Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen - Infantry Assault Badge

The Infantry Assault Badge (German: Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen) was a German military decoration awarded to Waffen-SS and Wehrmacht Heer soldiers during the Second World War.

Prerequisites

  • Bronze grade: Awarded to motorized and mechanized infantry personnel engaged in ground combat for a specified period of time
Kraftfahrbewährungsabzeichen - Driver Proficiency Badge

The Driver Proficiency Badge (German: Kraftfahrbewährungsabzeichen) was a German military badge awarded to drivers of military transport vehicles during World War II.

Prerequisites

  • supply vehicles supporting the front line: 120 days;
  • other forms of military transport: 135 days.
Panzerkampfabzeichen - Panzer Badge

The Panzer Badge (German: Panzerkampfabzeichen) was a World War II military decoration of Nazi Germany awarded to troops in armoured divisions.

Prerequisites

On 1 June 1940 a bronze version was created for panzer grenadier units equipped with armoured vehicles, as well as other infantry, armoured reconnaissance, armoured signals and medical units serving with Panzer divisions.

Panzervernichtungsabzeichen - Tank Destruction Badge

The Tank Destruction Badge (German: Sonderabzeichen für das Niederkämpfen von Panzerkampfwagen durch Einzelkämpfer) was a World War II German military 

Prerequisites

The decoration awarded to individuals of the Wehrmacht who had single-handedly destroyed an enemy tank or an armored combat vehicle using a hand-held weapon