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Civil decorations were considered the lowest order of medals, after Military Decorations Of The Third Reich and Political Decorations Of The Nazi Party . Civil decorations were authorized for display on Civilian clothing and Paramilitary uniforms of the Nazi Party ; however, their wear was often prohibited on active duty military uniforms of the Wehrmacht.

The civil decorations of Nazi Germany are divided intop the following groups:


GERMAN YOUTH DECORATIONS




SPORTS DECORATIONS




CIVIL AWARDS




LABOR AND TRADE DECORATIONS




RED CROSS AWARDS




DIPLOMATIC AWARDS



All German Eagle decorations were awarded both with and without swords and could be upgraded to a gold version and also gold with diamonds. The German Eagle was intended as an award for foreigners while the Special Grade (without degree) was awarded to Germans.