THE GERMAN CIVILIAN AND POLICE BADGES OF WWII - The Third Reich depended heavily on the civilian population. The government created and issued a series of awards to be given to individuals who excelled in areas that were deemed critical to the success of Nazi Germany.

The effort could be focused on the military area or in the civilian world. Special emphasis was given to advancements in technology.

The police force was very important as well. It was used very effectivelly as a means to stamping out disent and keeping tabs on the population in general.

This section of the website provides a pictorial history of the badges and awards in question.

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