Anti-Partisan Badge in Gold Das Bandenkampfabzeichen in Gold

ANTI-PARTISAN BADGE IN GOLD (Das Bandenkampfabzeichen)

 Established in January 30, 1944 at the suggestion of Himmler to reward mens who were increasingly devoted to the anti-partisan struggle in the various occupied territories, and it included three classes of merit: bronze, silver and gold. The decoration was awarded to all corps of the Wehrmacht, Heer, Waffen SS, Luftwaffe and Kriegsmarine, they were partakers of actions.

Award criteria:

• BRONZE: 20 days of anti-partisan war
• SILVER: 50 days of anti-partisan warfare;
• GOLD: 100 days of anti-guerrilla warfare;