German Awards - Union of German Non-Commissioned Officers Ehrenkreuz 1. That is sick

Cross of Honour and Merit 1. The BDU class (Bund Deutscher Unteroffieren) is the highest award given by the Union. It can be assumed that only outstanding services were appreciated or high-ranking members of the Union were awarded the cross. The Confederation has established 2 awards and badges of honor during its existence, respectively. The 2nd grade had black enameled cruciform arms at the front and was worn on a ribbon. The 2nd class was probably granted for special services. The timing of the foundation or foundation of the federation is unknown to me. However, I exclude use as a pure member badge due to rarity. The Union of German Non-Commissioned Officers is one of many associations of active soldiers or non-service reservists who settled in the Weimar Republic at the turn of the century. Until now, I have not been able to learn anything significant about this association/club. Production was handled by Bonner Flagenfabrik, Bonn am Rhein. Other manufacturers are not known. Crosses were awarded in a case. Miniatures are also known. I would appreciate further information. The awarding was to end no later than the end of 1934, since awarding was prohibited under National Socialism.

Silver-plated non-ferrous metal cross. Front side with blue translucent enameled cross-shaped sleeves. A gross puncture is visible under it. In the center is a silver gardesteria with an enameled middle part. The back is smooth and silver-plated. Vertically - a pin with a reciprocal hook.

Front side:

• The crosses are smooth with a wide silver border.
In the
• center is a plastic silver 8-ray star.
• Between the 8 main rays, 5 more rays are graduated to the center.
• Distributed on the lower 3 main rays increase the letters - B - D - U -.
• The circular central shield in the form of a cockade is silver burgundy and elevated.
• From outside to inside, each limited by a silver border, colors :
• - Black - White - Red (Central as point) -.

Downside:

• Smooth and silver plated. (No manufacturer)
• Vertically - a pin with a reciprocal hook. (cancelled here)