German Awards - Honorary Buckle Mackensen 1. Gold Class 1934

This buckle-shaped insignia was introduced after the seizure of power by the National Socialists around 1934 by the Ring of Arms of the German cavalry. The former rewards of the gun ring, like a cross, were replaced by buckles. Shown here is 1. The class was gilded, the silver-plated 2nd class is slightly different from the design. The connection with Nazism was now illustrated by the addition of swastikas to the left and right of the medallion. The NSDAP willingly used the traditions and myths of prominent masters to win organized circles. Partially very old generals and field marshals had not yet wounded defeats in the First World War and related concessions (as, for example, Alsace-Lorraine) and joined forces wishing to "correct" the "shameful world." The National Socialists skillfully used this and strained the heroes of the war in their spirit. Field Marshal August von Mackensen. Mackensen was an outstanding cavalry commander and was awarded many awards. Among other things, he was a knight of the Order of Pour le Merite with oak leaves, the Order of the Black Eagle and the large comture of the Royal Order of the House of Hohenzollern, to name only the most important. He commanded the XVII in the 1st World War in East Prussia. Later, the army corps of the 9th and 11th armies. By the end of the war he was a military governor in Romania. He had a reputation as an invincible ruler.
Honorary buckles were awarded only from 1934 to 1936 to the final equalization of all clubs and unions of warriors. That is why these buckles are very rare. Exact award figures are not known.

Rectangular buckle made of gilded and partially enameled non-ferrous metal. In the center is a riveted large oval median shield. The back is smooth and gilded with a recessed, horizontal pin.

Front side:

In the
• center is a high oval, gilded, riveted medallion with a wide written ring.
• At the top rise between 2 stylized iron crosses - WEAPON RING.
At
• the bottom is elevated - GERMAN - CAVALRY -.
In
• a surrounded field is a plastic portrait of an old field marshal.
• This one is in shape and has a fur hussar cap.
• Rectangular support plate with raised edge has 3 steps above and below.
• Rounded leaf ornaments above and below the edge, left and right.
• The wide midfield is enameled in red and bordered by a narrow gold border.
• Center left and right are a gold border white circle.
• It has a black enameled gold swastika, the tips of which touch the edge.

Downside:

• Smooth and gilded. The needle is recessed with a wide reciprocal sheet metal hook.
• See the rivet of the medallion in the center.