Germany Awards - Honorary Buckle Mackensen 2. Silver class 1934

This new buckle-shaped form of the badge of honor was introduced after the seizure of power by the National Socialists around 1934 by a German cavalry gun ring. Like the previous award, as a cross, the buckle was also awarded in 2 classes. 1st class was gilded in contrast to the silver-plated 2nd class shown here. The connection with National Socialism 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 silver-plated and partially enameled non-ferrous metal. In the center is a riveted large round central shield. The back side is smooth and silver plated with a recessed, horizontal pin.

Front side:

In the
• center is a round, silver-plated, riveted medallion with a wide font 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 base plate with raised edge is stepped at the ends.
• Above and below along the edge, left and right next to the medallion, 2 bay laurel groups.
• The wide midfield is covered with red enamel and bordered by a narrow silver border.
In the
• center left and right is a silver white square located at the apex.
• Inside is a black enameled silver swastika.

Downside:

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