- Time Period: Nazi Germany (World War II)
- Institution: 10 August 1936
- Country: Germany
The Army Mountain Guide Badge (Abzeichen für Heeresbergführer in German) was a war badge bestowed upon skilled Gebirgsjäger mountain guides during the era of Nazi Germany and World War II.
The Army Mountain Guide Badge was established in August 1936 and was exclusively worn by Gebirgsjäger troops within the German Wehrmacht who had undergone training as mountain guides and subsequently served in this capacity for a year. However, following the conclusion of World War II in 1945, this badge ceased to be awarded.
The Army Mountain Guide Badge Design
Crafted as an oval tombac-plated iron pin-back badge, it measured 51.8 mm by 42.9 mm. At its center, in the obverse, lay an edelweiss flower rendered in silver with a gilt center, set against a backdrop of green enamel. Surrounding this, a white enamel band displayed the term ‘Heeresbergführer’ in gothic script along its lower portion.
On the reverse side, aside from the pin fastening and often the manufacturer’s name, the badge remained plain.
When worn on the uniform, it was typically positioned on or below the left-hand breast pocket, though occasionally, it was observed on the right side of the jacket.
More Army/Waffen-SS War Badges
The Army/Waffen-SS war badges were military decorations awarded by Nazi Germany to members of the Army (Heer) and the Waffen-SS. Explore the complete collection below:
