Adlerschild des Deutschen Reiches

owl · Post by **owl** » 19 Jun 2002 04:09

I am looking for information about this German award, the Adlerschild des Deutschen Reiches. I know it was presented to many people, but I am specifially interested in the award made to Gustav Krupp.
And in general, how many were issued and how many are still around. I read one Web site that indicated these medals were quite rare. Any idea of their value.
Any help?
Owl

WCSTUMP · Post by **WCSTUMP** » 19 Jun 2002 04:35

One for viewing.

WCSTUMP · Post by **WCSTUMP** » 19 Jun 2002 04:36

The reverse.

owl · Post by **owl** » 19 Jun 2002 04:47

Thanks for the pictures. I have seen one, but without the base, just the round medal.

Still looking for approximate value

Owl

WCSTUMP · Post by **WCSTUMP** » 19 Jun 2002 05:02

IS THIS THE ONE?

WCSTUMP · Post by **WCSTUMP** » 19 Jun 2002 05:07

I would say that an Original Eagle Shield on its base, in its case, and all 100% original would be priced over $25,000.00. Just the medallion without a base would bring way less.

M. Schroeder · Post by **M. Schroeder** » 19 Jun 2002 06:46

Man, that would look cool on my shelf! Great pictures, thanks for sharing.

Bryan Poon · Post by **Bryan Poon** » 19 Jun 2002 11:31

Hello

May I have the awarding criteria and the relative information/backgroup for this medal?

Thanks
BP

Ken Jasper · Post by **Ken Jasper** » 19 Jun 2002 13:31

According to Dr. Heinrich Doehle, the Eagle Shield was given in recogition of oustanding creative contributions to the German people by individuals of high academic background. As of 1 January 1943, only 60 had been awarded.

Matt Gibbs · Post by **Matt Gibbs** » 05 Jul 2003 00:20

Just out of interest I contributed an article on the Third reich Factbook which Marcus has posted there on the subject of the Eagle Shield. I am currently finishing part 2 which details the awars to third reich recipients and names each one. I have a pciture of the reverse of the Krupp shield as it happens. It was awarded on 7.8.1940. The inscription reads; Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach Dem Deutschen Wirtschaftsfuhrer; Der Fuhrer 7. VIII. 1940
Hope this is [slightly late] of some use to you.
I may be able to copy the pic if interested.
Also there are 57 documented recipients with 2 further unverified names to my knowlege.
Regards
Matt Gibbs

Matt Gibbs · Post by **Matt Gibbs** » 31 Oct 2022 11:59

For info, Julius Dorpmuller's Eagle Shield is currently for sale with Weitze.
https://www.weitze.net/militaria/34/Adl ... 36934.html
I present think link merely for the photographic details of the shield and base

Matt Gibbs · Post by **Matt Gibbs** » 30 Jun 2023 16:34

Another Eagle Shield turns up.
Anyone with £65,000 to spare?

https://london-medals.co.uk/the-extreme ... -german-fi
Quite a significant find, awarded to Hugenberg in 1943 at an award ceremony by Goebbels during the 25th anniversary of UFA Studios.

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