The Honour Roll Clasp (German: Ehrenblattspange) was a decoration of Nazi Germany during World War II.
The roll recorded the names of soldiers who had distinguished themselves in combat in an exceptional way,[1] and was published in the Army Ordinance Gazette (Heeres-Verordnungsblatt).
On this date, Adolf Hitler introduced a physical decoration to be worn in uniform by those who appeared on the Honour Roll.
[3] A similar Honour Roll of the German Navy (Ehrentafel der Deutschen Kriegsmarine) was instituted in February 1943, with a wearable decoration introduced in May 1944.
[4] The Honour Roll Clasp of the German Air Force (Ehrenblatt der Deutschen Luftwaffe) was instituted on 5 July 1944, with the decoration introduced at the same time.