Order of Jan Paap
The Order of Jan Paap was a personal order and the highest honour of the Tanoa Einsatzgruppen.[1] Its official names were Orden del Führer Jan Paap in Spanish and Orden des Führers Jan Paap in German.[2]
The order had two grades, Collar and Cross.[2] Eef Paap held the Collar as Jan Paap's designated successor.[3]
| Grade | Eligibility[4] | Insignia[4] |
|---|---|---|
| Collar | Reserved for the Führer and designated successors. Allied heads of state or exceptional regime leaders could also receive it. | Chain alternating gold palm links with links bearing the JP monogram |
| Cross | Extraordinary personal service or loyalty to Jan Paap and the ruling system | Black-enamel cross with gold edging and a central gold JP monogram, worn from a red-and-black ribbon |
See also
[edit | edit source]References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ "National orders". Orders, decorations, and medals of the Tanoa Einsatzgruppen. Vrienden Universe Wiki.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "List of honours". Orders, decorations, and medals of the Tanoa Einsatzgruppen. Vrienden Universe Wiki.
- ↑ "Known recipients". Orders, decorations, and medals of the Tanoa Einsatzgruppen. Vrienden Universe Wiki.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Order of Jan Paap". Orders, decorations, and medals of the Tanoa Einsatzgruppen. Vrienden Universe Wiki.