Mussert Kruis / Oostland Kruis / Mussert Cross + Box

Mussert Cross / Eastland Cross

OOSTLANDKRUIS, commonly known as MUSSERTKRUIS.

It was intended for Dutch SS members who fought on the Eastern Front in Russia.

Never awarded because it was not recognized by the Germans.

100% original!

Dutch Mussert Cross  (Medal Volunteer Legion Netherlands)

The Mussert Cross, ribbon bar and case. The award and ribbon bar are placed in a cardboard case of maroon color with golden stripes. The interior is covered in bergundy velvet.

The Dutch Nazi Party "NSB" under the leadership of Anton Mussert instituted a special award for NSB members in German service. This Dutch made award commonly known as the "Mussertkruis" (Mussert Cross).  The cross is made of three parts from enamel and high quality gilt finished metal. The outside edge of the cross is in black enamel on both sides with inner portion finished in translucent red. A separate white disc is soldered to the front and back of the cross. The front side shows gilt wolf hook over swastika with oak leaves. The back side shows around the top edge of the circle the motto of the NSB in gilt "Hou En Trou" and oak leaves on the bottom edge. The center of the disc has the name "MUSSERT and date 1941." The ribbon shows the Dutch National Colors. The ribbon colors are sky blue, white with thin orange strip to the center, white and sky blue. The award came in a two piece maroon outer card case. The award was probably worn eventhough it was not authorized to be worn on German uniform.