- Time Period: World War II
- Institution: 1941
- Country: Netherlands
Officially referred to as the “Oostlanderskruis,” the Mussert Bravery Cross or “Mussertkruis” was instituted by the Dutch Nazi Party (NSB), led by Anton Mussert, as a special award for NSB members serving in German forces.
The award was akin to the German Eastern Front Medal and not a bravery award. It was issued in two classes: with swords for combatants and without swords for non-combatants.
Although the decoration was not authorized for wear on German uniforms, it was likely worn by recipients.
The Mussert Bravery Cross Design
The NSB Mussert Bravery Cross is a gilded bronze Maltese cross with red and black enamel, featuring crossed swords between its arms.
The obverse center medallion displays a golden mobile swastika, Wolfsangel, and oak leaf stems on a white enamel background. The reverse center medallion bears the inscription “MUSSERT 1941” surrounded by “HOU EN TROU” and oak leaf branches.
Measuring 37.12 mm by 41.25 mm, the cross is suspended from a ribbon that displays the Dutch national colors.
