WW2 German Veterans Organization NSKOV Lapel Badge

The NSKOV (Nationalsozialistische Kriegsopferversorgung) lapel badge was issued to members of the German National Socialist War Victim’s Care organization during the Second World War. The NSKOV was established to support wounded veterans of the First World War and their families, later extending its activities through the Nazi era. The lapel badge typically features the organization’s emblem—an Iron Cross with the letters “NSKOV” across the center, often accompanied by an oak leaf wreath and the German national eagle. Badges were manufactured in metal, with details rendered in raised relief and finished with enamel or paint. The reverse usually includes a horizontal pin for attachment, and many examples bear a maker’s mark or numeric code. Worn on civilian clothing, the badge identified the wearer as an NSKOV member and indicated support for or affiliation with the organization. This item reflects the broader context of veteran care and political organizations in Nazi Germany.