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What are all those symbols?

You'll notice that many members have various symbols by their names on the forum.  Many people that are new to the forum or who are just browsing don't know what they are.  Therefore, below is a list of the symbols and their meaning.  Please also note that these symbols are NOT meant to glorify any Nazi-related organization or ideals.  If you prefer NOT to receive these symbols, please email us and we will remove them immediately.

 

admintab.jpg (2029 bytes) Administrator Tab.  This denotes a site administrator.  Administrators have volunteered to assist in managing the site.   They review closed threads, manage content and member violations, and keep the site running smoothly.

 

moderatortab.jpg (2029 bytes) Moderator Tab.  This denotes a forum moderator.  Moderators have either been selected or have volunteered to moderate particular forums.  In "specialty" forums, they are selected for their knowledge in the area.  In "membership" forums, they have either been selected or have volunteered to keep tabs on the various member area forums (like the classified section).

 

moderatortab.jpg (2029 bytes) This rank symbol is awarded to members who have posted between 250 and 499 times.  Red background denotes a paid premium membership.

 

moderatortab.jpg (2029 bytes) This rank symbol is awarded to members who have posted between 500 and 749 times.  Red background denotes a paid premium membership.

 

moderatortab.jpg (2029 bytes) This rank symbol is awarded to members who have posted between 750 and 1000 times.  Red background denotes a paid premium membership.

 

moderatortab.jpg (2029 bytes) This rank symbol is awarded to members who have posted between 1000 and 1499 times.  Red background denotes a paid premium membership.

 

moderatortab.jpg (2029 bytes) This rank symbol is awarded to members who have posted between 1500 and 1999 times.  Red background denotes a paid premium membership.

 

moderatortab.jpg (2029 bytes) This rank symbol is awarded to members who have posted more than 2000 times.  Red background denotes a paid premium membership.

 

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This rank symbol is awarded to members who have posted more than 5000 times.  Red background denotes a paid premium membership.
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This rank symbol is awarded to members who have posted more than 10000 times.  Red background denotes a paid premium membership.
wound.jpg (1843 bytes) The Wound Badge.  Awarded to members who have fallen victim to fraud or theft in their pursuit of military collectibles.  Loss must be significant and must occur during the time period during which the collector is an active member of GDC or GUC.

 

memberfounder.jpg (2192 bytes) Founding Member Badge.   Awarded to approximately the first 4% of members of German Daggers Dot Com.  Founding members must maintain an active presence on the forum.  Failure to do so results in the badge being recalled and awarded to the next member in line.  Please note - there are two or three members with late "join" dates that have this symbol.  This is because their original membership profiles were corrupted, and they had to re-register.

 

bloodorder.jpg (1842 bytes) Blood Order.  Awarded to collectors or dealers who have taken great personal risks, or who have exposed themselves to personal harm or insult in pursuit of a moral cause in the collecting field.    

 

 

GDC Platinum Dealer.   This denotes a GDC Platinum Certified Dealer.
This symbol denotes a MAX/GDC Joint Certified Dealer. 

 
chevron.jpg (2030 bytes) The Ebay Cheveron.   This denotes those who became members on or before 17 May 2001 and who have made more than 250 posts.  Members who met the cutoff date, and who, subsequent to that date, achieve the number of posts, are eligible for the award.  Founding members who carry the Founding Member Badge are not eligible for this award (because it'd be redundant).

 

DDay.jpg (2030 bytes) The D-Day 60th Anniversery.   This denotes those who became members on or before 6 June 2004 and who have made more than 500 posts.  Members who met the cutoff date, and who, subsequent to that date, achieve the number of posts, are eligible for the award.  Founding members who carry the Founding Member Badge or the EBAY Cheveron are not eligible for this award (because it'd be redundant).

 

patron.jpg (1868 bytes) GDC Patron Award.  Awarded to individuals who provide support or service to our GDC/GUC community.  Criteria include but are not limited to substantial financial support, the giving of one's time in service of our community, extensive contributions to community projects, and other such actions worth of recognition.

 

communityservice.jpg (1389 bytes) Community Service Award.   This award is for selfless actions on behalf of individual collectors.  This differs from the Patron award above in that the recipient need not serve our GDC community at all, but, rather, serves individual collectors or the collecting community in some significant capacity.

  

Jail.jpg (1868 bytes) Jail a Scumbag Award.  Awarded to individuals who provide significant support to successfully prosecute   a person or group who prey on the collecting community. Criteria include but are not limited to substantial assistance to police, the giving of one's time in gathering information, and other such actions worth of recognition.

  

Jail.jpg (1868 bytes) The HA Award.  Awarded to individuals for a variety of reasons.

  

Great.jpg (824 bytes) Great Thread Badge.  Awarded to a member who posts a topic which significantly advances our knowledge of militaria.  The test for receiving this badge is whether the thread would constitute a chapter or more in a major reference book.  It is awarded for single Topics rather than for cumulative threads, and the object is not only to recognize those who contribute, but also to encourage others to post similar significant threads.

  

Jail.jpg (1868 bytes) Veteran's Distinction.  Awarded to individuals who have served or are currently serving in the armed forces of their country. The tab is the "Ruptured Duck" superimposed on the appropriate countries' flag.