History

The Ministry for the Occupied Eastern Territories (Reichsministerium für die besetzten Ostgebiete, RMfdbO or RMBO) was established in July of 1941 to administrate the German-occupied parts of Eastern Europe, mostly Russia. It was headed by Alfred Rosenberg.

The Reich Leader Rosenberg Taskforce (Einsatzstab Reichsleiter Rosenberg, ERR), also led by Alfred Rosenberg, had already been established in July of 1940 in France. With the expansion of German-occupied territories the ERR eventually began to operate in east and southeast Europe as well. This organisation was tasked with stealing cultural artifacts.

The eagle emblem worn by the members of the Ministry for the Occupied Eastern Territories is the Diplomatic style eagle on a dark brown cloth patch. It was worn on both types of the tunic, gold-coloured for Generalkommissare and the personal advisors and adjutants of the minister, and silver-coloured for deputies of the Generalkommissare.

Initially the emblem was worn as a breast eagle, but on August 1, 1942 some changes were made to the uniforms. Afterwards, it was no longer worn on the breast, but on the upper left sleeve.

Members of the Einsatzstab Reichsleiter Rosenberg wore an army style eagle emblem.