The German National Prize for Art and Science was an award created by Adolf Hitler in 1937 as a replacement for the Nobel Prize (he had forbidden Germans to accept the latter award in 1936). The award was in the form of a pendant and was studded with diamonds. In fact, it was so heavy that a special mount had to be created so that it would stay on the wearer's jacket. There was a image of Goethe on the obverse of the prize medal and the lettering: FÜR KUNST UND WISSENSCHAFT (for art and science) was emblazoned on the medal as well. In addition to the medal and award sash, a cash prize of 100,000 Reichsmarks was also given. Notable recipients were Fritz Todt, Ferdinand Porsche, Willy Messerschmitt, Wilhelm Filchner. The total number of National Prizes awarded between 1937 and 1939 was eight, thus making this award one of the rarest awards given in the Third Reich. Adolf Hitler (April 20, 1889–April 30, 1945) was the Führer und Reichskanzler (Leader and Imperial chancellor) of Germany from 1933 to his death. ... 1937 was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... Photographs of Nobel Prize Medals. ... A pendant (from Old French) is a hanging object, generally attached to a necklace or an earring. ... The Reichsmark (Symbol: RM) was the currency in Germany from 1924 until June 20, 1948. ... Fritz Todt Fritz Todt (September 4, 1891 - February 8, 1942) was an German engineer and senior Nazi figure, the founder of Organisation Todt. ... Ferdinand Porsche Ferdinand Porsche (September 3, 1875 - January 30, 1951) was an Austrian automotive engineer, Porsche was born to German-speaking family in Vratislavice, Austria-Hungary (now in the Czech Republic), who developed the original Volkswagen and a prototype of the Tiger I tank. ... Wilhelm Emil Messerschmitt (June 26, 1898 – September 15, 1978) (known as Willi or Willy) was a German aircraft designer and manufacturer. ... Wilhelm Filchner (September 13, 1877 - May 7, 1957) was a German explorer. ... 1937 was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1939 was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... Nazi Germany, or the Third Reich, commonly refers to Germany in the years 1933–1945, when it was under the firm control of the totalitarian and fascist ideology of the Nazi Party, with the Führer Adolf Hitler as dictator. ...