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I watched the 1993 movie "Stalingrad" again and I noticed some soldiers were wearing a silver breastplate type medal around their neck. Its on a chain.
Does anyone know what this is? Thanks

Like this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feldgendarmerie
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gorget
?

They're called 'gorgets'; originally pieces of armor intended to protect the throat area that had long ceased to serve that function by WW2. I think they were more uniform 'accessory' than awards for valor or good conduct (maybe rank related?).

EDIT: Yup; those articles cover it nicely.

yes, thats it- thanks

Or is it the MP chain?

ORIGINAL: wodin

Or is it the MP chain?

Yeah, I always thought it was the MPs.

Yup. Gorgets were worn by the Feldgendarmerie (MPs).

Stalingrad isn't a bad film. A couple of clips.

Storming the factory

Fighting T-34s

The tanks in the second clip are T-34s, but I'm not sure whether they are all of the correct type for late '42/ early '43.

Looks like the later model for me, but I'm not an expert

Yes, they are the 'dog collars' worn by the Feldgendamerie, the German MP's. Translucent in the dark as well!