The Honour Goblet or Ehrenpokal was originally instituted during the 1st World War and then revived by Göring on 27th February 1940. It was a non-portable award for aircrew only and was awarded to those who had already won the Iron Cross 1st Class but whose outstanding performance of duty did not warrant the Knight's Cross (and later German Cross when it was instituted in 1941).

The goblet was bestowed up until the introduction of the Luftwaffe Honour Roll Clasp on 5th July 1944. It is estimated that approximately 58,000 goblets were bestowed but it is not sure how many were actually presented but the estimate is between 13,000 - 15,000.

Initially, the goblet was constructed of 835 silver and so marked on the base along with silver proof marks and the name of the manufacturer "Jon. Wagner & Sohn". Later goblets (mid 1942 onwards) are made from silver plate (alpaka).

The recipient's rank, name and date of award are engraved on the lower band of the stem. The dimensions are approx 200mm high x 98mm diameter.

The goblet was awarded with a certificate and came in a large, hinged case with a blue exterior (although red examples are also known).