Legacy
The Bundeswehr's Freiherr von Boeselager Kaserne ("Baron von Boeselager Barracks") in Munster is named for him, as are Georg-von-Boeselager-Straße ("George von Boeselager Street") and Georg-von-Boeselager-Schule ("George von Boeselager Primary School") in Swisttal.
For many years, the Bundeswehr conducted an annual (then a semi-annual) armoured reconnaissance competition composed of 8 events open to all NATO nations. The competition was called the "Boeselager Cup". It was cancelled in 1998 as pressure from operational commitments on the NATO countries restricted their ability to participate.
The events were:
- Reconnaissance mission with vehicles
- Military Vehicle, Aircraft, Weapons, and Uniform Recognition Test
- Marksmanship
- Driver Proficiency
- Aerial Reconnaissance
- Tactical Water Crossing
- Obstacle Course
- Night Land Navigation Course
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