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Abzeichen, Kriegsmarine

"War Badges / Kriegsabzeichen"

Kriegsabzeichen in superb quality! All with very nice wide needle.These are items often sold as "genuine", but these are produced after 1945, and more like very good museums-productions.

Naval U-Boat War Badge with Diamonds

"U-Boots-Kriegsabzeichen mit Brillanten"
Marked: "LO"

Naval U-Boat War Badge 1939 in Gold

"U-Boots-Kriegsabzeichen"
Marked: "LO"

Naval U-Boat War Badge 1939 in Silver

"U-Boots-Kriegsabzeichen"
Marked: "LO"

The badge was earned by a minimum of two engagements or sorties against the enemy, waved if wounded at the discretion of the boat commander, and as such was and still is a highly regarded and sought after award.

Naval U-Boat Combat Clasp in Gold 1944-45

"U-Boots-Frontspange"

Marked: "Entwurf Peekhaus Ausf. Schwerun Berlin 68"

Naval U-Boat Combat Clasp in Silver 1944-45 #1

"U-Boots-Frontspange"

Marked: "Entwurf Peekhaus Ausf. Schwerun Berlin 68"

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Naval U-Boat Combat Clasp in Silver 1944-45 #2

"U-Boots-Frontspange"
Marked: Entwurf Peekhaus Ausf. Schwerun Berlin 68"

With two "claws" backside, please see "More images".

Naval U-Boat Combat Clasp in Bronze 1944-45

"U-Boots-Frontspange"
Marked: Entwurf Peekhaus Ausf. Schwerun Berlin 68"

Roll of Honor Clasp for the Navy 1943

"Ehrentafelspange - Kriegsmarine"

Naval Destroyers War Badge 1940 (Vers#1)

"Zerstörer-Kregsabzeichen"
Marked: "Schwerin Berlin 68"

The badge could be awarded in the following conditions:
- Participation in at least 12 operational missions.
- Participation in 3 separate engagement with the enemy.
- For special achievement or heroic action.
- Service on a sunk ship as result of enemy action.
- For being wounded during an engagement with enemy.

Naval E-Boat War Badge 1943-45

"Schnellboot-Kriegsabzeichen"

The award was presented to German crews for the achievements of successful attacks against enemy shipping. In case of death the award was presented posthumously. Besides good conduct and distinction the award criteria is as follows:
- A minimum of twelve enemy actions.
- When the mission was particularly successful and the individual displayed leadership or was killed in action.
- Special circumstances of being wounded in action or survivors of ships sunk by enemy action.
- To have performed a heroic action for which no other decoration was presented.

Naval High Seas Fleet War Badge 1941

"Flotten-Kriegsabzeichen"

The Fleet War Badge was awarded to crews of battleships, cruisers and other naval ships serving in combat areas, including those killed in action. For personnel serving on battleships or cruisers, the award came through the commander of the task force. For other naval personnel the award came through naval headquarters. The criteria for receiving the award is as follows: 12 weeks service on a battleship or cruiser, with proof of distinction and good conduct.

Naval Auxillary Cruisers War Badge 1941 (vers#1)

"Kriegsabzeichen für Hilfskreuzer"

The badge was awarded for completing a “successful long distance voyage by the crew of an auxiliary cruiser or supply ship”. It could also be awarded for distinguished leadership while taking part in these voyages. Any person wounded during the voyage automatically received the award.

Naval Coastal Art. War Badge 1941 (vers#1)

"Kriegsabzeichen für die Marine Artillerie"

Naval Blockade Runners Badge 1941

"Abzeichen für Blockadebrecher"
Marked: "Fec. Otto Placzek Berlin Ausf. Schwerin Berlin"

The Blockade runner badge was instituted on April 1, 1941 in order to reward the ship members who participated to attempt or actually break the allied sea blockade.