Navy Awards

Two piece, die struck, tombak construction badge with fire gilt and nickel/silver plated finishes. The badge is in the form a gilt washed, vertically oval, embossed, oak-leaf wreath with a national eagle with out-stretched wings, clutching a canted, swastika in it’s talons, superimposed to the top center, encompassing a cut-out, "Viking" style, long boat with full sail, cruising ... Read and See More

A Kriegsabzeichen für Hilfskreuzer by C.E. Juncker of Berlin. Instituted April 24, 1941, the Auxiliary Cruiser War Badge was awarded for a proven successful long-distance operation on an Auxiliary Cruiser (or supply ships that supported them). It is constructed out of two-pieces of die struck tombak/nickel-silver that have been gold gilded/silver washed. The oval shaped obverse features a ... Read and See More

Variation 4 - Kriegsmarine Abzeichen für Blockadebrecher by C. Schwerin & Sohn of Berlin. Introduced April 1, 1941, the Navy Blockade Runner Badge was awarded to non-military and later military personnel who gave service on auxiliary or merchant vessels employed in military duties which broke through the British sea blockade on Germany. It is constructed out of a die struck zinc base that ... Read and See More

A Kriegsabzeichen für Marineartillerie by Steinhauer & Lück of Lüdenscheid. The Navy Coastal Artillery Badge was awarded to the crews of Kriegsmarine land-based marine artillery and anti-aircraft units. It is constructed out of a die struck zinc base that has been gold gilded and black burnished and finished in a clear lacquer coating. The obverse depicts an anti-aircraft ... Read and See More

A Kriegsmarine Zerstörerkriegsabzeichen by Otto Schickle of Pforzheim. Interesting to note, these Schickle pieces are often attributed to B.H. Mayer as some are found with an L/18 marking on the pin. Schickle lost their license in 1941 and their left-over stock was purchased by other Pforzheim makers, like B.H. Mayer. Instituted June 4, 1940, the Navy Destroyer War Badge could ... Read and See More

A Kreigsmarine Flottenkriegsabzeichen by Schwerin of Berlin. The Navy High Seas Fleet Badge was awarded for service to the crews of battleships, cruisers and other supporting naval ships who met the specific award criteria (along with those who were killed in action). Die struck tombac; gilded and burnished with polished highlights; vertical pin with a barrel hinge and a flat ... Read and See More

A 4th Variation - Kriegsabzeichen für Minensuch by Rudolf A. Karneth & Sohn of Gablonz. Instituted August 31, 1940, the Minesweeper War Badge was awarded for participation in three engagements, special distinction during tours, an outstanding single deed or/and participation in a special operation. Other special conditions more suitably deemed by the commanding officer could grant the award as well. It ... Read and See More

A privaate purchase Kriegsabzeichen für Minensuch. The Minesweeper War Badge was awarded for participation in three engagements, special distinction during tours, an outstanding single deed or/and participation in a special operation. Complete with card and knurled stickpin. Suffers oxidation and age. ... See More

A Kriegsabzeichen für Minensuch by S.H.u. Co. (Sohni, Heubach & Co. of Idar-Oberstein). The Minesweeper War Badge was awarded for participation in three engagements, special distinction during tours, an outstanding single deed or/and participation in a special operation. Other special conditions more suitably deemed by the commanding officer could grant the award as well. It is constructed ... Read and See More

(U-Boot Frontspange in Bronze). Die struck bronzed zink; the obverse with a central laurel wreath with a side profile of a submarine superimposed on the badge above two crossed swords, and witch six laurel leaves on either side of the wreath; horizontal tapered pinback with an integral hinge and a crimped round wire catch; maker marked “ Ausf. Schwerin, Berlin” and ... Read and See More

Kriegsmarine Marine-Frontspange in Bronze. Introduced November 19, 1944, by Supreme Commander of the Navy Karl Dönitz, the Naval Front Clasp in Bronze was awarded to officers and men of the Kriegsmarine for general worthiness and five-times completion of the conditions of the U-Boat War Badge. As this badge was created so late in the war there was no official manufacturer contact, ... Read and See More

Rare in the extreme. This First Variation was made aboard the Prinz Eugen. These were only awarded war time for a few months before the close of hostilities. Awarded for meritorious actions which were not covered by existing decorations, this rare bird was instituted late war by Admiral Donitz and it never got as far as to give to a ... Read and See More

Die stamped, magnetic construction shield with a bronze wash featuring an embossed, stylized, national eagle with out-stretched wings, clutching a wreathed, canted, swastika in its talons, to the top center, with the swastika flanked by the embossed date, "1943". The eagle sits atop a horizontal bar with the embossed script, "Kuban". The bottom portion of the shield features an embossed serrated ... Read and See More

A Wachabzeichen der Kriegsmarine. The officer or NCO with patrol service on board, both on submarines and battle ships, would wear one of these. It is constructed out of a die stamped tombak base that has been gold gilded with polished highlights. The oval shaped obverse features a fouled anchor encircled by an oak leaf and ribbon wreath. The hollow ... Read and See More

Rare – 1st Grade Kleinkampfverband der Kriegsmarine (K-Verband) “Small Battle Unit of the Kriegsmarine” Bewährungsabzeichen/Proficiency Badge. Introduced November 30, 1944, the 1st Grade Proficiency Badge was awarded for wear to volunteers in the Kleinkampfverbände during training and a two-month probationary period. It is constructed out of a yellow machine embroidered stitching on a navy-blue wool backing. The obverse features a ... Read and See More