Navy Awards

War time compatible hardware. Assembled after the war with a post-war Type II Globe (1957). Magnetic inverse-tapered pin. Magnetic catch. Similarities to F&B. A good placeholder or for a uniform. ... 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

AA 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 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

Ehrentafelspange der Kriegsmarine mit Teil-Etui. Introduced February 23, 1943, the Navy Honor Roll Clasp was awarded to Navy soldiers who had once again proven further extraordinary personal bravery in combat and had previously been awarded the 1st Class Iron Cross. It is constructed of a die stamped tombak base that has been gold fire gilded with polished highlights and covered in a ... 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

The medal bar consists of a parade mounted, Hindenburg cross with Swords by "R.V. 67." and a third class Long Service award for twelve years service. Both of the awards are die struck, The Hindenburg of steel and the L.S. of tombac. with no device pinned to the ribbon this is appropriate for both Army and Navy. ... 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