Navy Awards

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 Kriegsmarine Zerstörerkriegsabzeichen by Sohni, Heubach und Co. of Idar-Oberstein. Instituted June 4, 1940, the Navy Destroyer War Badge could be awarded to every crew member and officer of every destroyer, torpedo boat or S-boat who took part in the actions in Norway (especially around Narvik). They must also be in good standing and participation in either three engagements or three ... 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 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 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

A Kriegsmarine U-Boots-Kriegsabzeichen by Steinhauer & Lück of Lüdenscheid. Instituted October 13, 1939, the Navy U-Boat War Badge was awarded to those who proved themselves with at least two or more sorties against the enemy, exceptions may be made in the case of a wounded crew member. It is constructed out of a die struck zinc base that has been gold ... 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

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