Navy Awards

A Kriegsabzeichen für Hilfskreuzer by Friedrich Orth of Wein. It was awarded for a proven successful long distance operation on an Auxiliary Cruiser (or supply ships that supported them). It is constructed out of a die struck zinc base that have been gold gilded and black burnished. The oval shaped obverse features a man standing in a Viking long ... Read and See More

Here we have a rare variation Kriegsmarine Abzeichen für Blockadebrecher attributed to Wilhelm Deumer of Lüdenscheid. 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 ... Read and See More

Unmarked late war packet. Perfect for display. ... See More

Here we have a Kriegsmarine Coastal Artillery Badge by Juncker (3rd Variation). It is die-struck, zinc based, gold gilded and blackened. The obverse depicts an anti-aircraft gun that is in front of water, and is surrounded by a laurel leaf wreath, and is below a Kriegsmarine eagle, clutching a swastika in its talons. The reverse is correctly marked “Fec Otto ... Read and See More

A Kriegsmarine Zerstörerkriegsabzeichen by Gebruder Wegerhoff of Lüdenscheid! The Navy Destroyer War Badge was authorize on June 4th 1940 and 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 ... Read and See More

Here we have a Kreigsmarine High Seas Fleet Badge by Rudolf Souval of Vienna! The Flottenkriegsabzeichen 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). It is constructed out of a die-struck zinc base that has been gold gilded and ... Read and See More

A Kriegsmarine High Seas Fleet Badge by Schwerin of Berlin in original box of issue. Die struck tombac; gilded and burnished with polished highlights; vertical pin with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch; marked “Fed. Adolf Bock” for the designer and maker marked “Ausf. Schwerin, Berlin” on the reverse; measuring approximately H 57.1mm x W 44.1 mm, weighing 32.3 grams; ... Read and See More

Zinc. No pin. ... See More

Here we have an unmarked Kriegsabzeichen für Minensuch by Foerster & Barth, variation 2 for you guys checking me against he books. 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 ... Read and See More

Here we have a denazified Kriegsabzeichen für Minensuch by 3.49 Unkown Maker (6) ‐ Karneth Design ‐ Varition 1. 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

Here we have a Minesweeper War Badge by Paul Meybauer ‐ Variation 4. It is constructed out of a die struck zinc-alloy base that has been gold gilded and silver washed. The oval shaped obverse depicts an explosion coming out of the water, this is below a Kriegsmarine eagle (with out-stretched wings, clutching a swastika within its talons), which is surrounded by ... Read and See More

Here we have a 4th Variation Horizontal Pin Navy Minesweeper Badge by Wilhelm Deumer (Ludenscheid)! It is made of a die struck, zinc base that has been gold gilded, silver washed and blackened. The obverse depicts an exploded mine coming out of the water, which is below a Kriegsmarine eagle (with out-stretched wings, clutching a swastika within its talons), which ... Read and See More

A solid example by B.H. Mayer! It is made of a die struck, zinc base that has been gold gilded and silver washed. To the obverse is an exploded mine coming out of the water, this is below a Kriegsmarine eagle (with out-stretched wings, clutching a swastika within its talons), which is surrounded by an oak leaf and acorn ... Read and See More

A 2nd Pattern Das Schnellbootkriegsabzeichen by C. Schwerin & Sohn of Berlin! The Fast Attack Craft War Badge was awarded to worthy individuals who had served in twelve combat engagements on fast attack craft or torpedo boats, other special circumstances may grant the award as well. The S-Boat Badge design was changed on January 28, 1943, from the earlier 1st pattern (S-30 boat) ... Read and See More

These early first models are highly desired among the collection community! The Fast Attack Craft War Badge (Das Schnellbootkriegsabzeichen) was awarded to worthy individuals who had served in twelve combat engagements on fast attack craft or torpedo boats, other special circumstances may grant the award as well. The badge is constructed out of a die-struck tombak base that has been ... Read and See More

These early first models are highly desired among the collection community! The badge is constructed out of a die-struck tombak base that has been blackened, silver washed and gold gilded. The obverse depicts an E-boat breaking through the sea below a kriegsmarine eagle (with out-stretched wings, clutching a swastika within its talons), which is then all encompassed by a laurel ... Read and See More

Here we have a Kriegsmarine U-Boots-Kriegsabzeichen by C. Schwerin & Sohn of Berlin. 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 tombak base that has been gold ... Read and See More

A textbook piece! Here we have a die struck, zinc Kriegsmarine U-Boat Badge by GWL (variation 1). The obverse depicts a u-boat that is surrounded by a laurel leaf wreath and is all below a Kriegsmarine eagle, with outstretched wings holding a swastika in its talons. It has the correct cast catch and hinge with a non-magnetic wire pin. There is ... Read and See More

A rare find a 2nd Variation Kriegsmarine U-Boot-Frantspange in Bronze! The Navy U-Boat Front Clasp was instituted on May 15th 1944 by the Supreme Commander of the Kregsmarine Großadmiral Karl Dönitz. It was awarded to recognize the constant tough efforts of the U-Boats and their brave tenacious and exemplary fights. It is constructed out die struck zinc base that ... Read and See More

Here we have a cased example of a Ehrentafelspange der Kriegsmarine! This would have been 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 fire gilded with polished highlights and covered in ... Read and See More