Navy Awards

In gilt and silvered tombac, maker marked "SCHWERIN-BERLIN" on the reverse, 44.5 mm x 57 mm. ... See More

Kriegsabzeichen für Hilfskreuzer by C.E. Juncker of Berlin. 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 man standing ... Read and See More

Kriegsabzeichen für Hilfskreuzer by C.E. Juncker of Berlin. 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 man standing ... Read and See More

A Kriegsabzeichen für Hilfskreuzer in its Issue Carton by L/18 – B. H. Mayer of Pforzheim. 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 zinc / aluminum that have been gold gilded / silver washed. The oval ... Read and See More

A Kriegsabzeichen für Hilfskreuzer - Variation 2 – in Carton by C. Schwerin & Sohn of Berlin. 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 zinc / aluminum that have been gold gilded / silver washed. The oval shaped ... Read and See More

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

A Kriegsmarine Abzeichen für Blockadebrecher mit Nadel Miniatur im Etui by C. Schwerin & Sohn of Berlin. 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 tombak ... Read and See More

A Kriegsmarine Abzeichen für Blockadebrecher by Rudolf Souval of Vienna. 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 has been chemically blackened ... Read and See More

A Besitzzeugnis Nr. 009624 für das Abzeichen für Blockadebrecher. 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. The award document would accompany the badge. It is constructed out of a 4 1/8 inches wide by 5 7/8 ... 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

A Kriegsmarine Zerstörerkriegsabzeichen by Sohni, Heubach und Co. of Idar-Oberstein. The Navy Destroyer War Badge was authorized 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 ... Read and See More

A Personalized Kriegsmarine Zerstörerkriegsabzeichen by C. Schwerin & Sohn of Berlin. The Navy Destroyer War Badge was authorized 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 ... Read and See More

A Kriegsmarine Zerstörerkriegsabzeichen by C. Schwerin & Sohn of Berlin. 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

Unissued Kriegsmarine Zerstörerkriegsabzeichen im Etui by Sohni, Heubach und Co., Idar-Oberstein. See page 242 & 243 of "The Kriegsmarine Awards" Vol II to see the hoard that this came from that was discovered in a tailors shop that was walled up in 1945 and reopened in 2009 during reconstruction. The Navy Destroyer War Badge was authorize on June 4th 1940 and could be awarded to ... Read and See More

A Kriegsmarine Zerstörerkriegsabzeichen by C. Schwerin & Sohn of Berlin. 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

A Kriegsmarine Zerstörerkriegsabzeichen by Sohni, Heubach und Co., Idar-Oberstein. 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

A Kriegsmarine Zerstörerkriegsabzeichen by C. Schwerin & Sohn of Berlin! 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

A Kriegsmarine Zerstörerkriegsabzeichen by C. Schwerin & Sohn of Berlin! 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

A Kreigsmarine Flottenkriegsabzeichen by Friedrich Orth of Wien - Variation I. 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). It is constructed out of a die-struck zinc base that has been gold gilded ... Read and See More

A Minty four window variation 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). It is constructed out of a die-struck tombak base that has been gold gilded ... Read and See More

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 blackened and there ... Read and See More

Here we have a zinc based, die-struck silver washed and gold gilded Navy Minesweeper War Badge by R.K. (4th Variation). The finish is all gone from this one. To the obverse is a centrally placed vertical mine explosion that is coming out of the wavy water, this is below a Kriegsmarine national eagle (with out-stretched wings, clutching a swastika ... Read and See More

A Kriegsabzeichen für Minensuch by Adofl Scholze of Grünwald – Variation 2. 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 out of a ... Read and See More

A Kriegsabzeichen für Minensuch by F. W. Assmann & Söhne of Lüdenscheid. 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 out ... Read and See More

Much rarer than the ribbon variation! These lapel pin version were offered to the eligible mother who had eight or more children, for purchase, to accommodate their awarded cross and was intended for everyday wear as opposed to formal wear for the full sized cross. These crosses were introduced by decree in Berlin on 16 December 1938 by Chancellor of Germany (Reichskanzler) ... Read and See More

2nd Pattern - Das Schnellbootkriegsabzeichen by Adolf Scholze of Grünwald a. N.. 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. It is constructed out of a die struck zinc base that ... Read and See More

2nd Pattern - Das Schnellbootkriegsabzeichen by Adolf Scholze of Grünwald a. N.. 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. It is constructed out of a die struck zinc base that ... Read and See More

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. It is constructed out of a die struck zinc base that has been blackened, silver ... Read and See More

THE Textbook Example. This is the exact example from pages 608 and 609 of the “The Kriegsmarine Awards” Vol. II by Weber and Skora.

An Extremely Rare, 1st Pattern and 1st Variation - Das Schnellbootkriegsabzeichen by L/21 - Foerster & Barth of Pforzheim. The Fast Attack Craft War Badge was awarded to worthy individuals who had served in twelve combat engagements ... Read and See More

A Rare, 1st Pattern and 1st Variation - Das Schnellbootkriegsabzeichen by L/21 - Foerster & Barth of Pforzheim. 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, ... Read and See More

Here we have a 2nd Pattern S-Boat War Badge by Schwerin! The badge is constructed out of a die-struck, zinc base that has been blackened, silver washed and gold gilded construction. To the obverse we have the larger type S-boat breaking through the sea below a kriegsmarine eagle (with out-stretched wings, clutching a cut-out mobile swastika within its talons), which ... 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

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 gilded and finished ... Read and See More

A 1st Variation - Kriegsmarine U-Boot-Frontspange in Bronze by C. Schwerin & Sohn of Berlin. 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 ... Read and See More

A Cloth Kriegsmarine Deutsches Kreuz in Gold by C. A. Westmann of Dresden. The cross is made out of a multi-piece construction, which consists of; a navy blue felt and glued on black paper backing, that is behind a white silk over cotton roundel and black cotton stitching over a cardboard cutout swastika which is all behind hand embroidered flatwire ... Read and See More

Title: The Kriegsmarine Awards Vol. I & II Authors: Sascha Weber & Gerhard R. Skora. Publisher: B&D Publishing LLC. Date: 2011. Hardcover. ... See More

Porcelain 4.25" diameter non portable award on a wood base. Reverse says Ein Volk Ein Reich Ein Furhrer. ... See More