To award the actions of the Hilfskreuzer, on April 24th, under the command of Großadmiral H.C. Raeder, the Kriegsabzeichen für Hilfskreuzer was introduced.
Intended for the sailors of the Atlantic base in Bordeaux (formerly Betasom) who had sided with the German ally after 8 September, it does not appear to have been confered. It is a chest badge that recalls, in shape and proportions, those of German production; it is made of war metal (krieg-metal) with a blue painted bottom and a brooch clip on the back.
The Blockade Runner Badge (Abzeichen Für Blockadebrecher) was instituted by Hitler on April 1st 1941 to reward the courage of the Merchant Navy personnel who tried to break trough the British sea blockade around Germany.
The Kriegsmarine (German pronunciation: [ˈkʁiːksmaˌʁiːnə], War Navy) was the navy of Nazi Germany from 1935 to 1945. It superseded the Imperial German Navy of the German Empire and the inter-war Reichsmarine.
The Zerstörer-Kriegsabzeichen (Destroyer War Badge) was instituted on 4 June 1940 by the Commander in Chief of the Kriegsmarine (German Navy) Grossadmiral (Grand Admiral) Erich Raeder to award destroyercrews for their participation in the Norwegian campaign, especially the Battle of Narvik.
The Zerstörer-Kriegsabzeichen (Destroyer War Badge) was instituted on 4 June 1940 by the Commander in Chief of the Kriegsmarine (German Navy) Grossadmiral (Grand Admiral) Erich Raeder to award destroyercrews for their participation in the Norwegian campaign, especially the Battle of Narvik.
The Fast Attack Craft War Badge or S-Boat War Badge (German: Das Schnellbootkriegsabzeichen) was a World War II German military decoration awarded to members of the Kriegsmarine for service on fast attack craft or patrol/torpedo boats.
The Fast Attack Craft War Badge or S-Boat War Badge (German: Das Schnellbootkriegsabzeichen) was a World War II German military decoration awarded to members of the Kriegsmarine for service on fast attack craft or patrol/torpedo boats.
The High Seas Fleet War Badge was instituted on April 30th, 1941 by Grossadmiral (Grand Admiral) Erich Raeder, at that time commander in Chief of the Kriegsmarine (German Navy) in recognition of naval actions, mainly deployed in actions against the British Navy.
The Minesweeper War Badge or Minesweepers, Sub-Chasers and Escort-Vessel War Badge (German: Kriegsabzeichen für Minensuch-, U-Boot-Jagd- und Sicherungsverbände) was a World War II German military decoration awarded to Kriegsmarine members for service on minesweepers vessels.
Prinz Eugen was an Admiral Hipper-class heavy cruiser, the third of a class of five vessels. She served with Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine during World War II. The ship was laid down in April 1936, launched in August 1938, and entered service after the outbreak of war, in August 1940.
The "Bewährungs- und Kampfabzeichen der Kleinkampfmittel" was instituted November 30th, 1944 by the Supreme Commander of the German Navy, Karl Dönitz.
The "Bewährungs- und Kampfabzeichen der Kleinkampfmittel" was instituted November 30th, 1944 by the Supreme Commander of the German Navy, Karl Dönitz.
The "Bewährungs- und Kampfabzeichen der Kleinkampfmittel" was instituted November 30th, 1944 by the Supreme Commander of the German Navy, Karl Dönitz.
Patent awarded to those who have completed training as a Surface Assault Vehicle Pilot of the Republican National Navy RSI.Kriegsmarine members were also admitted to the courses.Produced by the Johnson company in Milan, it was worn on the left pocket.
The U-boat War Badge (German: U-Boot-Kriegsabzeichen) was a German war badge that was awarded to U-boat crew members during World War I and World War II.
The U-boat War Badge (German: U-Boot-Kriegsabzeichen) was a German war badge that was awarded to U-boat crew members during World War I and World War II.
The U-boat War Badge (German: U-Boot-Kriegsabzeichen) was a German war badge that was awarded to U-boat crew members during World War I and World War II.
The U-boat Front Clasp (German: U-Boot-Frontspange) or U-boat Combat Clasp,was a World War II German Kriegsmarine military decoration awarded to holders of the U-boat War Badge to recognize continued combat service and valor.
The U-boat Front Clasp (German: U-Boot-Frontspange) or U-boat Combat Clasp,was a World War II German Kriegsmarine military decoration awarded to holders of the U-boat War Badge to recognize continued combat service and valor.
The U-boat Front Clasp (German: U-Boot-Frontspange) or U-boat Combat Clasp,was a World War II German Kriegsmarine military decoration awarded to holders of the U-boat War Badge to recognize continued combat service and valor.
The "Kriegsabzeichen für die Marineartillerie" (War medal for Naval Artillery) was instituted by Grossadmiral Erich Raeder, June 24th, 1941, in order to award land-based personell of the Kriegsmarine and to emphasize their important task at the same time.
The "Kriegsabzeichen für die Marineartillerie" (War medal for Naval Artillery) was instituted by Grossadmiral Erich Raeder, June 24th, 1941, in order to award land-based personell of the Kriegsmarine and to emphasize their important task at the same time.