Wwii German Kriegsmarine

German Kriegsmarine WWII Coastal Artillery Badge

German Kriegsmarine WWII Coastal Artillery Badge
German Kriegsmarine WWII Coastal Artillery Badge
German Kriegsmarine WWII Coastal Artillery Badge
German Kriegsmarine WWII Coastal Artillery Badge
German Kriegsmarine WWII Coastal Artillery Badge
German Kriegsmarine WWII Coastal Artillery Badge
German Kriegsmarine WWII Coastal Artillery Badge
German Kriegsmarine WWII Coastal Artillery Badge

German Kriegsmarine WWII Coastal Artillery Badge
Unmarked mid war example with nice details to the obverse of the badge. The finish is somewhat faded and toned but still distinctive. The brass pin assembly on the reverse is intact.

Certificate of authenticity included from Bill Shea, The Ruptured Duck LLC. The Naval Artillery War Badge or War Badge for the Coastal Artillery (German: Kriegsabzeichen für die Marineartillerie) was a World War II German military decoration awarded to the crews of Kriegsmarine land-based marine artillery and anti-aircraft units.

It was presented to personnel of coastal defense (Küstenartillerie) units, and anti-aircraft units. The award was instituted on 24 June 1941 by Grand Admiral Erich Raeder to reward the actions of both individuals and crew members. It was also awarded to those killed in action in said units. The medal was designed by Otto Placzek of Berlin.

It consists of an outer laurel wreath of oak leaves with the German Eagle at the top, displaying "down-swept" wings while clutching a swas (both gold in color). The central area featured a coastal artillery gun with the sea behind (in grey color). The early war version were made of bronze and later nickel. Inferior quality late-war versions were made of "pot or monkey metal".

The medal was worn on the lower part of the left breast pocket of the naval service tunic. A crew could receive the award by achieving eight points. Two for downing an aircraft unassisted.

One for downing an aircraft assisted by another crew. Half a point for non-gun crew members, operating a searchlight. Fire control, sound locator or radio operator for aiding in the downing of aircraft. The badge was issued in a single degree only. The item "German Kriegsmarine WWII Coastal Artillery Badge" is in sale since Sunday, August 1, 2021.

This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\Germany\Medals, Pins & Ribbons". The seller is "webbb01" and is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This item can be shipped to United States.

  • Region of Origin: Germany
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
  • Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
  • Theme: Militaria
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Type: Medal


German Kriegsmarine WWII Coastal Artillery Badge