WWII German Badges Price Guide

WWII GERMAN DESTROYER BADGE ANATOMY -
This section of the website discusses the anatomy of German badges. Getting an understanding of the elements of the badges and awards will enhance the ability the enthuisiast in determining the authenticity of a item. This information can also be helpful in establishing the age of the collectible.

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The navy destroyer badge was issued to participants of the battle of Narvik. The recipients of the badge were originally members of a destroyer crew. However, later on the same year the eligible recipients grew to include crews from Torpedo boats and E-boats.

The badge comes with a horizontal pin. other examples were produced with a vertical pin. A hinge and a catch are soldered directly into the main body. The name of the manufacturer is found in the back as well. Raised letters are employed to write S.H.u.co. It is important to note that not all of the badges came with manufacturer's markings.

If you have an interest is seeing other German military badges, you can do so by going to our German badges identification guide. Where we cover Army, Navy, Luftwaffe and other organizations from various time periods.

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