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WWII GERMAN BADGE - WAR FOR AUXILIARY CRUISERS -
This is a WWII German War badge for Auxiliary Cruisers. This badge was established on April 24th, 1941.
It was designed by Ernst peekhaus of Berlin. The badge was awarded in recognition for assisting with
the war effort by sinking large enemy cargo ships.
The badge was awarded to crew members with proof of a successful long range operation, including those
killed in action. The captain of the ship would assign the badge to the recipient. The award came
with a recognition document.
The badge consisted of an oval wreath with an eagle located at the top of the oval. The eagle has spread
wings and is clutching a swastika. The head is facing right. The claws holding the swastika are visible.
The wreath and boat are of gold color. Normal use and time wears out the color, turning it into shades
of silver/gray.
The inside of the oval shows a portion of the globe. Depicting the ocean, with a Viking ship sailing on it.
The ship has a full sail with a viking standing up towards the front. He is holding a spear. Behind him you
can see a series of round shields, symbolizing the warriors on the ship. The boat is depicted in motion as
the water is parting in front of it. The continent of Europe is visible to the side of the ship.
The item featured in this page does not have a
manufacturer's
marking on the back. Not all of the badges were marked. some of the badges may have been stamped with
RZM numbers .
The dimple is clearly visible.
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This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII German badges and awards. Multiple
detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined points
that should be noted.
One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my WWII German badge worth?". A price
guide is included here to address this question. The value of the badges and awards is reviewed
over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth of the German
badges in the collector's market is illustrated.
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The back of the badge is flat. It has a single vertical
pin in the shape of a "coke" bottle.
The pin is hinged at the top with and has a catch in the opposite side which secures it in the
closed position.
Sailors wore the badge on the breast area of their uniform jacket by passing the pin of the badge
through two loops sewn to the tunic.
If you have an interest is seeing other badges and awards of the Third Reich, you can do so by going
to our WWII German Badges and Awards
identification guide. Where we cover Heer (Army), Navy (Kriegsmarine) and
Air Force (Luftwaffe) items.
GERMAN NAVY WAR FOR AUXILIARY CRUISERS BADGE VARIATIONS
The Kriegsmarine War for Auxiliary Cruisers badge was produced by several manufacturers and in
different configurations. The following section displays some of the different types
that were manufactured.
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PRICING GUIDE INFORMATION
The value for WWII German Combat badges and other military antiques and collectibles is provided as a means to
educate the collector community and individuals who have a general interest on the field. The following is
an estimated value. Prices may vary in every state and every country. This service is provided courtesy of
MilitaryItems.com. The source for military antiques and collectibles in the web.
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2007 |
2008 |
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2011 |
| Value |
$350.00 |
$450.00 |
$500.00 |
$550.00 |
$550.00 |
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| Availability |
Medium |
Medium |
Rare |
Rare |
Rare |
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| Invest Grade |
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