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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.

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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  1. FAQ's
  2. Auxiliary Badge Anatomy
  3. Identifying fakes and reproductions
  4. RZM manufacturing codes
  5. LDO manufacturing codes
  6. Construction materials
  7. Pins, hinges and other
  8. Perspective view
  9. Purchasing a WWII German badge




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.



The qualifications for earning the Auxiliary Cruiser badge include.



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.





The Auxiliary Cruiser badge

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This award is currently being reproduced. It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this badge. Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of the badge.



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. It is a good idea for the collector to examine as many examples of the badge as possible. This will enhance your knowledge and ability to identify reproductions. The following section displays some of the different types that were manufactured.


Auxiliary Cruiser Badge. The back does not have any markings.





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.



Year 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Value $350.00 $450.00 $500.00 $550.00 $550.00 $550.00
Availability Medium Medium Rare Rare Rare Rare
Invest Grade A A A A A A


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