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.
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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.
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The qualifications for earning the Auxiliary Cruiser badge include.
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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.
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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.
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