Kriegsmarine War Badge for Naval Artillery

Date Instituted:

June 24th, 1941

Awarded To:

Officers and men of the Kriegsmarine land-based Naval Artillery andAnti-Aircraft Units.

Required Qualifications:

Individually:

• Show outstanding leadership skills, or
• Display a single act of heroism or merit for which no otheraward was given, or
• Individual was killed in action as a result of duty

As a crew:

• Achieve eight points through the following criteria: 2 points fordowning an aircraft unassisted, 1 point for downing an aircraft assisted,and .5 points for aiding in the downing of aircraft for radar, searchlight,or other such units

First Awarded:

Currently unknown

Number Awarded:

Currently unknown

Grades/Variations:

This badge was awarded exclusively in one version, the versionshown.

Method of Wear:

Worn on the lower part of the left brest pocket of the naval servicetunic, underneath the Iron Cross Ist Class ifawarded, or equivalent grade award.