The Fast Attack Craft War Badge (or Das Schnellbootkriegsabzeichen in German) is a war badge instituted on 30 May 1941 and awarded to Kriegsmarine members for service on fast attack craft or torpedo boats.
The requirements for receiving this award included an outstandingly successful sortie, wounds in action, 12 sorties against enemy vessels or installations, or outstanding leadership.
The Badge was made in two versions; the first instituted on May 30, 1941 and the second in January 1943.
The badge was worn on the lower part of the left breast pocket of the naval service tunic, underneath the 1st class Iron Cross or equivalent grade award.
Both badge designs were created by Wilhelm Ernst Peekhaus of Berlin. There is also a third exclusive version with nine diamonds replacing the solid bars of the swastika at the top, although only eight of them are known to have been awarded.
The Naval War Badges (Kriegsmarine) badges were awarded to sailors, officers, and personnel of the Kriegsmarine who demonstrated exceptional skill, bravery, and dedication in naval warfare. Explore the complete collection below:
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