- Time Period: Nazi Germany (Interwars Period, World War II)
- Institution: 31 August 1940
- Country: Germany
The Minesweeper War Badge (Also known as Minesweepers, Sub-Chasers and Escort-Vessel War Badge, Kriegsabzeichen für Minensuch-, U-Boot-Jagd- und Sicherungsverbände in German) is a war badge awarded to Kriegsmarine soldiers during World War II. It was instituted on 31 August 1940 and given to members for service on Minesweepers boats.
In order to qualify for the award, a person had to be recommended from the ship’s captain if the candidate had completed 3 operational sorties, had been wounded during an operational sortie, had shown exemplary conduct in the execution of his duties over a 6-month period, had completed a specially dangerous mission in a mined area, had served on escort duty for 25 days or more, had participated in a specific mission that had been successfully completed, or if the ship was sunk due to enemy action.
The Minesweeper War Badge Design
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.
More Naval War Badges
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:
