Awards of Germany - Sign of anti-submarine war 1939

The anti-submarine warfare badge was established on October 13, 1939 by Grand Admiral Erich Raeder. All crew members of submarines participating in at least 2 enemy campaigns were awarded the commander of the submarine fleet Karl Dönitz. Other conditions were, among others, no jail time for the past 6 months, and general dignity and good leadership. In case of injuries, there were exceptions. The author of the project is Paul Kasberg from Berlin. The first badges were made by Schwerin in Berlin. Later this was entrusted to other manufacturers. This badge was also worn as an embroidered version of the fabric. The first pieces were still gilded from bronze, later they were made of thin zinc. Circulation - about 9500 pieces.
A special form is the diamond breastplate, which was awarded to the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross after being awarded with Oak Leaves. There is no official fund for this. He was awarded the Commander-in-Chief of the Kriegsmarine, Grand Admiral Raeder. Only 29 diamond awards are known, plus special decoration for Karl Dönitz.

Transverse oval openwork sign made of gilded zinc or tombac bronze. At the back is a vertical pin with a mating hook.

Front side:

• The edge is formed from a laurel wreath crosswise connected below.
• Above is an eagle with outstretched wings in the paws of a swastika placed on top.
In
• the lower part is a stylized submarine, the tower of which touches the top of the swastika.
• The tips of the submarine lie on a laurel wreath and are superimposed on it.

Downside:

• Smooth and gilded, On the submarine manufacturers:
• deepened - SCHWERIN -/- BERLIN - 68 -.

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