German Awards - West Yard Performance Badge 1. Form

The "Westwerft" badge was probably donated by Vice Admiral Walter Matthiae in late 1943. He was the chief director of the shipyard and commander of naval defense. The fund's regulation and exact requirements for its award are unknown. The fund was adopted on the basis of the earliest known documents from December 24, 1943 to the end of 1943. According to the text on the document, it was awarded "In recognition of exemplary achievements and leadership during his more than 1 1/2 years of service in the Western Region." The design of the sign is attributed to the Naval Building Council Fritz Ferenberg. He also submitted a draft of Loren's shield. It was awarded to shipyard workers at naval shipyards on the French Atlantic coast. The shipyards repaired and converted submarines and other naval ships. Certificates indicate awards at the shipyards of Lorient, Le Havre, Saint-Nazaire and Brest. Two variants of the sign are known. Shown here is 1. The version is made of copper alloy. As a difference in the 1st version, you can see only 13 hull holes in the submarine. The 2nd version was minted from aluminum and has more than 20 holes in the case. Exact figures for the badge award are also not known. Source: Uwe Lautenschläger, Westwerf Achievement Mark, IMM (Militaria International Magazine) # 161 2013.

Openwork relief sign made of copper alloy. Behind is a soldered long pin.

Front side:

• A tall oval is a standing, slightly inclined gear, topped by an upper eagle.
At the
• bottom of the eagle is a swastika placed on top.
• A submarine passes through the gear in the lower half from right to left.
• The tower and bridge of the submarine are located in the center inside the gear rim.
• There are 10 holes on the left side of the fuselage, 3 holes on the right behind the wreath.

Downside:

• Smooth without manufacturer designation.
• The pin is soldered to the top eagle.

Photos of www.Militaria-Berlin.de

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