Maker marked 'Schwerin Berlin 68'. This is an early war bronze example by the best maker in the field. It was a hard-earned badge as it was only given after several combat cruises. A nice example with virtually 100% of its original gilt finish.

Typically these badges were worn by both German and foreign dock yard workers at Kiel, Bremen, and also places like St Nazaire, anywhere, in fact, where German surface ships or U-boats were being repaired. The number on the front would correspond with the roll of the dock yard workers - it was effectively the worker's pass into the yard.

This was introduced by Admiral Raeder, who was C-in-C, German Navy. To qualify for this award, 12 weeks' service on a battleship or cruiser was needed, which could be reduced if the recipient had been wounded during the cruise. This example is the large size of miniature pin.

This was introduced by Admiral Raeder, who was C-in-C, German Navy, and it is marked on the reverse 'ADOLF BOCK // AUSF.SCHWERIN.BERLIN'. To qualify for this award, 12 weeks' service on a battleship or cruiser was needed, which could be reduced if the recipient had been wounded during the cruise.

This is a nice example of the gold bullion eagle worn by all commissioned navy officers in the Third Reich era on the tunic. It has a paper backing with some fine buckram between it and the wool body of the eagle. There is some minor tarnishing consistent with age, but generally it is in excellent shape.

This cotton badge was worn on the half sleeved navy sports vest, not on the singlet. The piece has a little wear from age and storage, but is essentially in very good shape. The eagle for the singlet was half the size, viz the Luftwaffe entry on this site.

Clean example of other ranks tunic eagle, showing minor service wear and obviously cut from a tunic as a souvenir.