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Date Instituted:
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April 1st, 1941
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Awarded To:
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Officers and men of the Kriegsmarine or Handlesmarine for service on
warships or merchant vessels that attempted to breakthrough the British
sea blockade of Germany.
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Required Qualifications:
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Distinction and good conduct, and
Run a blockade and dock in a German port, or
Service on a ship lost to enemy action, or
To be wounded during an action at sea, or
Scuttle a ship to avoid its capture, or
For sinking an enemy ship in action, or
Otherwise prevent the taking a German ship.
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First Awarded:
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July 1st, 1941
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Number Awarded:
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Currently unknown.
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Grades/Variations:
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This badge was awarded exclusively in one version, the version shown, although
a smaller half-size version was awarded for use by civilians and members of the
merchant marine. |
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Method of Wear:
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Worn on the lower part of the left brest, under the Iron Cross Ist Class if issued. Civilians and merchant
men wore a half-size lapel version.
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Notes:
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This award could be presented to individuals on ships allied to Germany
following the above guidelines as well.
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Kriegsmarine Badge for Blockade Runners
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