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Date Instituted:
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April 24th, 1941
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Awarded To:
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Officers and men of the Kriegsmarine for service on Auxiliary Cruisers or
the supply ships that supported them.
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Required Qualifications:
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Individual made a long-distance voyage, or
Individual was wounded on a voyage, or
For outstanding leadership on a voyage
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First Awarded:
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Currently unknown
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Number Awarded:
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Currently unknown, although it is likely that only a few hundred were
awarded.
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Grades/Variations:
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This badge was awarded almost exclusively in one version, the version
shown, although a higher grade was issued
consisting of the same design but with a set of 15 diamonds in the
branches of the swastika at the top in place
of the normal swastika. Only two, possibly three such examples were
awarded.
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Method of Wear:
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Worn on the lower part of the left brest pocket of the naval service
tunic, underneath the Iron Cross Ist Class if
awarded, or equivalent grade award.
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Notes:
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Kriegsmarine Auxiliary Cruiser Badge
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