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Date Instituted:
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June 4th, 1940
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Awarded To:
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Officers and men of the Kriegsmarine for service on Destoyers (see notes
below).
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Required Qualifications:
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Prior to 10.40:
Participation in the Battle of Narvik
After 10.40:
Individual was wounded in action, or
Individuals ship was sunk in action, or
Participation in three enemy engagements, or
Participation in 12 non-enemy sorties, or
For outstanding performance or heroic deeds
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First Awarded:
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Currently unknown
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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. A cloth version was also issued for wear on the dark blue
uniform.
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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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Initially, the award of this medal was in recognition of the valarous
service of German Destroyers during the Norwegian Campaign, and specifically
in the Battle for Narvik. This medal was also awarded to officers
and men of Kriegsmarine Torpedo Boats and Fast Attack Craft until the
institution of the Fast Attack Craft War Badge in
1941.
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Kriegsmarine Destroyer War Badge
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