Abzeichen Für Blockadebrecher / Kriegsmarine Badge for Blockade Runners
Date Instituted:
April 1st, 1941
Awarded To:
Officers and men of the Kriegsmarine or Handlesmarine for service onwarships or merchant vessels that attempted to breakthrough the Britishsea blockade of Germany.
Required Qualifications:
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.
First Awarded:
July 1st, 1941
Number Awarded:
Currently unknown.
Grades/Variations:
This badge was awarded exclusively in one version, the version shown, althougha smaller half-size version was awarded for use by civilians and members of themerchant marine.
Method of Wear:
Worn on the lower part of the left brest, under the Iron Cross Ist Class if issued. Civilians and merchantmen wore a half-size lapel version.
Notes:
This award could be presented to individuals on ships allied to Germanyfollowing the above guidelines as well.