WWII German Coastal Artillery War Badge First Type. N 193. WWII German Coastal Artillery War Badge First Type. N 193. Antiques & Militaria

The Naval Artillery War Badge or War Badge for the Coastal Artillery was a World War II German military decoration awarded to the crews of Kriegsmarine land-based marine artillery and anti-aircraft units. It was presented to personnel of coastal defence units, and anti-aircraft units. The award was instituted on 24 June 1941 by Grand Admiral Erich Raeder to reward the actions of both individuals and crew members. It was also awarded to those killed in action in said units. The medal was designed by Otto Placzek of Berlin. It consists of an outer laurel wreath of oak leaves with the German Eagle at the top, displaying "down-swept" wings while clutching a swastika (both gold in colour). The central area featured a coastal artillery gun with the sea behind (in grey colour). The early war version were made of bronze and later nickel. The medal was worn on the lower part of the left breast pocket of the naval service tunic. The criteria for the award were; A display of leadership relevant to the position that the recipient held in gun crew/ For any single act of ‘meritorious service’ for which no other award could be rendered. If the recipient had been killed in action, contracted illness or was killed by accident in the line of duty. As a member of a gun crew when the crew had amassed eight points. See page 144/145 of Combat medals of the third Reich by Christopher Ailsby No 025 for reference. The pin and clasp are in good order with a makers code showing. The price includes UK delivery. N 193.