Third Reich, Destroyer War Badge ND (1940)

Category: Badges - Germany
Country/Region: Third Reich
Denomination: Destroyer War Badge
Year: ND (1940)
Weight: 24,759 g
Reference: Barac 164, OEK22 3921
Grade: -
Description: The Destroyer War Badge (Zerstörerkriegsabzeichen) as a World War II German military decoration and awarded to officers and crew for service on Kriegsmarine destroyers. It was instituted on 4 June 1940 by Grand Admiral Erich Raeder following the battle of Narvik. The medal, designed by Paul Carsberg of Berlin, consists of an outer oakleaf wreath with the national emblem of eagle clutching a swastika (both golden coloured) at its apex. Required qualifications prior to 10 October 1940 included participation in the battles of Narvik. After this date: Wounded in action, Served on ship sunk in action (German destroyer Z1 Leberecht Maass), Participation in three enemy engagements or at least in 12 non-enemy sorties, Outstanding performance or other heroic deeds in a single action. The central area features a side-view of a destroyer cutting through a wave (both silver-grey to black in colour). It was worn on the lower part of the left breast pocket of the naval service tunic, underneath the 1st class Iron Cross if awarded; Manufactured by SCHWERIN BERLIN 68



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