*German, WW2, Kriegsmarine E-Boat War Badge – Type 11*
Unmarked, Kriegsmarine E-Boat War Badge – Type 11, typical of late War badgea by R.S.
The E-Boat War Badge was established on May 30, 1941, during a time when the E-Boat offensive was gaining significance. Prior to this, E-Boat crews received the same decoration as Destroyer crews. The badge was awarded to crews who participated in 12 operational missions, although this requirement could be waived for particularly successful missions, wounded crew members, or if a crew’s ship was sunk by enemy forces. The badge was also awarded posthumously to those killed during active service.
There are two main versions of this medal:
Type I Badge:
Features a silver-colored E-boat cutting through the waves, surrounded by a gilded wreath. The bow of the boat rests on the center of the wreath, which is composed of large, finely gilded oak leaves and acorns. The bottom of the wreath has a bow of oak leaves connected by a central band. The top of the wreath features the national emblem, an eagle with short wings and a small body, clutching a swastika in its talons.
Type II Badge:
Introduced on January 28, 1943, following complaints about the Type I design. The Type II badge features a larger, more modern E-boat cutting through the waves, with the bow of the boat and parting waves extending past the wreath. The wreath is flatter and composed of smaller oak leaves. The national emblem at the top of the wreath is larger, with the eagle having longer wings and a larger swastika that may hang lower. The bow at the bottom is composed of four oak leaves connected by a band. Due to their late introduction, Type II badges are all made of zinc.
Both versions were designed by Wilhelm Ernst Peekhaus of Berlin, with the Type II badge design assisted by Korvettenkapitän and Knight’s Cross recipient Rudolf Petersen.
*Condition*
Excellent used condition. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
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