German WW2 Naval Coastal Artillery Badge
The Naval Artillery War Badge or War Badge of 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.
Initially presented to only coastal air defense units, it was later awarded to crews of guns positioned against naval targets.
A crew could receive the award by achieving eight points:
- Two for downing an aircraft unassisted
- One for downing an aircraft assisted
- Five for aiding in the downing of aircraft for radar, searchlight or other such units
The Naval Artillery War Badge or War Badge of 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.
Initially presented to only coastal air defense units, it was later awarded to crews of guns positioned against naval targets.
A crew could receive the award by achieving eight points:
- Two for downing an aircraft unassisted
- One for downing an aircraft assisted
- Five for aiding in the downing of aircraft for radar, searchlight or other such units