Germany (Third Reich): Kriegsmarine War Badge for the Coastal Artillery (Kriegsabzeichen für die Marineartillerie)

Reverse of the award retaining its original vertical long round pin with clasp fittings, as issued

The solid die-struck award with makers marks on reverse, for 'Friedrich Linden', of Ludenscheid, Germany, with their registered number '43' below

Metal: Gilded 'Feinzink' metal

Dimensions(approx): Width 42mm / Height 52mm

Weight: 38.1g

Instituted on, 24 June 1941, by Grand Admiral Erich Raeder as a military decoration for the crews of Kriegsmarine land-based marine artillery and anti-aircraft units, to reward the actions of both individuals and crew members. It was also awarded to those killed in action in said units.

The basic award criteria for this war badge, that was open to 'All Ranks', was the accumulation of '8' points, as specified below:

- Two points for downing an aircraft unassisted
- One point for downing an aircraft assisted by another crew
- Half a point for non-gun crew members for aiding in the downing of an aircraft

Condition: VF

Code: 22440