Germany - Third Reich: Kriegsmarine Coastal Artillery War Badge, zinc form late war issue badge with vertical needle pin, maker marked for Hermann Aurich, Dresden.
Condition: gilt wash finish now mostly faded on wreath, overall Very Fine.
Initially presented to only coastal air defense units, it was later awarded to crews of guns positioned against naval targets. The award was instituted on 24th June, 1941 by Grand Admiral Erich Raeder to reward the actions of both individuals and crew members. A crew could receive the award by achieving eight points: two points for downing an aircraft unassisted; one point for downing an aircraft assisted; and five points for aiding in the downing of aircraft for radar, searchlight or other such units.