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Das U-Boots-Kriegsabzeichen 1939
The U-boat War badge
U-Boots-Kriegsabzeichen 1939. Photo by Gordon Williamson.
The U-boat war badge was awarded starting from 13th October 1939, usually after two war patrols.
Some successful commanders were awarded the badge after only one patrol, like Kptlt. Thomsen (U-1202).
Kptlt. Jürgen von Rosenstiel, commander of U-502 wearing his U-Boots-Kriegsabzeichen |
Korvkpt. von Stockhausen, commander of U-65 with the U-Boots-Kriegsabzeichen below the EK I |
