Fast Attack Craft War Badge Schnellbootkriegsabzeichen |
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Awarded by Nazi Germany | |
Type | Badge |
Eligibility | Military personnel |
Awarded for | service on fast attack craft or torpedo boats |
Campaign(s) | World War II |
Status | Obsolete |
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Established | 30 May 1941 |
The Fast Attack Craft War Badge or S-Boat War Badge (German: Das Schnellbootkriegsabzeichen) was a World War II German military decoration awarded to members of the Kriegsmarine for service on fast attack craft or torpedo boats. It was worn on the lower part of the left breast pocket of the naval service tunic, underneath the 1st class Iron Cross if awarded, or equivalent grade award. Requirements included an outstandingly successful sortie, wounds in action, 12 sorties against enemy vessels or installations, or outstanding leadership.