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The Blockade Runner Badge

Third Reich Medals, Naval War/Kriegsmarine: Blockade Runner Badge

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The Blockade Runner Badge (also known as the Badge for Blockade Runners or Abzeichen für Blockadebrecher in German) is a war badge awarded to Kriegsmarine soldiers during World War II.

It was instituted on 1 April 1941 for service on warships or merchant vessels (also allied) that attempted to break through the British sea blockade of Germany. A smaller half-size version was awarded for use by civilians and members of the merchant marine.

The Blockade Runner Badge Design

The design of the Blockade Runner Badge is a warship or merchant vessel surrounded by an circular chain.

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