page_title: Uniforms and insignia of the Kriegsmarine
section_title: Awards and decorations
hierarchical_section_title: Uniforms and insignia of the Kriegsmarine / Awards and decorations
caption_attribution_description: Deutsch: Flotten-KriegsabzeichenEnglish: High Seas Fleet Badge for the German Kriegsmarine
context_page_description: The Kriegsmarine was the navy of Nazi Germany prior to and during World War II. Kriegsmarine uniform design followed that of the preexisting Reichsmarine, itself based on that of the First World War Kaiserliche Marine. Kriegsmarine styles of uniform and insignia had many features in common with those of other European navies, all derived from the British Royal Navy of the 19th century, such as officers' frock coats, sleeve braid, and the "sailor suit" uniform for enlisted personnel and petty officers.
context_section_description: Members of the Kriegsmarine were eligible for all Third Reich military awards as well as certain war badges and medals specific to the Kriegsmarine. The Knights Cross of the Iron Cross was a standard award for highly successful U-boat commanders. Political decorations were generally prohibited for display on military uniforms, with the exception of the Golden Party Badge. Kriegsmarine personnel could also earn both the SA Sports and German National Sports Badges as well as the Equestrian Badge.
caption: German High Seas Fleet Badge
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