WW2 German Kriegsmarine Coastal Artillery Badge By C.E. Juncker (Original)
SKU: 577
Original/Reproduction: Original
Availability: In-stock
Manufacturer: C.E. Juncker
Manufacturer Year: 1940's
Material: Zinc
Condition: Excellent
Price: $395.00
Seller Type: WW2C
Seller ID: JMW
Code: EM 200
Return Policy: 3-day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Description:
This is an original World War II German Kriegsmarine Coastal Artillery Badge, manufactured by the highly respected firm C.E. Juncker of Berlin. Instituted in 1941, the Coastal Artillery Badge was awarded to Kriegsmarine personnel serving in fixed and mobile coastal defense batteries responsible for protecting harbors, naval bases, and key shoreline installations throughout occupied Europe and the Reich.
Juncker-made examples are among the most sought-after variants of this award, prized for their crisp die work, quality materials, and historically correct construction.
Description & Construction
- Manufacturer: C.E. Juncker, Berlin
- Period: World War II (Third Reich)
- Material: Zinc construction with original silvered finish
- Design:
- Central coastal artillery gun positioned above stylized ocean waves
- Encircled by a Kriegsmarine eagle clutching a wreath, topped with the national emblem
- Reverse: Typical Juncker-style hardware with correct pin, hinge, and catch assembly
Condition
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Attractive remaining finish with honest age toning
- Sharp details throughout the eagle, wreath, and artillery gun
- Light wear consistent with period use
- Reverse hardware intact and functional
Historical Significance
Kriegsmarine coastal artillery units played a vital role in the German naval defensive strategy, manning heavy and medium-caliber guns along the Atlantic Wall, Baltic coast, and Mediterranean installations. These batteries engaged enemy warships, protected U-boat pens, and defended against amphibious assaults. The Coastal Artillery Badge stands as a tangible reminder of Germany’s static naval defenses during WWII.