Kriegsmarine Qualification patches-can anyone identify ?

[mike rowan]

Hi,

This is my first post on the forum- so I hope that it works out.

I have been going through some old cloth patches , which I believe are Kreigsmarine. Can anyone identify these ?

Many thanks

Mike

[Gordon Williamson]

Hi Mike,

Your patches are, left to right

Specialist Patch for Ship's Diver, the red on white is for the summer uniform

Specialist Patch for Gunner/Observer on Light Flak , red on blue for winter uniform

Both the above were worn below any rank chevrons/insignia

Trade Insignia for the Naval Artillery Branch, for summer uniform, worn above the rank chevrons

[mike rowan]

Thanks, Gordon.

I think that they look oldish and well made, so I am going to assume that they are the 'real deal' .

Regards

Mike

[Gordon Williamson]

Mike,

Yes, I think they are almost certainly good originals. The Diver patch is the best, and most desirable of them. The low value of the others has meant that there hasn't been any great effort to copy them. Fairly safe badges to have.