Iron Cross 1st Class
Must be awarded only after having already received the Iron Cross 2nd Class.
Naval Front Clasp
Awarded to:
Kriegsmarine personnel during World War II, including those serving on destroyers, cruisers, surface vessels, and support units.
High Seas Fleet Badge
Awarded to:
Kriegsmarine personnel who served on battleships, heavy cruisers, and other major surface vessels, especially those who participated in active combat operations.
Grid Map
Purpose:
To divide global sea areas into numbered squares, used by U-boats and surface ships to report their positions at sea—for example, a U-boat might report being in grid "BE 5643." This system concealed precise coordinates to prevent interception and understanding by enemy forces.
