ORIGINAL German WW2 Tombac Coastal Artillery Badge by C.E Junker Otto Placzek, in good shape with original hardware. Nice early badge made of high quality tombac rather than later models which were made of zinc. Guaranteed Original 
 
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Historical Background 
The Naval Artillery War Badge or War Badge for the Coastal Artillery (German: Kriegsabzeichen für die Marineartillerie) was a World War II German military decoration awarded to the crews of Kriegsmarine land-based marine artillery and anti-aircraft units. It was presented to personnel of coastal defense units, and anti-aircraft units. The award was instituted on 24 June 1941 by Grand Admiral Erich Raeder to reward the actions of both individuals and crew members. It was also awarded to those killed in action in said units