German WW2 Naval Coastal Artillery Badge

The Naval Artillery War Badge or War Badge of the Coastal Artillery was a World War II German military decoration awarded to the crews of Kriegsmarine land-based marine artillery and anti-aircraft units.

Initially presented to only coastal air defense units, it was later awarded to crews of guns positioned against naval targets.

A crew could receive the award by achieving eight points:

• Two for downing an aircraft unassisted
• One for downing an aircraft assisted
• Five for aiding in the downing of aircraft for radar, searchlight or other such units