Kriegsabzeichen für Minensuch-, U-Boots-Jagd- und Sicherungsverbände

[Kriegsmarine Admiral]

Is this the Kriegsabzeichen für Hilfskreuzer Vizeadmiral Rieve is wearing?

[Adrian Stevenson]

I would say yes it is.

Cheers, Ade.

[Kriegsmarine Admiral]

Thanks, could it also be the Kriegsabzeichen für Minensuch-, U-Boot-Jagd- und Sicherungsverbände?
It would go with Rieve's duties, mainly coastal duties: Oslo Port commandant, commander of Channel Coast, Naval Station of North Sea.

[HPL2008]

Thanks, could it also be the Kriegsabzeichen für Minensuch-, U-Boot-Jagd- und Sicherungsverbände?
It would go with Rieve's duties, mainly coastal duties: Oslo Port commandant, commander of Channel Coast, Naval Station of North Sea.

Possible.

Although the image is not nearly clear enough to positively identify the badge, I am actually certain it is not the Hilfskreuzer-Kriegsabzeichen: That one was for the crews of auxiliary cruisers, and Rieve never served in this role.

[Kriegsmarine Admiral]

I agree, the Kriegsabzeichen für Minensuch-, U-Boot-Jagd- und Sicherungsverbände makes most sense and it does look like it even though the photo is bad quality.

[Watchdog]

I agree, the Kriegsabzeichen für Minensuch-, U-Boot-Jagd- und Sicherungsverbände makes most sense and it does look like it even though the photo is bad quality.

Certainly looks like it to me. The first impression I get is of the water spout or "plume" representing an exploding mine which is central to this badge. The stylised Viking longboat of the Hilfskreuzer badge gives a wider impression from distance and out of focus I believe.

Add the biographical evidence and I think the question is answered.

Regards

Mark

[martinw]

Possible.

Although the image is not nearly clear enough to positively identify the badge, I am actually certain it is not the Hilfskreuzer-Kriegsabzeichen: That one was for the crews of auxiliary cruisers, and Rieve never served in this role.

Correct !!

He never served on the Hilfskreuzers,nor did he receive the HK award.

He was Commandant of the Kreuzer Karlsruhe in 1939-40, so my guess is that he is wearing the Flottenkrieg abz ?

Cheers,Martin.