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Here is your chance to pick up a Kriegsmarine coastal artillery rank insignia. This chevron was worn by those who held the rank of a Gefreiter. This example is produced on green wool and has remains of the jacket lining on the reverse. Rest assured this one is right as rain! The Kriegsmarine maintained a large ground force, organized along the same lines as the German Army, which was known as the Marine-Infanterie . Kriegsmarine naval artillery and anti-aircraft crews were considered as shore personnel. Artillery units were organized into either regiments or sections while flak units were maintained in brigades and regiments. Both types of units were assigned to various ports and harbors and thus were under the direct operational authority of both the port commanders as well as the commander harbor security forces. During actual invasion of coastal regions by enemy forces, these units became part of the sea defense zones. Free shipping ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD & I don’t charge PayPal fees like some of the other guys!
