German WW2 Kriegsmarine Coastal Artillery starfish badge
The badge was worn by the following unit:
Marine-Artillerie-Abteilung 204
Formed 5.40 in Ostende with 6 companies, increased to 8 companies in late 1940 (two from Marine-Artillerie-Abteilung 240). From late 1942 only had 5 batteries, and in 9.43 gave up its 1st and 5th batteries to Marine-Artillerie-Abteilung 203. In 1944 consisted of 2. - 4./MAA204, Batterie Malo Terminus and Batterie St. Pol. Disbanded 10.44, after heavy losses.
Subordinated to Seekdt. Flandern, and from 1941 Seekdt Pas-de-Calais.
Worn on the cap.
A very hard to find badge, produced only in very small batches.
Embroided with yellow cloth on a green wool base.
Diameter 45 mm.
Excellent condition.
