Description
KRIEGSMARINE EM MACHINE ENGINE INSIGNIA
The Kriegsmarine Machine Engine Insignia for enlisted men (Machninen Engine Laufbahnabzeichen) was issued on completion of trade entering the Kriegsmarine.
KRIEGSMARINE SPECIALIST TRADE INSIGNIA
On joining the Kriegsmarine service all personnel were assigned and trained in a specific trade. These consisted of a wide variety of specialist trades some of which were restricted to certain rank groups.
On completion of the specialist training, personnel were issued specialist trade insignia which was worn on the upper left sleeve on the uniforms.
consisted of a wide variety of specialty trades and functions with some of the careers restricted to certain rank groups. On successful completion of the appropriate training, personnel were issued distinctive career insignia to be worn on the upper left sleeve of the uniforms. The Kriegsmarine Specialist trade insignia was worn by enlisted men and NCO’s alongside their rank insignia.