The WW2 German Kriegsmarine Fernschreibmaat Trade Patch Insignia is a specialized rank badge issued to personnel in the German Navy during the Second World War. This insignia identified individuals who served as naval teleprinter (Fernschreiber) operators at the rank of Maat, equivalent to Petty Officer. The patch is constructed from dark navy blue wool, featuring a machine-embroidered insignia in golden-yellow thread. The design typically depicts crossed feather quills over a horizontal lightning bolt within a circular border, symbolizing communications and telegraphy expertise. This insignia was worn on the upper left sleeve of the standard-issue Kriegsmarine uniform, designating the wearer’s technical trade and function within the naval command structure. Such trade patches were an integral part of German military uniform regulations, providing immediate visual identification of a sailor’s specialized skills. This item reflects the organizational structure and technical specialization present in the Kriegsmarine during World War II.
WW2 German Kriegsmarine Fernschreibmaat Trade Patch Insignia
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