Blockade Runner Badge or the Badge for Blockade Runners (Abzeichen für Blockadebrecher) is a German military decoration awarded for service on warships or merchant vessels (also allied) that attempted to breakthrough the British sea blockade of Germany. Instituted on April 1, 1941, first awarded on July 1 of the same year. A smaller half-size version was awarded for use by civilians and members of the merchant marine. April 1 is the 91st day of the year (92nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 274 days remaining. ... 1941 was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... July 1 is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 183 days remaining. ...
An assembly of eye witness accounts, both civilian and military.
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