Sleeve badge for ensigns of the Volksmarine. Version without stars, as used from 1979 Unworn 1A, embroidered on blue uniform cloth. Was worn by the ensigns on the left uniform sleeve.

Here in the version that was used from 1979 onwards. Previously, the service was seen by stars that were embroidered with the coat of arms. Following the introduction of further Ranks Oberfähnrich, Stabsfähnrich and Stabsoberfähnrich accounted for this.