High see fleet badge awarded to an "EMDEN" officer

[Gorg]

Good evening,

I recently purchased this nice little group of a Leutnant zur See, composed of an EK2 citation and a high see fleet badge citation.
EK2 is awarded on 10th october 1942 by Dönitz (stamp) and the HSF badge is awarded on 5th january 1943 by konteradmiral Lietzmann.
I made my researches, and I found the following:
- the sailor joined the KM in 1939 and served on the light cruiser "EMDEN"
- at an unknown date, he moved on submarines and was 2nd watch officer on U164. After the 1st patrol, and return in Lorient on 7th october 1942, he received the EK2 3 days later thanks to the 2 allied ships sunk during the patrol
- during the 2nd patrol, U164 is sunk by a PBY Catalina on 6th january 1943 close to Brazil. 2 survivors from the 56 crewmen, my guy didn't made it. The awarding of the HSF badge was the day before, Ramberg didn't know he received it.

So, my question is: for what Ramberg is awarded the HSF badge, at a time he's no more serving on it? I read crew on the "EMDEN" could be awarded the HSF badge from 7th april 1942. Can it be for previous actions?
Thanks.

Greg.

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[Gorg]

Nobody can't help about my question.
It remains to my eyes a nice little group of an officer of the Uboot waffe!

Greg.

[hucks216]

It would of been for previous service. It is quite common to see examples like this.

[Gorg]

Hi Hucks,
Thank you for your participation.

Greg.