The German swimming badge (German: Deutsches Schwimmabzeichen) is awarded by members of the Wasserwacht of the German Red Cross and the DLRG for completing certain requirements and for demonstrating swimming skills.
200 meters swim in less than 10 minutesProficiency in swimming rulesOne jump from springboard of 1 meter height400 meters swim in less than 25 minutes2x Diving to a depth of 2 meters and retrieving a ring10 meters underwater swim on one breathOne jump from springboard of 3 meters heightProficiency in swimming rules1000 meters swim in less than 24 minutes100 meters swim in less than 1 minute and 50 seconds100 meters backstroke (50 meters in upside-down position with without arm activity)3x Diving to a depth of 2 meters and retrieving a ring in 3 minutes15 meters underwater swim on one breathOne jump from a springboard of 3 meters height or two different jumps from springboard of 1 meter height50 meters rescue pulling or pushing strokeProficiency in swimming rulesKnowledge of hazards and rescue measures for boat accidents or ice accidentsThe Dauerschwimmer badge is awarded in
Bronze for one hourSilver for one hour and a halfGold for two hours of constant swimming.The design of the patch features a death's head. Due to the danger of hypothermia during the long exposure to water many swim coaches or lifeguards offer the badge for constant swimming only under strict conditions or not at all.
