Germany, Kriegsmarine. A High Seas Fleet Badge, By Schwerin Auction Archive marker marked "FIRMIN LONDON" on

marker marked "FIRMIN LONDON" on their reverses

before being discharged from hospitalization on November 8th

otherwise in near mint condition and very attractive

silver frame stepped version

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A High Seas Fleet Badge, By Schwerin Auction Archive marker marked "FIRMIN LONDON" on(Flottenkriegsabzeichen). Constructed of gilded and silvered tombak, obverse depicts frontal battleship cutting through waves, within an oak leaf wreath, topped by Kriegsmarine style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical banjo style pinback, marked with designer Adolf Bock and manufacturer Schwerin, Berlin, measuring 43. 84 mm (w) x 57. 01 (h), weighing 33. 6 grams, evidence of attempt to grind off