Germany, Kriegsmarine. A High Seas Fleet Badge, by Schwerin GTRexclude measures 40mm (w) x 48mm

measures 40mm (w) x 48mm (h – inclusive of integral ring)

the two bands displaying oak leaves and acorns with large dagger hanger rings

with a ring through the quadrants bearing a raised inscription of “FÜR VERDIENST IM FEUERLÖSCHWESEN” (“FOR MERIT IN FIRE-FIGHTING”)

Consisting of

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A High Seas Fleet Badge, by Schwerin GTRexclude measures 40mm (w) x 48mm(Flottenkriegsabzeichen). Constructed of gilded and silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a Kriegsmarine eagle clutching a mobile swastika, surrounding a frontal depiction of a battleship cutting through waves, the reverse with a block hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, designer marked ADOLF BOCK and maker marked SCHWERIN, BERLIN, measuring 43. 79 mm