A German Kriegsmarine Destroyer War Badge by Sohni Heubach & Co.

A mid-war example of a “Zerstörerkriegsabzeichen”; gilded and silvered zink oval laurel wreath, with a national eagle perched on the top of the badge clutching a swastika, and a side-view of a destroyer cutting through a wave, with the bow of the ship extending over the wreath; plain reverse, with a center catch for stabilization and a horizontal needle style pinback with a sheet metal hinge and a round wire catch; maker marked “S.H. & Co.” for “Sohni Heubach & Co.” on the reverse; measuring 52.92 mm x 44.51 mm; weighing 23.9 grams; with the original gilt and silver finish well preserved, but with scattered loss due to age and wear; overall in better than very fine condition.