Germany, Kriegsmarine. A High Seas Fleet Badge, by Adolf Bock and Schwerin
(Flottenkriegsabzeichen). An oval badge constructed of gilded and silvered zink, the obverse presents a frontal battleship cutting through the waves, within an oak leaf wreath, topped by a Kriegsmarine-style eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse displays a barrel hinge, thick wire catch, and vertical banjo-style pinback, designed marked FEC. ADOLF BOCK, maker marked AUSF. SCHWERIN BERLIN, measuring 43.84 mm (w) x 56.05 mm (h), weighing 25.9 grams, and in very fine condition.

