Germany, Kriegsmarine. A High Seas Fleet Badge, by Schwerin
(Flottenkriegsabzeichen). An oval badge constructed of die-struck tombak, finished with a a fire-gilded wreath and a chemical bluing of the battleship, 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 and vertical banjo-style pinback, designed marked FEC. ADOLF BOCK, maker marked AUSF. SCHWERIN BERLIN, measuring 43.66 mm (w) x 56.76 mm (h), weighing 33.0 grams, and in extremely fine condition.

