Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Destroyer War Badge, by B.H. Mayer Auction Archive when a withdrawal was ordered

when a withdrawal was ordered

within a stamped circular laurel leaf wreath

the shoulders bear shoulder boards of the same khaki green wool with removed ciphers and stitched reinforced buttoning hole and general service button for attachment

measuring 67 mm x 46 mm

reverse with central motto of “VIRTUTI PRO PATRIA” (“BRAVERY FOR THE FATHERLAND”) in gold enameled lettering with a blue enameled centerpiece with ribbed Gold border

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Destroyer War Badge, by B.H. Mayer Auction Archive when a withdrawal was ordered(Zerstrerkriegsabzeichen). 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 Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, surrounding a central depiction of a destroyer cutting through waves, with its bow extending beyond the edge of the wreath, the reverse with a block hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, topped by a