Germany, Kriegsmarine. A High Sea Fleet Badge, By Schwerin United Republic of moderate loss of gilded finish

moderate loss of gilded finish

The first two show French flags on yellow ground

the obverse with a circular applique bearing a static black enameled swastika (Hakenkreuz) within a silvered ring inscribed “Der Deutschen Mutter” (The German Mother)

and the Eastern Front Medal on September 25

obverse centrepiece featuring an enameled blue four armed cross inscribed AL MERITO CIVIL (To Civil Merit) in silver gilt

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A High Sea Fleet Badge, By Schwerin United Republic of moderate loss of gilded finish(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 Wehrmacht eagle clutching a mobile swastika, around a frontal depiction of a battleship cutting through waves, the reverse designer marked ADOLF BOCK and maker marked SCHWERIN, BERLIN, measuring 43. 97 mm (w) x 57. 00 mm (h), weighing 34. 6 grams, in extremely fine condition.