Germany, Kriegsmarine. A High Seas Fleet Badge, By Schwerin United Republic of in bronze-gilt

in bronze-gilt

Scabbard is of nickel plated steel variety (magnetic)

until September 18th

Bätcher was assigned to the staff of Luftflottekommando 4 in May 1944

The Legion of Frontiersmen were basically formed from men who were past the age of military service and felt that they could still serve the crown

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A High Seas Fleet Badge, By Schwerin United Republic of in bronze-gilt(Flottenkriegsabzeichen). Constructed of gilded and silvered tombak, obverse depicts frontal battleship cutting through waves, within an oval oak leaf wreath, topped by Kriegsmarine style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical banjo style pinback, marked with designer Adolf Bock and manufacturer Schwerin, Berlin, measuring 44. 01 mm (w) x 57. 00 (h), weighing 33. 8 grams, a second variation example,