Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Destroyer War Badge, By Schwerin Buy Now published on January 2nd

published on January 2nd

the 19th St

hole in the far left right panel

It measures approximately 215 mm in diameter when in a wearable position

maker marked “Josef Pauser KO

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Destroyer War Badge, By Schwerin Buy Now published on January 2nd(Zerstrerkriegsabzeichen). Constructed of gilded and silvered feinzink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, topped by a German national eagle, with a central destroyer cutting through waves, its bow extending beyond the wreath, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked SCHWERIN, BERLIN, measuring 45. 11 mm (w) x 54. 31 mm (h), the obverse swastika has been ground out and the reverse