AUCTION # 33 ANTIQUE ARMS, ARMOR & DECORATIONS

A NAZI GERMAN WW2 KRIEGSMARINE DESTROYER BADGE

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Start price: $200

Estimated price: $300 - $400

Buyer's premium: 28%

Sales Tax: On buyer's premium only

A Nazi German WW2 Kriegsmarine Destroyer War badge in gilt and patinated tombac depicting an outer oakleaf laurel wreath of oak leaves with the national emblem of an eagle clutching a swastika at its apex, both gold-colored. The central area features a side-view of a destroyer cutting through a wave, both silver-grey to black in color. The reverse is marked with the name and location of the manufacturer Schwerin, Berlin 68. Complete with a horizontal tapered pin back with an integral hinge and a crimped flat wire catch. Designed by Paul Carsberg of Berlin. Worn on the lower part of the left breast pocket of the naval service tunic.

Dimensions: L: 2 3/16 in., (5.5 cm.)

Condition: VG.