An original WW2 Kriegsmarine Coastal Artillery badge by Schwerin, contructed in tombak mid to late war which retains a nice blueish finish. The reverse of the decoration is clearly marked with ‘Schwerin Berlin’ for Schwerin & Sohn, Berlin complete barrel style hinge and soldered catch. The decoration has no damage or repairs in good condition.
£325.00
The Kriegsmarine Coastal Artillery badge depicts a coastal artillery flak 88 gun in the center with a German eagle clutching a swastika in its talons above, surrounded by an oval oak leaf wreath.
The award was instituted on 24th June by Admiral Erich Raeder for land based Naval Coastal and anti-aircraft personal in recognition of their achievements.
Scare late war Kriegsmarine U-Boat Clasp Bronze By Schwerin Berlin (U-Boot-Frontspange Bronze). Constructed in bronzed zinc, the obverse consists of an oval laurel wreath, with a raised U-Boat in the centre with a hollow backdrop topped with a Kriegsmarine National Eagle clutching a mobile swastika, flanked on each side by oak leaves. The reverse of the clasp is embossed with the manufacturer's name and location "Ausf. Schwerin Berlin 68" and the designer's name "Entwurf Peekhaus" complete with horizontal tapered pinback with an integral hinge and a crimped flat wire catch, measuring 76.46 mm (w) x 24.08 mm (h); weighing 19.2 grams; in very good condition.
An early Kriegsmarine Minesweepers War Badge by C.E. Juncker (Minensucher-Kriegsabzeichen), constructed in tombac, with a nice silver finish on the waves and water plume. The reverse of this Kriegsmarine Minesweepers War Badge is unmarked but attributed to C.E.Juncker, Berlin, with a vertical banjo pin, block hinge, and "C" style catch. The badge has no damage or repairs with a nice patina with the majority of the gilt remaining; 53mm (h) x 44.1mm (w) weighing 26.4 grams, in good condition.
A mint Auxiliary Cruiser Badge (Kriegsabzeichen für Hilfskreuzer) constructed of gilded and silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, surmounted by a Kriegsmarine eagle clutching a mobile swastika, around a central depiction of a Viking longship sailing over the Northern Hemisphere. The reverse includes a block-style hinge banjo pin with a classic flat wire catch soldered directly to the badge, unmarked but attributed to C.E. Juncker. The badge measures 44.1 mm (w) x 57.0 mm (h), and weighs 37 grams, and has no damage or repairs in very good condition.
Original Kriegsmarine Destroyer Badge by Josef Feix & Söhne mid to late war constructed in zinc. The wreath and eagle on the obverse have a nice golden wash, and the ship and waves retain the original silver finish. The reverse of the Destroyer Badge is flat with 'JFS' maker marked for Josef Feix & Söhne in Gablonz, with a ball hinge and round wire catch that are both crimped in place. The badge has no damage or repairs in very good condition.
A Kriegsmarine Narvik Shield, constructed in zink on blue woolen backing, and iron back plate complete with all prongs. The shield has nice patina in good condition.
