An original Kriegsmarine Destroyer Badge By S.H.u.Co, constructed in zinc with presentation box.
An original Kriegsmarine Destroyer Badge By S.H.u.Co, constructed in zinc with lovely patina, with 80% of the gilt still remaining.
An original Kriegsmarine Destroyer Badge By S.H.u.Co, constructed in zinc with lovely patina, with 80% of the gilt still remaining.
Reverse image of a Kriegsmarine Destroyer Badge stamped S.H.u.Co.
An presentaion box for a Kriegsmarine Destroyer Badge constructed in cardboard.

Kriegsmarine Destroyer Badge By S.H.u.Co With Presentation Box

An original Kriegsmarine Destroyer Badge By S.H.u.Co with presentation box, constructed in zinc with lovely patina, with 80% of the gilt still remaining. The reverse is stamped with the classic makers mark S.H.u.Co. (Sohni Heubach & Company), complete with horizontal pinback barrel hinge and flat wire catch and safety hook, in good condition. The award, also comes complete with presentation box made from cardboard with a faux leather exterior. The decoration has no damage or repairs, however, the box has a small tear in the corner.

 

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Kriegsmarine Destroyer War Badge

The Destroyer War Badge (German: Zerstörerkriegsabzeichen) is a WW2 German naval decoration awarded to officers and crew for service on Kriegsmarine destroyers.  It was instituted on 4 June 1940 by Grand Admiral Erich Raeder following the battle of Narvik. It was also awarded to the crews of torpedo boats and fast attack craft until the institution of the Fast Attack Craft War Badge.

The medal, designed by Paul Carsberg of Berlin, consists of an outer oakleaf laurel wreath of oak leaves with the national emblem of an eagle clutching a swastika at the apex.  The central area features a side-view of a destroyer cutting through a wave.

It was worn on the lower part of the left breast pocket of the naval service tunic, underneath the 1st class Iron Cross if awarded. Additionally, an embroidered cloth version was produced.

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