A Kriegsmarine High Seas Fleet Badge by Schwerin, Berlin.
A Kriegsmarine High Seas Fleet Badge by Schwerin, Berlin, with nice gilding.
Reverse image of a Kriegsmarine High Seas Fleet Badge by Schwerin, Berlin.
Close up image of the maker mark for a Kriegsmarine High Seas Fleet Badge by Schwerin, Berlin.
A reverse image of a Kriegsmarine High Seas Fleet Badge by Schwerin, Berlin block hinge.

Kriegsmarine High Seas Fleet Badge By Schwerin, Berlin

An early Kriegsmarine High Seas Fleet Badge by Schwerin, Berlin (Flottenkriegsabzeichen) constructed in tombac. The obverse of the badge depicts a frontal image of a battleship through the waves surrounded by an oval oak leaf wreath, surmounted by a Kriegsmarine Eagle clutching a swastika. The reverse of the decoration has the maker’s mark “FEC. ADOLF BOCK AUSF. SCHWERIN BERLIN” complete with a vertical block hinge and flat wire catch. The badge has a beautiful patina with 85% of the gilt still remaining by desirable make, in great condition.

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The Kriegsmarine High Seas Fleet Badge (Flottenkriegsabzeichen)

The Kriegsmarine High Seas Fleet Badge (Flottenkriegsabzeichen), was awarded to Naval personnel on battleships and cruisers, but also to crews that provided logistical support.  Instituted in April 1941, it was awarded to crews who served 12-week service on a battleship or cruisers or to recipients wound or killed during operations or outstanding achievements in a naval engagement.

The Kriegsmarine High Seas Fleet Badge was worn on the lower part of the left breast pocket, underneath the Iron Cross (EKI) if awarded.

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