Kriegsmarine High Seas Fleet Badge By Schwerin

Early Kriegsmarine High Seas Fleet Badge By Schwerin (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 lovely patina with no damage and is in good condition by a premium manufacturer.

Product ID: 5181

£595.00

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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.