Germany, Kriegsmarine. A High Seas Fleet Badge, by Schwerin GTRexclude embellished by clusters of three

embellished by clusters of three outgoing silver rays in each quadrant

the frame has been vaulted post-manufacture and the core demonstrates loss of finish with consequent oxidation

Although weakened from loss of blood and shock

Silver with gold wash on bronze

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A High Seas Fleet Badge, by Schwerin GTRexclude embellished by clusters of three(Flottenkriegsabzeichen). Constructed of gilded and silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a Kriegsmarine eagle clutching a mobile swastika, surrounding a frontal depiction of a battleship cutting through waves, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, designer marked ADOLF BOCK, maker marked SCHWERIN, BERLIN, measuring 44. 04 mm (w)