Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Destroyer War Badge, By Schwerin Auction This was followed by an

This was followed by an appointment as an Acting Sub-Lieutenant with seniority

with suspension ring on a black ribbon with white and yellow stripes

One photo shows a group of soldiers during a mass awarding ceremony

and Lapel Badge: in silver gilt with red and white enamels

A fine silver gilt award featuring a white enamelled Latin Cross

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Destroyer War Badge, By Schwerin Auction This was followed by an(Zerstrerkriegsabzeichen). Constructed of gilded and silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, around a central destroyer cutting through waves, with its bow extending beyond the edge of the wreath, the reverse with a block hinge and banjo style horizontal pinback meeting a flat wire catch, topped by a