Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Destroyer War Badge, Variation 2, by Schwerin Auction Archive 1 mm (w) x 74

1 mm (w) x 74

original Civil triangular ribbon with hook and eye)

topped by the monogram of Prince Leopold IV and situated above a date of “1914”

awarded in recognition of meritorious promotion of exercise and healthy living

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Destroyer War Badge, Variation 2, by Schwerin Auction Archive 1 mm (w) x 74(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, surrounding a Kriegsmarine destroyer cutting through waves, with its bow extending beyond the edge of the wreath, the reverse with a block hinge and tapering horizontal pinback meeting a flattened and rounded catch,