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German High Sea Fleet Badge

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German High Sea Fleet Badge
Navy 'Flotten-Kriegsabzeichen' (High Sea Fleet Badge). The High Seas Fleet Badge was instituted by Oberbefehlshaber the Navy und Großadmiral "Erich Raeder 'on '30 April 1941' to recognize the actions of personnel serving on German battleships and cruisers in the battle against England. Bestowal criteria varied with the main qualification being twelve weeks of active service on a battleship or cruiser. The badge was executed in "Buntmetall" (tombac) and shows great detail. The badge is having a complete and functional pin and catch. The badge was nicely maker marked with "Fec. Adolf Bock, Ausf. Schwerin Berlin "indicating production by the company of Schwerin & Söhne" in Berlin. The badge is worn condition showing a nice darkened-age patina. Nice original example in good used condition