Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Destroyer War Badge, By Sohni, Heubach & Co. Auction Soiling and material fatigue consistent

Soiling and material fatigue consistent with age and field use are evident to both the interior and exterior

scuffing along the edge at the bottom exposing the underlying bronze base

(HJ Papiere)

The cap measures approximately 248 mm (w) x 250 mm (l) x 165 mm (h)

Major Floyd Austin Manning

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Destroyer War Badge, By Sohni, Heubach & Co. Auction Soiling and material fatigue consistent(Zerstrerkriegsabzeichen). Constructed of gilded and silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, surrounding a central destroyer cutting through waves, with its bow extending beyond the edge of the wreath, topped by a Heer style German national clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with a crimped hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a round wire catch, topped by a stabilizer, maker marked with the logo of Sohni, Heubach & Co.,