Description
violet enameled eagle typical of that period (circa 1860)
as a Midshipman on September 15
reverse inscribed "WATCH AND BE SOBER" overlaying an upward pointing sword and surrounded by the inscription "FOR FIVE YEARS FIDELITY"
Federal Republic coat-of-arms on the inside lid
The anodized exterior is heavily worn
Close Combat Badge By F&Bl Newly Listed violet enameled eagle typical ofClose Combat Badge in Bronze Marked F&BL, vaulted, very good quality clasp with good details and a "Shiny bronze finished", slightly worn condition, magnetic plate and pin, in extremely fine condition.