Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Rare S-Boat War Badge, First Pattern, by Schwerin Auction Archive constructed of four rows of

constructed of four rows of alternating silver aluminum bullion and black twisted threads around a white fabric core

with the stabilizer catch broken off

Accompanied by its inner case of issue

crazing and chipping evident in the red enamels on the star points

a retirement certificate (to Franz)

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Rare S-Boat War Badge, First Pattern, by Schwerin Auction Archive constructed of four rows of(Schnellbootkriegsabzeichen). 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 Kriegsmarine eagle clutching a mobile swastika, surrounding a central depiction of an S Boat cutting through waves, the reverse with a block hinge and tapering horizontal pinback meeting a flat wire catch, topped by a stabilizer, maker marked SCHWERIN, BERLIN, measuring 44. 84