Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Destroyer War Badge By Schwerin & Sohn certificate_of_authenticity numbered 289

numbered 289

A Royal Pioneer Corps cap badge

Very fine or better condition

silver gilt with a red and green enameled insignia

Established on April 1

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Destroyer War Badge By Schwerin & Sohn certificate_of_authenticity numbered 289(Zerstrerkriegsabzeichen). Constructed of gilded tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, with a central destroyer cutting through waves, the bow of the destroyer extending beyond the wreath, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, topped by a stabilizing clip, maker marked SCHWERIN,