Germany, Kriegsmarine. A High Sea Fleet War Badge, By Schwerin Auction Archive 53mm(w) x 62mm(h)

53mm(w) x 62mm(h)

Army Presidential Unit Commendation

the reverse with a center red enameled medallion bearing a golden rampant lion

the six o’clock arm bearing an inscription of “4 СТЕП” (“4TH CLASS”)

The Cossacks' first engagement against the Red Army happened in December 1944 near Pitomača

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A High Sea Fleet War Badge, By Schwerin Auction Archive 53mm(w) x 62mm(h)(Flottenkriegsabzeichen). 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, around a central frontal depiction of a battleship cutting through waves, the reverse with a block hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, designer marked ADOLF BOCK and maker marked SCHWERIN, BERLIN, measuring 43. 84