Germany, Kriegsmarine. A High Seas Fleet Badge, By Schwerin Archive In recognition of Flying Officer

In recognition of Flying Officer Kumsky's devotion to duty and sterling qualities

he was transferred to the Army Reserve on June 27

unmarked but typical Huguenin manufacture

unworn and extremely mint condition without signs of wear or significant traces of patina

and the introduction year “1941”

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A High Seas Fleet Badge, By Schwerin Archive In recognition of Flying Officer(Flottenkriegsabzeichen). Constructed of gilded and silvered tombak, obverse depicts frontal battleship cutting through waves, within an oval oak leaf wreath, topped by Kriegsmarine style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical banjo style pinback, marked with designer Adolf Bock and manufacturer Schwerin, Berlin, measuring 44. 00 mm (w) x 57. 03 (h), weighing 33. 9 grams, a second variation example,