Germany, Kriegsmarine. A High Seas Fleet Badge, Modified for Postwar Wear, Variation 2 by Schwerin Auction the quadrants of the cross

the quadrants of the cross joined by gilt laurel leaves

along with various Collar Tabs

the obverse of the cross with dark blue enameled arms

maker marked "13 " (Gustav Brehmer

is an exceptionally rare distinction with only 27 known to have been issued

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A High Seas Fleet Badge, Modified for Postwar Wear, Variation 2 by Schwerin Auction the quadrants of the cross(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, surrounding a frontal depiction of a battleship cutting through waves, the reverse with a block hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flattened and rounded catch, designer marked ADOLF BOCK and maker marked SCHWERIN, BERLIN, measuring 43. 77 mm (w) x 56. 90 mm