the obverse centre presenting the coat of arms
a blank plate on the reverse
obverse and reverse present wear from period polishing and light contact
stating that he had previous service with the Manchester Regiment (Militia) from 1898 to 1901
with surmounted Imperial crown
Germany, Kriegsmarine. A High Seas Fleet Badge, Variation 2, by Schwerin Auction the obverse centre presenting the(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, the reverse with a block hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, designer marked ADOLF BOCK and maker marked SCHWERIN, BERLIN, using the latters Variation 2 design, measuring 44. 0 mm (w) x 57. 1 mm (h), weighing 33.