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Here is your chance to pick up a phenomenal example of a High Seas Fleet badge by Schwerin of Berlin. This is a first pattern type with the correct die flaw on the reverse. The wreath exhibits nearly all of it’s original factory finish and features a polished swastika. This tombak based badge is of the earliest production and features extremely nice details. You’d be hard pressed to find one nicer!At the direction of Grand Admiral Erich Raeder, commander in chief of the navy, the Fleet War badge was instituted on April 30 1941 to recognize the sea actions of the German Navy, mainly in actions against England. The designer was Adolf Bock of Berlin. Even though the badge was instituted in 1941, it was awarded for actions prior to that date.Free shipping ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD & I don’t charge PayPal fees like some of the other guys!
