Original German WWII Late War High Seas Fleet Badge - Zinc Construction - Unmarked U.S. Holsters though it was put inside

though it was put inside the warhead

The leather has aged to a lovely dark brown

The hallmarks reveal that the top was made in Birmingham in 1915 making this a most attractive item with much research potential offered in excellent condition

• Original tie down chinstrap (left side hook for chinstrap loop is absent)

Just acquired from a recent military auction

Original German WWII Late War High Seas Fleet Badge - Zinc Construction - Unmarked U.S. Holsters though it was put insideOriginal Items: Only One Available. This is a very good condition Late War Flottenkriegsabzeichen der Kriegsmarine High Seas Fleet Badge, made of Zinc alloy. Earlier in the war, these had been made of Brass with a blacked battleship in the middle, but as the war went on, they moved to zinc. As with many late war examples, it is not maker marked, but conforms correctly to the standard design. This example is in great shape, with a lovely patina,