Germany, Sa. A Sports Badge, Type Iii Silver Grade, By Werner Redo GTRexclude one missing its screwback

one missing its screwback

Squadron Photograph very fine condition

with gilded Japanese characters on the exterior lid with Imperial orchid

encircled by an enameled blue border with gilded edges

Later that evening a second Swordfish raid was launched resulting in two torpedo hits on the Bismarck

Germany, Sa. A Sports Badge, Type Iii Silver Grade, By Werner Redo GTRexclude one missing its screwback(SA Sportabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a sword and mobile swastika on a hollow background, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flattened catch, maker marked W. REDO, SAARLAUTERN, measuring 46. 42 mm (w) x 58. 78 mm (h), weighing 17. 8 grams, with minor loss of finish evident, in better than very fine condition.