Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Destroyer War Badge, By Josef Feix & Söhne Auction Archive affixed to a 35 mm-long

affixed to a 35 mm-long bronzed backer with a horizontal pinback

In stamped steel painted black

direct war danger or extraordinary circumstances in peace

French manufacture (Eagle’s head gold hallmark stamped on the ring)

the one in the centre holding hands with the athletes on his right and left

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Destroyer War Badge, By Josef Feix & Söhne Auction Archive affixed to a 35 mm-long(Zerstrerkriegsabzeichen). In gilded and patinated feinzink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, topped by a German national eagle, with a central destroyer cutting through waves, its bow extending beyond the wreath, the reverse with a horizontal barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked with the logo of Josef Feix & Shne, Gablonz, measuring 45. 24 mm (w) x 54. 15 mm (h), weighing 24. 4 grams, in