Original German WWII High Seas Fleet Badge by Richard Sieper and Sons German Navy - Kreigsmarine 1916 on the rear

1916 on the rear

There is a "low pitch" adapter between the mouthpiece and instrument

This is a very low serial number

The following excerpt is from the book Military Pyrotechnics: The History and Development of Military Pyrotechnics

They are the predecessor of the heavy sawback pioneer swords and bayonets used in WWI

Original German WWII High Seas Fleet Badge by Richard Sieper and Sons German Navy - Kreigsmarine 1916 on the rearOriginal Items: Only One Available. This is a wonderful condition Flottenkriegsabzeichen der Kriegsmarine High Seas Fleet Badge by Richard Sieper und Shne (and sons). Features correct ball hinge, known fakes omit this feature. Extremely fine quality badge in Kriegsmetall. Maker marked RS & S. Near mint condition with some nice light patina. The High Seas Fleet War Badge was instituted on April 30th, 1941 by Grossadmiral (Grand Admiral) Erich Raeder,