Braunschweig, Dukedom. An Ernst August Cross United Republic of A Kriegsmarine Destroyer Badge -

A Kriegsmarine Destroyer Badge - In zinc alloy

Watching this futile exercise by toy soldiers

13 (Motorised Replacement and Training Battalion 13)

where he would be treated until May 21st

the eagle’s mouths clutching chains bearing a gilded inscription of “VIRIBUS UNITIS” (“UNITED STRENGTH”)

Braunschweig, Dukedom. An Ernst August Cross United Republic of A Kriegsmarine Destroyer Badge -(Ernst August Kreuz). Constructed of blackened bronze, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a central monogram of Ernst August flanked by oak leaves, the six oclock arm with a date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 41. 21 mm (w) x 41. 45 mm (h), weighing 18. 9 grams, in near extremely fine condition.