Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Destroyer War Badge, Variation 2, by Schwerin Auction Archive topped by the monogram of

topped by the monogram of Prince Leopold IV and situated above a date of “1914”

on a wrist chain with functioning closure)

awarded in recognition of meritorious promotion of exercise and healthy living

9mm (h- to top of suspension)

It is signed by Schmeling in black ink

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Destroyer War Badge, Variation 2, by Schwerin Auction Archive topped by the monogram of(Zerstrerkriegsabzeichen). Constructed of gilded and silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, surrounding a Kriegsmarine destroyer cutting through waves, with its bow extending beyond the edge of the wreath, the reverse with a block hinge and tapering horizontal pinback meeting a flattened and rounded catch,