Germany, Kriegsmarine. A High Seas Fleet Badge, By Schwerin United Republic of Bätcher was assigned to the

Bätcher was assigned to the staff of Luftflottekommando 4 in May 1944

but no evidence surfaced if it was ever issued and worn

until September 18th

Scabbard is of nickel plated steel variety (magnetic)

The Legion of Frontiersmen were basically formed from men who were past the age of military service and felt that they could still serve the crown

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A High Seas Fleet Badge, By Schwerin United Republic of Bätcher was assigned to the(Flottenkriegsabzeichen). Constructed of gilded and silvered tombak, obverse depicts frontal battleship cutting through waves, within an oval oak leaf wreath, topped by Kriegsmarine style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical banjo style pinback, marked with designer Adolf Bock and manufacturer Schwerin, Berlin, measuring 44. 01 mm (w) x 57. 00 (h), weighing 33. 8 grams, a second variation example,