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This is a rare World War II German Navy 3rd Schnellboot Flotilla side cap badge. This "S-Boat", or speedboat, flotilla operated in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, the Aegean and Croatia. The badge is wonderfully enameled and shows a lone penguin against a field of blue.
VINTAGE:Circa World War II.
SIZE:Approximately 1-7/16" in height and 1" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Gold-plated brass, enamel.
ATTACHMENT:Vertical safety-style pin with saddle.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a Nazi Germany collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJJX12 LHIEX3/12 SHJJX4/12
CONDITION:8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The badge shows very little wear with some tarnish on the reverse only. .
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.