the triangle itself within a large red circle with characters on the three sides inscribed "Ordnance Education Class of the Legion / Joint of Four Three Ground Force / Cherish Reputation"
scratches on reverse
The USS Prairie hosted the first group of marines to take part in the occupation firing the 3-inch naval guns at the Naval Academy and other tactical targets
with approximately 85 percent of its original bronze finish remaining
light wear and scuffing evident on the exterior and the inside lip of the base
Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Destroyer War Badge, By Josef Feix & Söhne certificate_of_authenticity the triangle itself within a(Zerstrerkriegsabzeichen). In gilded and patinated feinzink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, topped by a German national eagle, with a central destroyer cutting through waves, its bow extending beyond the wreath, the reverse with a horizontal barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked with the logo of Josef Feix & Shne, Gablonz, measuring 45. 24 mm (w) x 54. 15 mm (h), weighing 24. 4 grams, in