The hallmarks reveal that the top was made in Birmingham in 1915 making this a most attractive item with much research potential offered in excellent condition
This example is still worthy of any WWII collection
This Excellent alternative to carrying an expensive original into the field
The leather has aged to a lovely dark brown
Original tie down chinstrap (left side hook for chinstrap loop is absent)
Original German WWII Late War High Seas Fleet Badge - Zinc Construction - Unmarked U.S. Holsters The hallmarks reveal that theOriginal Items: Only One Available. This is a very good condition Late War Flottenkriegsabzeichen der Kriegsmarine High Seas Fleet Badge, made of Zinc alloy. Earlier in the war, these had been made of Brass with a blacked battleship in the middle, but as the war went on, they moved to zinc. As with many late war examples, it is not maker marked, but conforms correctly to the standard design. This example is in great shape, with a lovely patina,