GERMAN WWII NAVY KRIEGSMARINE DESTROYER WAR BADGE
Produced in 1942-1945. Has a vertical pin back. Hollow version.
CONDITION: The item is in very good, used condition. For additional information, please refer to the pictures.
PROVENANCE: 1. Property from the Estate, Fort Worth, Texas, USA, June 24, 2005; 2. Beachwood Auctions LLC, Solon, OH, USA, February 04, 2023 (the winner will receive this information); 3. Our sale of this item adds another layer of provenance. History of sale is very IMPORTANT for serious collection.
DIMENSIONS: 2 x 1 2/3 inches (53 x 44 mm). Weight: 12 grams.
REFERENCE: V.Kempf. KRIEGSMARINE WWII BADGES. CATALOGUE PRICE. 2014.
ESTIMATED PRICE: $100 - $400 (significantly lower than today's market price).
HISTORY of SALES: A few years ago, the KRIEGSMARINE DESTROYER WAR BADGEs were sold on Live Auctioneers and eMedals for $400 (12 years ago), $425 (2 years ago), $450 (9 years ago), and $550 (11 years ago) - please refer to the screenshots for details. Today, prices have significantly increased compared to those of 5-10 years ago.
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DESTROYER: At the outbreak of the Second World War Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine had 21 destroyers (Ger: Zerstorer) in service, while another one was just being completed. These 22 vessels - comprising 3 classes (Type 34, 34A and 36) - had all been built in the 1930s, making them modern vessels (no destroyers remained in German hands following the close of the First World War). Including that final pre-war vessel, a further 19 were brought into service during the war and more were captured from opposing navies, including the Italian Navy (Regia Marina) after the Italian Armistice with the Allies in 1943. German destroyer classes were generally known by the year of their design. Because of their size, use and weaponry, some vessels classified as "fleet torpedo boats", Flottentorpedoboot, are also described. During World War II, destroyers were administratively grouped into one of several destroyer flotillas. Class general characteristics are taken from the first of each class, and may differ slightly for individual ships, particularly when they were refitted. Post-war, some surviving ships had significant changes to armament.

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