Original German WWII Kriegsmarine Destroyer War Badge by Sohni Heubach & Co. Brown Bess Muskets refit for use by the

refit for use by the USMC during the Vietnam War

when an intense bombing campaign during Operation Charnwood destroyed much of the city but allowed the Allies to seize its western quarters

It almost certainly originates in France or Belgium

though the leather spacer is still present with a portion of the strap

Often associated with the Barbary Pirates

Original German WWII Kriegsmarine Destroyer War Badge by Sohni Heubach & Co. Brown Bess Muskets refit for use by theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the German WWII Kriegsmarine Destroyer War Badge, made of the standard zinc alloy used for many German WWII awards. The badge is in very good condition, with a lovely aged patina. Unfortunately the plating on the badge is all but gone. The design consists of an oval oak leaf wreath, topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a mobile swas (hook cross), with a central depiction of a silver