Footnote: The Federation Internationale de Patinage a Roulettes (FIPR = International Federation of Roller Sports) was formed in 1924 as an international sport organization to conduct roller hockey competitions between the few national federations which were already engaged on an informal basis in such competitions in western Europe
referring to both in-pensioners and out-pensioners)
noted under the umbrella of "The Advance to Victory"
A 1935 Tag der Deutschen Seefahrt badge
printed in black ink on pink card)
Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Destroyer War Badge, By Josef Feix & Söhne Auction Archive Footnote: The Federation Internationale de(Zerstrerkriegsabzeichen). Constructed of 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 barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked with the logo of Josef Feix & Shne, Gablonz, measuring 45. 59 mm (w) x 54. 12 mm (h), weighing 23. 3 grams, in