Braunschweig, Dukedom. An Ernst August Cross United Republic of A Kriegsmarine Destroyer Badge -

A Kriegsmarine Destroyer Badge - In zinc alloy

The division entered the Second World War with the the 2nd Division "Grenadiers of Sardinia"

The breasts of the tunic close by five reinforced button holes meeting an equal number of non-magnetic gilded bronze buttons

the eagle’s mouths clutching chains bearing a gilded inscription of “VIRIBUS UNITIS” (“UNITED STRENGTH”)

toned metal

Braunschweig, Dukedom. An Ernst August Cross United Republic of A Kriegsmarine Destroyer Badge -(Ernst August Kreuz). Constructed of blackened bronze, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a central monogram of Ernst August flanked by oak leaves, the six oclock arm with a date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 41. 21 mm (w) x 41. 45 mm (h), weighing 18. 9 grams, in near extremely fine condition.