Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Destroyer War Badge, By Josef Feix & Söhne Hold "R" in surname and "G"

"R" in surname and "G" in Regiment

presented in a custom fitted frame

flanked by the dates "1862" on the left and "1937" on the right

which aired nationally in Canada

less than a year after his promotion

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Destroyer War Badge, By Josef Feix & Söhne Hold "R" in surname and "G"(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