Germany, Kriegsmarine. An E-Boat War Badge, By C. Schwerin & Sohn, 2Nd Pattern, Variation 1 Hold 46mm (suspension 16x20mm)

46mm (suspension 16x20mm)

which were all raised in the fall of 1859

The interior of the helmet is marked with several black ink stamps

Longo was awarded a purple heart for his wounds received in action against the enemy over Austria

Ross Peel of Toronto

Germany, Kriegsmarine. An E-Boat War Badge, By C. Schwerin & Sohn, 2Nd Pattern, Variation 1 Hold 46mm (suspension 16x20mm)(Zerstrerkriegsabzeichen). A badge constructed of gilded and silvered zink, in the shape of a gilded oval, oak leaf wreath, held together by a band at the centre bottom, in the centre at mid height is a silvered E Boat speeding to the left through breaking waves, the top of the badge is crowned by a national eagle with spread wings, looking left, reverse, with a center catch for stabilization and a horizontal banjo style pinback with a short barrel