Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Destroyer War Badge, By Josef Feix & Söhne certificate_of_authenticity The USS Prairie hosted the

The USS Prairie hosted the first group of marines to take part in the occupation firing the 3-inch naval guns at the Naval Academy and other tactical targets

scratches on reverse

with approximately 85 percent of its original bronze finish remaining

the triangle itself within a large red circle with characters on the three sides inscribed "Ordnance Education Class of the Legion / Joint of Four Three Ground Force / Cherish Reputation"

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Destroyer War Badge, By Josef Feix & Söhne certificate_of_authenticity The USS Prairie hosted the(Zerstrerkriegsabzeichen). In 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 horizontal barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked with the logo of Josef Feix & Shne, Gablonz, measuring 45. 24 mm (w) x 54. 15 mm (h), weighing 24. 4 grams, in