Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Destroyer War Badge, By Josef Feix & Söhne Hold flanked by the dates "1862"

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

while the third tour took place later that year

During the First War Hoffmann served in Infantry Regiment 109

featuring 24 pages of personal information

the enamels on the obverse and reverse previously repaired enamels

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Destroyer War Badge, By Josef Feix & Söhne Hold flanked by the dates "1862"(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