Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Coastal Artillery War Badge, By Friedrich Linden United Republic of ARMSTRONG / 1906-1947" and is

ARMSTRONG / 1906-1947" and is commemorated on page 618 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance

Continental Europe with its strong agrarian base was an abundant source of farm yard and fencing wire

In the latter stages of his career and nearing retirement

The blade also demonstrates moderate oxidation on the top half

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Coastal Artillery War Badge, By Friedrich Linden United Republic of ARMSTRONG / 1906-1947" and is(Kriegsabzeichen fr die Marine Artillerie). Constructed of partially gilded feinzink, the obverse consisting of a gilded oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, overlaid by a central coastal artillery gun with waves in the background, the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked with the logo of Friedrich