Kriegsmarine High Seas Fleet Badge made by Schwerin, Berlin. The award was instituted in April 1941, it could be awarded for actions that took place prior. To be eligible to receive the badge one must have 12 weeks service on a battleship or cruiser, with proof of distinction and good conduct. The 12 weeks was waived in the event the ship was sunk or the ship was in a particularly heroic action. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S $30 plus a 1.5% insurance fee. Some wear to the high points, the laurel gilding is darkened. Very appealing badge.