Germany, Federal Republic. A Proficiency Badge Of Small Battle Units, 6Th Grade, Alternative 1957 Version United Republic of Also included is a duotang

Also included is a duotang folder with his military biography and five black and white ship photographs

And finally

with recipient’s initials AK scratched on reverse

maker marked “8” and “Ges

Footnote: This badge appears on page 223 of "Eagles Recalled" by Warren Carroll and comes from his personal collection

Germany, Federal Republic. A Proficiency Badge Of Small Battle Units, 6Th Grade, Alternative 1957 Version United Republic of Also included is a duotang(Kampfabzeichen der Kleinkampfmittel 6. Stufe). Constructed of silvered metal alloy; horizontal pinback, with a sheet metal hinge and a flat wire catch; measuring 72. 90 mm (w) x 23. 07 mm (h); weighing 19. 1 grams; in overall virtually mint condition.