Germany, Sa. A Sports Badge, Type Iii Silver Grade, By Werner Redo GTRexclude encircled by an enameled blue

encircled by an enameled blue border with gilded edges

one missing its screwback

with gilded Japanese characters on the exterior lid with Imperial orchid

Later that evening a second Swordfish raid was launched resulting in two torpedo hits on the Bismarck

the King's Letter accompanying the Memorial Plaque

Germany, Sa. A Sports Badge, Type Iii Silver Grade, By Werner Redo GTRexclude encircled by an enameled blue(SA Sportabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a sword and mobile swastika on a hollow background, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flattened catch, maker marked W. REDO, SAARLAUTERN, measuring 46. 42 mm (w) x 58. 78 mm (h), weighing 17. 8 grams, with minor loss of finish evident, in better than very fine condition.