These oval badges were worn by NCOs and denoted their particular professional skill, in this case a mechanic. It would have been worn on the upper left arm. The mechanics would have been responsible for maintaining the basic mechanical/engineering elements on the ship.
It is machine embroidered yellow rayon (I think) on a navy blue wool broadcloth ground, with a cotton mesh backing. It measures just over 9cm long and is in ex-stores condition.
If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.
[Militaria : Badges : Third Reich : Navy]
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