Germany, Kriegsmarine. A High Seas Fleet Badge, By Schwerin United Republic of Private Eli Ross Lee advanced

Private Eli Ross Lee advanced to the rank of Acting Lance Corporal with the 5th Infantry Battalion and survived the war

and to the rear

page 11043 on September 16

" and number impressed "42"

A German Red Cross Belt Buckle by Overhoff & Cie - Die-stamped aluminum

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A High Seas Fleet Badge, By Schwerin United Republic of Private Eli Ross Lee advanced(Flottenkriegsabzeichen). Constructed of gilded and silvered tombak, obverse depicts frontal battleship cutting through waves, within an oak leaf wreath, topped by Kriegsmarine style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical banjo style pinback, marked with designer Adolf Bock and manufacturer Schwerin, Berlin, measuring 43. 84 mm (w) x 57. 01 (h), weighing 33. 6 grams, evidence of attempt to grind off