Identity of Kriegsmarine Cloth Badge

[wilf007]

HI
Have had this badge for years, but have never been able to identify it. The badge came from a reliable source. The flag in the center appears to be the Kriegsmarine Battle Flag. Any pointers would be appreciated

Allan

[Wolf]

Hello Allan,

I've never seen a sleeve badge like this before. It is definitely not an official badge of the Kriegsmarine.

If it's genuine, I think it's probably some kind of patriotic badge that was privately made.

Best regards
Wolf

[wilf007]

Hi
Thanks for the update, that would explain the reason I have not found the badge

[Kohima]

It may be a somewhat embellished, private purchase, version of the Admiralty Staff insigne.