German Naval Emblem identification please

[Steve Flanagan]

Posted this in Imperial section but figure someone over here may know what this is, its very well made and about the size of a large egg. Any idea guys?

[Leroy]

"Officer of the Watch" duty badge.

[Steve Flanagan]

Badge

Thank you sir!

[Leroy]

You are welcome.

[Kondor]

Looks like the model (3 prongs) that was attached to an armband rather than the pocket/lapel model. Very nice.

[JAndrew]

I agree with Kondor. What I don't know is whether this design predated the Third Reich since it had no swas on it. Does anyone know? Could this be an Imperial piece?
JAndrew

[billbert]

Dont think the swastika EVER graced this item... Billbert

[billbert]

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...ad.php?t=55732 Billbert

[JAndrew]

Billbert,
That is my point. It never had a swas. and the Navy has always been a very tradition oriented branch of service. So my question is whether this design is a hold over from older days. I am sure that there was a means of identifying the watch officer prior to the TR. Was this it?
JAndrew