Ww2 German original emblem of the NJL night control ship Togo
original on-board coat of arms field post number M53441, on the reverse inscribed with: The first commander of the first night hunting ship, his officers in See 1943
The Togolese coat of arms was chosen by the crew in a competition in 1943 from among many proposals. It represents the combination between a naval and a night hunting symbol. From the estate of Kurt Petsch of the 2nd WO, 2nd officer on watch on the Togo.
Dimensions approx. 17 cm wide x 21 cm high
Presented coat of arms of Togo with original signatures of the officers, gift to the 2nd WO Petsch, 2nd watch officer on the Togo with original signatures. Kurt Petsch received the coat of arms from a comrade after the war for the publication of the book Togo. The coat of arms was brought to safety by a comrade when leaving Togo.
Proof of the on-board coat of arms can be found in Kurt Petsch's Togo book as well as in the photo albums we offer
