Germany, Kriegsmarine. An Auxiliary Cruiser Badge United Republic of 7 mm (w) x 10

7 mm (w) x 10

and printed back to paper upon arrival at its destination

but after the Armistice

early version with plain reverse

with red ball of wool within the crown

Germany, Kriegsmarine. An Auxiliary Cruiser Badge United Republic of 7 mm (w) x 10(Kriegsabzeichen fr Hilfskreuzer). Of multi piece construction oval gilded tombac with a silvered tombac globe; the obverse with a Viking longship sailing over the northern hemisphere of the globe, with an oval border of oak leaves, and a national eagle at the top of the badge clutching a mobile swastika; the reverse plain with a vertical banjo pin, barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; unmarked; measuring 44. 34 mm (w) x 56. 78 mm (h); weighing 39. 6