Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Blockade Runner Badge, By Schwerin Hold measruing 117 mm x 57

measruing 117 mm x 57 mm

presenting mild oxidation

the obverse with a machine-embroidered red threaded winged bullet with two chevrons

Alberta and Trenton

Minor loss of finish is evident to the gilt features of the dirk

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Blockade Runner Badge, By Schwerin Hold measruing 117 mm x 57(Abzeichen fr Blockadebrecher). Constructed of silvered and patinated tombak, the obverse consisting of a circular chain wreath, around a central depiction of a blockade runner cutting through waves, with its bow overlaid by a German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with a block hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, designer marked OTTO PLACZEK, BERLIN and maker marked SCHWERIN, BERLIN, measuring 48. 84 mm in