Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Blockade Runner Badge, by Schwerin Archive the reverse

the reverse

demonstrating consistent material wear and the removal of Wolf’s photo

63 mm (w) x 43

the obverse of the integral suspension maker marked with an "M" (V

24 July 1941

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Blockade Runner Badge, by Schwerin Archive the reverse(Abzeichen fr Blockadebrecher). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of a circular chain link wreath, surrounding a central blockade runner cutting through waves, with its bow overlaid by a German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, with its head extending beyond the edge of the wreath, the reverse with a block hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, designer marked OTTO PLACZEK, BERLIN and maker marked