Germany Kriegsmarine. An Auxiliary Cruiser War Badge Newly Listed The crossguard transitions into a

The crossguard transitions into a handle constructed of ribbed lacquered dark wood

the center medallion features a red enamel field inscribed 2a surrounded by a white enamel ring inscribed MERITO MILITAR

the reverse presents the inscription ANNO MCMXLVIII

excellent quality overall and rare combination of awards

On this occasion it caused the trainer's engine to stall

Germany Kriegsmarine. An Auxiliary Cruiser War Badge Newly Listed The crossguard transitions into a(Kriegsabzeichen fr Hilfskreuzer). Constructed of gilded and silvered zink, the obverse consisting of a circular oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a Kriegsmarine style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, with a central globe depicting the North Atlantic and the coasts of Europe and North Africa, topped by a Viking longship crewed by warriors clutching shields and spears, the reverse with a crimped