Germany, Kriegsmarine. An Auxiliary Cruiser War Badge, By Schwerin & Sohn Archive 06 mm (h - inclusive

06 mm (h - inclusive of its smaller suspension ring)

and it was only a question of whether these men would be uselessly sacrificed

Hythe on the post side

the obverse with a German Hunting Association elk’s head insignia with a swastika backed by emanating rays above between the antlers

Germany, Kriegsmarine. An Auxiliary Cruiser War Badge, By Schwerin & Sohn Archive 06 mm (h - inclusive(Kriegsabzeichen fr Hilfskreuzer). Constructed of gilded zink with aluminum, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a Kriegsmarine eagle clutching a mobile swastika, around an aluminum globe depicting the Northern Hemisphere, topped by a Viking longship cutting through waves, the reverse with a low set flattened rivet securing the obverse globe in place, with a barrel hinge and banjo style