Germany, Kriegsmarine. An Auxiliary Cruiser Badge Hold measuring 90 mm x 42

measuring 90 mm x 42 mm

postmarked April 13

exceeding even the Minsk tragedy of June-July 1941

commanded by Charles de Salaberry

Germany, Kriegsmarine. An Auxiliary Cruiser Badge Hold measuring 90 mm x 42(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