Germany, Kriegsmarine. An Auxiliary Cruiser War Badge, by Friedrich Orth Newly Listed wrapped around the entire circumference

wrapped around the entire circumference of the cuff

the reverse shows the text “WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941/42” (“WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST 1941/42”)

A unique example

the prolonged left end of the waistband fastens to the garment with a single metal snap button

Germany, Kriegsmarine. An Auxiliary Cruiser War Badge, by Friedrich Orth Newly Listed wrapped around the entire circumference(Kriegsabzeichen fr Hilfskreuzer). 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 a central depiction of a Viking longship sailing over the Northern Hemisphere, the obverse reverse bearing a single visible rivet securing the obverse globe in place, with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked with the