Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Rare Kanalflottille Traditions Badge Auction marked with the NATO insignia

marked with the NATO insignia and inscribed "NON ARTICLE 5 / ISAF" on the lid

lined interior lid presenting the LDO logo in black

Constructed of black and white machine embroidery in the shape of a vertically positioned sword on a black and white outlined shield

(SS Neujahrsbotschaft mit Unterschrift)

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Rare Kanalflottille Traditions Badge Auction marked with the NATO insignia(Kriegsmarine Erinnerungsabzeichen fr 4. Rumbootsflottille). Constructed of bronzed zink, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a raised map of the United Kingdom, flanked by a sea mine and lighthouse, in turn situated above an inscription of KANALFLOTTILLE (CHANNEL FLEET), the reverse with a horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 36 mm (w) x 38 mm (h), a rare traditions badge worn by members of 4. Rumbootsflottille in extremely fine condition.